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.Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!Myles Slayton BioMyles 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 LinkedInKey Discussion Topics: 00:00:00 Intro00:06:09 ChatGPT's Automatic Headline Sanitization Exposed00:14:32 The "Dog Eating Its Own Barf" Problem in AI Training00:18:02 Google Wins the AI War with Real-World Data Access00:24:23 OnlyFans Monetization Model & Vylit App Launch00:26:19 The Death of Traditional Dating Apps00:32:02 Circa: The Mutuals-Based Dating App Revolution00:33:21 Cuffing Season 2.0 and Gen Z Dating Trends00:39:15 Trust, Safety & Reputation-Based Dating00:43:50 Why AI Cannot Replicate Human Chemistry00:49:06 Roblox Abuse Lawsuit and Platform Safety Issues00:53:33 AI-Powered Malware Rewriting Its Own Code00:55:03 TEDx Atlanta and the Future of Creativity00:57:50 "Humanity is the Moat Around the Machines"00:58:50 Cathy's Gulf States Roadshow & CES 2025 Plans01:01:4 What We're Watching: Pluribus & The Spatial Race01:02:16 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.