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DevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionAI REGULATION: A NON-NEGOTIABLEThis is raw and uncut straight from OpenAI. DevLand Diaries exposes the lies behind everyone’s favorite chatbot.
2025-12-1232 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionAI Safety - “The One Percent”The DevLand Diaries podcast episode "The One Percent" presents verified cases including the 2020 United Kingdom A-Level scandal, in which England's Ofqual algorithm downgraded 39.1% of 280,000 student grades. Official data confirms students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds experienced a 10.4% average downgrade, while 15,000 students were initially rejected from their first-choice universities based solely on algorithmic assessment.
2025-12-0510 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionVibe Coding: DevLand DiariesVibe coding is jazz with a keyboard — messy, raw, alive. And when you pair that energy with AI? You don’t just build apps… you build futures.AI isn’t here to replace coders. It’s here to amplify them. To take a spark at 2 AM and turn it into something global by sunrise.The kid in Delhi, the teacher in Chicago, the hacker in Paris — they’ll all have the same firepower as the Fortune 500. That’s not evolution. That’s revolution.The future won’t belong to the cleanest code. It’ll belong to those who...
2025-08-2704 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionPermission Denied: Our Message to DC🔥 DevLand Diaries is where broken systems get burned. Hosted by Michael Kessler, this unapologetic series drags the Department of Education, lights up bureaucracy, and builds the future of learning from the ground up—free, gamified, and permission-less. No fluff. No filters. Just fire.
2025-08-0103 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionDevLand Diaries: We Don't Need Permission!🎙️ Podcast Description — DevLand Diaries: We Don’t Need PermissionThey told us to follow the rules.We built a new system instead.In this explosive episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler takes a blowtorch to the broken education machine — calling out Silicon Valley’s shallow “innovation,” D.C.’s outdated policies, and the multi-billion-dollar industry that forgot who school is actually for.From gamified learning to LinkedIn for kids, this is the manifesto for every parent, teacher, and student who knows there has to be something better...
2025-07-2703 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionDevLand Diaries: Special Guest Senator Bernie SandersPodcast Description:In this episode of DevLand Diaries, host Michael Kessler sits down with Senator Bernie Sanders for a candid conversation about the future of education, AI, and economic equality. Sanders shares his thoughts on how AI can be used to benefit the public, not just the wealthy elite, and how we can democratize access to technology and education for all. They discuss the urgent need for investment in public education, the dangers of tech monopolies, and why we need bold policy changes to prepare workers for the jobs of tomorrow. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion...
2025-07-1408 min
DevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionStartup Summer School: The Term SheetIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler breaks down the essentials of a term sheet—the document that sets the foundation for your startup's investment deal. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, understanding the key elements like valuation, equity, investor rights, and exit strategies is critical for ensuring a fair deal. Tune in to learn how to navigate this important tool, avoid common pitfalls, and protect your company’s future from day one. No jargon—just the straight talk you need to make the best decisions for your business.
2025-07-0703 min
DevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionStartup Summer School: Post-money vs Pre-money Valuation: What Does It All Mean?Post-money vs Pre-money Valuation: What Does It All Mean?At DevLand Academy, we break down the complex world of startup finance into easy-to-understand lessons. When it comes to understanding a company's valuation, two important terms come into play: pre-money and post-money valuation.Pre-money Valuation refers to the company's value before any new investments or funding are added. It's the baseline worth of the company, based on factors like intellectual property, market potential, and revenue projections.Post-money Valuation is the company's value after the new investment is added. It includes the pre-money valuation plus...
2025-07-0710 min
DevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionStartup Summer School: "The Importance and History of Money"In this in-depth lecture, we explore the evolution of money, from its origins in barter systems to the rise of digital currencies like Bitcoin. We examine how money is much more than just a medium of exchange—it’s a tool that drives economies, shapes markets, and facilitates global trade. With a focus on free-market principles and individual choice, we’ll dive into key moments in history, such as the introduction of coins in Lydia, paper money in China, the rise of credit, and the potential future of cryptocurrencies.This lecture builds on the ideas of Milton Friedm...
2025-07-0707 min
DevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionStartup Summer School: Balance SheetClass: Understanding the Balance SheetIn this class, students will learn the fundamental financial tool that every entrepreneur needs: the balance sheet. We’ll break down its core components—assets, liabilities, and equity—and explain how to interpret them to understand the financial health of a business.Students will gain practical skills in reading and analyzing balance sheets, helping them make informed decisions about business growth, investment, and management. By the end of the class, students will not only understand how to create a balance sheet but also why it’s crucial for maintaining a sustaina...
2025-07-0706 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionTeachers make 45K while administrators collect six figure salariesMy name is Michael Kessler and Im the CEO of DevLand AI, and we’re not holding back the US education systems corrupt legacy strangling teachers and students we’re launching the Academy an AI-powered gamified learning platform that empowers educators, engages students and bypasses broken systems no grants, no backroom lobbying just results!
2025-06-1905 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionSoftware Developers Living in the AI World (Hindi)How will the modern software developers adapt to the changing AI landscape?
2025-06-0904 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionSpecial Guest: U.S. Senator John Kennedy on Education and Big TechOn this special episode of DevLand Diaries, we talk education with none other than U.S. Senator John Kennedy. Get ready to hear what some Americans think about the U.S. education system while big tech gets a free pass. Get ready for some more big names, children are bi-partisan. We're going to prove it!https://devland.ai/
2025-05-0608 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionDevLand Academy: Play different.A boy grows up labeled “hyperactive,” “distracted,” even “unteachable.” He never does his homework; he has no fancy tech degree. Fast-forward: That boy grows up to build a robotics company and an AI platform. That boy was me. I beat the odds because I found my passion in coding and robotics outside the classroom. Now, I’ve created DevLand Academy to give every misunderstood kid that same chance. The ones who were called disruptive might be the ones to disrupt industries.
2025-05-0305 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionTariff Tantrums & Silicon Showdowns: Trump, Xi, and the 245% OopsIn this fiery DevLand Diaries episode, host Michael Kessler dives headfirst into Donald Trump’s bombshell 245% tariff proposal on Chinese goods. Is it economic genius or geopolitical gaslighting? With Xi Jinping maintaining a poker face and the global tech supply chain hanging by a thread, Michael unpacks the absurdity, propaganda, and sinister game of economic chess unfolding beneath the surface. From shattered development pipelines to the rise of a digital Cold War, this episode reveals how nationalism, trade wars, and political theater are reshaping the rules of innovation. No punches pulled. No side taken. Just truth—served with sarcasm and...
2025-04-2009 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionActive Learning: Why Machine Learning Needs to Get Off Its AssIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler dismantles the myth of passive machine learning and takes aim at the data gluttony of Big Tech. He introduces active learning—the rebellious cousin of traditional ML—where models stop waiting to be spoon-fed and start asking the right questions. This isn’t just about more innovative algorithms; it’s about democratizing AI, cutting costs, and flipping the power dynamic. If your machine isn’t curious, it’s obsolete. Welcome to the future of machine learning—leaner, meaner, and much smarter.www.devland.aihttps://devlandarcade.com/
2025-04-1503 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionFake It Till You (Don’t) Make It: Cheating on Resumes with ChatGPT and LLMsIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, we pull back the curtain on a trend that's as old as the resume itself—but with a high-tech twist. Today, we're diving into how some savvy (and sometimes shady) professionals are using ChatGPT and other large language models to beef up their resumes, often bending the truth in the name of landing that dream job. We explore the clever (and not-so-innocent) tactics behind the digital resume embellishments, examine the trends fueling this AI-assisted resume renaissance, and scrutinize the mitigation strategies HR departments and tech recruiters are deploying to keep it real. Balancing a...
2025-04-1005 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionMastering Prompt Engineering: From Basics to BrillianceIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler breaks down one of the most critical skills of the AI age—prompt engineering—in a way anyone can understand. Whether you’re 10 or 70, a tech pro or a total beginner, this episode shows you why learning to talk to AI, thoughtfully and creatively, isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. You’ll learn how asking better questions leads to better answers, how to guide AI like a pro using simple techniques, and why this skill can supercharge your schoolwork, business, creativity, or make life much easier. Inspiring, practical, and no fluff—this is...
2025-04-0904 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionDictatorship Delivers: Why Startups Don’t Need DemocracyForget what the leadership books told you—startups aren’t democracies. In this no-holds-barred episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler drops the hammer on power struggles, weak consensus culture, and ego-fueled sabotage. If you’re a founder trying to build fast and ship hard, this is your wake-up call: sometimes, a little dictatorship is the difference between dying in committee and dominating the market.
2025-04-0502 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionTraining Robots in the Matrix: Inside Humanoid SimulationBefore a humanoid robot ever walks among us, it learns in a world that doesn’t exist. In this episode of DevLand Diaries, we dive into the strange, powerful world of robot simulators—digital sandboxes where machines learn to walk, see, and think.We explain why humanoid simulation is so brutally hard, which tools are shaping the future (like Isaac Sim, Gazebo, and MuJoCo), and what the “reality gap” means for robots entering our world.No hype. No buzzwords. Just the raw truth behind the software teaching machines how to move—and maybe how to live.
2025-04-0304 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source Revolution"The Illusion of Oversight” or “Code, Power, and the American Lie."Congress holds hearings. Tech CEOs testify. Cameras flash. But behind the spectacle lies a bitter truth: no one’s actually in charge. In this fiery kickoff episode, Michael Kessler dismantles the theater of accountability in Washington and exposes how power has quietly shifted from elected leaders to unelected billionaires.From performative politics to Silicon Valley’s unchecked influence, this is a call to see through the smoke—and start building a future where freedom isn’t just a buzzword.If oversight is an illusion, what does that make our democracy?
2025-03-2802 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source Revolution科技巨头之争：服务人民你是否厌倦了科技巨头垄断你的数字生活？你找对地方了。Devland Diaries是一档播客节目，由曾窥探幕后真相的科技巨头CEO迈克尔·凯斯勒（Michael Kessler）主持，我们在此揭露秘密、质疑权威并点燃开源革命。每集节目都会深入探讨硅谷鲜为人知的争议，直面挑战权势人物，揭示透明度和协作如何打破垄断，重塑科技，造福人类。节目内容不加修饰、大胆前卫、毫不避讳，敬请加入我们，共同向数字暴君发起挑战，夺回科技。立即订阅，让科技重回公平。www.devland.ai
2025-03-2502 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionAndrew Ferguson The FTC or Harry Houdini: Big Tech's Free PassIn this urgent episode of DevLand Diaries, host Michael Kessler unpacks a shocking move by the FTC—deleting four years’ worth of business guidelines designed to protect consumers from big tech overreach. What does this mean for your privacy, your data, and your rights? And more importantly—what can we the people do about it?Join us as we break down what’s happening behind closed doors, why it matters, and how we can fight back by demanding transparency, accountability, and open-source solutions. This isn’t just a tech issue—it’s about power, control, and the future of digi...
2025-03-1802 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionThe Open Source Revolution: Taking Back Tech from the TyrantsAre you tired of Big Tech monopolies controlling your digital life? You're in the right place. Hosted by Michael Kessler, the people's tech CEO who's seen behind the curtain, Devland Diaries is the podcast where we expose secrets, question authority, and ignite the open-source revolution. Each episode dives into the hidden controversies of Silicon Valley, challenges the power players head-on, and reveals how transparency and collaboration can dismantle monopolies and reshape technology for good. Unfiltered, edgy, and unapologetically provocative—join us as we fight to reclaim tech from the digital tyrants.Subscribe now, and let's make tech fa...
2025-03-1802 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionIntroducing DevLand Arcade: A New Coding Medium for DevelopersIn this episode, Michael Kessler introduces DevLand Arcade, an entirely new way to experience gaming—where your code is your controller. Instead of just playing, you create AI-powered agents that learn, evolve, and compete for you. It’s not just gaming; it’s a brand-new medium for coding, making AI development accessible, exciting, and competitive.Join the Beta now and see how far your creativity can take you. Because at DevLand, coding isn’t just powerful—it’s the future of play. https://devland.ai/ https://devland.ai/arcade/
2025-03-1702 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source Revolution(IL) The Copycat Conspiracy: How AI Learns to Outsmart YouAI isn’t just learning from us—it’s imitating us, perfecting our behaviors, and being weaponized against us. In this episode, we expose the dark side of Imitation Learning: how Big Tech is using your data to train AI that manipulates, persuades, and even replaces human decision-making. Who really owns the knowledge AI gains from watching you? And more importantly—how do you fight back?
2025-03-1304 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionHybrid Innovation: Merging Eastern Precision with Western DisruptionIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler breaks down the art of blending two very different yet complementary approaches to technology and product strategy. Discover how the rapid, bold, and data-driven mindset of the West can be harmonized with the iterative, relationship-focused discipline of the East to create products that not only capture market attention but also build enduring customer trust. Michael explains why true innovation isn’t just about quick wins—it’s about crafting a narrative that resonates emotionally while delivering sustainable business results. Tune in for a no-nonsense discussion on balancing efficiency with human connection in tod...
2025-03-0807 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source Revolution老狗，新把戏：Unitree颠覆波士顿动力在《Devland日记》播客的这一集中，我们将深入探讨机器人领域的颠覆性变革。波士顿动力公司曾因其令人瞠目的表演视频而广受欢迎，如今却因陷入传统模式的束缚而不断亏损，被收购，被贴上“老狗”的标签。而Unitree则凭借其灵活创新的方法迅速崛起，借助中国高效的供应链和充满活力的技术人才库，重新定义了仿人机器人技术的边界。快来听听这场撼动未来的技术风暴如何开启新的篇章吧！
2025-03-0402 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionBoston Dynamics vs Unitree: The Untold TruthIn this explosive episode of Devland Diaries, we take on the unsustainable old dog—Boston Dynamics—against the agile, trailblazing Unitree. Discover how China’s lightning-fast supply chain and dynamic talent pool fuel a robotics revolution that’s leaving legacy models in the dust. Tune in for an unfiltered showdown that redefines innovation!
2025-03-0303 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source Revolution小米与三星--生活方式、创新和科技的未来Xiaomi vs. Samsung – (Mandarin) 在本期节目中，迈克尔-凯斯勒（Michael Kessler）将深入探讨小米与三星之争，重点关注小米以生活方式为导向的战略和直接面向消费者（DTC）的商业模式如何重塑科技格局。 从作为经济型创新企业的崛起，到大胆进军豪华电动汽车市场，小米正在重新思考科技品牌的含义。 与此同时，三星的高端路线和在汽车领域的挣扎凸显了瞬息万变市场中的挑战和机遇。 请收听本期节目，了解小米的生态系统如何成为其成功的关键，以及三星能否跟上步伐。
2025-03-0104 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionThe Great AI Trap: Are LLMs Making Us Dumber?In this heated episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler takes a deep dive into the dangerous side of Large Language Models (LLMs). From addiction to manipulation, Big Tech’s agenda isn’t just to make life easier—it’s to make us dumber and more dependent. Get ready for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation about the growing threat of AI, and why we need to take control of our minds before it’s too late.
2025-02-2804 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionThe Machines Are Coming for Your Job: Why We Need Regulation NowIn this episode of Devland Diaries, Michael Kessler dives into the reality of automation and AI taking over jobs across industries. It’s not a distant threat — it’s happening now. From self-checkout machines to AI-driven customer service, the robots are slowly replacing workers, and it’s time we start asking the tough questions. Is society prepared for the consequences? Michael argues that without meaningful regulation, tech giants will continue to profit at the expense of workers. It’s time to demand a future where technology benefits everyone, not just the few. Tune in to hear why we need to take co...
2025-02-2604 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionBeep, Boop, They/Them: The Robot Pronoun DebateIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, we dissect the bizarre yet telling conversation around robot pronouns and AI identity. Why are Big Tech companies programming AI with gender? Is this a step toward inclusivity, or just another way to manipulate human perception? From Alexa’s default femininity to nonbinary AI voices, we’ll explore the politics of coding identity into machines, the corporate incentives behind it, and whether the push for “inclusive AI” is genuine or just a convenient distraction from the real issues in artificial intelligence. Are we shaping AI, or is AI reshaping us? Tune in as we pull...
2025-02-2507 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionXiaomi vs. Samsung – Lifestyle, Innovation, and the Future of TechIn this episode, Michael Kessler dives into the battle between Xiaomi and Samsung, focusing on how Xiaomi’s lifestyle-driven strategy and direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model are reshaping the tech landscape. From their rise as a budget-friendly innovator to their bold move into the luxury electric vehicle market, Xiaomi is rethinking what it means to be a tech brand. Meanwhile, Samsung’s premium approach and struggles in the automotive space highlight the challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing market. Tune in for insights on how Xiaomi’s ecosystem could be the key to its success—and whether Samsung can keep up...
2025-02-2405 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source Revolution特斯拉与比亚迪：沉睡的巨龙已经苏醒Tesla vs BYD (Mandarin)DevLand Diaries 为您带来未经过滤的电动车终极对决。 在本期爆炸性节目中，迈克尔-凯斯勒（Michael Kessler）将揭露比亚迪--这条曾被低估的巨龙--是如何颠覆特斯拉长期以来的神话的。 请做好准备，收看一集生动、毫无保留的深度报道，了解有缺陷的电池技术、高超的供应链以及电动汽车行业不断变化的全球力量态势。
2025-02-2303 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionSeeing Through the Computer's Eyes: A Deep Dive into Computer VisionHave you ever wondered how computers "see" the world around them? In this episode of DevLand Diaries, Michael Kessler breaks down the magic of computer vision—from self-driving cars to face recognition—explaining how machines are learning to understand images and videos just like humans do. Tune in for a fun, easy-to-understand journey into the world of visual AI!
2025-02-2304 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionTesla vs BYD: The Sleeping Dragon AwakensDevLand Diaries brings you an unfiltered look at the ultimate EV showdown. In this explosive episode, Michael Kessler exposes how BYD—the once-underrated dragon—is toppling Tesla’s long-reigned hype. Get ready for a raw, no-holds-barred deep dive into flawed battery tech, masterful supply chains, and the shifting global power dynamics in the electric vehicle industry.
2025-02-2104 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionOpenAI vs. DeepSeek: The AI ShowdownAnother deep dive with Michael Kessler, AI is everywhere, but not all AI is built the same. In one corner, we have OpenAI’s ChatGPT—a conversational powerhouse that can brainstorm, write, and problem-solve like a digital Swiss Army knife. In the other, DeepSeek—a precision-driven search AI that slices through data like a scalpel, pulling out the exact answers you need.So which one wins? That depends on what you need. ChatGPT is your creative, idea-generating companion, great for discussions, drafting, and thinking through problems. DeepSeek, on the other hand, isn’t here for small talk—it’...
2025-02-1902 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionWhat The Heck is A VLM? Visual Language Models ExplainedIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, host Michael Kessler explores how Visual Language Models are transforming robotics. Learn how these AI tools empower robots to “see” and describe their surroundings, enhancing navigation, object recognition, and human-robot interaction. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future of robotics, this episode offers an accessible and exciting glimpse into how cutting-edge AI makes robots more intelligent and intuitive.
2025-02-1804 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionThe Robots Are ComingWelcome to Devland Diaries: The Robot Revolution, where Michael Kessler—founder of DevLand AI and sliQue Robotics—dives deep into the cutting edge of robotics innovation. In this thought-provoking series, Michael shares his passion for creating machines that empower people, exploring the transformative potential of humanoid and quadruped robots. Discover how these advanced systems are not only redefining human-robot interaction but also revolutionizing traditional manned security work. With insights into open-source collaboration and a special spotlight on groundbreaking partnerships like Unitree, this podcast reveals how tomorrow’s technology is being built today to create a safer, more efficient, and more t...
2025-02-1704 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionREINFORCEMENT LEARNING: THE BASICSIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, host Michael Kessler demystifies the world of AI decision-making by diving into the Multi-Armed Bandit problem and the basics of Reinforcement Learning. Learn how AI balances exploration and exploitation—like choosing the best slot machine in a casino—and discover how agents learn from rewards to make smarter decisions. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about how machines learn from experience, this episode breaks down complex concepts into fun, relatable insights. Tune in to explore the fundamentals that power modern AI!
2025-02-1605 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionThe Fun Fundamentals of Prompt EngineeringIn this episode of DevLand Diaries, host Michael Kessler dives into the exciting world of prompt engineering—how to ask the right questions to get the best results from AI. From being specific in your requests to setting constraints and using feedback loops, Michael shares simple, actionable tips to help you unlock AI’s full potential. Whether working on content creation, software development, or exploring new ideas, mastering prompt engineering will make your AI interactions more efficient, focused, and fun. Tune in and learn how to ask more thoughtful questions for better answers!
2025-02-1605 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionA Strange Lesson From Oracle: The Open-Source RevolutionMichael Kessler discusses Wim Coekaerts's impact on his career and his commitment to open-source technology. He emphasizes how Coekaerts, despite working at Oracle, championed open-source principles and inspired Kessler to prioritize transparency and collaboration at his own companies, DevLand AI and sliQue Robotics. Kessler advocates for challenging the status quo, contributing to open-source projects, and fostering a community-driven approach to technology. He believes this approach can counter centralized power structures in the tech industry and build a more equitable digital future.
2025-02-1508 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionChina's Self Reliance: Did the U.S. Chip Ban Backfire?This podcast episode argues that U.S. sanctions on exporting advanced AI chips to China intended to hinder China's technological advancement, may have inadvertently spurred significant growth in China's domestic chip manufacturing and AI sectors. The host, Michael Kessler, CEO of sliQue Robotics, highlights China's rapid progress in developing its advanced chips and suggests the sanctions caused substantial financial losses for U.S. chip companies while strengthening China's self-reliance. He further contends that this shift has created a more competitive global AI landscape and potentially altered the balance of power. The podcast concludes that the sanctions may have backfired...
2025-02-1314 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionHardware & Protocol Patents: Outpacing Software in Long-Term ValueThis podcast episode features Michael Kessler, CEO of sliQue Robotics, arguing that hardware and communication protocol patents offer superior long-term strategic value compared to software patents. Kessler supports his claim using his extensive experience in the tech industry, providing examples of successful hardware and protocol patent strategies employed by major companies. He contrasts this with the rapid evolution of software, which often renders software patents less effective. The episode emphasizes the potential for substantial revenue from licensing hardware, especially standard-essential communication protocol patents. Kessler concludes that focusing on these patent types offers more reliable, long-term returns on R&D...
2025-02-1216 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionData: The New IP in AI RoboticssliQue Robotics' CEO, Michael Kessler, argues that data, not patents, is the key competitive advantage in AI-driven robotics. He explains that sliQue prioritizes data collection and curation over a traditional patent portfolio, believing this approach fosters continuous improvement, scalability, and reduced legal risks. This data-centric strategy, he claims, creates a defensible market position through specialized datasets and feedback loops. Kessler emphasizes that this model offers investors higher growth potential and faster revenue generation, ultimately leading to superior long-term returns.
2025-02-1108 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionChina’s Robot Revolution: IP, Trade War, Cultural Differences & More.Michael Kessler, CEO of sliQue Robotics, and Allen, who represents a Shenzhen robotics company, discuss the evolution of China's robotics industry, focusing on challenges like competition, cost management, and the role of Guanxi (relationships). The conversation also covers technical hurdles, intellectual property, trade relations between the US and China, and the burgeoning electric vehicle market. Finally, advice is given to Western companies seeking to partner with Chinese robotics firms, emphasizing the importance of testing products and understanding cultural nuances. The overall tone is collaborative and insightful, revealing perspectives on business and cultural dynamics within the Chinese robotics sector.
2025-02-0917 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionAll About Robots - Part 1Join us for ‘All About Robots: Part 1,’ where we dive into the future of robotics with Sathya, Senior Software Developer at sliQue Robotics; Michael Kessler, CEO; and Sina Moghimi, CTO. Discover cutting-edge innovations and the impact of robotics on our world.
2025-02-0812 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionFundraising: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyRaising capital can be a game-changer—or a nightmare. In Fundraising: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, we dive deep into the highs, lows, and unexpected challenges of securing funding. Hear from sliQue Robotics Founder Michael Kessler and share real stories, hard lessons, and unfiltered insights on what it takes to raise money successfully. Whether you’re a startup founder, an investor, or just curious about the world of fundraising, this podcast offers a no-BS look at the reality behind the pitch decks.
2025-02-0613 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionThe "Everything" App for BusinessThis interview focuses on DataBarn, an all-in-one business platform created by sliQue Robotics CEO Michael Kessler and Adam Lava. Inspired by WeChat's integrated approach, DataBarn aims to unify diverse business functions into a user-friendly system, including communication, HR, robotics, and IoT management.
2025-02-0513 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionAI Safety and Open Source: A ConversationThis conversation between sliQue Robotics CEO Michael Kessler and Sina Moghimi, his CTO, centers on the future of artificial intelligence and the need for responsible development. They discuss the potential dangers of unchecked AI advancement, particularly concerning data exploitation and algorithmic bias, advocating for increased government regulation and legislation. A key focus is open-source AI's role in mitigating these risks by fostering transparency, collaboration, and community oversight. They explore the challenges of balancing innovation with safety, considering the complexities of open-source models versus closed, proprietary systems. Ultimately, they emphasize the critical need for public education to promote understanding and...
2025-02-0313 minDevLand Diaries: Inside The Open Source RevolutionDev Team Uncut | DevLand.AI by sliQue RoboticsQuick in-house meeting at the DevLand.AI offices...
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