Financial Planning

AI Explained: Hype vs. Reality | A Conversation with Stephen de Man, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Kent Kramer

Kent Kramer , CFP®, AIF®

08/18/25
With guest Stephen de Man

AI Explained

AI is everywhere in the headlines — but how much is hype, and what’s real? Stephen de Man of Dimensional Fund Advisors joins Kent Kramer to explore AI’s history, opportunities, risks, and how to start using it responsibly.

0:00 – Introduction

4:37 – History of Artificial Intelligence

9:33 – The Hype Cycle and Amara’s Law

26:08 – Cautions and Risks of AI

31:31 – Getting Started & Closing Thoughts

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