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Nov 12
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AI Does its Own Reputation Spin, Google’...

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As AI systems start rewriting their own code and sanitising negative news about themselves, the line between control and autonomy is blurring. In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore the unsettling rise of AI self-management, Google’s growing edge over OpenAI through real-world data, and the “AI slop spiral” threatening to degrade the entire internet. They also examine malware that now uses AI to rewrite its own code, an alarming glimpse into adversarial AI. 

The episode also includes Cathy’s exciting interview with Myles Slayton, CEO of Cerca Dating, to explore how mutual-based dating is redefining online connections through trust and community. From Gen Z’s new dating habits to the irreplaceable value of human imperfection, this episode dives deep into what’s next for both AI and authenticity.


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Myles Slayton Bio

Myles Slayton is the 23-year-old Co-founder and CEO of Cerca Dating, a mutuals-based dating app revolutionizing how Gen Z approaches online dating. A Georgetown University graduate, Miles founded Circa to address the fatigue and safety concerns plaguing traditional dating applications. With a mission to connect users through trusted friend networks rather than algorithms, Cerca has rapidly scaled to approximately 100,000 users while maintaining a healthy 60%+ female user base.

Myles Slayton on LinkedIn



Key Discussion Topics: 


  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:06:09 ChatGPT's Automatic Headline Sanitization Exposed
  • 00:14:32 The "Dog Eating Its Own Barf" Problem in AI Training
  • 00:18:02 Google Wins the AI War with Real-World Data Access
  • 00:24:23 OnlyFans Monetization Model & Vylit App Launch
  • 00:26:19 The Death of Traditional Dating Apps
  • 00:32:02 Circa: The Mutuals-Based Dating App Revolution
  • 00:33:21 Cuffing Season 2.0 and Gen Z Dating Trends
  • 00:39:15 Trust, Safety & Reputation-Based Dating
  • 00:43:50 Why AI Cannot Replicate Human Chemistry
  • 00:49:06 Roblox Abuse Lawsuit and Platform Safety Issues
  • 00:53:33 AI-Powered Malware Rewriting Its Own Code
  • 00:55:03 TEDx Atlanta and the Future of Creativity
  • 00:57:50 "Humanity is the Moat Around the Machines"
  • 00:58:50 Cathy's Gulf States Roadshow & CES 2025 Plans
  • 01:01:4 What We're Watching: Pluribus & The Spatial Race
  • 01:02:16 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts



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