Thanks to Matt over at the Good Morning Portugal! community for this first AI meme, and reminding me to remember the humour in all of this...

🚀 AI Agents are changing everything — and most people still think AI is just ChatGPT on steroids. In this episode, Carl The AI Old Guy chats with Mario about: - Why AI agents are the next massive leap beyond simple chatbots - Real-world examples of what agents can already do for you - How to safely start using them in your daily life The future is **agentic**! QUESTION: What task would YOU want an AI agent to do for you? **Timestamps:** - 00:00 - Intro from the Silver Coast of Portugal - 01:32 - The old way of using AI vs the new agentic future - 02:00 - What exactly is an AI Agent? - 05:10 - Real examples: From ordering wine to booking flights - 06:30 - Comparing AI Agents to a human intern/assistant - 08:00 - How much trust and access should you give them? - 18:50 - Safety tips & responsible use of AI Agents - 19:25 - Was "Ask Jeeves" the first AI? - 21:10 - Final thoughts & exciting future ahead --- #AIAgents #FutureOfAI #Portugal #AIOldGuy

How a serious country is approaching data center development...

Last Saturday morning I asked AI my first 'spiritual' question. Long overdue perhaps given my life-long fascination about what makes people tick, and the 'meaning of life'. Perhaps it was my snobbery and judgement about the technology, dismissing it as 'beneath us'? Anyway, listening to the "It's CRAZY, but it works" video 👇, was what changed my mind about AI (AGAIN!). It's not about whether it's beneath or even above us. It's a tool, and is it useful, or not? My mind was changed about the author - Jay Shetty - too, who I had never resonated with until that moment. "Jay Shetty explains how to repurpose artificial intelligence as a sophisticated tool for personal growth rather than just a basic productivity aid. He argues that tools like ChatGPT can act as a digital mirror, helping users achieve profound self-awareness by identifying hidden patterns of self-sabotage and emotional triggers. By using specific prompts, individuals can conduct life audits, rehearse difficult conversations, and build accountability systems that bypass the brain’s natural tendency to avoid uncomfortable truths. Shetty emphasises that while AI cannot replace human connection, it offers a judgment-free space to externalise internal thoughts and resolve long-standing psychological conflicts. Ultimately, the source provides a practical framework for using technology to bridge the gap between one's current reality and their authentic self." - My notebook on this (introducing you here to another great AI tool 😉) Please take a look for yourself to assess its suitability for you and your spiritual journey, (if - like me - you have such inclinations!). See also me n Viv, chatting about it on the show this morning...

A Lora, is a digital character.. (You feed the AI about twenty photos of yourself - add a Keyword - your name...) When it's done, you can ask AI to add your Lora into scenes "you like to see..." I'm trying out for Game of Thrones here... If it's useful, I can talk you through it...!