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The AI Breakdown, the podcast that turns artificial intelligence into real talk. We cut through the complexity to show you how AI actually works and what it means for your job, your business, and your future.
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In this week’s AI Breakdown, I cover the biggest stories shaping the world of AI. OpenAI doubles down on the enterprise with new partnerships and ambitions to make ChatGPT the front door to work. Meta faces backlash over plans to use AI chats for ad targeting. OpenAI teams up with AMD in a massive GPU deal as US–China tensions reshape the global chip race. Anthropic lands major wins with IBM and Deloitte, and new data shows how AI is transforming jobs, from “workslop” cleanup work to declining entry-level roles. All that and more, in under 10 minutes.
OpenAI's Dev Day 2025 was packed with announcements, but which ones actually matter for developers and businesses? In this episode, I walk through the key launches including AgentKit (build AI agents without code), Apps within ChatGPT (third-party integrations that work inside the platform), Sora 2 API access for video generation, and the eye-wateringly expensive GPT-5 Pro.
I share my honest take on each announcement, explain what the pricing really means, and help you figure out which tools are worth your attention.
In this week’s AI Breakdown, I unpack OpenAI’s Sora video app launch, Snowflake’s big AI moves, NVIDIA’s billion-dollar partnership with OpenAI, UiPath’s enterprise automation breakthroughs, and Microsoft’s new Agent Mode—all in under 10 minutes, with a focus on why these news items matter to your work and business.
ChatGPT projects, Claude projects, and custom GPTs look similar but work completely differently. Today I'm breaking down the context limits, collaboration features, memory architecture, and pricing, to help you determine which tool actually fits your workflow, together with practical advice to help you choose.
This week on The AI Breakdown: OpenAI’s $500B compute play, Alibaba’s trillion-parameter model, Databricks’ $100M OpenAI deal, Microsoft Copilot gets Claude, Google grounds AI in facts, and Magnum Ice Cream taps AI for healthier recipes. Your weekly AI business stories explained in under 5 minutes.
In this week’s AI Weekly Briefing, Oracle eyes a $20B cloud deal with Meta, YouTube launches 30+ new AI tools for creators, Amazon rolls out an AI agent for its 1.3M marketplace sellers, and Chrome gets its biggest AI-powered upgrade ever.
This week on The AI Breakdown, I unpack the biggest stories shaping the AI landscape:
OpenAI makes a bold shift toward a for-profit future, backed by a $300B cloud deal with Oracle and a tighter grip on revenue.
The UK is positioning itself not just as an AI investment hub, but as a leader in responsible AI governance.
Google faces fresh legal fire from Penske Media over AI summaries and the rise of zero-click searches.
Elon Musk’s X AI lays off 500 annotators to double down on specialist tutors.
And Genesys launches its new “Agentic Copilot,” putting AI right at the heart of customer service.
Vibe coding is shaking up the way we build software, turning programming into a conversation. In this episode of The AI Breakdown, I dig into what vibe coding really is, why it’s exploding in 2025, and whether it’s actually ready for prime time.
We’ll look at how tools like Lovable, Cursor, Bolt.new, and Replit are empowering everyone, from seasoned developers to complete beginners, to spin up apps with natural language prompts. But with the hype comes risk: messy code, flimsy guardrails, and even some catastrophic failures.
The question is, are we seeing the future of coding, or just the latest hype cycle?
Catch up on the week’s top AI news in under 10 minutes: from Salesforce’s AI-driven workforce changes to public sector adoption, security alerts, copyright settlements, and game-changing infrastructure moves. Discover why scaling up GenAI means your next business challenge is execution, not just innovation.
Dive into this week’s AI Breakdown and get up to speed on massive GenAI rollouts in banking, enterprise moves for secure AI, Microsoft and Meta’s new model strategies, and the human side of AI change, all in under 10 minutes.
Web search is changing faster than at any point in the last 20 years. Google’s AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and tools like ChatGPT are turning search engines into answer engines — and that means fewer clicks, less traffic, and a completely new playbook for SEO.
In this episode of The AI Breakdown, I dig into how generative AI is disrupting traditional search, why “zero-click” results are skyrocketing, and what businesses need to do to stay visible. From Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to AI-resistant content and brand authority, you’ll get practical strategies to future-proof your SEO in the age of AI.
In under ten minutes, I unpack MIT’s 95% no returns on GenAI headline, where ROI is actually showing up, and how GPT‑5 pricing is reshaping enterprise procurement. Plus rapid updates on Oracle, Microsoft and Google moves, and practical tools you can deploy this week.
In this episode of The AI Breakdown, we unpack the difference between traditional automation and AI automation, sharing real-life examples from industries like HR, customer service, and finance. Discover practical tips and no-nonsense tools for making AI Automation work in your business.
Catch up on the week’s most crucial AI developments, from OpenAI’s GPT-5 rollout and industry partnerships to government adoption and new ethical debates. All you need to know in less than 10 minutes.
Generative AI is disrupting the SaaS playbook, and pricing strategies are in the spotlight. This episode breaks down the real costs, reveals what’s working (and what’s not), and shares actionable advice for leaders navigating the evolving landscape.
In this episode of The AI Breakdown, we dissect GPT-5’s turbulent rollout — from technical hiccups and user backlash to how OpenAI quickly turned things around. Discover what the messy launch means for business leaders and how it’s reshaping the future of intelligent work.
Your essential weekly AI update is here—covering OpenAI's GPT-5 release, Anthropic's coding stakes advancement, billion-dollar government and education investments, and breakthrough local AI models. Discover how these rapid innovations could transform your business operations and streamline your workflows.
In this episode of The AI Breakdown, we dig into what AI agents really are and why they’re more than just hype. I put ChatGPT’s new Agent Mode to the test and share my honest take on how it performs. With real-world examples, and practical tips for using agents in your business, this one’s your shortcut to understanding and deploying AI as your digital workforce.
In this week's news roundup, we explore how AI is reshaping the workforce at JPMorgan and TCS, examine big tech's billion-dollar deals, spotlight Google's bold UK launch, and highlight the dangers of autonomous agents gone rogue. Get all these insights in about five minutes.
Discover how ChatGPT's Deep Research transforms everyday research for businesses and curious minds alike. Learn its strengths, pitfalls, and insider tips to supercharge your workflow without losing your critical edge.
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