Episode 0: Before AI Takes the Lead | By Toni Maxx | June 2025

And Then There’s ASI — The Intelligence That Outgrows Us Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) represents a significant leap beyond Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). It’s the point where AI surpasses human intelligence—not just in domains like mathematics or chess, but across the full spectrum of human capabilities. Imagine a system capable of: Curating cures for cancer Solving … Read more

“GPT-5: A Defining Moment for the Future of AI” by Toni Maxx | July 2025

Sam Altman has just revealed that GPT-5 is set to launch in summer 2025. This release holds the potential to either solidify OpenAI’s leadership in the field or expose the limitations of today’s AI technologies. However, the excitement surrounding this launch may be misleading. Instead of being the breakthrough toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) that … Read more

AI Expert vs. AI Tool Trainer: Key Differences to Know in 2025 | by Toni Maxx | July 2025

In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, a startling trend is emerging: the distinction between tool proficiency and genuine technical expertise is becoming increasingly murky. “We’ve conflated using AI tools with understanding AI technology.” As a seasoned software developer with over 40 years of experience, the author highlights the absurdity of today’s industry dynamics. For instance, … Read more

The AI Training Scam: How Six-Month Experts Are Turning into Corporate Educators | by Toni Maxx | Jul 2025

With over 40 years of experience in software development, the author reflects on the recurring cycles of technological hype that often lead to disillusionment. Each era brings its own set of so-called experts promising transformative solutions, yet leaving chaos in their wake: Late 90s Web Boom: “Webmasters” created flashy websites but vanished with unmaintainable code. … Read more

The Growth of the Six-Month AI Expert: Merging Prompt Engineering with Consulting Rates | by Toni Maxx | July 2025

In an era shaped by rapid technological advancement, AI expertise appears to be the latest consulting trend. As observed over the past four decades, each industrial surge has introduced its own wave of specialists; however, the current phenomenon of the six-month AI expert stands out distinctly. Today, at conferences and networking events, you’ll encounter polished … Read more

Smarter Than Us Episode 0: Preparing for the Age of AI | Toni Maxx | June 2025

And Then There’s ASI — The Intelligence That Outgrows Us Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) represents a significant leap beyond Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). It refers to a form of AI that surpasses human intelligence not just in math or chess, but across a spectrum of domains including creativity, science, and empathy. “Imagine a system that could … Read more

Smarter Than Us: Episode 1 – The Gifted Intern

Smarter Than Us Ep.1 — The Talented Intern In the first episode of Smarter Than Us, the concept of Narrow AI is unpacked, revealing that today’s AI systems resemble a hyper-focused intern rather than independent thinkers. These tools excel in specific tasks—like language processing and image generation—but fundamentally lack memory, reasoning, and true understanding. “The … Read more

Smarter Than Us, Episode 2: AI Begins to Think Independently | By Toni Maxx | June 2025

The Bridge to AGI: Structure and Agency Achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) requires more than just scale; it demands a robust structure. Key elements include: Memory Goals Re-planning Self-reflection Contextual reasoning Identity persistence Innovative frameworks like MCP (Model Context Protocol) are transforming AI capabilities. Rather than merely providing responses, MCP enables AI to maintain continuity … Read more

Smarter Than Us, Episode 3: Who Holds the reins as AI Surpasses Its Creators? | by Toni Maxx | June 2025

Humanity has long held the title of the smartest species on Earth, but we’re now on the brink of creating something that could “surpass us — not just in memory or speed, but in judgment, planning, and power.” Enter Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). This technology promises to be not just smarter-than-human, but “smarter-in-every-way” — encompassing domains … Read more

Smarter Than Us, Episode X: A Familiar Conclusion

Smarter Than Us Ep.X — We’ve Seen This Ending Before TLDR: Science fiction has long warned us about AI going too far, not out of malice but indifference. Today’s AGI race makes those warnings feel increasingly urgent. This episode examines the insights from these tales and introduces the Sovereign Alignment Protocol (SAP), a vital framework for ensuring … Read more