In this episode, we explore Europe's growing efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. technology amid tensions with the Trump administration, highlighting the push for digital sovereignty. We also discuss Apple's new Creator Studio bundle, offering a cost-effective alternative to Adobe's Creative Cloud for Apple users. Neuralink's clinical trials are making strides in brain-tech integration, while Esther Perel examines AI's role in romantic relationships, emphasizing the irreplaceable depth of human connections. Meta's ad campaign aims to improve data center perceptions, and Qasar Younis shares insights on company building. We delve into the impact of AI on consumer research and the challenges businesses face in bridging AI-driven inquiries with human sales. A Forbes analysis reveals a leadership crisis in delegating tasks to AI, and we examine the decline in Google searches per U.S. user due to AI-powered answers. Join us for these stories and more as we navigate the intersection of technology, culture, and business.

Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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