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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 15

Big Tech AI doesn’t know you. And it never will. Your business isn’t a dataset — it’s a story, a strategy, a vibe. Here’s why generic AI won’t cut it — and what real AI needs to look like.

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#AI #BigTech #DigitalStrategy #EnterpriseAI #TheGodfatherOfTech

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 14

Excited to hit the stage at CXOMPLEX: AI + Gaming in Detroit 4/28. I’ll be sharing how AI is rewriting the rules of game dev + player experience. Let’s talk future. Let’s talk gaming. See you soon.

Details → https://lu.ma/alczd8w9

#AI #Gaming #CXOMPLEX #ThinkTechnologies #TheGodfatherofTech

CXOMPLEX | A Generative AI Gathering - Theme: AI in GAMING · Luma

Join us on April 28, 2025, at Bamboo Detroit for a groundbreaking gathering as CXOMPLEX hosts a local AI meetup focused on 'AI in Gaming.' This event will…

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 12

AI isn’t just about tech — it’s about access. It’s about leveling the playing field for knowledge & opportunity.

Dropped a quick take on this → youtube.com/shorts/J...

#AI #TheGodfatherOfTech #AccessMatters #FutureOfTech #TimBates #TechforAll

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 11

AI isn’t just rewriting content — it’s rewriting truth. Who controls the narrative in 2025? Big Tech? Governments? Or us?

I break it down in Part 2 of my latest blog → thegodfatheroftech.c...

#AI #NarrativeControl #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates #Censorship

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 9

🗣️ “In 2025, the truth doesn’t just set you free—it gets you filtered.”

AI censorship is real, and the war for narrative control has begun.
Dive into Part 1 of my latest piece:
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#AI #Censorship #TruthInTech #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 7

Benchmarks are gaming us more than guiding us. In my latest post, I expose how AI tests mislead the world—and what we must do next.

Read “AI’s Dirty Secret” 👉 thegodfatheroftech.c...

#AI #MachineLearning #EthicalAI #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #TheGodfatherOfTech #TechStrategy #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 3

Tired of “innovation” that’s all hype and no results? Culture eats strategy—but only if you feed it right. Just dropped the blueprint for building innovation that actually ships.

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#Leadership #InnovationCulture #TheGodfatherOfTech #FractionalCTO #TechStrategy #TimBates

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 3

🎯 From Military to Tech Leadership: Lessons from the Field

I just published my latest article! Explore how discipline, situational awareness, and strategic thinking from military operations translate to driving innovation in tech.

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#TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚀 Excited to share my latest insights in Forbes🌍

From climate monitoring to healthcare breakthroughs, space innovation is transforming industries in ways we’re just beginning to grasp.

Read more: www.forbes.com/counc...

#SpaceTech #FutureOfTech #TheGodfatherOfTech #Forbes #TimBates

Council Post: 12 Ways The Space Industry Could Shape Life On Earth

From satellite-powered connectivity to climate monitoring and disaster management, space technology is helping solve challenges across industries.

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 31

🚀 Thrilled to be featured in Forbes Tech Council on top tools & strategies for boosting remote workplace engagement! 🎯

Check it out and share—what’s your go-to for keeping remote teams engaged? 💡

🔗 www.forbes.com/counc...

#TheGodfatherOfTech #RemoteWork #ForbesTechCouncil #TimBates #Forbes

Council Post: Remote Workplace Engagement: Tech Experts’ Top Tools And Strategies

Tech industry leaders have the inside track when it comes to the technology and strategies that can enhance remote workplace culture.

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 28

Want to master prompt engineering? My new book "The No-Nonsense, Deep Dive into LLM Prompt Engineering for People Who Don’t Know Sh*t About It" gives you the strategies smart people use to get better AI results—fast. Grab your copy now!

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#AI #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 27

🚀 Why Every Business Needs a Fractional CTO!

Get expert tech leadership without the full-time cost. Drive growth, innovation, and security.

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#TechLeadership #TimBates #FractionalCTO #TheGodfatherofTech

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 26

Just dropped insights in Inc. on AI avatars fighting Zoom fatigue. As XR goes mainstream, digital doubles aren’t sci-fi—they’re strategy. Are we ready to let our avatars take a meeting or two? I say yes. 🧠

💻 Read more: www.inc.com/john-bra...

#AI #XR #FutureOfWork #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

Pickle AI's Avatars Are a Controversial Answer to Zoom Fatigue

The app records your movements and learns how you talk, then creates a life-like digital avatar for Zoom. Mine looked a bit goofy

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 26

Cloud AI vs. Local AI. Bias in GenAI. If you’re not a techie but want the real story—no fluff—I broke it down. Fast read, plain talk, real insights. Let’s make sense of the AI buzz.

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#AI #GenAI #TechExplained #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 25

Just dropped a bombshell on the blog: Ocean’s AI engine is outpacing GPUs like a Bugatti vs. a bicycle. 🚀

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Game-changer or hype? Let’s debate it—drop your hottest take below.

#OceanAI #NVIDIA #OpenAI #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 25

🔥 No-code isn’t coming—it’s here.

In 60 seconds, I’ll show you how the No-Code revolution is unlocking tech for everyone. Builders, creators, dreamers—this one’s for you: youtu.be/g0S1qaZnzK4

#TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates #NoCode #TechForEveryone #Innovation #FutureOfWork #DigitalCreators

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 19

🚀 Local AI is the Future!

Run AI models on your own machine! From budget builds to LLM beasts, this cheat sheet helps you pick the best setup.

✅ GPUs vs. NPUs? Power vs. efficiency
✅ RAM? 32GB+ for real AI work
✅ On-Device AI by 2025!

#AI #MachineLearning #LocalAI #GDC2025 #TheGodfatherofTech

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 18

🚀 Empowering Our Community: Upskilling in Tech Today! 💡 Tech is evolving fast—are we ready? In my latest video, I dive into the importance of upskilling for the future. Watch now & let’s build together! 👀🔥
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#Upskilling #Tech #AI #TheGodfatherOfTech #Foxxtecca

Empowering Our Community Upskilling in Tech Today

AI is reshaping the future—are you ready? 🤖🚀 In this video, I break down how AI is transforming industries, work, and innovation. Watch now and drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Like, share & subscribe for more insights from The Godfather of Tech! #AI #FutureOfTech #Innovation #TheGodfathe

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 17

Today’s the Day!

🚀 Excited to be at #GDC2025 in SF! I’ll be at the ARM Developer Summit Roundtable, diving into how AI is transforming game development. Let’s connect! 🎮✨ Join me: schedule.gdconf.com/...

#GameDev #AIinGames #DavidSena #StefanaSimion #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 16

🚨SCAM ALERT: Fake Toll Texts Stealing $$! Scammers send fake toll fees—click & your credit card + identity could be gone!

🛑Stay safe:
-Ignore & block scam texts
-Verify with official toll agencies
-Only pay via legit sites/apps

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#TollScam #CyberSecurity #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 14

🚀 What if the key to AGI isn’t more silicon, but live brain cells? In my latest Forbes piece, I explore how bioprocessors could push AI beyond today’s limits. The future of intelligence may be biotech-powered. Are we ready?

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#AI #AGI #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

Council Post: The Leap To AGI: How Bioprocessors Could Catapult AI Beyond Today's Advancements

Bioprocessors could give us the tools to achieve AGI far sooner than anyone expected, but this leap comes with risks that we need to confront head-on.

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 13

Feedback: we say we want it—until we get it. The best use it, not resist it.

✔️ Listen, don’t defend
✔️ Sort useful vs. noise
✔️ Apply & improve

Master feedback, outpace 90% of peers.

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#Feedback #Growth #Leadership #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 12

🧠 The first AI that thinks like a human? 🤯 Bio-engineered AI is here, and NVIDIA’s reign may be over. CL1’s living neuron-powered computing is rewriting the future.

Dive into the revolution: 👉 thegodfatheroftech.c...

#AI #Neurotech #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 10

🚀 Exciting news! Grateful to be featured in @newsweek.com, sharing insights on Google’s new AI scam detection for Android. A big step in cybersecurity—scammers are evolving, but so is AI. Stay sharp!

Read more: www.newsweek.com/exp...

#AI #CyberSecurity #Android #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

Experts tested Google's new Android scam feature—here's what happened

A cybersecurity expert told Newsweek that the new feature is a "meaningful leap in mobile security."

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THE GODFATHER OF TECH @thegodfatheroftech.bsky.social · Mar 10

1 week to go!

Excited to speak at #GDC2025 in SF! I’ll be at the ARM Developer Summit Roundtable, talking about how AI is shaping the future of gaming. Let’s connect & explore what’s next! Who’s coming? 🚀

Join here: https://gdconf.com/

#AIinGames #Innovation #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

Game Developers Conference (GDC) | The Game Industry's Premier Professional Event

GDC is the game industry's premier professional event, championing game developers and the advancement of their craft. March 17-21, 2025.

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