The Dumb Monkey Show - Simplifying AI for business leaders
The Dumb Monkey Show is your unapologetically candid AI-in-business podcast for leaders who want results, not hype.
Hosted by Aamir Qutub—CEO, AI strategist, and bestselling author—and Davina Montgomery—communications pro at Deakin’s Applied AI Institute—this show cuts through the jargon to bring you real stories, practical frameworks, and witty banter.
From boardroom strategy to frontline operations, we unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, the pitfalls to avoid, and the bananas you should grab along the way. No tech-splaining. No fluff. Just smart, clear conversations that make AI useful, usable, and maybe even a little fun. 🐵🍌
New episodes every week. Whether you’re a CEO, founder, or curious leader, you’ll leave with ideas you can use today—and a smile you didn’t see coming.
The Dumb Monkey Show - Simplifying AI for business leaders
Deepfakes, Sora 2 & the Price of Trust: How to Fail Fast (Safely) with AI
Are you trusting what you see online?
In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery explore how AI-generated content is reshaping trust, creativity, and business — and what happens when companies rush into automation without preparation.
From OpenAI’s new Sora 2 model that creates ultra-realistic videos to a $440,000 AI-written government report gone wrong, this conversation dives deep into the balance between innovation and integrity.
You’ll learn how to use AI boldly — without losing your authenticity — and why training your people before deploying new tech might just save your brand.
What’s inside:
• How OpenAI’s Sora 2 is changing video, social media, and storytelling
• The rise of deepfakes and misinformation — and how to spot them
• Why authenticity and trust are now business currencies
• Real-world AI fails: Deloitte’s fake report & the Commonwealth Bank voicebot debacle
• How to “fail fast” the right way: train first, test safely, then scale confidently
Resources & Links:
📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/
📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl
📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast
🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au
🛠️ Tools & Platforms Mentioned
Sora 2 (OpenAI) → https://openai.com/sora
ChatGPT (OpenAI) → https://chat.openai.com/
Adobe Content Authenticator → https://contentauthenticity.org/
