Season 5, Episode 4. Will AI Outcreate Us? The Future of Innovation with Mike Todasco
What happens when AI fills 90% of the Internet with junk? The rise of AI-generated content is transforming the digital landscape—but at what cost? Mike Todasco, AI researcher and former Head of Innovation at PayPal, joins Natalie Born to discuss the impact of "AI slop"—a flood of low-quality, auto-generated content—and what it means for businesses, content creators, and consumers. He explores how AI is being used to create books, blog posts, and even fake news at an unprecedented scale. Will AI-generated junk take over, or will human creativity remain indispensable? Tune in to uncover how AI is reshaping everything from online search to personal productivity.
[00:01 - 06:07] The Evolution of AI & Innovation
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Mike Todasco shares his journey from finance to AI research
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His experience running innovation at PayPal after its split from eBay
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How AI became his focus at San Diego State University’s AI Center
[06:08 - 12:48] The Rise of "AI Slop"
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AI-generated content is flooding the internet with low-quality material
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Many AI-generated books on Amazon are essentially unreadable
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Gartner predicts 90% of internet content could be AI-generated by 2030
[12:49 - 16:33] Human vs. AI: What Will Win?
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AI-generated content lacks emotional depth and true storytelling
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People are drawn to human-made art and stories over machine-made creations.
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AI tools will enhance, not replace, human creativity.
[16:34 - 24:00] AI in Daily Life: Helpful or Harmful?
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Mike uses AI for personal productivity, parenting, and even healthcare
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AI can analyze health data, suggest parenting strategies, and help with cooking
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The future of AI in healthcare will see doctors using AI as an essential tool
[24:01 - 36:16] How Businesses Should Be Using AI Right Now
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Companies must set clear AI policies as employees are already using it
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AI should be integrated into workflows to improve efficiency
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Organizations should foster knowledge-sharing around AI use cases
Quotes:
"AI is great at generating content, but it still struggles to create anything with true heart and experience.” - Mike Todasco
"AI slop is just junk being thrown onto the internet—words without purpose or artistry." - Mike Todasco
Connect with Mike:
LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikesaideas/
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