Best Olivier Parent Podcasts (2024)

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Specialized Bicycle Components: Mike Sinyard 56:11

11m ago56:11

56:11

Mike Sinyard helped put mountain biking on the map. In the 1970’s, he founded Specialized Bicycle Components to do exactly what the name suggests: sell high-quality bike parts. He eventually decided to make his own models, becoming a pioneer in the industry by designing the first mass-produced mountain bikes. By the 1990’s, Specialized was pulling …

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BONUS: Brand Building Live at Cannes Lions 28:05

1d ago28:05

28:05

What does it take to successfully market a brand today? Last month, Guy sat down with marketing expert Jim Stengel to find out. Jim spent more than two decades at Procter & Gamble, where he managed international brands like Jif and Pampers. He spent seven years as P&G’s Global Marketing Officer. Today, he consults with businesses large and small, a…

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Advice Line with Joe Kudla of Vuori 43:59

1h ago43:59

43:59

Vuori founder Joe Kudla joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they work through business challenges with three early-stage founders. Today we meet Laurie, a Florida-based physician with savings to invest back into her fashionable scrubs company. Then Brendan, who wants to bring his Irish handbags to the American luxury market. And Steve in Colorado, …

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On athletic shoes: Olivier Bernhard and Caspar Coppetti 1:15:59

15h ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Swiss triathlete and Ironman champion Olivier Bernhard was warned not to challenge the goliaths in the sneaker industry. But, inspired by the cloud-like sensation of a prototype running shoe made with strips of garden hose, Olivier set out to make a new sneaker for elite runners. He initially tried to pitch the design to “big guys” like Nike and Pu…

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Advice Line with Pete Maldonado of Chomps (April 2024) 51:44

3h ago51:44

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In case you missed it, we’re rerunning one of our first Advice Line episodes. Chomps co-founder and co-CEO Pete Maldonado joins Guy to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs about growing their businesses. In this episode, we’ll meet Jennifer, a sourdough bagel slinger thinking about taking on 'big cream cheese.' Then Brandi, a tea s…

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KAYAK: Paul English (2021) 1:10:34

28m ago1:10:34

1:10:34

Paul English is a perpetual founder. Since high school, he's started 3 philanthropies and 8 companies—ranging from e-commerce, to gaming, to GetHuman, a site that helps users access human customer support. His best-known venture is probably KAYAK, a travel website launched in 2004 over two gin-and-tonics with co-founder Steve Hafner. Using a simple…

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Advice Line with Tony Lamb of Kona Ice 47:51

8d ago47:51

47:51

Kona Ice co-founder and CEO Tony Lamb joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. Today we meet Dylan, who’s wondering how to tell if his small town Illinois candy store is a winning franchise idea. Then Zach, a Wall Street trader trying to bring a popular Asian craft to the U.S. And Jennifer, a design…

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Ouidad hair products: Ouidad Wise 1:04:23

5d ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Ouidad Wise found the inspiration for her multi-million-dollar business right on top of her own head. She turned her passion for curly hair into a bustling New York City salon - and then a national hair care brand, splitting the responsibilities of running the business with her husband Peter. Juggling finances and family, the couple lived apart dur…

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Advice Line with Brett Schulman of CAVA 48:46

25d ago48:46

48:46

CAVA co-founder and CEO Brett Schulman joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders experiencing growing pains as they scale their companies. Today we meet Devin, who’s navigating imposter syndrome as his spiked root beer gets picked up by stores across Texas. Then Sophia, a Los Angeles mom exploring new…

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American Giant: Bayard Winthrop 1:21:45

28d ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Bayard Winthrop founded American Giant in 2011 with the simple idea to sell clothes made entirely in America at a time when most apparel manufacturing had moved overseas. The first struggle was finding all the components—the cotton, the buttons, the zippers, the rivets; the next was finding people to actually do the work—the dying, the napping, the…

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The Countryside Kitchen meets Lincolnshire Potato growers David and Kate Armstrong 48:53

17d ago48:53

48:53

Welcome to another delicious episode of the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast, hosted by the ever-curious and passionate Milly Fyfe. This month, we're digging deep into the heart of Lincolnshire's agricultural landscape with a special feature on The Spud Barn. Join Milly as she chats with the dynamic father-daughter duo, David and Kate Armstrong, w…

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Advice Line with Mark Ramadan of Sir Kensington's 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

Sir Kensington’s co-founder and former CEO Mark Ramadan joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they work through business challenges with three early-stage founders. Today we meet Pat, a physician assistant working to bring his solution for clogged sinks to major retailers. Then Lucas, a chef whose local quick service taco joint is fending off nationa…

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Spin Master/PAW Patrol: Ronnen Harary (2021) 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Ronnen Harary built a 4 billion dollar toy company without relying on market research or focus groups. Instead, he believed wholeheartedly in intuition: the "ah-hah" moment that comes from thinking like a 7-year old. Over a 25-year period, he and his Spin Master partners launched innumerable hit toys and amusements, including Air Hogs, Bakugan, and…

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Advice Line with Sarah Kauss of S'well 49:10

1M ago49:10

49:10

S’well founder Sarah Kauss joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about positioning their products in competitive markets. Today we meet Chiara, a recent college grad who invented a protein-packed chickpea hot cereal. Then Jesús, who left his tech job to go all-in on a line of greeting cards inspir…

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The Cronut and Dominique Ansel Bakery: Dominique Ansel 1:03:23

1M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Dominique Ansel’s invention of the Cronut — an inspired liaison between croissant and donut — was supposed to be a one-time indulgence for Mother’s Day. But once word spread about the perfect hybrid pastry, his Manhattan bakery was overwhelmed by endless lines and Cronut scalpers. Dominique eventually learned to manage the hype and grow his busines…

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Advice Line with Randy Goldberg of Bombas 49:03

2M ago49:03

49:03

Bombas co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Randy Goldberg joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about building brands and reaching new communities. Today we meet Rivky, an Orthodox Jewish woman who's redefining modest clothing for plus-size women. Then Shyam, a rocket engineer who wants to introduc…

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Dave’s Hot Chicken: Arman Oganesyan 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Dave’s Hot Chicken began as a tiny pop-up, selling spicy chicken tenders and fries from a tent in East Hollywood. Their homemade take on Nashville Hot Chicken was an overnight sensation in a city that had barely heard of it, and within days, co-founder Arman Oganesyan and his partners were working frantically to serve the long lines out front. Sinc…

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Advice Line with Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey (April 2024) 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

In case you missed it, we’re rerunning our Advice Line launch episode from a few weeks ago. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey founder Fawn Weaver joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs about telling their brand story. In this episode, we’ll meet Kevin, the owner of a coffee trailer and roastery wh…

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ECKO UNLTD and COMPLEX: Marc Ecko 1:24:35

2M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

Growing up in the ‘80s in New Jersey, Marc Ecko loved hip hop, graffiti art, and painting t-shirts for friends. His passion soon bloomed into a full-on business: ECKO UNLTD, a streetwear brand known for its iconic rhino logo. By the 1990’s, the brand had become a cultural force, but not without its share of bad deals, daunting debt, and a close bru…

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The Countryside Kitchen meets former MP and Somerset Farmer Neil Parish 46:57

1M ago46:57

46:57

In this episode presenter Milly Fyfe chats to Former South West MP and Somerset farmer Neil Parish who has recently launched his own podcast called We Can Do Both. We cover his political career, his motivation for creating a podcast, farm life at home and a few tasty seasonal recipes and top tips for June too. Listen to Neil Parish's podcast: We Ca…

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Advice Line with Maureen Kelly of Tarte Cosmetics 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

Tarte cosmetics founder and CEO Maureen Kelly joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about their marketing strategies. Today we meet Kristina, who’s designed sweat-wicking underwear that's both functional and stylish. Then Ashley, who recently launched a line of chemical-free hair care products. An…

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Concept2 Rowing Machines: Dick and Peter Dreissigacker 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Brothers Dick and Peter Dreissigacker used their experience as Olympic-level rowers to build a rowing machine that captured the sensation of being on the water. Initially made of bicycle parts in a Vermont barn, the machines had a limited market at first: mostly rowing clubs and schools that competed in the sport. But in the 2000’s, business began …

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Advice Line with Tom Rinks of Sun Bum 43:27

2M ago43:27

43:27

Sun Bum co-founder Tom Rinks joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about refining their brand identities. Today we meet Wendy, a former comedian whose sugar scrub takes the sticky-icky off your hands. Then Allyson, who went from producing reality television to trucker hats designed for women’s hea…

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Therabody: Jason Wersland 1:11:08

2M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

The Theragun was born out of a late-night experiment with a Makita jigsaw, by a man searching desperately for pain relief in his arm. Jason Wersland was studying to become a chiropractor when he got injured in a motorcycle accident. While casting about for solutions, he discovered that the percussive massage from his jury-rigged power tool helped e…

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Advice Line with Andrew Abraham of Orgain 51:48

2M ago51:48

51:48

Orgain founder and CEO Andrew Abraham joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about strategically positioning their products. Today we meet Brynn, who’s tackling cavities and dental anxiety with an electric flosser. Then Turner, a radiologist mixing up craft cocktails for the golf course. And Cather…

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nutpods: Madeline Haydon 56:38

3M ago56:38

56:38

When Madeline Haydon decided to turn her homemade, plant-based coffee creamer into a business, she didn’t fit the mold of a typical founder. She was a woman of color, pregnant with her second child, and had no experience in the food industry. At first, almost all of her sales were through Amazon, and she struggled to convince investors to take a ri…

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Advice Line with Gary Erickson of Clif Bar 54:40

3M ago54:40

54:40

Clif Bar founder Gary Erickson joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about expanding their customer base. Today we meet James, who recycles water bottles into one of the most sustainable plastics on the market. Then Valerie, a leathercrafter with a co-op of artisans born from a strike against Etsy…

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Twitter, Medium and Blogger: Ev Williams 1:14:36

3M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

As co-founder of Twitter and founder of Blogger and Medium, Evan Williams literally helped change the conversation: he understood that real-time connectivity—being able to write a post and have people read it seconds later—was the future of engagement online. A Nebraska farm boy who dropped out of college, Ev ran into several business failures befo…

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Advice Line with Pete Maldonado of Chomps 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

Former guest Pete Maldonado, co-founder and co-CEO of Chomps, joins Guy for another “Advice Line” edition of HIBT Lab. In this episode, we’ll meet Jennifer, a sourdough bagel slinger thinking about taking on 'big cream cheese.' Then Brandi, a tea shop owner hoping to bring her blends to big box retailers. And finally, Jake, an Alaska native trying …

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The Countryside Kitchen meets French Foodie Olivier Blanc 32:53

2M ago32:53

32:53

A Conversation with Olivier Blanc and presenter Milly Fyfe Join us on a delectable journey through culinary heritage as The Countryside Kitchen meets with Olivier Blanc, the son of renowned chef Raymond Blanc OBE. In this special episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of French gastronomy, exploring the influence of family, tradition, and innovat…

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Dhar Mann Studios: Dhar Mann 1:24:54

3M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Five years before he became a massively successful content creator, Dhar Mann was nearly broke and living in a studio apartment. It’s the kind of story he might tell in one of his videos: bite-sized, live-action morality tales that have earned 60 billion views across YouTube, Facebook, and other platforms. Raised in an Indian Sikh family, Dhar had …

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Advice Line with Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

Former guest Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, joins Guy for an “Advice Line” edition of HIBT Lab. Three early-stage entrepreneurs call in for advice on telling their brand story. In this episode, we’ll meet Kevin, the owner of a coffee trailer and roastery who grew up on a coffee farm in Honduras. Then Elisabeth, whose jewelry company…

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YouTube Creator and Cookbook Author: Rosanna Pansino 59:47

3M ago59:47

59:47

With over 14.5 million subscribers, Rosanna Pansino has one of the most popular baking channels on YouTube But she never would have imagined her success back in 2010 when she started making videos as a hobby. At the time, she was a working actor in Hollywood with dreams of landing a leading role, but after receiving an ultimatum from her agent, she…

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Healing through food with Danielle Walker of Against All Grain (2022) 47:49

3M ago47:49

47:49

Growing up, Danielle Walker’s family often convened for big meals prepared by her Italian grandmother, Grandma Marge. Back then, Danielle enjoyed a wide variety of food without restriction; but she began experiencing severe abdominal pain in her 20s that ultimately led her to totally transform her diet—cutting grains, lactose, sugar and more. As Da…

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CrunchLabs: Mark Rober 1:09:17

4M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

As one of the most successful creators on YouTube, Mark Rober doesn’t see what he does as a business. Instead, it’s a way to celebrate science in the most joyful way possible. While working as an engineer at NASA, he made his YouTube debut with a tutorial on how to make a gory Halloween costume with two iPads and a lot of duct tape. Over time, his …

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AI is smarter than you think with Shane Legg of Google DeepMind 37:19

4M ago37:19

37:19

For decades, Shane Legg has anticipated the arrival of “artificial general intelligence” or AGI. In other words: an artificial agent that can do all the kinds of cognitive tasks that people can typically do, and possibly more... Now as the Chief AGI Scientist and a co-founder of Google DeepMind, he stands by that prediction and is calling on the wo…

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Mythical: Rhett and Link 1:18:10

4M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Best friends Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal started out as “comedians for Christ,” and grew their partnership into one of the most successful YouTube platforms in existence. During college they created silly videos and songs for Christian events, and later built a following on YouTube before most people knew what it was. After struggling to find st…

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Less competition, more creation with Renée Mauborgne 29:12

4M ago29:12

29:12

Best-selling author and economics professor Renée Mauborgne thinks that too many entrepreneurs focus on the wrong things—consumed with making their companies outperform one another as they fight for a greater share of a crowded market space. But what if entrepreneurs focused on creating new markets instead of fighting over old ones? This week on Ho…

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Whole30: Melissa Urban 1:06:11

4M ago1:06:11

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Whole30 began as a dietary experiment: For 30 days, Melissa Urban went without grains, dairy, legumes, alcohol and added sugar. She was trying to address several health problems, and the results were so extraordinary that she decided to share the diet with others. What followed was a blog, a series of seminars, a best-selling book and eventually a …

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The Countryside Kitchen meets TV's Garden Ninja Lee Burkhill 39:09

4M ago39:09

39:09

In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats to award winning garden designer and TV presenter Lee Burkhill. We explore how Lee got into gardening and appearing on our TV screens as well. We share an ethos of making gardening more accessible to people and Milly highlight the grow, cook, eat projects she is involved with. An episode not to be missed …

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“Beaming” people anywhere in the world with David Nussbaum of Proto 34:49

4M ago34:49

34:49

The popular science fiction idea of beaming someone instantly to another location was part of David Nussbaum’s inspiration to design a “holoportation box.” His company, Proto, invented a device the size of a telephone booth that projects a hologram-type image so realistic it appears someone is standing inside... This week on How I Built This Lab, h…

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MGA Entertainment: Isaac Larian 1:14:04

4M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Isaac Larian moved from Iran to Los Angeles at age 17 with just a few hundred dollars, and went on to build one of the biggest toy companies in the world. Along the way, he took on Barbie with a wildly successful line of punky dolls called Bratz — a success that touched off an epic legal battle with Mattel. Today, at age 70, Isaac is still the CEO …

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Achieving greater things with Adam Grant 37:05

4M ago37:05

37:05

“Growth is not about the genius you possess—it’s about the character you develop.” That’s what organizational psychologist and podcast host Adam Grant believes, and he offers a new framework on how we can elevate ourselves and others in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. This week on How I Built This Lab, in…

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Weee!: Larry Liu 1:24:50

4M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

If you told 19-year-old Larry Liu that his hobby re-selling used electronics “for fun” would someday help him build a multi-billion-dollar company, he probably would have laughed. He was an electrical engineering student in Shanghai at the time. His goals were to land a corporate job and go to grad school in the U.S. He did both, starting with a jo…

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AI that can be your second brain with Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri of Humane 45:51

5M ago45:51

45:51

Imran Chaudhri and his wife Bethany Bongiorno are responsible for bringing some of the most widely-used screened products to market—like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. And while these devices have connected humans like never before, Imran and Bethany couldn’t help but wonder about the downsides of spending so much time tethered to screens. Afte…

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Primal Kitchen: Mark Sisson 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

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Mark Sisson made a big bet on mayonnaise, and won: four years after launching his Paleo-friendly condiment company Primal Kitchen, he sold it for $200 million. He succeeded partly because he drew lessons from his previous failures and accomplishments - as a marathon runner, Ironman triathlete and coach, frozen yogurt proprietor, sports supplement f…

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Supercharging Lithium-Ion Batteries with Gene Berdichevsky of Sila Nanotechnologies 40:09

5M ago40:09

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Gene Berdichevsky and his team have been working for over a decade to solve a major problem: Lithium-ion batteries are not getting any better. They power our cell phones and laptops and nearly every other modern, rechargeable device—and at this point have reached their energy-storing limit. This week on How I Built This Lab, Gene discusses a new ap…

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Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey: Fawn Weaver (2021) 1:12:14

5M ago1:12:14

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In 2016, Fawn Weaver became fixated on a New York Times article telling the little-known story of Nearest Green, a formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel—yes, that Jack Daniel—how to make Tennessee whiskey. After diving deeper into the story, Fawn ended up purchasing the farm in Lynchburg, Tennessee where Nearest had taught Jack how to distil…

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The Countryside Kitchen meets Lady Violet Manners of Belvoir Castle 32:30

5M ago32:30

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I'm delighted to bring Lady Violet Manners onto the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast this month. Eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Violet is Director and Executive Producer of the Duchess podcast. An ambassador for the Royal Countryside fund, Violet recently challenged the status quo at the National Trust as she made her quest to…

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The peril (and promise) of AI with Tristan Harris: Part 2 32:17

5M ago32:17

32:17

What if you could no longer trust the things you see and hear? Because the signature on a check, the documents or videos presented in court, the footage you see on the news, the calls you receive from your family … They could all be perfectly forged by artificial intelligence. That’s just one of the risks posed by the rapid development of AI. And t…

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