BEYOND VIRTUAL

Welcome back to Beyond Virtual, your go-to for thriving with AI and virtual assistant teams.

Last issue, we dove into how Google Veo 3 and co-pilot teams turbocharge content creation and workflow. This week, we’re tackling the ethical side of AI and how to scale responsibly with VAs while staying true to your values.

Picture this: AI creating blockbuster-level videos for pennies, with VAs ensuring it’s authentic and bias-free. Sounds like sci-fi? It’s not! I was skeptical too. Could AI outrun our moral compass? But after seeing our clients blend AI’s power with human oversight, I’m convinced. Ethical co-pilot teams are the future.

Let’s dig into how you can make this work for your business.

Feature Story

AI VIDEO MAGIC: MILLION-DOLLAR LOOKS, BUDGET PRICE TAG

I recently stumbled on a mind-blowing video by WSJ’s Joanna Stern and Jarrard Cole. Their team crafted a sci-fi short film in days for around $1,000, using AI tools like Google Veo and Runway. It looked like a multi-million-dollar flick! But here’s the catch: this tech needs ethical guardrails to shine. Your VA co-pilot team can also use these for your business’s needs.

How’d They Do It?

Their crew used:

• Google Veo 2 & 3, Runway: Turned text prompts into 1080p scenes.

• Midjourney: Designed the sleek Optimax 5000 robot.

• ElevenLabs: Crafted lifelike voices.

• Suno: Whipped up catchy tunes.

• Humans wrote the script, edited ~1,000 clips in Adobe Premiere, and fixed lip-sync quirks. Cost-effective? Heck yes!

The Good, The Bad, and The Awesome!

• Fast: AI cuts video production time by 60-90% (vidBoard.ai, 2025).

• Affordable: Runway’s subscriptions make pro videos wallet-friendly (TTMS, 2025).

• Accessible: Small teams can create high-level content.

• Bias: AI visuals can misrepresent groups without checks (ResearchGate, 2025).

• Trust: Many customers distrust hidden AI use (AskAttest, 2025).

• Fixes Needed: Human tweaks are key for quality (Fora Soft, 2025).

Business Impact: Where AI + VAs Shine

• Ads: VA-checked AI videos boost engagement, with 14-27% more conversions (Google Blog, 2025).

• E-Commerce: AI-powered product demos drive sales (GlobeNewswire, 2025).

• Healthcare: AI enhances diagnoses and patient care, with VAs ensuring accuracy (Moon Technolabs, 2025).

AI’s strong, but VAs make it right. Audit for bias, label AI content, and keep your brand real. The VA Group’s co-pilot teams blend AI speed with human trust, scaling your impact ethically.

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Visionary Voices

TONY DISILVESTRO: PEOPLE, AI, AND PURPOSE

Meet Tony DiSilvestro, the business visionary who’s launched 15+ businesses—think restaurants, construction, marketing—all built on one truth: you’re in the people business. In our latest Beyond Virtual Podcast, Tony dropped insights on investing in your people and using AI ethically to amplify human work.

Key Takeaways:

• Invest in your people first, then your customers

• Overcoming bottlenecks in businesses

• Direction of Business Coaching in the future

• Automate repetitive tasks with AI, but keep humans for emotional connections.

With 2,000+ employees led, Tony sees AI as a time-saver for relationships and strategy. I tried his trick of offloading data crunching to AI and letting VAs focus on clients, and it saved me three hours a week!

His global coaching firm blends business, neuroscience, and wellness, proving AI and humans can scale with purpose. And with the rise of AI, his coaching plans shifted towards teaching business owners to embrace AI.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE →

The Trend

AI’S RISE: OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN 2025

AI is reshaping business, and 2025 is the year to jump in! Beyond mere efficiency, it must also be ethical. From smart agents to global impact, here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming and how your VA co-pilot team can lead with ethics:

Early adopters are outpacing competitors! Our co-pilot teams blend AI’s power with human values, so you scale fast and stay true.

A Final Note

SCALING WITH HEART AND PURPOSE

This issue hit home for me. AI’s potential is thrilling, but it comes with risks such as bias and mistrust that leave an uneasy feeling. Working with visionaries like Tony DiSilvestro, I’ve seen how co-pilot teams turn AI into a force for good. It’s not about working harder; it’s about leading smarter, with ethics first.

Your Playbook to Scale Ethically:

• Audit AI Outputs: VAs review for bias to keep content inclusive.

• Be Transparent: Disclose AI use to build trust.

• Train for Tomorrow: Upskill VAs to master AI tools.

• Keep Humans First: Use AI for tasks, not relationships, and align with your mission.

Ready to stop juggling and start leading? Our co-pilot teams are the future when it comes to scaling your business.

Until next time,
Shane