Good Jibes #234: John Sweeney on AI Sailing and AI Lawsuits, With Host John Arndt
This week we chat with accomplished Bay Area sailor John Sweeney about the latest in AI sailing and AI lawsuits. John Sweeney won this year’s Three Bridge Fiasco and has a storied history in the America’s Cup, El Toro Nationals, and Baja Ha-Ha.
Tune in as John Sweeney shares with host John Arndt his foundational role in sailing sponsorships, his fascinating lawsuits related to the America’s Cup and Point Buckler Island, how AI is already changing sailing, what we can do to keep the human element of sailing, and how we can make racing better.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- What are the key violations of the Deed of Gift?
- John’s journey into the America’s Cup, from Young America to Oracle
- What got John started in sailing as a kid?
- What is John’s dream boat for a Pacific cruise?
- How could cost controls make the Cup accessible to smaller nations?
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Learn more about John Sweeney at JohnDonnellySweeney.com
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