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THE GODFATHER OF TECH
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Hi, I’m The Godfather of Tech A.K.A. Tim Bates, Professor of Practice at the University of Michigan’s College of Innovation & Technology, & former CTO of Lenovo, GM & Deloitte. I also enjoy public speaking, & working as a Fractional CTO & start-up advisor.
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Big Tech AI doesn’t know you. And it never will. Your business isn’t a dataset — it’s a story, a strategy, a vibe. Here’s why generic AI won’t cut it — and what real AI needs to look like.

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#AI #BigTech #DigitalStrategy #EnterpriseAI #TheGodfatherOfTech
April 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Excited to hit the stage at CXOMPLEX: AI + Gaming in Detroit 4/28. I’ll be sharing how AI is rewriting the rules of game dev + player experience. Let’s talk future. Let’s talk gaming. See you soon.

Details → https://lu.ma/alczd8w9

#AI #Gaming #CXOMPLEX #ThinkTechnologies #TheGodfatherofTech
CXOMPLEX | A Generative AI Gathering - Theme: AI in GAMING · Luma
Join us on April 28, 2025, at Bamboo Detroit for a groundbreaking gathering as CXOMPLEX hosts a local AI meetup focused on 'AI in Gaming.' This event will…
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April 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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AI isn’t just about tech — it’s about access. It’s about leveling the playing field for knowledge & opportunity.

Dropped a quick take on this → youtube.com/shorts/J...

#AI #TheGodfatherOfTech #AccessMatters #FutureOfTech #TimBates #TechforAll
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April 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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AI isn’t just rewriting content — it’s rewriting truth. Who controls the narrative in 2025? Big Tech? Governments? Or us?

I break it down in Part 2 of my latest blog → thegodfatheroftech.c...

#AI #NarrativeControl #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates #Censorship
April 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🗣️ “In 2025, the truth doesn’t just set you free—it gets you filtered.”

AI censorship is real, and the war for narrative control has begun.
Dive into Part 1 of my latest piece:
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#AI #Censorship #TruthInTech #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
April 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Benchmarks are gaming us more than guiding us. In my latest post, I expose how AI tests mislead the world—and what we must do next.

Read “AI’s Dirty Secret” 👉 thegodfatheroftech.c...

#AI #MachineLearning #EthicalAI #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #TheGodfatherOfTech #TechStrategy #TimBates
April 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Tired of “innovation” that’s all hype and no results? Culture eats strategy—but only if you feed it right. Just dropped the blueprint for building innovation that actually ships.

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#Leadership #InnovationCulture #TheGodfatherOfTech #FractionalCTO #TechStrategy #TimBates
April 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🎯 From Military to Tech Leadership: Lessons from the Field

I just published my latest article! Explore how discipline, situational awareness, and strategic thinking from military operations translate to driving innovation in tech.

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#TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
April 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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🚀 Excited to share my latest insights in Forbes🌍

From climate monitoring to healthcare breakthroughs, space innovation is transforming industries in ways we’re just beginning to grasp.

Read more: www.forbes.com/counc...

#SpaceTech #FutureOfTech #TheGodfatherOfTech #Forbes #TimBates
Council Post: 12 Ways The Space Industry Could Shape Life On Earth
From satellite-powered connectivity to climate monitoring and disaster management, space technology is helping solve challenges across industries.
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April 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🚀 Thrilled to be featured in Forbes Tech Council on top tools & strategies for boosting remote workplace engagement! 🎯

Check it out and share—what’s your go-to for keeping remote teams engaged? 💡

🔗 www.forbes.com/counc...

#TheGodfatherOfTech #RemoteWork #ForbesTechCouncil #TimBates #Forbes
Council Post: Remote Workplace Engagement: Tech Experts’ Top Tools And Strategies
Tech industry leaders have the inside track when it comes to the technology and strategies that can enhance remote workplace culture.
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March 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Want to master prompt engineering? My new book "The No-Nonsense, Deep Dive into LLM Prompt Engineering for People Who Don’t Know Sh*t About It" gives you the strategies smart people use to get better AI results—fast. Grab your copy now!

👉 www.amazon.com/No-No...

#AI #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
March 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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🚀 Why Every Business Needs a Fractional CTO!

Get expert tech leadership without the full-time cost. Drive growth, innovation, and security.

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#TechLeadership #TimBates #FractionalCTO #TheGodfatherofTech
March 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Just dropped insights in Inc. on AI avatars fighting Zoom fatigue. As XR goes mainstream, digital doubles aren’t sci-fi—they’re strategy. Are we ready to let our avatars take a meeting or two? I say yes. 🧠

💻 Read more: www.inc.com/john-bra...

#AI #XR #FutureOfWork #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
Pickle AI's Avatars Are a Controversial Answer to Zoom Fatigue 
The app records your movements and learns how you talk, then creates a life-like digital avatar for Zoom. Mine looked a bit goofy
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March 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Cloud AI vs. Local AI. Bias in GenAI. If you’re not a techie but want the real story—no fluff—I broke it down. Fast read, plain talk, real insights. Let’s make sense of the AI buzz.

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#AI #GenAI #TechExplained #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
March 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Just dropped a bombshell on the blog: Ocean’s AI engine is outpacing GPUs like a Bugatti vs. a bicycle. 🚀

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Game-changer or hype? Let’s debate it—drop your hottest take below.

#OceanAI #NVIDIA #OpenAI #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
March 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🔥 No-code isn’t coming—it’s here.

In 60 seconds, I’ll show you how the No-Code revolution is unlocking tech for everyone. Builders, creators, dreamers—this one’s for you: youtu.be/g0S1qaZnzK4

#TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates #NoCode #TechForEveryone #Innovation #FutureOfWork #DigitalCreators
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March 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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🚀 Local AI is the Future!

Run AI models on your own machine! From budget builds to LLM beasts, this cheat sheet helps you pick the best setup.

✅ GPUs vs. NPUs? Power vs. efficiency
✅ RAM? 32GB+ for real AI work
✅ On-Device AI by 2025!

#AI #MachineLearning #LocalAI #GDC2025 #TheGodfatherofTech
March 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🚀 Empowering Our Community: Upskilling in Tech Today! 💡 Tech is evolving fast—are we ready? In my latest video, I dive into the importance of upskilling for the future. Watch now & let’s build together! 👀🔥
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#Upskilling #Tech #AI #TheGodfatherOfTech #Foxxtecca
Empowering Our Community Upskilling in Tech Today
AI is reshaping the future—are you ready? 🤖🚀 In this video, I break down how AI is transforming industries, work, and innovation. Watch now and drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Like, share & subscribe for more insights from The Godfather of Tech! #AI #FutureOfTech #Innovation #TheGodfathe
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March 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Today’s the Day!

🚀 Excited to be at #GDC2025 in SF! I’ll be at the ARM Developer Summit Roundtable, diving into how AI is transforming game development. Let’s connect! 🎮✨ Join me: schedule.gdconf.com/...

#GameDev #AIinGames #DavidSena #StefanaSimion #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
March 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🚨SCAM ALERT: Fake Toll Texts Stealing $$! Scammers send fake toll fees—click & your credit card + identity could be gone!

🛑Stay safe:
-Ignore & block scam texts
-Verify with official toll agencies
-Only pay via legit sites/apps

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#TollScam #CyberSecurity #TimBates
March 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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🚀 What if the key to AGI isn’t more silicon, but live brain cells? In my latest Forbes piece, I explore how bioprocessors could push AI beyond today’s limits. The future of intelligence may be biotech-powered. Are we ready?

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#AI #AGI #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
Council Post: The Leap To AGI: How Bioprocessors Could Catapult AI Beyond Today's Advancements
Bioprocessors could give us the tools to achieve AGI far sooner than anyone expected, but this leap comes with risks that we need to confront head-on.
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March 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Feedback: we say we want it—until we get it. The best use it, not resist it.

✔️ Listen, don’t defend
✔️ Sort useful vs. noise
✔️ Apply & improve

Master feedback, outpace 90% of peers.

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#Feedback #Growth #Leadership #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates

March 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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🧠 The first AI that thinks like a human? 🤯 Bio-engineered AI is here, and NVIDIA’s reign may be over. CL1’s living neuron-powered computing is rewriting the future.

Dive into the revolution: 👉 thegodfatheroftech.c...

#AI #Neurotech #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
March 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🚀 Exciting news! Grateful to be featured in @newsweek.com, sharing insights on Google’s new AI scam detection for Android. A big step in cybersecurity—scammers are evolving, but so is AI. Stay sharp!

Read more: www.newsweek.com/exp...

#AI #CyberSecurity #Android #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
Experts tested Google's new Android scam feature—here's what happened
A cybersecurity expert told Newsweek that the new feature is a "meaningful leap in mobile security."
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March 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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1 week to go!

Excited to speak at #GDC2025 in SF! I’ll be at the ARM Developer Summit Roundtable, talking about how AI is shaping the future of gaming. Let’s connect & explore what’s next! Who’s coming? 🚀

Join here: https://gdconf.com/

#AIinGames #Innovation #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
Game Developers Conference (GDC) | The Game Industry's Premier Professional Event
GDC is the game industry's premier professional event, championing game developers and the advancement of their craft. March 17-21, 2025.
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March 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM