AI video tools like Sora 2 and Nano Banana are finally crossing a line that earlier generations couldn’t: they don’t feel creepy anymore, and in some cases, they actually work!
But “looking impressive” and “being useful” are two very different things.
In this episode, we break down where AI video actually makes sense for founders (think: fast prototyping, early-stage demos, internal storytelling), and where it’s still more trouble than it’s worth. We talk through real business use cases, the hidden costs, the brand risks, and why these tools reward clear intention but punish sloppy thinking.
The takeaway: AI video can save you time and money in the right context, but it’s not a free win, and it’s definitely not risk-free.
Key Takeaways:
Timestamps:
00:00 What We've Been Up To This Week
05:48 AI Video: Useful Now, or Still Slop?
08:01 Sora 2: The Physics Upgrade That Makes It Watchable
16:48 Nano Banana: Gibberish Free Text (Finally!)
20:31 Real Use Cases: Headshots, Demos, Pitch Decks
29:27 Prompting for Video: Best Practice
37:47 Where It Breaks: Risks to Be Aware Of
39:34 Deepfakes, Watermarks, and Guardrails That Aren’t Perfect
42:51 Will People Hate This? The Trust & Transparency Test
49:20 This Week in AI: Microsoft, Apple × Google, Anthropic Cowork
55:16 AI Gone Wrong: The Weather Map That Invented Towns
58:20 Key Takeaways: AI Video Rewards Taste, Not Chaos
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