Drawing the Line with AI

Podcast on using AI with Mike Todasco

The latest podcast episode discusses using AI with Mike Todasco.

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Mike Todasco (Todasco.com) is the Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University’s AI Center and former Senior Director of Innovation at Paypal.

Topics Discussed

The “Borg Chart” Concept - Mike’s framework for strategically mapping which AI tools he uses for different tasks, and when not to use AI.

Drawing the Line with AI - The importance of maintaining human authenticity in certain domains.

Using Multiple AI Models - Mike uses ChatGPT Pro, Claude, and Gemini since they each have different strengths.

Deep Research - Both agree deep research tools are significantly more thorough than standard queries, especially for medical questions.

LLMs and Prediction Markets - Mike’s pre-print study found that LLMs have a better rate of improvement when given a fictional financial incentive (”LLM coin”).

Risks of AI - From losing skills to developing relationships with AI

Education and AI - Schools should shift from rote exercises to building real projects with AI.

Vibe Coding and Solopreneurship - Mike has been building projects from his old idea file that would have previously required hiring engineers and designers.

GDPval Metric - OpenAI’s benchmark measuring AI performance on economically valuable tasks.