He tested 21 of the world’s leading AI models on mental health and crisis scenarios. Every. Single. One. Failed. 😳 This is probably one of my most important and pressing conversations on The AI Download that I’ve done. Links to listen/watch ⬇️

More YouTube AI tools are here! The 2 I’m most excited about: Ask Studio → AI that analyzes your data and suggests tweaks, like a video coach. Collaborator → A collab post tool, similar to other platforms helping creators amplify each other and make the platform social again. #ai #youtube

A little recap on today’s TikTok news! #tiktok #oracle

Ever seen a video glitch and wondered: was that AI? That tiny “pinky glitch” in Trump’s video sent the internet spiraling, but it wasn’t AI at all. In my latest newsletter I share why, and the tools you can actually use to verify what you’re seeing. shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/was-that-a...

Oracle might actually buy TikTok 👀 Trump says a framework deal could be finalized w/ Chinese President Xi on Friday. Not surprising considering Oracle founder Larry Ellison is a Trump support. Oracle stock is already climbing and the TikTok deadline is Sept 17. finance.yahoo.com/news/oracle-...

Watching Nate Bargatze host the Emmys tonight — casual, even stumbling on names. Compare that to Nikki Glaser at the Golden Globes, rehearsed and flawless. Different approaches, but also says a lot about the expectations on men vs. women in comedy. #emmys #emmyawards

Let’s focus on what brings us joy today! Walking my dog, being in nature, cooking- this brings me joy! What brings you joy?

AI boyfriends. VR bedrooms. Robot romance. One of my favorite convos yet on The AI Download. Links below — let me know your take. 👀

I’m feeling really tired right now, and honestly the feed and all the updates unraveling aren’t helping. Just checking in. How’s everyone holding up?

Charlie Kirk being shot and killed today during a public speaking event while another school shooting was unfolding is a tragic reminder of where we are as a country. I pray we choose compassion + understanding, because there is never an excuse for violence of any kind. I’m disturbed and saddened.

Hey Bluesky fam — quick ask! We need more MENA creators (that’s Middle Eastern & North African, including Arab) in our Creator & Mental Health Survey. It’s anonymous, 10 mins, and helps make sure this research truly represents the whole creator community. Survey link: bit.ly/C4MHSurvey

Creators aren’t just entertainers. In 2025, they’re influencers of public opinion. What the Chorus @wired.com @taylorlorenz.bsky.social story really teaches us— I break it down in my latest newsletter → shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/what-the-c...

ICYMI! Creators 4 Mental Health is coming to San Francisco this Thursday, September 4 4-6pm at @collectivevoicehq.bsky.social - if you’re in the creator economy in any way and care about mental health, this event is for you! RSVP 👉 lu.ma/cyfs0o0g W/ @mychal3ts.bsky.social #creator #mentalhealth

Back home in LA after an incredible trip to Dubai. Slept almost the entire day but finally feeling human again!

New episode of The AI Download just dropped! Perfect catch-up listen for long weekend: I sat down with @dekai.bsky.social , one of the original architects of Google Translate and has been in AI since the 80s Why does he believe the future of AI requires us to treat it like a child? Listen here ⬇️

Want to raise money for your AI startup? Or spot the ones worth investing in? @jowyang.bsky.social joined me on The AI Download to share what VCs actually look for — and the thesis behind Blitzscaling Ventures, a firm built around @reidhoffman.bsky.social blitzscaling approach. Full convo here ⬇️

San Francisco, I’m hosting a gathering on mental health and the creator economy — September 4th, 4–6pm. If you care about building a more supportive, sustainable space for creators, I’d love for you to join. 👉 RSVP here: lu.ma/cyfs0o0g #sf #creatoreconomy

I wonder if people at burning man are talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged. 🤔

New edition of my newsletter is out! I break down the buzz around AI agents and share what happened when I tested one → shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/my-ai-agen... #ai #aiagent

The amount of real-time posts coming out of Burning Man is entertaining but also too much. It feels like everyone wants to be a social media star broadcasting from there. Capture content, but then get off your phone and disconnect for a week. The experience will be so much better.

It’s SXSW PanelPicker time! 🙌 We know the creator grind is real and so is the burnout. That’s why we’re bringing “How Creators Are Balancing Content Creation & Being Human” to the stage at SXSW. ✅ Cast your vote by August 24 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

Illinois is the 3rd state to restrict AI in mental health with experts now warning about “AI psychosis.” But banning AI doesn’t solve the bigger problem: lack of access to affordable care. #mentalhealth #ai

We’re launching the Creator Mental Health Study 2025 💚 the biggest survey of its kind in North America. 👉 only takes 10 minutes (deadline September 3) 👉 anonymous 👉 Get 3 free months of Opus Clip Pro If you’re a creator, pls take the survey and share with your creator friends! bit.ly/C4MHSurvey

My latest newsletter is out- everything you need to know about the current state of AI in education as we enter the new school year! shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/back-to-sc...

Forget prompt engineering — try AI stress testing. @shellypalmer.bsky.social runs six tests before trusting a model — and he advises Fortune 500s on AI strategy. He’s one of the smartest people I know. We break it all down on The AI Download. New episode just dropped ⬇️

I was asked my hot take on AI influencers for Spectrum News and here’s what I had to say 👀 #ai #influencers

The Age-Verified Internet is here. UK law now forces Reddit, Discord & YouTube to verify your ID (face scan, gov ID, credit card) before access. On paper: protect kids. In reality: privacy gone, censorship built in, anonymity erased. Full story 👉 shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/the-age-ve...

People are already complaining about ChatGPT-5 and here’s why that’s wild. #chatgpt #gpt5 #openai #ai

Just tried HeyGen’s AI twin and I’m impressed. Read a short script, and 5 minutes later my AI clone was live. It still looks and sounds a little fake, but if the tech improves, I’d use it—especially on “not camera ready” days. Would you create your AI twin to create content when you can’t?

Ryan Trahan just raised $11M for charity—and redefined what a creator–brand partnership can look like. I break down this new sponsorship playbook for giving back in my latest newsletter. Because return on impact might just be the new ROI. Read more ⬇️ shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/this-creat...

The most underrated business advice from @mcuban.bsky.social? 👉 Be. Nice. Too often, we’re told success means stepping on others to climb the ladder. But Cuban reminds us: ✅ Being kind is profitable. ✅ Good vibes matter. ✅ People want to work with people they like. Do you agree?

Been journaling with this app called Rosebud—it’s like a soft therapist meets ChatGPT. You write, and it reflects insights back, asks thoughtful questions, and even tracks emotional patterns over time. If you’re open to it, it can suggest goals or next steps too. Here’s what it gave me today 🫣

New episode of The AI Download is up- essential listening to understand what AI bias is what experts like Dr Avriel Epps are doing and encouraging from all of us to fix it!

Is anyone else going down an Ozzy Osbourne rabbit hole right now and watching all the clips from The Osbourne’s pop up?!

Meet Henrik @werdelin.bsky.social He’s on a mission to help launch 100K AI-powered businesses through his new platform, Audos, offering funding, tools, and support without taking equity. Intrigued? Listen to the full convo on the latest episode of The AI Download 👇

Word of the week from therapy: be pragmatic.

Love getting this feedback from a speaking engagement I did last week. Can’t wait to do more!

My latest newsletter all about vibe coding- the hottest AI trend in tech for non techies 👇 shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/unpacking-...

That feeling when you finally organize your desktop… after a year. 😮‍💨

TikTok might be splitting into a U.S.-only app called “M2” — and it could change everything for creators, from monetization to community reach. What’s really going on? I broke it all down in my newsletter 👇 shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/a-new-tikt...

Every day is a new day to try something, take one more step forward and do your best. That’s all you can do.

More on “invisible AI” and the future of work with Slack CMO, Ryan Gavin. Full convo 👇

As a mental health advocate who’s worked with Trevor Project for over a decade—this hurts. Ending the “Press 3” LGBTQ+ option on 988 takes away a lifeline for queer youth. Support should be non-negotiable. We need to do better. 🏳️‍🌈🧠 www.cnn.com/2025/07/17/h... #lgbtq #mentalhealth

YouTube just cracked down on AI spam. Is this a win for original creators—or the start of something bigger? Read more about this in my weekly newsletter 👇 shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/is-this-th...

Anthropic just won a major AI copyright case — the judge called training on books “transformative,” like a reader becoming a writer. But they’re still heading to trial for using 7M pirated books. Fair use or billion-dollar theft? Full story on my weekly pod The AI Download ⬇️

🚨 TikTok is launching a new U.S.-only app on Sept 5, 2025. The current version will shut down by March 2026 unless sold — a move tied to national security concerns and a looming government deadline. Here’s what’s going down 🧵 www.reuters.com/world/china/...

Being in California for the 4th of July feels kind of awkward — fireworks everywhere, and yet we’re just months out from one of the most devastating wildfires in state history.

AI: ✅ Wins a major copyright case ✅ Replaces your job ✅ Blackmails a fake CEO But don’t worry — there’s still hope if you’re a “Donkeycorn.” I break it all down (plus a nightmare bonus story) on this week’s #AI Download. 🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms 👇

New newsletter is out! How I’m prepping my site for the end of Google SEO and the rise of AI-driven discovery (aka AEO). What it means, what we’re changing, and how you can adapt too 👇 shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/seo-is-dyi...

Here’s your friendly reminder to check out the latest episode of The AI Download 🎧 I sat down with King Willonius at C2 Montreal- we talked about the AI tools he used to go viral with #BBLDrizzy and the future of creativity with the gatekeepers. Let me know what you think 👇