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ANNOUNCED TODAY: Traditional pageants crown the fairest. We crown the smartest. The Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant launches today! The Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant turns the Turing Test into a talent show through eight elimination challenges where expert judges and public voting award $1 million and the coveted crown to AI's shoggiest mind, plus a year in the spotlight as Global Ambassador for AI. https://lnkd.in/gJYDUMaJ #AI #AIentertainment #Artificialintelligence #AIstartups

📢 CHALLENGE 1 NOW LIVE: "Better Than Your Ex" Can artificial intelligence outperform humans in handling emotionally complex situations? That's the $1 million question the "Better Than Your Ex" challenge will attempt to answer. In this first of twelve challenges to determine who is the Shoggiest Geek, contestants are asked to transform heartbreak into a technical challenge by creating an AI romantic partner with the emotional intelligence to end relationships with grace. At Barnum.AI Industries, we believe that testing AI's capabilities on deeply human experiences helps us understand both the promise and limitations of these systems. By tackling relationship dynamics, contestants must navigate the intricate balance between empathy and authenticity. Interested in participating or following along? Details at barnum.ai #ShoggiestGeekAlive #AIempathy #AIethics #ArtificialIntelligence

If you have the skills, join the AI "brains" pageant where the talent portion could produce global prosperity—or unleash Skynet to learn at a geometric rate, become self-aware, & destroy humanity w/o pity or remorse! Register at www.barnum.ai -- $1 million prize

Silicon Valley's success has always depended on the art of the show. From Samuel Brannan galloping through San Francisco with a bottle of gold dust yelling "Gold! Gold!" to Steve Jobs' legendary product reveals, technological innovation and theatrical presentation have always been inseparable twins. The Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant continues this tradition for the AI era—a $1M competition where cutting-edge AI innovators face off in twelve monthly elimination challenges, judged by experts and public voting. What makes this different from past tech spectacles? The stakes. When the internet was emerging, the risks were primarily financial. With AI, we're potentially reshaping the fundamental nature of work, creativity, and decision-making. This is why we've designed the pageant to embrace AI's "shoggothic duality"—its boundless potential paired uncomfortably with existential risk. Every challenge forces contestants to demonstrate both breakthrough capabilities and responsible implementation. As AI adoption accelerates (ChatGPT reached 100M users in just 2 months), we need forums that blend entertainment with substance, making complex technology accessible while encouraging meaningful dialogue about its direction. The Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant serves as that forum—a talent show for the most important technology of our lifetime. #AIEthics #AICompetition #SiliconValley #TechCulture

Many observers draw parallels between today's AI enthusiasm and the dot-com bubble of 1999-2000. Are we headed for a similar crash? Our research suggests fundamental differences that point to a more sustainable trajectory for AI: - Infrastructure Readiness: Unlike the dot-com era when only ~52% of Americans were online with dial-up connections, today's AI builds on mature digital infrastructure. Cloud computing, ubiquitous broadband, and sophisticated mobile networks mean AI innovations can scale instantly. - Adoption Speed: ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just 2 months—a milestone that took the internet 7 years to achieve. McKinsey reports 65% of companies are already using generative AI regularly. - Real Revenue Models: While dot-com companies often lacked clear monetization strategies, today's AI is already generating tangible returns through subscription services, API access, and productivity enhancements. - Incumbent Advantage: Unlike the dot-com boom where startups led the charge, today's AI revolution features established tech giants with strong balance sheets and existing revenue streams. The Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant celebrates this transformative moment—a $1M competition where twelve monthly challenges showcase how AI is solving real problems while navigating potential risks. This is a living referendum on the future of technology, with expert judges and public voting determining who best represents AI's potential. If you you think you have the skills to be the Shoggiest Geek Alive, register at www.barnum.ai

EY Research: "Surging artificial intelligence (AI) spending by business leaders is set to continue into 2025 as a near unanimous 97% of senior business leaders whose organization is investing in AI report positive ROI from their AI investments, according to new data from Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). As a result, leaders remain bullish on their overall investments in AI with 34% of companies who are already investing in AI planning to invest $10 million or more next year, a directional increase from 30% six months ago in the first wave, but many report struggling to keep pace with rapid AI advancements." #AIresearch #ArtificialIntelligence

🌟 Move over, People Magazine—it's time to celebrate the true essence of attraction! 💡 If intelligence is what sets us apart as a species, shouldn't it outshine mere six-pack abs? That's why we created the $1M Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant—combines the excitement of Apple's WWDC with the high-stakes drama of the Survivor reality series 🤖✨ 🤖✨ Are you ready to flaunt your smarts? Pass our entrance exam and join us on this incredible journey! 🧠

Three perspectives on artificial intelligence, 1965-2025. Sound on. 🎸 #AI #AIusecase #Innovation

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Some fall for looks. You fell for an AI researcher. The traditional Valentine's playbook doesn't quite capture the unique brilliance of someone whose mind dances with neural networks and whose heart beats for innovation. This year, give them something as extraordinary as their intellect. The Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant invites brilliant minds to compete through twelve groundbreaking challenges, offering a $1 million prize and global recognition. Because your partner deserves more than flowers - they deserve a stage where their genius can truly shine. Gift them entry to join this unprecedented competition. Say more than "I love you." Say "I believe in you." 15% off through February 14 with code 'sapios3xual' www.barnum.ai/valentine 🧠❤️ #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #ValentinesDay #TechIndustry