AI Ramblings: Episode 13
Keywords
AI, Google, Tesla, YouTube, creative writing, education, AI devices, earnings season, content consumption, technology trends
Summary
In this episode of AI Ramblings, hosts Michael Parekh and Neal Makwana discuss the latest developments in AI, including earnings reports from Google and Tesla, the mainstream success of YouTube, the impact of AI on creative writing and education, and the emergence of AI devices. They explore how these trends are shaping the future of technology and content consumption.
Takeaways
Google’s earnings report showed strong AI execution.
Tesla’s future business potential is debated among investors.
YouTube is becoming the primary platform for video consumption.
Short form video content is reshaping viewer habits.
The cancellation of traditional late-night shows reflects changing media consumption.
AI tools are being integrated into creative writing processes.
Concerns about AI-generated content affecting authenticity persist.
Emerging AI devices are set to become mainstream.
Societal norms around data privacy and AI devices are evolving.
The creator economy is growing rapidly, with YouTube at the forefront.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back and San Francisco Adventures
02:35 Earnings Season Insights: Google vs. Tesla
09:17 YouTube’s Mainstream Success and Video Consumption Trends
16:26 The Impact of AI on Creative Writing
25:31 Emerging AI Devices and Their Societal Implications
NEWS OF THE WEEK:
Google and Tesla Earnings this week
Google Results above expectations
WSJ:
https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-ea…
WSJ AI Helping Google Search: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-ea…
Tesla results disappointing for street
WSJ ‘Tesla Profits Fall, Hurt by Plunging EV Results’
https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings…
Michael debating Tesla Con case on The Daily Rip:
• Debate on Tesla, the Daily Rip, 7/17/25
Michael on Tesla EV and Robot Predictions: https://michaelparekh.substack.com/p/…
Michael’s case for Google winning AI despite Search pressures
https://www.theverge.com/news/711621/…
MAIN TOPICS: Google YouTube now Mainstream TV fave
YouTube now watched most on TV:
WSJ: ‘How YouTube Won the Battle for TV Viewers’
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/ho…
Gen Z driving YouTube, TikTok and Netflix, US video:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/gen…
Michael on YouTube/Netflix Media ‘barbell:
https://michaelparekh.substack.com/p/…
Michael on TikTok:
https://michaelparekh.substack.com/p/…
READ OF THE WEEK:
Neal: I Teach Creative Writing. This Is What A.I. Is Doing to Students.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/op…
Michael: Anthropic’s Subliminal Learning AI Paper. A problem with unclear solutions.
Anthropic Blog: https://alignment.anthropic.com/2025/…
Anthropic AI Paper: https://www.arxiv.org/abs/2507.14805
OBSESSION OF THE WEEK:
Neal: Figma’s AI app building tool is now available for everyone
https://www.theverge.com/news/712995/…
Michael: AI Voice Recording goes into mainstream gadgets. Amazon buys Bee Computer
Amazon buys Bee AI voice recorder company: https://www.theverge.com/news/711621/…
MP Post #709, The behavioral impacts of AI voice inputs: https://michaelparekh.substack.com/p/…
WSJ review of always on voice recorders: https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tec…
