Digital Nexus
Dive into the thrilling world of data, digital, and AI with your superhero hosts, Chris and Mark. These dynamic duo consultants have built digital wonders in Australia and beyond. They wield their innovation powers at Digital Village and NotCentralised, respectively, bringing you the news, views, and opinions that are simply out of this world.
Mark Monfort, the tech wizard behind the @AusDefi Association and NotCentralised, isn't just a name—he's a legend. With blockchain fin-tech victories under his belt, he's now on a quest to build the ultimate #LLM, SIKE.ai, enhancing business workflows and securing data like a true digital sorcerer. Nothing can stop him!
Chris Sinclair, the design guru and UX/CX mastermind, knows the secrets of digital innovation and business strategy like the back of his hand. Partnered with Digital Village, a league of specialists leading the charge in product development and innovation, Chris is here to prove that the old ways of working are no match for the future!
Get ready for epic discussions, expert perspectives, and a sneak peek into the future of digital innovation. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more episodes as we explore the frontiers of technology with a dash of humour and a whole lot of superhero flair...or fails!
Digital Nexus
Ep 29 | Research says AI isn't improving anything!
In this episode of Digital Nexus (#29), we dive into the latest in AI tools, prototyping trends, and productivity myths. We explore how Australians are using AI, updates from OpenAI and Claude, and why most people are still prompting AI wrong. We break down MVPs vs prototypes, share insights from MBA teaching sessions, and unpack Google’s move into Figma-style tools. Plus: what “vibe coding” really means, why you still need to understand your dev process, and how to stay employable in an AI-driven world. Stick around for details on our creative writing comp—with a seriously decent prize pool.
🔍 Topics:
- How AI is really being used in Australia — stats and surprises
- The difference between MVPs, prototypes, and proof of concept
- Why AI isn’t always saving time — especially in desk jobs
- The real reason your prompts aren’t working (and how to fix them)
- OpenAI’s nonprofit stance + Sam Altman’s congressional grilling
- NotebookLM’s big Gemini 2.5 update
- Claude’s new APIs and research engine
- Google’s move into Figma-style AI design tools
- “Vibe coding” explained — and its risks
- How to stay valuable in an AI-powered job market
- Fast prototyping with tools like Bolt, Uizard, and Figma
- A future-fiction writing competition (with a solid prize pool)
#AItools #ProductDesign #PromptEngineering #OpenAI #DigitalNexusPodcast
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👤Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcsinclair/
👤Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmonfort/
👤 Mark on Twitter - https://twitter.com/captdefi
SHOWNOTE LINKS
🔗 SIKE - https://sike.ai/
🌐Digital Village - https://digitalvillage.network/
🌐NotCentralised - https://www.notcentralised.com/
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