BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world.

Brendon Warwick is a leading engineer who has worked at some of the most cutting-edge companies, from high-frequency trading at G-Research to AI-driven development at Hyperexponential. With expertise in low-latency, high-stakes systems, he combines technical precision with a deep understanding of AI’s role in engineering.

In this conversation, he explores how AI is reshaping software development, whether tools like Cursor and Copilot are making engineers stronger or obsolete, and the challenges of AI accountability in critical systems.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Introduction: The Future of AI-Driven Engineering02:10 – AI-Powered Coding: The Rise of Cursor and Copilot07:25 – Are Engineers Becoming AI Operators with VIBE coding12:40 – High-Stakes Systems: Can AI Be Trusted?17:30 – Should AI Be Punished for Mistakes?22:50 – The Google Search Disruption: Is AI Killing SEO?28:15 – Augmented vs. Natural Engineers: Who Thrives?33:40 – Can Startups Survive Without Engineers?39:05 – AI and the Evolution of Software Development44:20 – Utopia or Dystopia: The Future of AI in Engineering48:50 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise. In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world.

In this episode of BASELINE, we’re joined once again by Ross Parrett, who brings his sharp insights into global AI developments, media control, and digital rights. As AI continues to shape what we see, hear, and believe, Ross breaks down the latest global news, offering a thought-provoking perspective on its impact.

With his deep knowledge of ethics, technology, and free speech, we explore whether AI is becoming a tool for control or empowerment—from Apple’s stance on encryption and government surveillance of federal workers to the growing influence of AI in shaping media narratives. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Introduction & Ross Returns

00:02:15 - Who REALLY Controls the News?

00:05:30 - Elon Musk, USAID & Government Influence

00:10:20 - AI, Free Speech & Censorship Concerns

00:15:40 - Is AI Being Used to Control Public Opinion?

00:20:10 - The Rise of AI in Monitoring Federal Workers

00:24:30 - How AI is Reshaping Government Decision-Making

00:28:50 - Western Values, Politics & Cultural Shifts

00:33:20 - Game Theory: How Small Groups Control the Narrative

00:37:45 - Elon Musk vs. Governments: The Fight Over X (Twitter)

00:41:00 - Is Transparency a Threat to Democracy?

00:44:30 - AI’s Role in the Future of Government

00:47:00 - Utopia or Dystopia? Ross Re-Evaluates AI’s Future

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BASELINE exposes the truth behind AI’s unstoppable rise.

In-depth interviews with AI experts, real analysis, and insights you can trust on the technology reshaping our world.

Al Martin is a leader who delivers. As IBM’s Global VP of Technical Sales, he commands a 4,000+ strong team shaping the future of AI, hybrid cloud, and enterprise technology. With over two decades inside IBM, he’s led at every level: AI development, quantum strategy, and large-scale digital transformation turning complex technology into real business impact.

He doesn’t chase hype; he builds what lasts. A relentless learner and the host of Making Data Simple, Al believes AI is separating winners from losers, and quantum will rewrite the rules entirely. If you’re not paying attention, you’re already behind.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro – The Truth About AI’s Rise and IBM’s Legacy

02:30 IBM Watson Won Jeopardy – Why Did It Fail in the AI Race?

08:00 From AI Development to Leading IBM’s $Billion Tech Sales Team

14:00 The AI Divide – Winners, Losers, and Who Gets Left Behind

22:00 Quantum Computing Will Break Encryption – Why No One is Ready

30:00 How IBM is Betting on Hybrid AI to Compete with OpenAI & Google

38:00 AI in Sports – How the Kansas City Chiefs Use AI to Dominate

45:00 IBM’s Client Zero Strategy – Why AI is Powering IBM from Within

50:00 The AI Trust Crisis – Will Businesses Ever Fully Trust AI?

55:00 Utopia or Dystopia – The Final Question on AI’s Future

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