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The future is going to happen, and technology will keep changing and improving. The tech you use to run your life can change your life. I'm Alec Kauffman, the founder of Annovation. I'm on a mission to change the lives of small business owners by helping them use their tech tools. In this podcast, we’ll examine technology today, imagine tomorrow, and discuss the actions you can take today to prepare yourself for the future. We don’t have a crystal ball, and we cannot predict the future, but if we take the time to look at what happens today and think about what that means for tomorrow, we can make moves early and a move made early can make all the difference.

  1. Jul 25

    July AI News: Fable 5, GPT 5.6, and Kimi K3 | Ep 20

    Check out the Annovation Community and AI Fridays: https://www.skool.com/annovation Connect with the speakers! - Jon Down: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-down/ - Addie Olson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addie-olson/ - Alec Kauffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleckauffman/ Links Fabel 5: https://www.anthropic.com/news/redeploying-fable-5 Claude has a Subconscious? https://www.anthropic.com/research/global-workspace Claude Science https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-science-ai-workbench Claude Hard Questions https://www.anthropic.com/path-to-hope OpenAI 5.6 (Sol, Terra, Luna): https://openai.com/index/gpt-5-6/ GPT Live https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-live/  ChatGPT Work https://chatgpt.com/work/ Kimi K3 https://www.kimi.com/ Summary The Monthly AI Update is where we break down the AI news that matters this month for you, the busy entrepreneur, and then we discuss it and give our thoughts to help you read behind the headlines and keep up with AI.  Join us for the July AI update where we explore the latest developments in AI, including Fable 5, ChatGPT 5.6, and the new Kimmy K3 model from China. Discover how these advancements impact industries, regulations, and the future of AI technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the July AI Update 01:36 Meet the Panel: AI Experts Discuss Recent Trends 03:11 Fable 5: The Big Model with Guardrails 05:26 Experiences with Fable 5: Capabilities and Limitations 09:18 Usage Limits and Pricing of Fable 5 12:09 Inside the Mind of AI: The J Space and Misinformation Detection 20:13 Claude for Science: Specialized AI Tools for Researchers 24:38 AI Models for Specific Industries: Finance, Legal, and Medical 25:00 Addressing AI's Societal Impact and Governance 26:14 ChatGPT 5.6 and Regulatory Developments 28:30 New ChatGPT Features: Voice, Parallel Processing, and User Experience 34:56 ChatGPT Work Mode and Desktop App Enhancements 52:13 Kimi K3: China's Open-Source AI Model 55:45 China's AI Development Amid Hardware Constraints 01:01:13 The Future of AI: International Perspectives and Collaboration

  2. Jul 21

    How AI is changing marketing in 2026 with Kent Lewis | Ep 19

    Join the Annovation community helping businesses use AI: https://www.skool.com/annovation Connect with the speakers - Kent Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentlewis/ - Alec Kauffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleckauffman/ Links - Google I/O 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfx2CjqtCUI - Google Marketing Live 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjMHj0uLI1k - Universal Commerce Protocol: https://developers.google.com/merchant/ucp - NextNW Events: https://www.nextnw.org/events - Kent's Talk: https://kentjlewis.com/public-speaking/ - Gravitate: https://gravitate.report/ - iPullRank: https://ipullrank.com/ai-search-manual Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the series and guest 00:26 Guest background and expertise 01:53 Understanding AI search vocabulary: AEO and GEO 03:36 Simple strategies for AI and SEO content gaps 04:40 Google’s AI mode and new shopping protocols 06:34 Ask YouTube and future search trends 07:16 Should your business have a YouTube channel? 09:57 Using AI for social media content 10:08 AI content for social media and engagement 14:23 Marketing principles that remain in the AI age 16:26 Originality and credibility in AI content 17:26 Community and reviews in AI search 18:07 Using AI for business pitches and outreach 24:10 Automating outreach and building relationships with AI 31:37 Playing to authenticity over algorithms 33:21 Conciseness and clarity in AI content 42:31 What is schema and why it matters 44:29 AI and the future of customer buying process 48:37 AI-driven shopping and repeat purchases 52:10 The evolving customer journey with AI 53:49 Emerging AI shopping protocols and protocols 56:37 Upcoming webinars and resources 58:31 Closing remarks and next steps Summary In this episode, Alec Kaufman and Kent Lewis explore the evolving landscape of AI in marketing, SEO, and customer engagement. They discuss practical strategies for leveraging AI tools, creating content, and optimizing for AI search to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital world. #Annovation #AnnovationCommunity #AnnovationPodcast #marketing #aimarketing Annovation: Helping small businesses use technology to build something big! Watch more episodes of the Annovation Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmBXRTidTC2uhi-FENJgfcYgTujaH2Ct&si=IKCUG2P8uMeJlB1J Innovate through Anything!

  3. Jul 9

    June AI News: Big Tech's big AI Announcements, Google I/O, Microsoft Build, and Apple's WWDC | Ep 18

    Join the Annovation Community: https://www.skool.com/annovation Connect with the speakers 🎙️ - Jon Down: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-down/ - Addie Olson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addie-olson/ - Alec Kauffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleckauffman/ Links Google: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfx2CjqtCUIMicrosoft: https://youtu.be/1PSHObgyJpw?si=wnv_OkOymTZyTjO5Nvidia: https://youtu.be/ugNnw4lAMWA?si=Q8NcfHokAZI5UJ5LMeta: https://youtu.be/ywQ79c7r9AI?si=TOERdfssT-v1O8c-Apple: https://youtu.be/GnxUuOYMB0o?si=3ew7--wWt7pHj8cVOpenAI IPO: https://openai.com/index/openai-submits-confidential-s-1/Anthropic IPO: https://www.anthropic.com/news/confidential-draft-s1-secSpaceX IPO: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1181412/000162828026036936/spaceexplorationtechnologi.htmThe Pope’s Letter: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html• Jon’s New Project: https://www.racetowhat.org/ Summary The Monthly AI Update is where we break down the AI news that matters this month for you, the busy entrepreneur, and then we discuss it and give our thoughts to help you read behind the headlines and keep up with AI.  This month's conversation includes highlights from the Google I.O. event, Microsoft Build event, and NVIDIA Computex event, showcasing the latest developments in AI technology and its impact on computing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Monthly AI Update03:12 Google I.O. Event Highlights16:42 Microsoft Build Event Highlights35:18 NVIDIA Computex Event Highlights42:48 AI Hardware Partnerships45:28 Tech Event Highlights: Google I.O., Microsoft Build, Computex, and Apple's WWDC53:34 AI IPOs: OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX01:10:16 The Pope's Letter on AI and Human Dignity

  4. Jun 10

    How AI levels the playing field for Small Businesses (May AI News) | Ep 17

    Join the Annovation Community: https://www.skool.com/annovation Connect with the speakers 🎙️ Jon Down: LinkedInAddie Olson: LinkedInAlec Kauffman: LinkedIn Chapters 🎬 00:00 Introduction to the Monthly AI Update 03:20 The Sam Altman Attack 12:10 The Elon Musk vs. OpenAI Trial 17:47 Emerging Trends in AI Cybersecurity 30:42 Data Security and Confidentiality in AI 35:25 Navigating AI Security and Data Protection 41:05 Claude for Small Business 47:57 Android I.O. Highlights 54:53 Google I.O. Highlights 58:51 Other Stories Worth Mentioning 01:04:01 What are you working on? 01:05:29 See you next month! Links 🔗 Anthropic GlasswingOpenAI DaybreakGoogle DeepMind CodeMenderMicrosoft Security CopilotClaude for Small BusinessAndroid I/O: Watch VideoGoogle I/O: Watch VideoIntroducing ChatGPT Images 2.0Copilot Update Release NotesAddie’s AI Learning LibraryAlec’s AI Community Watch all our Monthly AI Updates here: Annovation Monthly AI Updates Playlist Annovation: Helping small businesses use technology to build something big! 🚀 ➡️ See how Annovation can help you: https://stan.store/annovation ➡️ Join the Annovation Community: https://www.skool.com/annovation 🎥 Watch more episodes of the Annovation Podcast: Annovation Podcast Playlist Innovate through Anything! 💡

    How AI levels the playing field for Small Businesses (May AI News) | Ep 17

  5. May 20

    What if AI is too good at coding? | Ep 16

    Join the Annovation Community: https://www.skool.com/annovation Connect with the speakers 🎙️ Jon Down: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-down/Addie Olson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addie-olson/Alec Kauffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleckauffman/ Links 🔗 NVIDIA GTC: https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/NVIDIA GTC Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2i_8O75_OsTerafab: https://x.com/SpaceX/status/2035519125284380672OpenAI ends Sora: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-shuts-down-sora-ipo-ai-superapp/Anthropic Roadmap Leak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrTUzRNbY-cClaude Code Leak: https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/anthropic-leaked-source-code-aiGlasswing: https://www.anthropic.com/glasswingCopilot Cowork: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/03/30/copilot-cowork-now-available-in-frontier/Artemis II: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/Annovation Outro: https://www.producer.ai/song/da5b50b7-874e-4cc1-8a1d-c39c043b4591 Watch all our Monthly AI Updates here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmBXRTidTC2LEI6E9qPBuU-Thm6mKSzi&si=NuAWj1ml5zw0aL0j Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Update 01:54 Personal Experiences and AI Applications 08:47 NVIDIA GTC Highlights 15:26 Terafab: A New Era in Chip Manufacturing 20:44 OpenAI Ends Sora 26:36 The Anthropic Code Leak and Its Implications 29:53 Governance and Control in AI Deployment 34:42 Understanding Data Vulnerabilities and Legal Risks 39:35 The Claude Code Leak and Its Implications 45:44 The Future of AI and Cybersecurity 52:25 International Collaboration in Space Exploration 57:26 Honorable Mentions: News Stories that didn't make the cut 58:19 See you Next Month! Annovation: Helping small businesses use technology to build something big! 🚀 ➡️ See how Annovation can help you: https://stan.store/annovation ➡️ Join the Annovation Community: https://www.skool.com/annovation 🎥 Watch more episodes of the Annovation Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmBXRTidTC2uhi-FENJgfcYgTujaH2Ct&si=IKCUG2P8uMeJlB1J Innovate through Anything! 💡

    What if AI is too good at coding? | Ep 16

  6. Apr 8

    The Shift to Local AI: Why AI might leave the Cloud | Ep 15

    Join the Annovation Community: https://www.skool.com/annovation Connect with the speakers 🎙️ Jon Down: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-down/Addie Olson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addie-olson/Alec Kauffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleckauffman/ Episode Links 🔗 OpenClaw UpdateFortune: AI Super Bowl ConflictThe Neuron: Pentagon vs. AnthropicAnthropic: Preventing Distillation AttacksMacBook Neo SpecsApple Newsroom: M5 Pro & M5 MaxGoogle Blog: Gemini 3.1 ProOpenAI: Introducing GPT-5.4NotebookLM Summary 📝 As we move deeper into 2026, the landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting from simple chatbots to sophisticated autonomous agents and local hardware integration. In this month’s deep dive, Alec Kauffman, John Down, and Addie Olson unpack the most critical updates for entrepreneurs. From the OpenAI and OpenClaw partnership to the controversial Pentagon AI contracts, we explore how the intersection of government, open-source projects, and business strategy is shaping the future of tech. Topics: Autonomous Agents: How AI is moving beyond conversation and into proactive business execution. Open Source & Security: A look at OpenClaw’s latest security improvements and its strategic alliance with OpenAI. Local vs. Cloud: Why the industry is shifting back toward local models and what it means for mobile hardware (including Apple's latest moves). AI Security: Understanding "Distillation Attacks" and the risks of modern model distillation. Watch all our Monthly AI Updates here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmBXRTidTC2LEI6E9qPBuU-Thm6mKSzi Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the AI Monthly Update 01:39 OpenClaw and OpenAI: A New Partnership 06:33 The Rise of Autonomous Agents 14:13 Anthropic vs. OpenAI: The Tensions Unfold 18:01 Pentagon's Involvement: AI in Defense 26:38 Distillation Attacks: A New Threat in AI 29:18 Model Distillation: Balancing Size and Quality 31:25 Local Models vs. Cloud Models: The Evolution of AI 35:01 The Future of AI on Mobile Devices 38:02 Apple's Hardware and AI Integration 42:37 The Shift Back to Local Models 48:39 Emerging AI Tools and Technologies (Notebook LM’s new features) 54:31 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement Annovation: Helping small businesses use technology to build something big! 🚀

    The Shift to Local AI: Why AI might leave the Cloud | Ep 15

  7. Feb 15

    Ads are coming to AI, but how should they work? | Ep 14

    Join us for AI Fridays! 💡 - a0s.io Connect with the speakers 🎙️ - Jon Down: LinkedIn - Addie Olson: LinkedIn - Alec Kauffman: LinkedIn Episode Links 🔗 - Claude Ad - AI.com - ChatGPT Ads - Universal Commerce Protocol - Project Genie - Claude Cowork - OpenAI Codex - OpenClaw Watch all our Monthly AI Updates here: YouTube Playlist Chapters 🎬 00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Updates 02:34 Super Bowl Ads and AI 13:29 ChatGPT Ads and User Experience 17:12 Universal Commerce Protocol: A New Era 27:46 Project Genie: Building Worlds with AI 31:29 World Models and AI Training 37:33 Exploring Claude and Claude Cowork 48:43 The Evolution of OpenClaw 56:20 Future of Autonomous Agents and AI Security 01:01:12 See you next month! #AI #Innovation #SmallBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Tech Annovation: Helping small businesses use AI to build something big! 🚀 ➡️ See how Annovation can help you: stan.store/annovation ➡️ Join the Annovation Community: skool.com/annovation 🎥 Watch more episodes of the Annovation Podcast: YouTube Playlist Innovate through Anything! 💡

    Ads are coming to AI, but how should they work? | Ep 14

  8. Feb 5

    Let's play 2026 AI Prediction Bingo! | Ep 13

    Join us for AI Fridays!💡⁠a0s.io⁠ Send Us Your Questions! ❓⁠https://stan.store/annovation⁠ Connect with the speakers 🎙️ Jon Down: ⁠LinkedIn Profile⁠Addie Olson: ⁠LinkedIn Profile⁠Alec Kauffman: ⁠LinkedIn Profile⁠ Episode Links 🔗 https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-2/https://openai.com/index/disney-sora-agreement/https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/openai-and-jony-ive-may-be-building-an-ai-smart-pen/501543 https://x.com/shauntrennery/status/20069609532339857692026 Bingo Card: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7414790732605095937/Summary 📝In this episode, Alec, Addie, and Jon discuss the latest developments in AI, including predictions for 2026, the launch of ChatGPT 5.2, and the implications of the OpenAI and Disney partnership. They explore the evolving role of AI in entertainment, creativity, and technology, while also making bold predictions for the future of AI models and their applications in various industries. Chapters 🎬 00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Update 02:59 This Month's AI News 03:24 ChatGPT 5.2 vs. Gemini 3 08:56 The Future of AI Models 14:59 OpenAI and Disney Partnership 18:22 AI in Entertainment and Movies 23:37 The Role of AI in Art 27:25 OpenAI's Secret Project could be a Pen? 34:05 2026 Tech Bingo Predictions 37:02 AI Model Confidence and Inference 41:37 The Future of AI in Gaming 46:26 Predictions for AI and Education 50:52 Wearable AI Technology Trends 54:13 The Future of AI in Entertainment 57:14 See you next month! Annovation: Helping small businesses use AI to build something big! 🚀 ➡️ See how Annovation can help you: https://stan.store/annovation ➡️ Join the Annovation Community: https://www.skool.com/annovation 🎥 Watch more episodes of the Annovation Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmBXRTidTC2uhi-FENJgfcYgTujaH2Ct&si=IKCUG2P8uMeJlB1J Innovate through Anything! 💡

    Let's play 2026 AI Prediction Bingo! | Ep 13
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The future is going to happen, and technology will keep changing and improving. The tech you use to run your life can change your life. I'm Alec Kauffman, the founder of Annovation. I'm on a mission to change the lives of small business owners by helping them use their tech tools. In this podcast, we’ll examine technology today, imagine tomorrow, and discuss the actions you can take today to prepare yourself for the future. We don’t have a crystal ball, and we cannot predict the future, but if we take the time to look at what happens today and think about what that means for tomorrow, we can make moves early and a move made early can make all the difference.

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    Annovation
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    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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