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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
Sam Valencia, Jerry Zigmont and Joe Saponare discuss working with Apple technology and clients. Drawn from their combined experience of over 20 years in the Apple Consultants Network, thaey discuss technical support issues both with the technology and working with clients.
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
Sam Valencia, Jerry Zigmont and Joe Saponare discuss working with Apple technology and clients. Drawn from their combined experience of over 20 years in the Apple Consultants Network, thaey discuss technical support issues both with the technology and working with clients.
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Command Control Power • Apple Tech Support & Business Talk
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info_outlineInterview with Adam Engst: Navigating AI, Tech Ethics, and Business Models
The hosts of Command Control Power are joined by Adam Engst of Tidbits Content Network for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of AI, the ethics of technology in business, and how evolving business models are influencing content creation. Topics include the 35th anniversary of Tidbits, the importance of maintaining human decency in business practices, the future of AI-based answer engines compared to traditional search engines, and the need for businesses to develop AI policies. Engst also shares personal anecdotes and offers insights on how to responsibly integrate AI into everyday professional tasks.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:09 Celebrating 35 Years of Tidbits
01:14 Navigating Current Events and Business Ethics
04:51 Challenges in Business and Academia
07:06 Handling Offboarding and Client Relations
10:12 The Impact of Media and Fiction on Real Life
12:12 A Lesson in Communication and De-escalation
18:15 The Rise of AI and Apple's Struggles
31:35 Introduction to Answer Engines
31:48 The Role of Original Sources
32:12 Impact of Answer Engines on Source Verification
33:03 Commercial Content vs. Non-Commercial Content
35:05 Challenges with Paywalls and Advertising Models
36:04 Micropayments as a Solution
37:07 The Evolution of Business Models
40:46 The Rise of AI Answer Engines
44:30 The Future of Search and AI Integration
58:40 The Importance of AI Policies in Business
01:01:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts