#127: 12 Days of OpenAI Continues, Gemini 2, Hands-On with o1, Andressen Says Gov’t Wanted “Complete Control” Over AI & OpenAI Employee Says AGI Achieved

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Does your AI-based interface talk to customers the way a real person would or is it tech for tech’s sake? We are here at Forrester CX in Nashville, TN and hearing all about the latest insights and ideas for brands to create better experiences for their customers. Agility is less about bolting on new features just because the tech is available and more about making tomorrow’s experiences feel intuitive and natural to the end customer using them. Today we’re diving into designing for the future of experiences with AJ Joplin, Senior Analyst at Forrester. About AJ Joplin AJ is the lead analyst for Forrester’s research on experience design (XD), design organizations, and design leadership. Helping XD and customer experience (CX) leaders develop and deliver on research-based strategy is AJ’s professional passion. She has observed that the most effective organizations combine clear purpose with the right people and leverage systems to clarify decision-making, prioritization, and workflows. AJ also has years of workshop facilitation experience in human-centered design and design thinking. Using her professional coaching skills, AJ bring clients through ambiguity and into alignment on what matters and what’s next. Resources Forrester: https://www.forrester.com https://www.forrester.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 " Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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While Santa's loading his sleigh, Silicon Valley's dropping AI breakthroughs by the hour. OpenAI's "12 Days of Shipmas" keeps the gifts coming with ChatGPT Canvas, Apple Intelligence integration, and game-changing video capabilities. Not to be outdone, Google jumps in with Gemini 2.0 and its impressive Deep Research tool. Join Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput as they unwrap these developments, plus rapid-fire updates on Andreessen's AI censorship bombshell, an OpenAI employee's AGI claims, and the latest product launches and funding shaking up the industry.

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00:05:39 — OpenAI 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 4 - 8

00:18:54 — Gemini 2 Release + Deep Research

00:33:03 — Hands-On with o1

00:46:18 — Perplexity Growth

00:50:46 — Andreessen AI Tech Censorship Comments

00:56:22 — OpenAI AGI

01:00:38 — Amazon Agent Lab

01:03:38 — Pricing for AI Agents

01:07:45 — OpenAI Faces Opposition to For-Profit Status

01:11:13 —Ilya Sutskever at NeurIPS

01:14:20 — Mollick Essay on When to Use AI

01:16:15 — Product and Funding Updates

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#127: 12 Days of OpenAI Continues, Gemini 2, Hands-On with o1, Andressen Says Gov’t Wanted “Complete Control” Over AI & OpenAI Employee Says AGI Achieved

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Timestamps:

00:05:39 — OpenAI 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 4 - 8

00:18:54 — Gemini 2 Release + Deep Research

00:33:03 — Hands-On with o1

00:46:18 — Perplexity Growth

00:50:46 — Andreessen AI Tech Censorship Comments

00:56:22 — OpenAI AGI

01:00:38 — Amazon Agent Lab

01:03:38 — Pricing for AI Agents

01:07:45 — OpenAI Faces Opposition to For-Profit Status

01:11:13 —Ilya Sutskever at NeurIPS

01:14:20 — Mollick Essay on When to Use AI

01:16:15 — Product and Funding Updates

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#157: Anthropic Wins Key Copyright Lawsuit, AI Impact on Hiring, OpenAI Now Does Consulting, Intel Outsources Marketing to AI & Meta Poaches OpenAI Researchers 1:17:08

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AI is reshaping hiring, law, and business strategy. Join Mike and Paul as they unpack Anthropic’s major legal win over authors suing for AI training data use, explore the tsunami of AI-generated resumes flooding recruiters, and analyze why OpenAI is now doing high-ticket consulting. They also weigh Salesforce’s claim that AI does half its work, Meta’s billion-dollar talent raids, and OpenAI’s mysterious hardware rebrand drama. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:00 — Anthropic Wins Key Lawsuit Against Authors 00:19:37 — AI’s Impact on Hiring and HR 00:31:34 — OpenAI is Now Doing Consulting 00:39:28 — OpenAI - Jony Ive Drama 00:43:08 — OpenAI’s Microsoft Office Rival 00:47:53 — Intel Outsources Marketing to Accenture and AI 00:53:31 — Salesforce CEO: 30% of Internal Work Done by AI 01:01:53 — More Meta AI Recruitment Efforts 01:07:15 — AI First Book Release 01:12:20 — AI Product and Funding Updates This week’s episode is brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . This episode is also brought to you by our upcoming AI Literacy webinars. As part of the AI Literacy Project, we’re offering free resources and learning experiences to help you stay ahead. We’ve got two live sessions coming up in June— check them out here. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#156: AI Answers - Data Privacy, AI Roadmaps, Regulated Industries, Selling AI to the C-Suite & Change Management 56:01

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Data integrity, executive skepticism, and turning AI-driven time savings into real gains—Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips answer your questions from our latest Scaling AI class and offer informative, candid answers. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:51 — Question #1: How do we ensure data integrity, security, and privacy when we scale AI? 00:07:24 — Question #2: What exactly is an AI roadmap? 00:12:30 — Question #3: How can we maintain meaningful human oversight when AI systems operate at a speed that exceeds human comprehension?00:14:47 — Question #4: How do you feel about the impact of AI on highly regulated industries where adoption has been slower? 00:16:50 — Question #5: How does change management need to evolve in response to the rapid development of AI tools? 00:18:54 — Question #6: Changes are happening so quickly. How can professionals keep up? Are there trusted resources that stay current with innovations? 00:23:11 — Question #7: Do you have any tips for creating a tailored AI learning curriculum versus a “one-size-fits-all” approach? 00:24:51 — Question #8: For someone passionate about AI but not in a leadership position, how can i initiate change at an individual level? 00:28:42 — Question #9: How can you address resistance to change and skepticism toward AI, especially when the tools are available, but usage lags? 00:30:47 — Question #10: What’s your advice for someone leading a lean team who needs to pitch AI to executives with no time or interest in experimentation? 00:31:41 — Question #11: If a large organization has rolled out something like Copilot but no one is talking about AI or expanding beyond it, what are some tactical next steps to drive broader AI engagement? 00:34:21 — Question #12: As a director in higher ed, how can I motivate leadership to pursue something like Ohio State’s “AI Fluency” initiative? 00:38:00 — Question #13: Which AI tools do you like the best, and do certain ones work better for specific industries? How do you personally evaluate and select them? 00:40:49 — Question #14: How can startups or innovators best use Problems GPT, especially for category creation? Could you walk through an example? 00:45:54 — Question #15: What excites you most about AI’s potential for startups right now? 00:49:29 — Question #16: Have you seen companies using AI-generated efficiency gains to reinvest in people, like offering shorter workweeks or well-being benefits? This week’s episode is brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#155: The New Jobs AI Will Create, Amazon CEO: AI Will Cut Jobs, Your Brain on ChatGPT, Possible OpenAI-Microsoft Breakup & Veo 3 IP Issues 1:23:21

18 days ago1:23:21

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This week, Paul and Mike unpack the New York Times’ list of 22 upcoming roles (from “AI auditors” to “personality directors”), weigh Andy Jassy’s memo that generative AI will mean leaner teams, and dissect the viral MIT study about what ChatGPT might be doing to your brain. Rapid-fire hits include Meta’s billion-dollar talent raid, Apple’s rumored Perplexity bid, and fresh OpenAI-Microsoft friction. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:41 — The New Jobs AI Could Create 00:26:11 — Amazon CEO on AI Job Disruption and AI Underemployment 00:39:28 — Your Brain on ChatGPT 00:52:22 — Fallout from the Meta / Scale AI Deal 00:55:27 — Meta and Apple AI Talent and Acquisition Search 01:05:59 — The OpenAI / Microsoft Relationship Is Getting Tense 01:08:53 — Veo 3’s IP Issues 01:12:09 — HubSpot CEO Weighs In on AI’s SEO Impact 01:15:29 — The Pope Takes on AI 01:18:39 — AI Product and Funding Updates This week’s episode is brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . This episode is also brought to you by our upcoming AI Literacy webinars. As part of the AI Literacy Project, we’re offering free resources and learning experiences to help you stay ahead. We’ve got two live sessions coming up in June— check them out here. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#154: AI Answers: The Future of AI Agents at Work, Building an AI Roadmap, Choosing the Right Tools, & Responsible AI Use 1:08:16

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In this episode of AI Answers , Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips tackle 20 of the most pressing questions from our 48th Intro to AI class—covering everything from building effective AI roadmaps and selecting the right tools, using GPTs, navigating AI ethics, understanding great prompting, and more. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:08:46 — Question #1: How do you define a “human-first” approach to AI? 00:11:33 — Question #2: What uniquely human qualities do you believe we must preserve in an AI-driven world? 00:15:55 — Question #3: Where do we currently stand with AGI—and how close are OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta to making it real? 00:17:53 — Question #4: If AI becomes smarter, faster, and more accessible to all—how do individuals or companies stand out? 00:23:17 — Question #5: Do you see a future where AI agents can collaborate like human teams? 00:28:40 — Question #6: For those working with sensitive data, when does it make sense to use a local LLM over a cloud-based one? 00:30:50 — Question #7: What’s the difference between ChatGPT Projects and Custom GPTs? 00:32:36 — Question #8: If an agency or consultant is managing dozens of GPTs, what are your best tips for organizing workflows, versioning, and staying sane at scale? 00:36:12 — Question #9: How do you personally decide which AI tools to use—and do you see a winner emerging? 00:38:53 — Question #10: What tools or platforms in the agent space are actually ready for production today? 00:43:10 — Question #11: For companies just getting started, how do you recommend they identify the right pain points and build their AI roadmap? 00:45:34 — Question #12: What AI tools do you believe deliver the most value to marketing leaders right now? 00:46:20 — Question #13: How is AI forcing agencies and consultants to rethink their models, especially with rising efficiency and lower costs? 00:51:14 — Question #14: What does great prompting actually look like? And how should employers think about evaluating that skill in job candidates? 00:54:40 — Question #15: As AI reshapes roles, does age or experience become a liability—or can being the most informed person in the room still win out? 00:56:52 — Question #16: What kind of changes should leaders expect in workplace culture as AI adoption grows? 01:00:54 — Question #17: What is ChatGPT really storing in its “memory,” and how persistent is user data across sessions? 01:02:11 — Question #18: How can businesses safely use LLMs while protecting personal or proprietary information? 01:02:55 — Question #19: Why do you think some companies still ban AI tools internally—and what will it take for those policies to shift? 01:04:13 — Question #20: If AI tools are free or low-cost, does that make us the product? Or is there a more optimistic future where creators and users both win This week’s episode is brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#153: OpenAI Releases o3-Pro, Disney Sues Midjourney, Altman: “Gentle Singularity” Is Here, AI and Jobs & News Sites Getting Crushed by AI Search 1:29:17

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o3 Pro is here. Sam Altman thinks the singularity might be too. This week, Paul and Mike dive into OpenAI’s o3 Pro reasoning model and what makes it fundamentally different. They explore Sam Altman’s bold claim that the singularity has begun, Meta’s superintelligence ambitions, and Disney’s high-stakes lawsuit against Midjourney. They also break down search traffic freefalls, mechanized job automation, and whether GPTs or projects are better for scaling AI workflows, among other topics, in our rapid-fire section. Listen or watch below—and see below for show notes and the transcript. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:54 — o3 Pro 00:18:33 — Disney Sues Midjourney 00:28:53 — The Singularity Is Nearer 00:50:14 — AI and Jobs: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud 00:56:27 — OpenAI and Google Deal 00:58:46 — AI and Google Search 01:02:38 — Ohio State’s New AI Fluency Initiative 01:06:08 — xAI Data Center Environmental Scandal 01:10:58 — Kalshi’s AI-Generated NBA Finals Ad 01:15:18 — What Happens When AI Goes Down? 01:19:19 — Meta Crackdown on “Nudify” Apps 01:21:59 — Updates to GPTs, Using Projects vs. GPTs This week’s episode is brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . This episode is also brought to you by our upcoming AI Literacy webinars. As part of the AI Literacy Project, we’re offering free resources and learning experiences to help you stay ahead. We’ve got two live sessions coming up in June— check them out here. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#152: ChatGPT Connectors, AI-Human Relationships, New AI Job Data, OpenAI Court-Ordered to Keep ChatGPT Logs & WPP’s Large Marketing Model 1:27:42

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What happens when AI feels too human? This week, Paul and Mike unpack OpenAI’s newest releases, the growing emotional bonds people are forming with AI, and fresh data on how AI is reshaping jobs—for better and worse. They also reexamine AGI timelines, AI cybersecurity, and why verifying AI output might be the next big challenge. Plus: Reddit sues Anthropic, Google drops expert AI avatars, and more. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:16 — ChatGPT Connectors, Record Mode, and Other Updates 00:18:16 — AI-Human Relationships 00:30:00 — AI Continues to Impact Jobs 00:42:11 — OpenAI Court Ordered to Preserve All ChatGPT User Logs 00:46:41 — AI Cybersecurity 00:52:05 — The AI Verification Gap 00:58:19 — How Does Claude 4 Think? 01:02:55 — New AGI Timelines 01:10:50 — Reddit v. Anthropic 01:13:25 — Sharing in NotebookLM 01:16:51 — WPP Open Intelligence 01:20:30 — Google Portraits This week’s episode is brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . This episode is also brought to you by our upcoming AI Literacy webinars. As part of the AI Literacy Project, we’re offering free resources and learning experiences to help you stay ahead. We’ve got two live sessions coming up in June— check them out here. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#151: Anthropic CEO: AI Will Destroy 50% of Entry-Level Jobs, Veo 3’s Scary Lifelike Videos, Meta Aims to Fully Automate Ads & Perplexity’s Burning Cash 1:13:06

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Anthropic’s CEO says AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs—and people are finally paying attention. We unpack why this moment feels like a tipping point, look at new data that backs it up, and talk about what needs to happen next. Plus: Meta’s AI shake-up, Miami schools go all-in on Gemini, the rise of grief bots, and AI videos that mess with your mind. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:41 — Anthropic CEO: AI Could Wipe Out Half of Entry-Level White Collar Jobs 00:15:33 — How Seriously Should We Take Job Loss Warnings? 00:32:34 — We’re Not Prepared for Synthetic Content 00:39:52 — Prompt Theory 00:43:45 — Meta’s AI Restructuring 00:47:44 — Meta Plans to Automate Ads 00:50:32 — Third-Largest US School District Adopts AI 00:54:23 — Perplexity’s Financials 00:57:53 — Box State of AI Report 01:02:35 — Can AI Help Us Cope with Death? 01:08:59 — AI That Improves Itself This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai . Curious how AI is changing the future of work? Join SmarterX for a free, live webinar on June 25th — it’s called AI Deep Dive: Google Gemini Deep Research for Beginners. You’ll see a live demo of Google’s stunning Deep Research capabilities in action, learn how AI can supercharge your work, and walk away with real insights. It’s perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Register now here at this link! Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#150: AI Answers - AI Roadmaps, Which Tools to Use, Making the Case for AI, Training, and Building GPTs 1:06:31

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Welcome to Episode 150 of The Artificial Intelligence Show —a special milestone that marks the launch of a brand-new series: AI Answers. In this episode, Paul Roetzer is joined by Cathy McPhillips to debut a fresh format designed to systematically answer the best questions we get during our live AI education sessions. Over the past few years, our free Intro to AI and Scaling AI classes have attracted more than 32,000 learners—and they’ve asked hundreds of smart, tough, practical questions. This new series tackles them head-on. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:08:32 — Question #1: How do you explain AI as a tool for transformation to someone who’s unfamiliar or maybe even a little afraid? 00:10:44 — Question #2: Do you see learning to use AI effectively as the modern version of learning to type? 00:13:03 — Question #3: How realistic is it to create an actual AI roadmap? 00:16:29 — Question #4: Once you build a roadmap, should it be shared with the entire team? 00:18:48 — Question #5: Is it better to invest in ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot? 00:20:22 — Question #6: How do you make the case to leadership that a paid license to ChatGPT is worth it? 00:22:03 — Question #7: I’m using multiple AI tools—but each one only does a few things well, and the costs are adding up. How do I better train and support my agents so the company becomes more AI-forward without overwhelming them? 00:25:49 — Question #8: In two years, how many GenAI platforms do you think will dominate the enterprise landscape? 00:27:40 — Question #9: Do you have any thoughts or concerns around using open-source LLMs in the enterprise AI stack? 00:30:39 — Question #10: How involved should the CEO be with an AI council? What kind of role makes the most impact? 00:33:25 — Question #11: Once you have an AI policy, where should you begin to use it to educate your team? 00:35:28 — Question #12: What’s a solid KPI to track AI literacy or adoption? 00:38:42 — Question #13: If you were building MAII from scratch, with what you know now—what would you do differently? 00:41:19 — Question #14: How do you actually bridge the gap between current capabilities and future roles? What’s the smart move for career future-proofing? 00:49:15 — Question #15: What courses should kids in school be thinking about if they want to be prepared for an AI-infused world? 00:53:20 — Question #16: What are three things you’d suggest for helping teenagers use AI to accelerate learning, without just relying on it to do the work for them? 00:56:07 — Question #17: Is it better to create a specific GPT for each job task, or one mega-GPT that does content, strategy, internal reports, sales writing—all of it? 00:59:09 — Question #18: What do you think AI will do to the search marketing industry, especially paid search? 00:07:08 — Question #19: What excites you about AI? This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#149: Google I/O, Claude 4, White Collar Jobs Automated in 5 Years, Jony Ive Joins OpenAI, and AI’s Impact on the Environment 1:17:49

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This week was a masterclass in how fast AI is moving. Join us as Paul and Mike break down everything from Google’s massive I/O announcements (Gemini, Veo, Live, and more), to Claude Opus 4’s impressive—and borderline alarming—capabilities and Paul shares a wild experiment that shows how current AI tools may already be enough to automate white-collar jobs. Rapid-fire topics include OpenAI’s $6.5B Jony Ive acquisition, Microsoft’s overlooked Build event, AI’s energy problem, a chatbot benchmark startup raising $100M, and more. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:07:08 — Google I/O 00:21:27 — Claude 4 00:31:15 — Dwarkesh Jobs Podcast 00:46:22 — OpenAI + Jony Ive 00:53:31 — AI’s Energy Usage 00:57:03 — Microsoft Build 2025 00:59:22 — Chatbot Arena Funding 01:03:39 — Empire of AI from Karen Hao 01:06:18 — AI in Education Updates 01:11:01 — Listener Questions 01:14:57 — Closing Thoughts This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai . This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#148: Microsoft’s Quiet AI Layoffs, US Copyright Office’s Bombshell AI Guidance, 2025 State of Marketing AI Report, and OpenAI Codex 1:23:25

8 weeks ago1:23:25

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AI is moving faster than most people realize—and it’s continuing to reshape the workforce. Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput dig into Microsoft’s 6,000 job cuts and what they signal about the future of AI-powered automation, they also explain the major copyright report that triggered a high-level firing and they break down new data from the 2025 State of Marketing AI Report. The episode also covers OpenAI’s autonomous coding agent, TikTok’s new AI video tool, the rise of AI baby podcasters, what to watch for at Google I/O and more in our rapid fire section. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:06:49 —More Quiet AI Layoffs, Including at Microsoft 00:19:24 — Bombshell Copyright Decision and Drama 00:30:01 — 2025 State of Marketing AI Report Findings 00:39:18 — OpenAI Releases Codex 00:41:40 — Altman Wants to Build “Core AI Subscription” for Your Life 00:56:20 — Altman, Musk, and Grok Drama 01:01:22 — Are Chatbots Replacing Search? 01:05:36 — AI in Education Updates 01:11:15 — The Cost of AI 01:14:29 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:20:04 — Listener Question This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai . This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#147: OpenAI Abandons For-Profit Plan, AI College Cheating Epidemic, Apple Says AI Will Replace Search Engines & HubSpot’s AI-First Scorecard 1:11:56

9 weeks ago1:11:56

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This week, Paul and Mike dissect OpenAI’s latest moves, discuss how AI tools are fueling a cheating crisis in education, and explain why our relationship with search is headed for a hard reset. Rapid-fire covers AI-first CEO memos, new product launches, new funding and more. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:52 — OpenAI Abandons Plan to Become For-Profit Company 00:14:39 — AI Is Causing a Cheating Epidemic in Schools 00:30:21 — Apple Says AI Will Replace Search Engines 00:41:06 — OpenAI Hires CEO of Applications 00:46:33 — Sam Altman Testifies Before US Senate 00:53:53 — Fiverr CEO’s Blunt AI-First Memo and More Quiet AI Layoffs 00:56:34 — AI-First Scorecards 01:00:51 — The AI Diffusion Rule Is Dead 01:04:22 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:07:40 — Listener Question This episode is brought to you by our 2025 State of Marketing AI Report Findings Webinar. Join us this Wednesday, May 14th, at 12 PM ET, as we unveil the findings of our 2025 State of Marketing AI Report. This is our fifth-annual report, and it’s our most in-depth look yet at how marketers and business leaders are adopting AI. Register for live and on-demand access, plus an ungated copy of this year's report, at www.stateofmarketingai.com This episode is also brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#146: Rise of “AI-First” Companies, AI Job Disruption, GPT-4o Update Gets Rolled Back, How Big Consulting Firms Use AI, and Meta AI App 1:25:35

10 weeks ago1:25:35

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Fresh off a wave of “AI‑first” CEO manifestos, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput slice into the fallout: Duolingo and Box join Shopify’s AI-first pledge, more signals of AI job disruption emerge, and OpenAI rolls back 4o due to an overly agreeable personality. Then it’s rapid‑fire —Johnson & Johnson bins 90 % of its 900 gen‑AI pilots, Big‑Tech earnings put real numbers on the AI boom, Nvidia spars with Anthropic over chip exports, Claude upgrades, Alibaba’s Qwen‑3, Descript’s AI avatars, and more. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:03:49 —The Rise of the AI-First Company 00:17:37 — More Signals of AI Job Disruption and the “Stop Hiring Humans” Campaign 00:30:23 —OpenAI Rolls Back 4o Update Due to Annoying Personality 00:44:10 —AI Earnings Calls 00:48:54 —What Enterprise AI Strategy Really Looks Like 00:55:03 — How McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte Are Using AI 01:00:05 — New Report Calls Chatbot Arena Leaderboard Into Question 01:04:04 — Meta AI App and Zuckerberg’s Plan for AI 01:11:39 —Nvidia’s Beef with Anthropic 01:14:38 — US Copyright Office Intellectual Property Resources 01:16:15 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:22:11 — Listener Question This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai . This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#145: OpenAI Releases o3 and o4-mini, AI Is Causing “Quiet Layoffs,” Executive Order on Youth AI Education & GPT-4o’s Controversial Update 1:17:57

11 weeks ago1:17:57

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After a quick spring break, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput are back, and the AI world definitely didn’t take a vacation. In this episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show, our hosts catch up on two weeks of major developments, including OpenAI’s surprising release of o3 and o4-mini, the accelerating wave of quiet AI-driven layoffs, and a new federal executive order on AI education. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:05:49 —o3 and o4-mini, and AGI 00:17:21 — AI-Caused “Quiet Layoffs” and Impact on Jobs 00:31:46 — White House Plan for AI Education 00:36:04 — Other OpenAI Updates 00:43:04 — Ethan Mollick's Criticism of Microsoft Copilot 00:46:43 — Era of Experience Paper 00:54:23 — Chief AI Officers at Companies 00:58:54 — Anthropic Researcher Says There Is a Chance Claude Is Conscious 01:07:03 — xAI Funding and Updates 01:11:07 — Other AI Product Updates 01:13:40 — Listener Questions This episode is brought to you by our AI for B2B Marketers Summit: Join us and learn valuable insights and practical knowledge on how AI can revolutionize your marketing efforts, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth. The Summit takes place virtually from 12:00pm - 4:45pm ET on Thursday, June 5. There is a free registration option, as well as paid ticket options that also give you on-demand access after the event. To register, go to b2bsummit.ai This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai . Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#144: ChatGPT’s New Memory, Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo, Google Cloud Next Releases, o3 and o4-mini Coming Soon & Llama 4’s Rocky Launch 1:31:51

13 weeks ago1:31:51

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Returning from Google Cloud Next, Paul and Mike are back with some major AI updates. They kick things off with ChatGPT’s new memory feature and unpack what that means for you. Then it’s onto Shopify’s leaked memo: no new hires until AI proves it can’t do the job. Databox takes that even further by replacing 80% of its support team with a bot, and actually boosts performance. Plus, Sam Altman gets grilled at TED, Apple’s AI efforts fall flat, and Paul shares what it was like inside the Sphere for Google’s Wizard of Oz AI experience. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:03:38 — ChatGPT Memory 00:13:59 — Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo 00:20:20 — Databox Replaces 80% of Support Team with AI 00:28:25 — Google Cloud Next ‘25 and Google Updates 00:36:44 — OpenAI Will Release o3 and o4-mini After All 00:41:07 — Sam Altman Comments at TED 00:50:15 — OpenAI Pioneers Program 00:53:00 — OpenAI Reduces Model Safety Testing Time 00:57:07 — Llama 4 Release and Controversy 01:00:45 — AI Copyright and Creator Rights 01:05:52 — Anthropic $200 Per Month Subscription 01:08:43 — Behind the Scenes of Apple’s AI Failures 01:12:26 — Writer Releases AI HQ 01:16:07 — Ex-OpenAI CTO’s Startup Making Big Moves 01:20:29 — Deep Research’s Impact on Agencies 01:25:41 — Listener Questions Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy…

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#143: ChatGPT Revenue Surge, New AGI Timelines, Amazon’s AI Agent, Claude for Education, Model Context Protocol & LLMs Pass the Turing Test 1:14:38

14 weeks ago1:14:38