Published by Tesseract Academy,
Hosts: Andrew Turner & Dr Stylianos Kampakis (Stelios),
Special Focus: AI Reasoning Limits, Apple’s Bold Claims, Meta’s Job Cuts, and Building Human-Centered AI Communities
This Week in AI: Can Machines Really Reason?
In Episode 9 of Thrive in the Age of AI, we dive into some of the most thought-provoking developments in the world of artificial intelligence — starting with Apple’s recent research bombshell on AI reasoning capabilities.
Apple tested major models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) on classic logic puzzles like the Tower of Hanoi. The result? AI models buckled under complexity, often giving up or going into infinite loops. This has reignited the debate: Are LLMs the right tool for the job when it comes to reasoning?
Stelios shares his firsthand experience coding with these models, pointing out that while they offer immense support, they often hit a performance ceiling. In structured tasks like coding, AI struggles to follow through on complex logic chains — a surprising limitation given the hype.
“Maybe they’re the wrong tool for the job… or at least not the only one we need.” — Stelios
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AI and the Industry: Apple, Meta, Baidu
We also talk WWDC: Apple’s “AI is Apple Intelligence” rebranding and its new Liquid Glass UI left many underwhelmed. While they promise to open up internal models to developers, the tech community is skeptical about their pace of innovation.
Meanwhile, Meta made a bold move by laying off 2,000 moderators in Barcelona, replacing them with AI content moderation systems. The future of AI in workplace automation is no longer speculative—it’s already here.
And over in China, Baidu is rolling out Ernie 4.0, their latest large model meant to rival GPT and Claude. But will a Chinese-language-first model really gain traction globally?
Building Human-Centered AI Communities
On the Tesseract Academy side, Stelios shared progress on community building and educational initiatives.
- WhatsApp-based communities are now live — designed to cut through the AI content noise and foster meaningful peer-to-peer learning.
- Upcoming events:
- AI & Creativity – Helping artists and creators harness AI
- AI for Accessibility – Co-hosted with an accessibility consultancy, this explores how visually impaired individuals can benefit from AI tools
- AI in Product Management – A hybrid event coming soon!
“It’s not just about tools — it’s about people connecting, learning, and building with purpose.”
What’s Next?
Looking ahead, the podcast will continue to follow trends in AI reasoning, governance, ethics, and community-led innovation. We also tease future discussions around Web3, executive education, and emotional intelligence in the AI age.
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