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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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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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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!

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#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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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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🚀 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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🚨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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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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🔥 Microsoft is making moves that scream long-term vision—even if Wall Street isn’t cheering. Playing it safe won’t keep tech giants on top. I break down why this leadership shift is the right call.

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#TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates #Microsoft #Innovation
March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🔥 AI isn’t just a tool—it’s power. And if you don’t own it, someone else owns you. Big Tech wants you renting AI forever, but the future belongs to those who control their own AI. 🚀 Ready to take charge?

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#AI #TheGodfatherOfTech #FutureOfAI #OwnYourAI #TimBates
March 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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🚗🎨 The #WrapBattle unveiling at Henry Ford Museum was a game-changer! Students used creative tech to design next-level car wraps, and you can STILL see them on display. Check out the highlights on TikTok! 👇🔥

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#TheGodfatherofTech #CreativeTech #Foxxtecca #TasteOfTech
March 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🚨 Russia’s IT provider hack is a warning shot—& the U.S. is next. If (when) this happens here, our financial & government systems are in danger. Are we ready? Probably not.

Here’s what needs to change 👉 thegodfatheroftech.m...

#Cybersecurity #TheGodfatherOfTech #TimBates
February 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Nvidia’s grip on AI hardware is slipping!

🚨 With DeepSeek, AMD, Intel & Groq offering cheaper, powerful alternatives, the days of Nvidia’s overpriced upgrade treadmill may be numbered. Is Jensen Huang running scared?

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#AI #GPUs #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
February 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Excited to share that my paper, The Future of Intellectual Property: The Complementary Role of AI & Blockchain, is a Recent Top Paper on SSRN! 🚀

Grateful for the engagement—check it out here: ssrn.com/abstract=50...

#AI #Blockchain #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
February 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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🚨 Running your LLM like Indiana Jones—wild, risky, and unprotected? That’s a disaster waiting to happen. ⚠️

AI without guardrails = security breaches & compliance nightmares.

Lock it down before it’s too late! Read more: thegodfatheroftech.c...

#AI #Cybersecurity #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
February 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🚨 The FBI confirms it: Ransomware is out of control—and most businesses aren’t ready.

Cyberattacks are evolving fast. If security isn’t a priority, you’re already at risk. 🔥

Read my latest on how to protect your business: thegodfatheroftech.c...

#Cybersecurity #TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates
February 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🚨AI’s legal storm is here. Thomson Reuters vs. #AI is just the beginning—this fight is about who owns data.

As AI models consume more content, #blockchain could be the key to protecting digital rights.

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#TheGodfatherofTech #TimBates #DataOwnership #FutureOfTech
February 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🚀 Agentic AI is changing the game—making decisions without human input. From autonomous cars to life-saving diagnostics, the future is here. Are we ready for the ethical challenges?

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#AgenticAI #AIInnovation #TechLeadership #TheGodfatherOfTech #TimBates
February 19, 2025 at 4:00 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
February 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM