Annovation Podcast

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Annovation is all about understanding technology today to help you achieve a better future tomorrow. The future is going to happen, and technology will keep changing and improving. It’s up to us to understand it. 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. 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! 💡

    1h 9m

  2. 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 Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Update01:54 Personal Experiences and AI Applications08:47 NVIDIA GTC Highlights15:26 Terafab: A New Era in Chip Manufacturing20:44 OpenAI Ends Sora26:36 The Anthropic Code Leak and Its Implications29:53 Governance and Control in AI Deployment34:42 Understanding Data Vulnerabilities and Legal Risks39:35 The Claude Code Leak and Its Implications45:44 The Future of AI and Cybersecurity52:25 International Collaboration in Space Exploration57:26 Honorable Mentions: News Stories that didn't make the cut58:19 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! 💡

    1h 3m

  3. 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 Chapters00:00 Introduction to the AI Monthly Update01:39 OpenClaw and OpenAI: A New Partnership06:33 The Rise of Autonomous Agents14:13 Anthropic vs. OpenAI: The Tensions Unfold18:01 Pentagon's Involvement: AI in Defense26:38 Distillation Attacks: A New Threat in AI29:18 Model Distillation: Balancing Size and Quality31:25 Local Models vs. Cloud Models: The Evolution of AI35:01 The Future of AI on Mobile Devices38:02 Apple's Hardware and AI Integration42:37 The Shift Back to Local Models48:39 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! 🚀

    58 min

  4. Feb 15

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

    Join us for AI Fridays! 💡- a0s.ioConnect with the speakers 🎙️- Jon Down: LinkedIn- Addie Olson: LinkedIn- Alec Kauffman: LinkedInEpisode Links 🔗- Claude Ad- AI.com- ChatGPT Ads- Universal Commerce Protocol- Project Genie- Claude Cowork- OpenAI Codex- OpenClawWatch all our Monthly AI Updates here: YouTube PlaylistChapters 🎬00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Updates02:34 Super Bowl Ads and AI13:29 ChatGPT Ads and User Experience17:12 Universal Commerce Protocol: A New Era27:46 Project Genie: Building Worlds with AI31:29 World Models and AI Training37:33 Exploring Claude and Claude Cowork48:43 The Evolution of OpenClaw56:20 Future of Autonomous Agents and AI Security01:01:12 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 PlaylistInnovate through Anything! 💡

    1h 5m

  5. 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! 💡

    1 hr

  6. 12/31/2025

    The December Monthly AI Update - AI News for Small Businesses | Ep 12

    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 🔗 Gemini 3Benchmark ARC-AGI-2Gemini in ChromeNano Banana (Image Gen)Google AntigravityCascadia Solutions The Monthly AI Update is where we recap the most important AI news you should know about from the past month, so that you know about the news that matters, why it matters, and what it means for the future of AI. We also answer your questions. Send us your questions in the Annovation Community or at a0s.io: https://www.skool.com/annovation Watch all our Monthly AI Updates here: YouTube Playlist Summary 📝In this monthly AI update, Alec Kauffman, Jon Down, and Addie Olson discuss the latest developments in AI, focusing on the launch of Gemini 3, its impact on the AI landscape, and the importance of data privacy and context in AI applications. They explore the capabilities of new tools like Nano Banana for image generation and infographics, and reflect on the evolution of AI over the past three years. The conversation also addresses listener questions about practical AI applications and the potential risks and failures associated with AI technologies. Chapters 🎬00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Update03:01 Gemini 3: The New AI Model06:07 Benchmarking AI Models07:35 Switching Between AI Models08:40 The Importance of Competition09:34 AI Scaling11:21 Switching AI Models14:09 AI & Your Data18:48 Major Updates to Gemini in Chrome23:11 Nano Banana: Google's Image Model32:20 Google Anti-Gravity34:31 Collaborating with Developers Using AI Tools36:57 OpenAI's Code Red and Its Implications38:56 ChatGPT Turns Three43:27 Listener Question #1: Practical Guardrails49:34 Listener Question #2: Decision-Making with AI55:14 Listener Question #3: Navigating Privacy Risks01:00:25 Listener Question #4: Possible AI Failures01:07:08 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: YouTube Innovate through Anything! 💡

    1h 11m

  7. 11/26/2025

    The November Monthly AI Update - AI News for Small Businesses | Ep 11

    Join us for AI Fridays! 💡https://stan.store/annovation Connect with the speakers 🎙️ Jon DownAddie OlsonAlec Kauffman Episode Links 🔗 ChatGPT Atlas (AI Browser)Neo by 1x (WSJ video)Apple and Google AI DealKimi K2Kimi K2 Details The Monthly AI Update is where we recap the most important AI news you should know about from the past month, so that you know about the news that matters, why it matters, and what it means for the future of AI. We also answer your questions! Send us your questions in the Annovation Community. Watch all our Monthly AI Updates here: YouTube Playlist Summary 📝In this monthly AI update, we discuss the latest developments in AI, focusing on the implications for small businesses. They explore the emerging AI browser wars, advancements in robotics, and Apple's potential integration of AI technologies. The conversation also delves into the importance of trust and authenticity in AI, the future capabilities of AI, and the skills professionals should cultivate to remain valuable in an AI-driven world. The discussion emphasizes the need for human connection and creativity in the face of advancing technology. Chapters 🎬00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Update 01:28 The AI Browser Wars 09:56 Advancements in Robotics 17:54 Apple's AI Deal with Google 22:45 Emergence of Open Source AI Models 31:44 Exploring AI Tools and Their Impact 36:28 AI in Small Business: Enhancing Human Connections 41:26 Trust and Authenticity in AI Relationships 51:43 The Future of AI: Underrated Capabilities 54:52 Skills for the Future: Staying Valuable in an AI World 58:16 Big Questions for Business Owners About AI Annovation: Helping small businesses use technology to build something big! 🚀 ➡️ See how Annovation can help you ➡️ Join the Annovation Community🎥 Watch more episodes of the Annovation Podcast Innovate through Anything! 💡

    1h 4m

  8. 10/17/2025

    The Great AI Slop Debate - October 2025 Monthly AI Update | Ep 10

    Learn more about Annovation 💡https://stan.store/annovation Guest Links 🔗 See what Addie is up to: https://cascadiasolutions.ai/See what Jon is up to: https://www.up.edu/franzcenter/executive-education/competing-in-the-age-of-ai.htmlSee what Alec is up to: https://stan.store/annovation Episode Links 🔗 ChatGPT instant checkout: https://openai.com/index/buy-it-in-chatgpt/ChatGPT Pulse: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-pulse/HubSpot AEO Guide: https://offers.hubspot.com/view/aeo-guide-early-signsClaude in Microsoft Copilot: https://x.com/Microsoft365/status/1970879198085398624OpenAI's Sora 2: https://openai.com/index/sora-2/Meta Vibes: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/introducing-vibes-ai-videos/Veo3 in YouTube: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/generative-ai-creation-tools-made-on-youtube-2025/ The Monthly AI Update is where we recap the most important AI news you should know about from the past month and offer our thoughts to help you understand why it matters and what it means for the future of AI. See all our AI Updates here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmBXRTidTC2LEI6E9qPBuU-Thm6mKSzi&si=NuAWj1ml5zw0aL0j Expect useful frameworks, thought-provoking questions, and even a bit of friendly debate as we untangle the mess of AI news. The goal is that this discussion will help you, the viewer, to stay up to date and form a deeper understanding of AI. Summary 📝 In this month's update, we discuss the latest updates in AI technology, including enhancements to ChatGPT, the update of Claude, the great AI slop debate, and the implications of AI-generated content. We explore the evolving landscape of AI tools, the importance of ethical considerations, and the ongoing debate surrounding the quality of AI outputs, often referred to as 'AI slop.' The discussion emphasizes the need for better benchmarks and the potential for AI to enhance creativity and productivity in various fields. Chapters 🎬 00:00 Welcome to the Monthly AI Update 05:46 ChatGPT Instant Checkout 13:31 ChatGPT Pulse and Daily Summaries 18:31 Smart Glasses and Data Privacy 23:10 AI Notetakers 26:17 Claude AI: Performance and Benchmarking Challenges 33:41 Claude in Microsoft? 37:03 Small Businesses and AI Tools 38:22 Sora 2 and AI Video Generation 41:08 The AI Slop Debate 45:09 Quality vs. Quantity in AI Content 51:33 AI Content Watermarks 58:41 See you next month! Annovation: Helping small businesses use technology to build something big! 🚀

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Annovation is all about understanding technology today to help you achieve a better future tomorrow. The future is going to happen, and technology will keep changing and improving. It’s up to us to understand it. 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
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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