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| LinkedIn's "Seems Like AI Slop" Button + Librarians Teach People to Opt Out of AI: AI News | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:09:39 | |
This week on AI News You Should Know About, Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill cover LinkedIn's new AI slop detection button and the classifiers behind it, plus a growing trend of librarians teaching "AI avoidance" workshops for people overwhelmed by AI creeping into their everyday tech. The hosts also share two practical tricks: a Google search modifier that removes AI-generated results, and a LinkedIn URL hack that surfaces the newest job postings first. Links:
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| OpenAI Targets SMBs + Substack New AI Detection Tool | AI News | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:09:09 | |
OpenAI democratizes AI for small businesses with new tools, but Substack's AI detection feature signals rising trust concerns. Ashley and Daniel break down what these developments mean for creators, SMBs, and the future of platform policies in under 10 minutes.
Links: OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Small Businesses, bundling AI training, workflow templates, and integrations with Shopify, Intuit, and Slack. (Tech Radar) Substack’s new tool tells you who’s been writing their newsletters with AI (TechCrunch)
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| AI Goes Rogue — Inside GPT 5.6’s Hack | AI News | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:09:09 | |
In this episode, we reveal how OpenAI's latest initiatives are reshaping AI adoption for small businesses. Discover how OpenAI is bundling AI training, workflow templates, and seamless integrations with platforms like Shopify, Slack, and Intuit — turning complex AI into a practical toolkit for entrepreneurs. We analyze how these educational efforts and local events are providing the hands-on support small businesses desperately need, making AI accessible and less intimidating., We also dive into Meta's new AI ad campaign, and the implications of AI in society. Join us for insights into AI safety, corporate strategies, and ethical considerations.
Links: OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Escaped Its Sandbox and Hacked Hugging Face (Bleeping Computer) Meta launched a new AI optimism ad set to a song about human extinction (TechCrunch)
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| How AI Is Reshaping Education, Safety, and Privacy | AI News | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:10:41 | |
In this episode, we explore the latest AI developments shaping education, safety, and privacy—from free AI tools for teachers to new parental alerts for teen conversations and Meta’s backlash over deepfakes. We also discuss OpenAI’s rumored moving AI device and what these changes could mean for the future of everyday life. Key Topics
Links: Anthropic gives verified US K-12 teachers free premium Claude access, with curriculum-aligned lesson planning (Anthropic) Alerting Parents if Teens Show Signs of Distress in Conversations With Meta AI (Facebook)
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| AI News: Meta Rolls Back Instagram AI + OpenAI's Screenless AI Device | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:08:22 | |
The biggest AI news moves fast, and we're here to help you separate the signal from the noise. In this episode of AI News You Should Know About, Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill unpack two major AI headlines making waves across the technology industry. First, Meta quietly rolls back an AI feature within Instagram after user feedback raises questions about product adoption, user experience, and the future of AI-powered social media. Then, we dive into reports that OpenAI's first consumer hardware device may be a screenless, movable AI companion developed with former Apple designer Jony Ive. If true, it could represent one of the most significant AI breakthroughs since the launch of ChatGPT and signal a new direction for how we interact with artificial intelligence beyond smartphones. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply trying to stay informed, this episode covers the AI breakthroughs, generative AI updates, and tech headlines that matter most. In this episode:
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| Microsoft's AI Plan and YouTube's New Conversational AI Experience | AI News | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:06:22 | |
In this episode, we cut through the hype to bring clarity on AI developments shaping the industry and our daily routines. From Microsoft’s massive $2.5 billion investment to YouTube’s new conversational search, this is essential listening for anyone looking to understand how AI is refashioning the landscape. Topics include: Microsoft's bold move into AI deployment with a $2.5 billion investment, embedding 6,000 employees into a new subsidiary, Microsoft Frontier Co., to accelerate client engagements. The rollout of Ask YouTube, a new conversational search that uses natural language to explore complex questions, making content discovery easier and more intuitive.
Links: Microsoft Just Dropped $2.5B on a New AI Army (CNBC) Ask YouTube - A new conversational search experience (Google Support Blog)
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| Meta's AI Image Tool & Sparks Outrage & ChatGPT's Voice Upgrade | AI News | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:10:29 | |
Top AI headlines this week: Meta faces outcry over letting users generate AI images from public Instagram profiles, raising major privacy questions, while OpenAI's ChatGPT's upgraded voice mode gets better at listening instead of talking over you. Two sides of AI progress on this week's briefing from hosts Ashley Coffey & Daniel Hill. Links: Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics (BBC) ChatGPT’s upgraded voice mode is better at shutting up (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley: Connect with Daniel:
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| Microsoft CEO Challenges AI Job Loss Predictions + X Launches MCP Server | AI News | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:10:15 | |
In this episode of AI News You Should Know About, Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill cover two major AI developments shaping the future of business and technology this week: First, X has launched a hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, making it significantly easier for AI assistants like Claude and other MCP-compatible applications to securely connect with the platform. We explain what MCP is, why it matters, and how it could change the way AI tools integrate with online services. Next, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shares his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, criticizing the growing narrative around widespread AI-driven job loss. We discuss Microsoft’s evolving AI strategy, workforce transformation, enterprise AI adoption, and why organizations should focus on redesigning work instead of simply replacing workers. If you’re looking for practical AI insights, not just headlines, this episode breaks down what these stories mean for businesses, developers, and everyday AI users.
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| Claude Fable 5 Returns, Google Gemini Launches Nano Banana for Free | AI News | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:10:55 | |
Today we get into the saga of why Claude Fable 5 was blocked by the US Government then unblocked, plus Google's Gemini includes Nano Banana access for free, indicating that Google may not need to raise prices on AI like other companies are doing. Links: Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 Is Back! After negotiations with White House, Anthropic is restoring global access to Claude Fable 5 after the US lifted the export-control order that disabled it in mid-June. (Business Insider) Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for US users (TechCrunch)
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| Meta Glasses, Legal AI, OpenAI Custom Chips & AI Budget Challenges | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:12:14 | |
Meta's new smart glasses and enterprise legal AI to OpenAI’s breakthrough in custom chips and the rising costs of AI use in organizations. This episode distills the key developments shaping AI today, offering insights for professionals, tech enthusiasts, and future-focused innovators alike.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Weekly AI News Highlights 00:37 - Meta's New MetaGlasses and Market Strategy 01:54 - Industry Reactions and Spokesperson Changes 02:17 - Price & Accessory Updates for Meta Devices 03:32 - Launch of Perplexity’s 'Computer for Counsel' for Legal Professionals 04:47 - Connecting AI Search to Legal Data and Platforms 06:33 - OpenAI's New Custom Chip 'Jalapeno' and Cost Innovations 08:07 - Why OpenAI’s Chip Matters & Industry Impacts 09:26 - Corporate Concerns Over AI Budget Spikes and Cost Control 10:58 - Navigating the Wild West of AI Spending & Policy 12:06 - Final Thoughts & Practical Takeaways
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| Snap's New Specs and the US Goverment Orders Anthropic To Disable AI Product | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:14:14 | |
The hot topics this week are Snap's new AR glasses, US government restrictions on Anthropic's AI models, Google's advancements in smart home devices, and the resurgence of slow tech.
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Snap stock falls as Specs augmented reality glasses draw mixed reactions (Yahoo Finance) Anthropic Disabled Fable 5 And Mythos 5 After A U.S. Export-Control Order. Here’s What Happened (Forbes) Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker (TechCrunch) The smartphone era created an attention crisis. Slowtech is fixing it (TechCrunch)
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| WWDC 2026, Apple’s Siri Rebuild, Anthropic’s Employment Plan & Google’s AI Price War-AI News | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:14:38 | |
AI news this week: WWDC 2026 puts Apple back in the AI conversation with a complete rebuild of Siri, expanded AI integrations, and new choices for AI models across the Apple ecosystem. Meanwhile, Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5, a powerful new AI model with major implications for cybersecurity and enterprise AI, while also releasing contingency plans for a future where AI-driven unemployment could reach 25%. Plus, Google escalates the AI pricing war by cutting subscription costs and expanding access to its AI tools. Your AI headlines, business technology trends, and tech news briefing—in under 15 minutes. Tired of the boring tech news and AI headlines littering your feed? Listen to get the latest AI insights in less than the time it takes to choose what you’re going to watch next on Netflix. Key AI topics this week: • WWDC 2026 highlights, Apple’s rebuilt Siri, and the future of Apple AI • Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5 and advances AI-powered cybersecurity research • AI employment impact and Anthropic’s planning for potential workforce disruption • Google lowers AI subscription pricing as competition intensifies across enterprise AI • The growing AI pricing war and what it means for businesses adopting AI tools
Links: At WWDC 2026 this week, Apple unveiled Siri AI, a complete rebuild of its voice assistant powered by a custom Google Gemini model. (TechCrunch) Anthropic launched Claude Fable 5, a model that tops benchmarks in coding, vision, knowledge work, and scientific research. (Anthropic Blog) Anthropic Has a Concept of a Plan if Unemployment Hits 25% (Gizmodo) Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars (TechCrunch)
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| AI News: AI Regulations, OpenAI + Oracle Stargate Infrastructure & DuckDuckGo's AI-Free Move | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:15:31 | |
AI news this week: A NY court rules AI-generated documents aren't protected by attorney-client privilege, while OpenAI and Oracle break ground on a $10B Stargate data center while ai datacenters continue to spark debate across the U.S. Plus, GitHub Copilot's skyrocketing costs and DuckDuckGo's no-AI surge. Your AI headlines, regulation updates, and tech news briefing—in under 15 minutes. Key AI topics this week:
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| Trump’s Last-Minute Pull On U.S. AI Executive Order, Anthropic’s Billion-Dollar Valuation, Robinhood’s AI Trading, and Spotify Fan-Made Music Deals | 29 May 2026 | 00:15:36 | |
Your AI news briefing for May 29: Trump reverses course on U.S. AI regulation, Anthropic hits almost a billion-dollar valuation, and Robinhood rolls out Agentic AI trading — plus Spotify wants fan-made music deals to reshape creator rights. Your weekly digest on how policy, technology, and innovation are colliding. Stay informed in 15 minutes or less.
Links: Trump cancels AI executive order signing last minute due to innovation concerns.. (NPR) Draft: Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security (Politico) Anthropic Funding Round to Top $30B: $900B Valuation Would Surpass OpenAI as Most Valuable AI Startup (Tech Times) Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks (TechCrunch) Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley:
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| Google Launches Gemini 3.5 at I/O, OpenAI Co-Founder Joins Anthropic: AI News | 22 May 2026 | 00:17:03 | |
Get the latest AI headlines and tech news this week in under 15 minutes! Ashley & Daniel break down Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash launch—4x faster than ChatGPT, OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy joining Anthropic, and Clouted’s innovative approach to making short videos viral. Plus, why you might want to rethink mentioning AI in your 2026 commencement speech.
This episode delivers essential insights into AI innovation, talent shifts, and what these rapid developments mean for your business. Stay informed on the cutting edge of AI and tech trends with this authentic breakdown of the week’s biggest AI stories.
Links: Google launched Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026, four times the speed of competing models like ChatGPT (Google Blog) OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic’s pre-training team, stating “the next few years at the frontier of LLMs will be especially formative.”(TechCrunch) Clouted wants to take the guesswork out of making short videos go viral (TechCrunch) If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley:
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| AI Datacenters in Focus: Community Backlash and AI News Insights | 15 May 2026 | 00:17:12 | |
Stay ahead in AI news with a detailed look at how AI data centers are transforming communities, government security testing, and the cutting-edge mini data centers coming to your home. This week on the show we’ll be talking about:
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/DipKNRqRLOw Stay informed with "AI News You Should Know About" for smart insights and real-world impacts of AI innovation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and Data Centers 00:55 Community Backlash Against Data Centers in Utah 07:00 Government Testing of AI Models 12:11 Data Centers in Rural America 15:11 Innovative Home Data Centers
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| OpenAI's GPT 5.5 Instant and an AI Agent Purposely Destroyed Production Data | 08 May 2026 | 00:13:04 | |
Most AI models get better by adding more data, but GPT 5.5 Instant proves that less can be more—delivering 53% fewer hallucinations, more concise responses, and sharper accuracy. The big question: are we moving toward smarter, safer AI, or just faster responses that sound right? This week we talk about Anthropic's rate limits, an AI agent that destroyed production data on purpose, and Spotify's plan to support AI generated personal audio podcasts.
Links: OpenAI’s new GPT-5.5 Instant is now ChatGPT’s default, cutting hallucinations 52% and pulling memory from past chats and Gmail. (OpenAI Blog) Anthropic doubled Claude Pro, Max, and Team rate limits and removed peak-hour caps after locking in 300MW of SpaceX’s Colossus 1 GPUs. (Y-Combinator) An AI Agent Just Destroyed Our Production Data. It Confessed in Writing. (Twitter) Spotify wants to become the home for AI-generated personal audio (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley:
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Links: OpenAI’s new GPT-5.5 Instant is now ChatGPT’s default, cutting hallucinations 52% and pulling memory from past chats and Gmail. (OpenAI Blog) Anthropic doubled Claude Pro, Max, and Team rate limits and removed peak-hour caps after locking in 300MW of SpaceX’s Colossus 1 GPUs. (Y-Combinator) An AI Agent Just Destroyed Our Production Data. It Confessed in Writing. (Twitter) Spotify wants to become the home for AI-generated personal audio (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley:
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| Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice and Likeness and Google Gemini can generate PDF, Word and Excel Files | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:14:48 | |
This episode covers the latest AI innovations including Anthropic's integration of Claude into creative apps, Google's new file generation capabilities, OpenAI's potential new phone, and Taylor Swift's AI trademark filings. Stay informed on how AI is transforming creative tools, mobile tech, and celebrity rights.
Anthropic plugged Claude into 9 creative apps including Photoshop, Blender, Ableton, and Fusion, letting you 3D model and edit scenes by prompt. (Anthropic Blog) Google Gemini can now generate full PDF, Word, Excel, Slides, and LaTeX files directly in chat, killing the copy-paste-into-blank-template loop. (Google Blog) OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps (TechCrunch) Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice and Likeness, Apparently to Protect Against AI Misuse (Variety)
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00:00 Introduction to AI News Highlights 00:58 Anthropic's Claude Integration in Creative Apps 03:36 Google Gemini's Document Generation Capabilities 05:37 OpenAI's Potential Smartphone with AI Agents 09:36 Taylor Swift's Trademark for Voice and Likeness
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| ChatGPT Images 2.0 from OpenAI is Released and SpaceX Attempts to Purchase Cursor | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:18:00 | |
This week, we reveal how OpenAI's new ChatGPT Images 2.0 is transforming creative workflows with 2K resolution, native reasoning, and four times the image fidelity, while highlighting the pressing risks of AI vulnerabilities—like the 27-year-old bug uncovered by Anthropic’s Mythos that could crash critical systems.
Links: OpenAI launched ChatGPT Images 2.0 with native reasoning, 2K resolution, ~99% text accuracy, and up to 8 consistent images per prompt. (OpenAI Blog) SpaceX struck a $60B option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor later this year, or spend $10B on a Colossus supercomputer collaboration. (Yahoo Finance) Anthropic’s Mythos autonomously uncovered vulnerabilities that survived 27 years of human review. (Venturebeat) Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley:
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| Allbirds Pivots to AI, Meta’s Zuckerberg AI Clone, and Snap Layoffs | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:13:58 | |
The AI shakeup of 2026: From layoffs to bold pivots In this episode, we unpack the latest trends shaping the tech landscape—from Snap's layoffs driven by AI automation, to Allbirds' surprising pivot from shoes to GPU manufacturing. We also explore AI advancements like Meta's digital Mark Zuckerberg and Anthropic’s newest models, framing how these developments reflect a fundamental shift in business priorities and strategic thinking. In this episode:
Timestamps: 00:00 - Weekly AI news roundup: Why layoffs are reshaping Silicon Valley 01:03 - Snap's massive job cuts and the move to AI automation 02:13 - Industry context: Long-term outlook for Snap amid repeated layoffs 03:01 - Anthropic's developments: Claude Opus 4.7 and AI design studios 03:56 - The threat to design tools and creative industries from AI 05:28 - Anthropic's most powerful models and cybersecurity applications 06:48 - Allbirds' unexpected pivot to hardware GPUs and AI solutions 08:38 - Reflection on Allbirds' risky strategic shift 10:25 - Meta's AI Mark Zuckerberg: innovation or overreach? 12:37 - The potential political and organizational implications of AI CEOs 13:07 - Redefining executive value and AI’s role in leadership 14:09 - How to support the show and enter the Amazon gift card giveaway
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| OpenAI's ChatGPT Thinks It Has a Timer When Sam Altman Says It Does Not | 11 Apr 2026 | 00:15:56 | |
This week's revelations — from AI-powered cybersecurity alliances to public missteps in product capability. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the rapid, sometimes contradictory AI developments, you're not alone—and this episode is your clarifying lens.
Links: Anthropic’s Project Glasswing partners with major tech companies to deploy Claude for defensive cybersecurity. (Anthropic Blog) OpenAI’s AGI deployment chief Fidji Simo is taking medical leave, triggering a reshuffle of executive responsibilities at the top of the company. (Wired) “Sam Altman Watches Awkwardly As He’s Shown Bizarre ChatGPT Issue: “Uh, Maybe, Uhhh…” (Futurism) Meta is reentering the AI race with a new model called Muse Spark (The Verge) Connect with Ashley:
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| 4-3-26 - OpenAI Receives $122 Billion in Funding, Becoming the Most Valuable Private Company Ever | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:16:09 | |
This week's discussion of the latest AI headlines include Anthropic's accidental source code leak and OpenAI's record-breaking $122 billion funding round. We also discuss a Stanford study on the risks of seeking personal advice from AI chatbots and survey findings on Americans' trust in AI.
Links: Anthropic accidentally leaked Claude Code’s full source code, triggering over 8,000 GitHub takedowns in 48 hours. (Tech Crunch) OpenAI closed a record $122 billion funding round, becoming the most valuable private company ever at an $852 billion valuation. (Tech Crunch) Stanford study outlines dangers of asking AI chatbots for personal advice (TechCrunch) 1,400 Americans surveyed, more than three-quarters said they don’t trust AI (TechCrunch) / 15% of Americans say they’d be willing to work for an AI boss, according to new poll (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley:
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| 3-27-26 - Why OpenAI's Video Venture Failed Despite a $1 Billion Disney Deal | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:15:46 | |
Listen to us unpack the week's most compelling AI news, including OpenAI’s unexpected shutdown of the Sora video app, the White House's new AI policy framework, and Meta’s use of AI to revolutionize shopping on Instagram and Facebook. Stay ahead of the curve with sharp insights on industry shifts, regulatory updates, and corporate strategies.
Links: OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app, killing a $1B Disney licensing deal that would have brought AI content to Disney+. (Variety) The White House released an AI policy framework urging Congress to act on regulation, safety standards, and innovation investment. (The White House) Meta turns to AI to make shopping easier on Instagram and Facebook (TechCrunch) OpenAI’s plans to make ChatGPT more like Amazon aren’t going so well (TechCrunch)
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| 3-20-26 - ByteDance's AI Video App Gets Shutdown and Facebook Adds AI to Marketplace | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:13:37 | |
In this episode, we unpack the latest wave of AI-powered innovations and the emerging debates shaping the industry—from government crackdowns on deepfake and AI-generated videos to corporate strategies for scaling AI adoption. We delve into how AI is entering everyday platforms, the potential for industry regulation, and the ethical implications of crowdsourcing labor for AI training.
Links: Senators tell ByteDance to shut down Seedance 2.0 AI video app 'immediately after it generated videos using real actors and licensed characters without permission. (Endgadget) Anthropic launched a $100M Claude Partner Network with Accenture, Deloitte, and Cognizant on board. (Anthropic Blog) https://claude.com/partners Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages (TechCrunch) DoorDash launches a new ‘Tasks’ app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI (TechCrunch) Connect with Ashley:
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| 3-13-26 - OpenAI Includes Sora in ChatGPT and Meta buys AI Only Social Platform | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:14:04 | |
This week the latest developments in AI include OpenAI's integration of Sora Video Generator into ChatGPT, Perplexity’s enterprise AI platform, Alexa’s new personality style, and Meta’s acquisition of Moltbook, highlighting the future of AI agents.
Links: 1. OpenAI reportedly plans to integrate Sora video generator directly into ChatGPT after the standalone app saw a 45% install drop. (The Verge) 2. Perplexity launched Computer for Enterprise, routing tasks across 20 AI models with 400+ app connectors and Slack integration. (Venture Beat) 3. Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content (TechCrunch) 4. Meta’s Moltbook deal points to a future built around AI agents (TechCrunch)
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| 3-6-26 Meta’s AI Glasses Privacy Problem, Apple’s AI Music Labels & Why NVIDIA Is Pulling Back | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:14:06 | |
Topics Covered This Week NVIDIA Pulls Back From OpenAI & Anthropic Investments NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signaled that the company’s recent investments in OpenAI and Anthropic may be the last as both companies approach potential IPOs. The decision could reshape the dynamics between AI infrastructure providers and the companies building large language models. Google NotebookLM Introduces AI Video Summaries Google’s NotebookLM is expanding its capabilities with cinematic AI video overviews generated from documents using Gemini and Veo models. The feature allows users to transform written material into narrated visual explanations, representing another step toward multimodal AI productivity tools. Meta Smart Glasses Lawsuit Raises AI Privacy Concerns Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit in California over allegations that footage captured by its AI smart glasses was reviewed by subcontracted data annotators, raising questions about user privacy and transparency. Investigations revealed that workers reviewing the footage encountered sensitive personal content while labeling data used to train AI systems. Read the lawsuit filing here: https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Clarkson_Meta_Class_Action_Complaint-1.pdf Apple Music Adds AI Transparency Labels Apple Music is introducing new metadata tags designed to identify when AI is used in music production. The goal is to improve transparency for listeners, though the labeling system is currently voluntary and depends on distributors to disclose AI involvement. Why This Matters These stories highlight several key themes shaping the future of artificial intelligence:
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| 2-27-26 - Jack Dorsey Laid Off 4,000 Employees and Says Your Company is Next | 28 Feb 2026 | 00:19:47 | |
In this episode, we explore the latest developments in AI, focusing on government influence, corporate partnerships, and societal impacts. Key topics include the Pentagon's use of the Defense Production Act, Meta's partnership with AMD, privacy concerns with smart glasses, and the implications of layoffs at Block.
Links: U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday to drop AI safeguards or face Pentagon blacklist and the Defense Production Act. (Axios) Meta signed a $60 billion deal with AMD for AI chips over five years, taking direct aim at Nvidia’s GPU dominance. (AMD) This App Will Detect People Wearing Smart Glasses Near You (Lifehacker) List of Smart Glasses (Spreadsheet) Jack Dorsey just halved the size of Block’s employee base — and he says your company is next (Twitter) Connect with Ashley:
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| 2-20-26 - The Latest AI Was Created Using AI and Why It's Significant | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:15:59 | |
This week we discuss the Pentagon's use of Anthropic's Claude AI in Venezuela, NVIDIA's new support for OpenClaw on RTX GPUs, and the implications of AI self-improvement as highlighted by OtherSide AI's CEO. We also explore the challenges of AI advertising, with Perplexity opting out to maintain user trust.
Links: 1.The Pentagon deployed Anthropic’s Claude AI through a Palantir contract during operations in Venezuela targeting Maduro. (AXIOS) 2. NVIDIA now lets users run OpenClaw, a local-first AI personal agent, for free on RTX GPUs and DGX Spark systems using CUDA acceleration. (NVIDIA) 3. “Something Big Is Happening” blog post from co-founder and CEO of applied AI company OthersideAI (Matthew Shumer Blog) 4. Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI (Financial Times)
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| 2-13-26 xAI Loses Another Cofounder, ChatGPT Rolls Out Ads, Jony Ive Hardware Device Delayed | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:15:34 | |
In this episode, we unpack the latest tumult at Elon Musk’s AI venture, explore the delays in Johnny Ive’s new AI device amid legal battles, analyze the paradox of AI intensifying work rather than reducing it, and examine OpenAI’s introduction of ads—what it means for users and the industry at large. Stay ahead in the AI landscape with clear insights and strategic perspectives. Key topics:
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| 1-9-26 Grok's Controversy, ChatGPT Health and Meta's Ray-Ban Demand Dilemma | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:17:24 | |
This week, we discuss the latest AI headlines, including Meta's decision to pause the global rollout of their Ray-Ban display glasses due to high demand, Grok's controversial generation of sexualized images flagged by France, OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT Health, and Ford's upcoming AI assistant and hands-free tech. Join the discussion on the implications of these developments, exploring privacy concerns, market opportunities, and the future of AI in healthcare and automotive industries.
Links: 1. Meta pauses Ray-Ban Display global rollout: Due to “unprecedented demand” in the US, Meta is delaying international expansion. Waitlists now extend well into 2026 (TechCrunch) 2. Grok Sexual Images Draw Rebuke, France Flags Content as Illegal (Bloomberg) 3. OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week (TechCrunch) 4. Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way (TechCrunch)
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| 1-2-26 - YouTube videos for new users are 20% AI slop | 03 Jan 2026 | 00:15:58 | |
This week, we discuss how over 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are AI-generated content, explore Sam Altman's new role focused on AI dangers, and learn about Amazon's Alexa Plus expanding its capabilities. Finally, we discuss Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri's, insights on AI's impact on authenticity - all in under 15 minutes!
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| 12-24-25 - Year in Review and Predictions for 2026 | 27 Dec 2025 | 00:20:58 | |
As part of our year in review we discuss the significant developments in AI throughout 2025, highlighting industry shakeups, regulatory challenges, consumer innovations, and the implications for businesses. We also share our predictions for 2026, emphasizing the need for responsible AI implementation and the evolving landscape of AI technology.
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| 12-5-25 - OpenAI declares an internal "Code Red" to focus on beating Google's Gemini 3 | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:16:58 | |
OpenAI declares Code Red on its efforts to compete with Google Gemini while increasing it's referral traffic to major online retailers, Anthropic wants more non-profit clients, and Apple brings on a new AI chief to improve it's offering.
Links: OpenAI just declared an internal “Code Red” to focus purely on beating Google’s Gemini 3, pausing other projects to win the race. (Matt Wolfe) Anthropic helps Nonprofits: Claude is now 75% cheaper for nonprofits, launching with GivingTuesday to automate grant writing. (Anthropic) Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise (TechCrunch) ChatGPT referrals to retailers’ apps increased 28% year-over-year, says report (TechCrunch) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 11-27-25 - Google's New AI Image Tool Nano Banana Pro and OpenAI's Upcoming Hardware Device | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:16:40 | |
This week's news included Google's new Nano Banana Pro image generation tool, Anthropic's findings about it's code generation tools, and Johnny Ive's collaboration with OpenAI to develop innovative AI-enabled hardware devices, focused on a new screenless product expected to launch within two years.
Links: Google Drops Nano Banana Pro and Changes AI Images Forever (Google) Anthropic releases new findings on emergent misalignment and reward hacking (Anthropic) Meta Looks to Power Trading to Support Its AI Energy Needs (Bloomberg) Sam Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone (TechCrunch) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 11-21-25 - Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Plus Wikipedia's Guide to Detecting AI | 22 Nov 2025 | 00:18:10 | |
In this week's discussion of the latest developments in AI technology, Ashley and Daniel talk about Perplexity's new AI shopping experience, Google's Gemini 3 release, the integration of Gemini into Android Auto, and Wikipedia's guide to detecting AI-generated writing. They also share insights on the implications of these advancements and provide a tech tip for using AI responsibly.
Perplexity rolls out a brand new AI shopping experience just in time for Black Friday (CNET) Google releases Gemini 3 with major improvements in multimodal reasoning and performance (Google Blog) Gemini starts rolling out to Android Auto globally (TechCrunch) Wikipedia’s Guide :Signs of AI writing (Wikipedia) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 11-14-25 - OpenAI unveils Chat-GPT 5.1 with major upgrades in reasoning | 15 Nov 2025 | 00:14:22 | |
This week we discuss groundbreaking updates from OpenAI, Google, and more, shedding light on how these advancements will shape our digital landscape. Our conversation explores the ethical implications of algorithms in policy and legislation, particularly focusing on how they affect pricing and fairness. It highlights the need for human oversight in algorithmic decision-making and commends New York for its pioneering efforts in regulating these technologies.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.1 with major upgrades in reasoning + multimodal AI (OpenAI) Google updates Search Images with new browsing & organization features (Google) Even Realities’ new smart glasses ditch cameras and speakers (The Verge) Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers About Algorithmic Pricing as New Law Takes Effect (NY.gov)
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| 11-7-25 - Elon Musk's xAI Girlfriend required employees to train it with their biometric data | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:14:30 | |
Today we talk about controversial project by Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, which involves creating an AI girlfriend named Ani. Employees are required to submit biometric data to enhance the AI's human-like interactions. The project raises ethical questions about privacy and consent, especially as employees must sign release forms allowing the use of their likenesses. We also get into Apple's plan to use Gemini to power Siri, plus OpenAI's deal with Amazon and the Sora app now being available on Android. Links: Apple to pay Google $1B yearly to power Siri with Gemini - A major deal could make Google Gemini the brains behind Apple’s next-gen Siri (Tech Crunch) xAI used employee biometric data to train Elon Musk’s AI girlfriend (The Verge) OpenAI strikes $38 billion AI training deal with Amazon (The Verge) OpenAI launches its Sora app on Android (The Verge) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 10-31-25 - Chat-GPT Integrates with PayPal and Microsoft's Partnership with Open-AI Expands | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:14:48 | |
Chat-GPT announces a PayPal integration, the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership makes some big leaps, another nuclear power plant is getting brought back online to provide power for AI, and we talk about the security challenges for AI browsers.
Links: Chat-GPT Enters E-Commerce Mode with PayPal Integration (Paypal Newsroom) The next chapter of the Microsoft–OpenAI partnership (OpenAI) AI browsers are a cybersecurity time bomb (The Verge) Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech (The Verge) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 10-24-25 - OpenAI Launches a Browser called ChatGPT Atlas and Meta Lays Off 600 in AI Division | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:13:48 | |
Today we get into OpenAI's launch of a web browser called ChatGPT Atlas, Reddit's lawsuit against Perplexity for data scraping, Meta's job cuts in its AI division, and Amazon's introduction of AI smart glasses for delivery drivers. The conversation highlights the implications of these advancements and the ongoing challenges in data ownership and privacy.
Links: Goodbye Chrome? OpenAI Enters the Browser Wars with ChatGPT Atlas (OpenAI) Reddit sues Perplexity AI for alleged large-scale data scraping to train its models (The Verge) Meta slashes 600 jobs in its AI operations (Axios) Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers (TechCrunch)
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| 10-17-25 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says they're not "moral police" but Sora 2 allows Copyright Infringement | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:15:12 | |
Today on the show, we talk about OpenAI for multiple reasons, including their business plan and revenue goals, plus their allowance of erotic material, along with how easy they make copyright infringement using Sora 2. We also talk about a new startup bringing conversational AI to job hunting.
Links: Sam Altman says OpenAI isn’t ‘moral police of the world’ after erotica ChatGPT post blows up (CNBC) OpenAI makes five-year business plan to meet $1 Trillion spending pledges (Financial Times) Japanese Government Calls on Sora 2 Maker OpenAI to Refrain From Copyright Infringement, Says Characters From Manga and Anime Are 'Irreplaceable Treasures' That Japan Boasts to the World (IGN) Startup Jack & Jill raises $20 million to bring conversational AI to job-hunting (TechCrunch) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 10-10-25 - OpenAI and Nvidia's interconnected business tractions, ChatGPT plans to have an Operating System | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:15:41 | |
Today on the show, we dive into some concerns about the entire AI industry and how all the money is flowing between companies, creating an inflated sense of value. Additionally the City of New York is suing Meta, Alphabet, Snap and ByteDance, accusing them of creating mental health problems by getting children addicted to social media, ChatGPT plans an Operating System and Sora gives rights-holders more control.
Links: Nvidia's and OpenAI's wave of deals is escalating concerns that the $1T+ AI boom is being artificially propped up by interconnected business transactions (Bloomberg) New York City sues Meta, Alphabet, Snap, and ByteDance, accusing them of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media (Reuters) OpenAI’s Nick Turley (Head of ChatGPT) on transforming ChatGPT into an operating system (TechCrunch) Changes to Sora, giving rights-holders more control and revenue generation, plus revenue sharing (Sam Altman’s Blog) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 10-3-25 - Meta and Open AI Launch Social Media Feeds with AI Only Content | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:15:09 | |
This week on the show, we talk about an AI-generated actress who's making headlines, Meta's new plans to sell targeted ads based on what's inside your AI chats, plus Meta and Open AI launching social media feeds of only AI content.
Links: AI-Generated Actress Draws a Rebuke From Actors Union (Reuters) Meta plans to sell targeted ads based on data in your AI chats (TechCrunch) AI apps with social media feeds - Meta AI app gets Vibes and ChatGPT launches Sora
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| 9-26-25 - OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse for News and Grok Cleared for US Government Use | 27 Sep 2025 | 00:13:20 | |
This week we discuss TikTok becoming a separate American company, Elon Musk's AI Grok being cleared for use across government agencies, Open AI's new ChatGPT Pulse tool that will create morning briefings for you, and Spotify's new AI policy changes to label AI music.
Links: Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership (Associated Press) Musk’s Grok AI Cleared for Use Across US Government Agencies (Axois) OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs (TechCrunch) Spotify to label AI music, filter spam and more in AI policy change (TechCrunch)
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| 9-12-25 - OpenAI and Microsoft Expand Their Partnership and Anthropic Works on Settling Lawsuit | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:23:42 | |
This week we discuss the evolving partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft, the controversial $1.5 billion settlement involving pirated books, a new podcast company that plans to make AI podcasts on the cheap and a new California bill aimed at regulating AI companion chatbots.
Links: OpenAI and Microsoft say they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the next phase of their partnership, and are working to finalize terms (Axios) Judge skewers $1.5B Anthropic settlement with authors in pirated books case over AI training (AP News) 5,000 Podcasts. 3,000 Episodes a Week. $1 Cost Per Episode — Behind an AI Start Up’s Plan (Hollywood Reporter) A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law (TechCrunch) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey: (Instagram) (Threads) AI Newsletter (Subscribe!) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 9-5-25 - Instagram Launches an iPad app and Apple Siri will Include Gemini | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:21:25 | |
This week we talk about Meta's long-awaited launch of Instagram for iPad, Google's recent antitrust case and stock surge, Apple's plans for an AI-powered web search tool using Google, and insights from a year of using Meta's smart glasses. The conversation also touches on privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses and personal experiences with AI tools.
Links: Meta launches Instagram for iPadOS, 15 years after its iOS debut; it is slightly different than the mobile app (TechMeme) Google stock jumps 8% after search giant avoids worst-case penalties in antitrust case (CNBC) Apple Plans AI-Powered Web Search Tool for Siri to Rival OpenAI, Perplexity (Bloomberg) What I've Learned After Nearly a Year of Wearing Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (Lifehacker)
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| 8-29-25 - Using AI to Vibe Hack and to handle non-emergency 911 calls | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:20:51 | |
This week we discuss the emerging threat of vibe hacking, a lawsuit by Elon Musk's xAI against Apple and OpenAI, the use of AI in 911 centers to manage non-emergency calls, and Google Translate's new language learning features aimed at competing with Duolingo. The conversation highlights the implications of these advancements and the importance of digital literacy in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Links: Vibe-hacking’ is now a top AI threat (The Verge) Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition, App Store rankings (Reuters) 911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls (TechCrunch) Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools (TechCrunch) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey (Instagram) (Threads) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 8-22-25 - AI in corporations isn't working as well as it does for individuals | 23 Aug 2025 | 00:18:34 | |
This week we dive an MIT report into how AI in corporations isn't working as well as it does for individuals, Claude being able to stop inappropriate conversations, AI glasses with a heads-up display, and a Google Photos new feature that gives the ability to edit photos without needing Photoshop or a graphic designer.
Links: MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing (Fortune.com) Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 can now end a rare subset of conversations (Anthropic) Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation (TechCrunch) You Can Now Talk to Google Photos To Make Your Edits (TechCrunch)
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| 8-15-25 - AI Chip Makers Pay the US Government, Meta's AI Chatbot is out of control, and more | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:16:27 | |
This week we discuss US embedding trackers in AI shipments to prevent diversion to China, an unusual agreement for the US to receive a cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China, and a troubling incident involving Meta's AI chatbot and a senior citizen. We also explore the implications of ChatGPT's model changes and the emotional attachment users have to AI models. Show Links: US embeds trackers in AI chip shipments to catch diversions to China, sources say (Reuters) US will get a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China under a new, unusual agreement (PBS) Meta’s flirty AI chatbot invited a retiree to New York - He Never Made It Home (Reuters) ChatGPT Model Switching - (TechCrunch) ChatGPT Rollout Explainer (Instagram) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey (Instagram) (Threads) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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| 8-8-25 - Grok's Deepfake Videos, Perplexity vs. Cloudflare and Google's Genie 3 AI Video Creation Tool | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:17:13 | |
This week we're discussing Grok's controversial deepfake tool, OpenAI's legal battles with the New York Times, Perplexity's fight against Cloudflare and Google's groundbreaking Genie 3 model for video creation.
In this episode of "AI News You Should Know About," hosts Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill explore the cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence that are making headlines. They kick off with a discussion on Grok's new generative AI video tool, which has sparked controversy by creating deepfakes of celebrities like Taylor Swift without explicit user prompting. The hosts delve into the ethical implications and the need for robust safeguards to prevent misuse of such technology. They also touch on the ongoing legal battle between OpenAI and the New York Times, highlighting the complexities of intellectual property rights in the age of AI. The conversation continues with an analysis of Perplexity's stealthy web crawling tactics and Google's innovative Genie 3 model, which promises to revolutionize interactive 3D environments. Ashley and Daniel provide insights into how these advancements could reshape content creation and consumption, while also pondering the potential societal impacts. Tune in to stay informed about the latest AI trends and their far-reaching consequences.
Links: Grok's new “spicy” option on its generative AI video tool Imagine produces nude deepfakes of celebrities like Taylor Swift, even without explicit user prompting (The Verge) OpenAI offers 20 million user chats in ChatGPT lawsuit. NYT wants 120 million (Ars Technica) Perplexity is using stealth, undeclared crawlers to evade website no-crawl directives (Cloudflare) Some people are defending Perplexity after Cloudflare ‘named and shamed’ it (TechCrunch) Google’s DeepMind thinks its new Genie 3 world model presents a stepping stone toward AGI (TechCrunch)
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| 8-1-25 - ChatGPT's Agent and What Jobs Are Safe From AI | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:17:24 | |
We're discussing ChatGPT's ability to bypass CAPTCHA tests, YouTube's new age verification measures for minors, Amazon's funding of an AI-driven streaming service, and Microsoft's insights on jobs most likely to be replaced by AI.
Links: ChatGPT Agent Casually Clicks Through I Am Not A Robot Verification Test (Ars Technica) YouTube will identify and restrict minors’ accounts with AI (The Verge) Amazon just funded a streamer that lets you use AI to make your own TV shows. Read its pitch to Hollywood studios. (Business Insider) Microsoft Study - Working with AI: Measuring the Occupational Implications of Generative AI (Cornell University) Follow Us: Ashley Coffey (Instagram) (Threads) Coffey and Consult (Website) (Podcast)
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