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Stay informed with AI News You Should Know About, your weekly briefing on the latest AI news and AI technology trends. Join hosts Ashley Coffey & Daniel Hill as they explore key AI headlines, breakthroughs, and the business impact of AI, helping you stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape in 15 minutes or less.

  1. 2d ago

    OpenAI Targets SMBs + Substack New AI Detection Tool | AI News

    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)   Connect with Ashley: Instagram Threads LinkedIn   Connect with Daniel: Instagram YouTube Threads   Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts!   Stay curious, stay informed, and stay hydrated! See you next week with more pivotal AI insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Jul 24

    AI Goes Rogue — Inside GPT 5.6’s Hack | AI News

    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)   Connect with Ashley: Instagram Threads LinkedIn   Connect with Daniel: Instagram YouTube Threads   Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts!   Stay curious, stay informed, and stay hydrated! See you next week with more pivotal AI insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jul 21

    How AI Is Reshaping Education, Safety, and Privacy | AI News

    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 Meta turns off AI deepfake feature on Instagram after public backlash OpenAI's upcoming screenless, moving AI device designed as a home companion Meta's new alerts system to notify parents of teen distress in AI chats Anthropic offers free AI tools to K-12 teachers, promoting educational integration The importance of proactive safety measures in AI development and deployment   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)   Connect with Ashley: Instagram Threads LinkedIn   Connect with Daniel: Instagram YouTube Threads   Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts!   Stay curious, stay informed, and stay hydrated! See you next week with more pivotal AI insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jul 17

    AI News: Meta Rolls Back Instagram AI + OpenAI's Screenless AI Device

    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: Meta rolls back an Instagram generative AI feature What the change says about AI product adoption OpenAI's rumored screenless AI hardware How AI devices could reshape everyday computing The latest AI company news and industry trends Subscribe for twice-weekly conversations covering the latest AI news, AI headlines, AI tools, emerging technology, and practical insights that help you stay ahead of what's next. Links: Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts (The Verge)  OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move (TechCrunch)   Connect with Ashley Coffey: Instagram Threads LinkedIn Connect with Daniel Hill: Instagram YouTube Threads Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts! Stay curious, stay informed, and stay hydrated! See you next week with more pivotal AI insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jul 14

    Microsoft's AI Plan and YouTube's New Conversational AI Experience | AI News

    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)   Connect with Ashley: Instagram Threads LinkedIn   Connect with Daniel: Instagram YouTube Threads   Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts!   Stay curious, stay informed, and stay hydrated! See you next week with more pivotal AI insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jul 10

    Meta's AI Image Tool & Sparks Outrage & ChatGPT's Voice Upgrade | AI News

    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: Instagram Threads LinkedIn Connect with Daniel: Instagram YouTube Threads   Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts!   Stay curious, stay informed, and stay hydrated! See you next week with more pivotal AI insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jul 7

    Microsoft CEO Challenges AI Job Loss Predictions + X Launches MCP Server | AI News

    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.   Source Articles Mentioned: X now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use (TechCrunch) Microsoft’s CEO on the Future of AI (X) (Wall Street Journal) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jul 3

    Claude Fable 5 Returns, Google Gemini Launches Nano Banana for Free | AI News

    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)   Connect with Ashley: Instagram Threads LinkedIn   Connect with Daniel: Instagram YouTube Threads   Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts!   Stay curious, stay informed, and stay hydrated! See you next week with more pivotal AI insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Stay informed with AI News You Should Know About, your weekly briefing on the latest AI news and AI technology trends. Join hosts Ashley Coffey & Daniel Hill as they explore key AI headlines, breakthroughs, and the business impact of AI, helping you stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape in 15 minutes or less.

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