New Riff 8 Year, New Rules: AI Watermarks, Board under Fire, and the 200‑Year Future

The guys pour of New Riff 8‑year courtesy of of their great friend John Mock, and the bourbon pairs perfectly with a lineup of AI headlines that feel straight out of sci‑fi. Anthropic shocks the industry by watermarking every piece of text Claude generates worldwide. A shareholder lawsuit hits Microsoft’s board, accusing leadership of hiding Copilot’s proprietary capabilities and bottlenecks. And a fresh federal bill drops proposing a tiered excise tax on AI token usage to bankroll a new Work Protection Agency. With Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo out this week, the guys keep things lively as they talk about the massive data‑center boom happening everywhere, including right down the road from the bourbon studio. Perry unveils his AI bourbon‑rating project, and the conversation spirals into a big question: What happens when AI helps humans live to 200 and even reverses aging? Pour your favorite bourbon and join us as this episode is a ride. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy