AI Lab Unfiltered

Drew & Pete

The AI Lab Podcast is your gateway to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, where innovation meets application. Each episode dives deep into the latest AI technologies, tools, and real-world use cases, providing practical insights for professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. From groundbreaking advancements to ethical considerations, we explore how AI is reshaping industries, improving workflows, and solving global challenges. Hosted by experts passionate about making AI accessible, the podcast fosters a vibrant community of listeners eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

  1. From Invoices to Innovation: How AI Is Freeing Humans to Think Again

    1 DAY AGO

    From Invoices to Innovation: How AI Is Freeing Humans to Think Again

    What if AI isn’t about replacing people… but restoring them? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave) sit down with Josh Ross, founder of Scalable AI, to explore how AI is transforming real businesses — not with flashy avatars or hype, but by eliminating the soul-crushing, repetitive work that keeps talented people stuck. From invoice anomaly detection to automating RFQ routing in manufacturing, Josh shares practical, boots-on-the-ground AI implementations that are saving companies time, increasing margins, and giving employees their strategic thinking back. You’ll hear how: A $20M business owner reclaimed 8-hour workdays from manual invoice reviewAI is filtering RFQs and boosting profitability in manufacturingCompanies are preserving “tribal knowledge” before senior employees retireInternal AI chatbots are becoming the “brain” of modern businessesDevelopment teams are using tools like Claude and AI agents to multiply outputThis isn’t about replacing jobs. It’s about removing the robotic parts of work — so humans can do what they’re actually good at. If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to do this,” this episode is for you. Chapters (00:00:07) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered + ThinkTank Shoutout (00:02:00) Josh Ross and the Origin of Scalable AI (00:03:00) The 20-Year-Old Who Told a $20M Founder “There’s a Better Way” (00:04:30) Invoice Review Automation: AI as an Anomaly Filter (00:08:30) Accounts Payable Automation & Human-in-the-Loop Governance (00:14:00) “Make People Human Again” – Eliminating Robotic Work (00:17:00) RFQ Routing in Manufacturing: Filtering for Profitability (00:19:00) Engineering Time Is Gold: Let AI Handle the First Pass (00:22:00) Preserving Tribal Knowledge Before It Retires (00:23:30) The AI Brain for Your Business: Internal Chatbots & BizBot (00:28:30) From Snowblower Manuals to AI-Powered Document Search (00:32:00) From Custom Builds to Scalable AI SaaS (00:35:00) How Much Code Is AI Actually Writing? (Claude, Agents & Skills) (00:41:00) Will AI Replace Developers? Or Elevate Them? (00:43:00) Stop Chasing Shiny AI — Solve Real Problems First

    49 min
  2. The Always-On Era: Meta Glasses, Omi Pendants, and the New Rules of Recording

    17 FEB

    The Always-On Era: Meta Glasses, Omi Pendants, and the New Rules of Recording

    In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Beach (BizStream) and Pete Terran (New Wave) dig into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered devices—smart glasses, recording pendants, and the “always-on” assistants that are starting to feel normal. They talk through the real questions people are bumping into: etiquette and consent, security and privacy, and whether these tools amplify your attention—or quietly replace your critical thinking. From networking use-cases (remembering names, capturing conversations) to everyday life (finding your keys, navigating a city, even making healthier choices), they explore what’s already possible today—and what’s coming next as wearables get more personalized, more proactive, and yes… more ad-supported. By the end, they land on a simple challenge: the tech is here—so what rules do we need before it’s everywhere?  Chapters(00:00) Intro + ThinkTank Shoutout(01:40) Why We’re Talking About AI Wearables(02:53) Privacy, Consent & “Always-On” Recording(04:43) Real-World Test: Using an AI Pendant in NYC(07:12) Networking Superpowers (Names, Memory & Follow-Up)(09:22) Heads-Up Displays & AR Navigation(10:46) Visual Memory: Finding Keys, Ketchup & Context(12:49) Facial Recognition & AI-Driven Human Connections(17:18) AI as a Behavioral Coach (Food, Fitness & Habits)(20:16) AI vs Medication: Behavior Modification Debate(25:44) Hyper-Personalization vs Advertising Overload(32:34) Final Thoughts: Buying the Glasses & What’s Next

    34 min

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The AI Lab Podcast is your gateway to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, where innovation meets application. Each episode dives deep into the latest AI technologies, tools, and real-world use cases, providing practical insights for professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. From groundbreaking advancements to ethical considerations, we explore how AI is reshaping industries, improving workflows, and solving global challenges. Hosted by experts passionate about making AI accessible, the podcast fosters a vibrant community of listeners eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.