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• E87: ChatGPT Awards – The Billion-Token Club: How Companies Really Use ChatGPT

  OpenAI launched a new awards program in October 2025: “Tokens of Appreciation” — physical trophies for companies based on their ChatGPT usage. The numbers are insane: only 141 companies worldwide received these awards. McKinsey leads with 100 billion processed tokens — equivalent to 75 billion words, or roughly 7 million consulting reports. PwC follows as the largest ChatGPT Enterprise customer with over 100,000 licenses, and is now the first official OpenAI reseller.This episode reveals: when the Pentagon, Morgan Stanley, and the Big Four are all using ChatGPT — what’s your company’s excuse?Key TopicsOpenAI “Tokens of Appreciation” AwardsLaunched in October 2025Only 141 companies worldwide received awardsThree tiers: Silver (10B tokens), Black (100B tokens), and Blue (top level)Physical trophies as new status symbols in the AI communityThe Winners – The 1-Billion-Token ClubDuolingo: Uses ChatGPT for personalized language learning contentShopify: Embeds AI into e-commerce managementSalesforce: CRM giant leverages ChatGPT for customer intelligenceHubSpot: AI-powered marketing automationStripe: Uses ChatGPT for fraud detection and customer supportNotion: Productivity platform with advanced AI featuresThe Champions – The 100-Billion-Token ClubMcKinsey: 100B tokens = 75B words = 500,000 novels = 7M consulting reportsPwC: Largest ChatGPT Enterprise customer with 100,000+ licensesPwC: First official OpenAI reseller with 950+ clientsBCG: Deep AI integration in client consulting projectsBain & Company: Strategic AI implementation across operationsDeloitte: Completing the Big Four circleHow the Big Four Use ChatGPTDirect use in client projects (not just internally)Clients ask: “Why pay €500/hour when AI does the work?”PwC’s reseller model: selling ChatGPT Enterprise to their clientsInternal productivity boost: higher output with the same headcountThe Pentagon & Morgan Stanley ConnectionU.S. Department of Defense uses ChatGPT for sensitive operationsMorgan Stanley: Adopts ChatGPT under strictest compliance rulesBoth operate under extreme security standards — and still use AIProof: Compliance is no longer a valid excuseReality Check for European CompaniesTypical excuses: Compliance, Security, Data Privacy, “We’re still evaluating”Fact: The Pentagon and the Big Four have far stricter requirementsCompetitors are building massive knowledge and efficiency advantagesThe window of opportunity is closing fastWhat These Numbers Really Mean100 billion tokens = an unfathomable amount of processed informationMcKinsey alone = 7 million traditional consulting reportsThese firms aren’t experimenting — AI is business-criticalThe productivity gap is already hugeMalcolm’s Core Message“Ship First, Study Later” has never been more importantThe age of excuses is over — the evidence is undeniableThe question is no longer if but when you startEvery day of delay = a bigger competitive gapNotable Quotes“Holy shit, bro — McKinsey processed 100 BILLION tokens. That’s 7 MILLION consulting reports.”“If the Pentagon uses ChatGPT — what’s your compliance excuse?”“PwC isn’t just the largest ChatGPT customer with 100,000 licenses — they’re the first reseller. They’re selling it to their clients.”“Clients ask: ‘Why pay €500 an hour if AI does the work?’ Good question. But the better one is: What are you doing in your company?”“While you’re still evaluating, your competitors are processing billions of tokens. That lead is not coming back.”Where to Find Malcolm WerchotaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malcolmwerchotaWebsite: werchota.aiYouTube: @werchotaX: @malcolmwerchotaFacebook: AI Cookbook by Malcolm WerchotaInstagram: @malcolmwerchotaaiTikTok: @malcolmwerchotaGet in TouchQuestions about AI implementation or want to share your transformation story? 📩 [email protected] ideas or episode suggestions? 💬 [email protected] to Level Up Your AI Skills?Discover the AI Fit Academy — Malcolm’s hands-on program for professionals and teams who want to integrate AI tools effectively in their daily work. Ship First, Study Later – working workflows from Week 2 or your money back. 👉 https://www.werchota.ai/ai-fit-academyTags: #ChatGPT #OpenAI #McKinsey #PwC #BigFour #AIAdoption #EnterpriseAI #AITransformation #ChatGPTEnterprise #AIImplementation #ConsultingIndustry #MalcolmWerchota #AICookbook

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• E86: AI Drama – AI in War: Lavender, Palantir & the Dark Side of Intelligence

  Did you know...that the same AI infrastructure your company relies on is also being used to identify military targets in Gaza and Ukraine? This episode exposes the shocking reality behind systems like Lavender and Palantir — and what that means for your company’s AI strategy.In January 2024, a drone strike killed three U.S. soldiers — even though a state-of-the-art AI defense system had detected the incoming drone. The algorithm simply froze. Why? Because it couldn’t tell friend from foe when an enemy drone flew beside a U.S. drone.In this investigative episode, Malcolm Werchota reveals:The Reality of Military AI SystemsLavender: Israel’s AI system that marked 37,000 people in Gaza as targets — with a 10% error rateWhere’s Daddy: An algorithm that waits until targets return home to strikePalantir in Ukraine: Target acquisition time reduced from 6–8 hours to 2–3 minutesEagle Eye by Anduril: Augmented-reality helmets turning soldiers into “technomancers”The 20-Second DecisionIsraeli soldiers have, on average, 20 seconds to review AI-generated target lists. One soldier admitted:“I had zero added value as a human being — other than to rubber-stamp the algorithm’s output.”The Business ConnectionMicrosoft Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS — the same platforms hosting your business data — also process 11,000 terabytes of surveillance footage. The infrastructure is identical. Only the application differs.Critical Questions for LeadersHow much time do you give your employees to verify AI-driven decisions? 20 seconds? 30 seconds? Do you create a “moral crumple zone” where lower-level employees take the blame when algorithms fail?The technology you deploy in your company is the same technology that kills people in war.This episode isn’t science fiction. It’s October 2025. This is happening now.🎧 Listen to the full investigation into the dark side of AI — and what you must change inside your organization.📊 Systems & TechnologiesMilitaryLavender (Israel)Where’s Daddy (Israel)Eagle Eye (Anduril)Meta Constellation (Palantir)X-62 Vista (U.S. Air Force)FPV Drones (Ukraine)CommercialMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud (Project Nimbus)Amazon AWSAnthropic Claude GovernmentOpenAI / Pentagon🔗 Resources & ReferencesLavender AI System (IDF)Where’s Daddy (IDF)Anduril Eagle EyePalantir Meta ConstellationProject NimbusClaude Government📬 ContactMalcolm Werchota 🔗 LinkedIn 🌐 Website 📺 YouTube 𝕏 Twitter / X 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok📧 Email: [email protected] 💬 Show Feedback: [email protected]🚀 AI Fit AcademyDiscover the AI Fit Academy — the program that helps professionals apply AI tools practically in daily work. Ship First, Study Later – real workflows by week 2 or your money back.🎧 About The AI CookbookThe AI Cookbook is an investigative podcast about real AI disasters and their human consequences. Host Malcolm Werchota uncovers how artificial intelligence is already reshaping our world — often in ways we don’t see.This is Episode 86: AI in War — an investigation into how the same technology powering your company also drives modern warfare.

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• E85: Chip Shortage 2025: How Netherlands-China Dispute Stopped Cars

  When the Dutch government seized chipmaker Nexperia on September 30, 2025, they thought they were protecting European interests. Instead, they triggered a supply chain catastrophe that could shut down automotive production worldwide.In this episode of The AI Cookbook, Malcolm Werchota breaks down the spectacular policy failure that cut off 6 billion chips per month, threatens car factories across three continents, and reveals everything wrong with Europe's approach to the US-China tech war.What You'll Learn:How a single Dutch government action triggered China to block 6 billion chips per month - 40% of the global automotive semiconductor supply Why modern cars need 1,000+ chips and can't simply switch suppliers (qualification takes 6-18 months) The geopolitical chess match: US export controls, Dutch seizure, Chinese retaliation - and why Europe got caught in the crossfire What "just-in-time manufacturing" really means when supply chains become weapons Why this crisis is a preview of AI infrastructure vulnerabilities in EuropeWhy This Matters:This isn't just about cars or semiconductors. Malcolm explains how the Nexperia crisis reveals the fragility of global supply chains in an era of great power competition - and what it means for anyone building AI infrastructure in a world where technology is increasingly weaponized."You can't seize technological sovereignty. You have to build it systematically. Europe just learned this lesson the hard way."Perfect For:Supply chain professionals, business leaders managing geopolitical risk, AI teams building European infrastructure, anyone navigating the US-China tech war.KEY TOPICS COVERED───────────────────────────────────────────────────────The Nexperia Crisis Timeline (00:45) September 30: Netherlands seizes Nexperia under emergency powers October 4: China blocks chip exports from Guangdong facility October 17: Alliance for Automotive Innovation warns of US plant shutdowns 6 billion chips per month suddenly trapped - 40% of automotive semiconductor market BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Stellantis all affectedUnderstanding the Supply Chain Catastrophe (03:20) Why you can't just switch chip suppliers: 6-18 month qualification process Modern cars require 1,000+ semiconductor components Nexperia's role: Basic transistors and diodes (not advanced AI chips) The problem: Design in Netherlands, manufacturing in Germany, assembly in China 80% of finished products now trapped behind Chinese export blocksThe Geopolitical Chess Match (05:45) US-China tech war escalation and semiconductor weaponization Europe caught between two superpowers - no good options Netherlands' miscalculation: Legal control ≠ operational control Why China targeted automotive chips for maximum pain The death of "strategic autonomy" as a policy frameworkSupply Chain Vulnerabilities Exposed (08:30) Just-in-time manufacturing's incompatibility with geopolitical risk Why automotive chips became the battlefield Geographic dependencies and single points of failure The cost of efficiency without resilience How supply chains become weapons in great power competitionWhat This Means for AI Infrastructure in Europe (11:15) If we can't secure basic chips, how do we build AI capabilities? Practical strategies for managing geopolitical risk in technology Why resilience now matters more than efficiency Lessons for anyone building on global supply chains The new reality: Security and redundancy over cost optimization───────────────────────────────────────────────────────EPISODE INSIGHTS───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Malcolm's Core Message: "The Death of Strategic Autonomy"Europe attempted to navigate the US-China tech war by seizing Nexperia to protect supply chains. Instead, they demonstrated why you can't build technological sovereignty through government seizures. Real resilience requires systematic investment in full-stack capabilities - fabrication, packaging, assembly, testing - built BEFORE taking actions that trigger retaliation.The Nexperia crisis is a case study in what NOT to do. The question is whether we'll learn the lessons before the next crisis hits.Notable Quote:"This crisis exposes the fragility of globalized supply chains when caught between Washington and Beijing. Modern cars require over 1,000 semiconductor components. Qualifying new suppliers takes months or years. Just-in-time manufacturing means no backup inventory. The math is brutal: no chips = no cars."───────────────────────────────────────────────────────RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Alliance for Automotive Innovation warning statement Dutch Goods Availability Act documentation US Entity List and export control regulations Nexperia company information and facilities───────────────────────────────────────────────────────WHERE TO FIND MALCOLM WERCHOTA───────────────────────────────────────────────────────LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmwerchota/Website: https://www.werchota.ai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@werchotaX: https://x.com/malcolmwerchotaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AI-Cookbook-by-Malcolm-Werchota/61580362300250/?sk=reels_tabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/malcolmwerchotaai/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/malcolmwerchota───────────────────────────────────────────────────────GET IN TOUCH───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Have questions about AI implementation or want to share your transformation story? Reach Malcolm at [email protected]───────────────────────────────────────────────────────EMAIL THE SHOW───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Write to us with episode requests, feedback, or ideas at [email protected]───────────────────────────────────────────────────────READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR AI SKILLS?───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Explore AI Fit Academy – Malcolm's program helping professionals and teams apply AI tools effectively in work and business. Ship First, Study Later – working workflows by Week 2 or 100% refund. Learn more at https://www.werchota.ai/ai-fit-academy───────────────────────────────────────────────────────TAGS FOR SOCIAL & SEARCH───────────────────────────────────────────────────────#ChipShortage #AutomotiveIndustry #SupplyChain #Semiconductors #Geopolitics #USChinaTechWar #Manufacturing #Nexperia #Netherlands #China #SupplyChainManagement #GeopoliticalRisk #AutomotiveCrisis #TechPolicy #AIInfrastructure

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• E84 - AI Drama | Brazil's Lesbian Dating App Disaster: AI Security Flaw

  🎧 Listen now:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/249ZA6nHHoKmaiGYqY6Jum?si=91mGWjWJT-ur14At1KWpjAApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/brazils-lesbian-dating-app-disaster-ai-security-flaw/id1846704120?i=1000732455609💔 DescriptionMarina thought she finally found safety. A lesbian dating app in Brazil — built by queer women, for queer women. Manual verification. No fake profiles. No men.Then everything went wrong.In September 2025, Sapphos launched as a sanctuary with government-ID checks. Within 48 hours, 40,000 women downloaded it. A week later, a catastrophic flaw exposed the most sensitive data of 17,000 users — IDs, photos, names, birthdays.🔍 One researcher discovered he could view anyone’s profile just by changing a number in a URL. That’s how fast “safety” can vanish when speed beats security.🧠 What This Episode CoversThis episode of AI Drama investigates how AI-generated code, underqualified devs, and “vibe coding” collided with a vulnerable community. It’s not a takedown of two activists — it’s a warning about asking for extreme trust without professional security.🎓 You’ll LearnHow a single IDOR-style bug leaked government IDs and photosWhy AI-generated code often ships with hidden flawsThe unique threats LGBTQ+ apps face in high-violence regionsWhat happened after the founders deleted evidence of the breachHow to spot red flags before uploading your ID anywhere⚠️ The Real Stakes🇧🇷 Brazil remains one of the most dangerous countries for LGBTQ+ people. Lesbian and bisexual women face three times higher rates of violence than straight women. For many Sapphos users, being outed wasn’t embarrassing — it was life-threatening.🧩 What Went WrongIdentity checks increased trust — but concentrated riskWhen one app collects IDs, selfies, and locations, a single bug exposes everythingAI sped up insecure coding — ~45 % of AI-generated code has vulnerabilitiesNo audits, no penetration tests, poor access controlLogs deleted → evidence erasedCommunication failed: instead of transparency, users saw silence and denial🚨 Red Flags Before Trusting an App✅ Verified security audits (SOC 2 / ISO 27001) ✅ Transparent privacy policy + deletion options ✅ Minimal data collection — no unnecessary IDs ✅ Public security contact or bug-bounty page ✅ Experienced, visible founding team ❌ Avoid apps claiming “100 % secure” or “completely private”🛡️ Safer Habits🔑 Use unique emails + a password manager 🕵️ Prefer privacy-preserving verification methods 📍 Turn off precise location & strip photo metadata 🆔 After any breach: change credentials, rotate IDs if possible, monitor credit💬 Notable Quotes“Marina’s only ‘mistake’ was trusting people who promised protection.”“The lesson isn’t don’t build — it’s don’t build insecure. Demand proof, not promises.”📊 Select Facts~45 % of AI-generated code shows security flawsLGBTQ+ users face more online harassmentBrazil records one LGBTQ+ person killed every ~48 hours🎙️ AI Drama is a narrative-journalism podcast about the human cost when technology fails those who trust it most. Hosted by Malcolm Werchota.🔍 SEO Keywordsdating-app breach • LGBTQ privacy • Brazil • ID verification • AI code security • queer safety

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• E83 - Weekly News Recap - Google's Cancer Breakthrough & ChatGPT Updates

  Google DeepMind's AI just discovered a new cancer treatment that scientists validated in the lab - and it could transform how we treat 85% of lung cancers. This is AI's moonshot moment.In Episode 83 of The AI Cookbook, Malcolm Werchota breaks down the 5 biggest AI stories from October's second week, proving we're witnessing the industrialization of artificial intelligence. From breakthrough medical discoveries to tools that finally make AI adoption measurable, this weekly recap delivers the business insights you need in under 15 minutes.What You'll Learn:How Google's Cell-to-Sentence 27B model discovered a drug that makes "cold tumors" visible to immune systems, achieving 50% increase in antigen presentationOpenAI's controversial policy shift allowing adult content generation - and what Sam Altman's "we're not the moral police" means for AI competitionWhy Google is investing $15 billion in India's largest data center outside the US (hint: 1.4 billion potential users)Claude Haiku 4.5: Anthropic's new model runs 4-5x faster than Sonnet, achieves 73% on coding benchmarks, and costs one-third as muchMicrosoft Copilot's game-changing benchmarking tool in Viva Insights - finally, a measurable AI adoption score you can track against peer companiesWhy This Matters: Malcolm draws a powerful parallel to Ford's assembly line innovation. The cancer discovery proves AI can do breakthrough scientific work. The new tools - faster AI agents, adoption metrics, and massive infrastructure investments - show we now have everything needed to deploy AI at industrial scale."We're getting to a point where the validation of AI isn't 'Can you build me a nice itinerary for my vacation in Rome?' But can you make a new discovery that will save patients' lives?"Perfect For: Business leaders tracking AI adoption, professionals implementing AI tools, teams measuring AI ROI, anyone who needs practical AI insights without the hype. KEY TOPICS COVERED ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Google DeepMind's Cancer Treatment Discovery (00:45)Cell-to-Sentence 27B model identifies new immunotherapy pathwayDrug silmitacertib makes "cold tumors" visible to immune system50% increase in antigen presentation validated experimentallyTarget: small cell lung cancers (85% of all lung cancer cases)Proves AI can make genuine scientific breakthroughsOpenAI's Adult Content Policy Reversal (03:20)Following Grok/XAI's lead by allowing adult content generationSam Altman: "We're not the moral police"Analysis of competitive pressure from less restrictive AI modelsPrivacy and ethical implications for enterprise AI adoptionGoogle's $15 Billion India Data Center Investment (05:45)One of Google's largest data centers outside the United StatesGigabyte-scale computing infrastructurePower requirements equivalent to 750,000 homesStrategic positioning for India's 1.4 billion populationWhat this infrastructure buildout signals about AI's future scaleAnthropic Releases Claude Haiku 4.5 (07:30)Runs 4-5x faster than Claude Sonnet 4.5Achieves 73% on SWE coding benchmarkOptimized for AI agent orchestration and multi-agent platformsAvailable on Claude Code, API, Amazon BedrockOne-third the cost of Sonnet with near-equivalent performanceWhy speed and cost matter for business AI adoptionMicrosoft Copilot Benchmarking Tool - Malcolm's Favorite (09:15)New feature in Viva Insights platformCreates measurable AI adoption scores for organizationsBenchmark your Copilot usage versus peer companiesTrack adoption by region, job role, and compare to top performersFinally: accountability and quantitative metrics for AI transformationWhy measurement is the missing piece for enterprise AI adoption ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── EPISODE INSIGHTS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Malcolm's Overarching Theme: "Industrialization of AI"Malcolm compares this moment to Henry Ford's assembly line innovation - not because the technology is new, but because we're finally scaling proven capabilities for universal deployment. The Google cancer discovery validates that AI can do genuinely important work. The supporting stories (Haiku's speed, Microsoft's metrics, Google's infrastructure) prove we now have the tools to industrialize AI across every business function.Notable Quote: "We're getting to a point where the validation of AI isn't anymore 'Can you build me a nice itinerary for my vacation in Rome?' But can you make a new discovery that will save patients' lives? That's what we're seeing this week." ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Google DeepMind Cell-to-Sentence 27B model announcementAnthropic Claude Haiku 4.5 release documentationMicrosoft Viva Insights Copilot DashboardOpenAI content policy updates ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── WHERE TO FIND MALCOLM WERCHOTA ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmwerchota/ Website: https://www.werchota.ai/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@werchota X: https://x.com/malcolmwerchota Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AI-Cookbook-by-Malcolm-Werchota/61580362300250/?sk=reels_tab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malcolmwerchotaai/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/malcolmwerchota ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GET IN TOUCH ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Have questions about AI implementation or want to share your transformation story? Reach Malcolm at [email protected] ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── EMAIL THE SHOW ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Write to us with episode requests, feedback, or ideas at [email protected] ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR AI SKILLS? ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────Explore AI Fit Academy – Malcolm's program helping professionals and teams apply AI tools effectively in work and business. Ship First, Study Later – working workflows by Week 2 or 100% refund. Learn more at https://www.werchota.ai/ai-fit-academy ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── TAGS FOR SOCIAL & SEARCH ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────#AICancerTreatment #GoogleDeepMind #MicrosoftCopilot #ClaudeAI #AIAdoption #AIBusinessTools #AnthropicClaude #AIAgents #OpenAI #AIMetrics #BusinessAI #AITransformation #PodcastAI #AINews #TechNews

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