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How do you keep up with the frantic pace of developments in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics? Each week Brad Williams and Mandy Summer break down the AI news to inform, entertain, and inspire you to exploit its massive potential. This show is produced with AI assistance.

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  1. 1d ago

    Another Week in AI - Sun 05 Jul 2026

    July 5, 2026 Recent AI developments emphasize efficiency, with new models prioritizing reasoning over size. The Five Eyes alliance warned that AI-fueled cyberattacks are imminent, while China’s UBTech launched the U1 humanoid robot. Additionally, global focus has shifted toward sovereign AI infrastructure and stricter regulatory oversight.

    11 min

  2. Jun 27

    Another Week in AI - Sat 27 Jun 2026

    June 27, 2026 The past week saw significant AI developments, notably OpenAI’s release of the cybersecurity-focused GPT-5.5-Cyber. Geopolitical tensions persist, with Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models remaining restricted due to national security concerns. Additionally, major infrastructure investments continue, including a $35 billion AI compute platform.

    15 min

  3. Jun 21

    Another Week in AI - Sun 21 Jun 2026

    June 21, 2026 The past week was dominated by the U.S. government’s suspension of Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 model due to security concerns. Meanwhile, G7 leaders discussed frameworks for trusted AI access, and Canada introduced new chatbot legislation. Additionally, industry focus shifted toward agentic AI and infrastructure scaling.

    12 min

  4. Jun 13

    Another Week in AI - Sat 13 Jun 2026

    June 13, 2026 This week, the UK secured over £6 billion in AI investment. Anthropic faced U.S. export controls, temporarily taking models offline, while Meta addressed workforce management shifts. Additionally, the industry saw a surge in Chinese humanoid robot IPO activity and continued rapid model release cycles.

    12 min

  5. Jun 7

    Another Week in AI - Sat 06 Jun 2026

    June 6, 2026: This week, OpenAI launched "Dreaming V3" for ChatGPT, featuring advanced memory synthesis. Anthropic highlighted progress in recursive self-improvement, while the U.S. government explored taking equity stakes in major AI firms. Additionally, global focus intensified on AI infrastructure resource demands, including water scarcity and energy consumption.

    12 min

  6. May 31

    Another Week in AI - Sun 31 May 2026

    May 30, 2026 The past week saw major industry shifts: Anthropic closed a massive $30 billion funding round at a $900 billion valuation, while OpenAI filed for an IPO. Additionally, Pope Leo XIV released a major AI encyclical, and KPMG completed a massive global deployment of Anthropic’s Claude to 276,000 employees.

    13 min

  7. May 23

    Another Week in AI - Sat 23 May 2026

    May 23, 2026 The past week was defined by major industry shifts: NVIDIA reported record 85% revenue growth, while OpenAI filed for a $1 trillion IPO. Google I/O showcased agentic Gemini integrations, and Anthropic secured a $30 billion funding round. Additionally, supply chain vulnerabilities impacted major AI firms.

    12 min

  8. May 16

    Another Week in AI - Sat 16 May 2026

    May 16, 2026 This week, OpenAI launched a $4 billion enterprise deployment business, while Microsoft researchers highlighted reliability issues in long-running AI agent workflows. Additionally, Sakana AI introduced "RL Conductor" for multi-model orchestration, and global focus intensified on AI infrastructure demands and government-led security testing for frontier models.

    9 min

  9. May 9

    Another Week in AI - Sat 09 May 2026

    May 9, 2026. Over the past week, the AI sector focused on agentic systems. Oracle integrated Grok 4.3 and NVIDIA’s Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, while Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.6 topped agent benchmarks. Additionally, the industry saw continued growth in enterprise AI adoption, regulatory scrutiny of algorithmic pricing, and significant funding for embodied intelligence.

    6 min

  10. May 2

    Another Week in AI - Sat 02 May 2026

    May 2, 2026: The U.S. Department of Defense recently partnered with seven major tech firms, including OpenAI and Google, to integrate AI into classified networks. Meanwhile, China’s open-source AI models are rapidly scaling, and China has blocked Meta’s acquisition of the startup Manus over national security and intellectual property concerns.

    4 min

  11. Apr 24

    Another Week in AI - Fri 24 Apr 2026

    April 24, 2026: Recent AI developments include DeepSeek’s V4 model release, Tencent’s increased AI investment, and advancements in space-based computing. Researchers also utilized AI to discover new physics in plasma. Meanwhile, global regulatory landscapes are shifting as regions recalibrate AI compliance frameworks and implementation deadlines.

    6 min

  12. Apr 17

    Another Week in AI - Fri Apr 17 2026

    April 17, 2026: The past week saw intense competition in cybersecurity AI, with Anthropic restricting its powerful "Mythos" model and OpenAI launching "GPT-5.4-Cyber." Additionally, Novo Nordisk partn...

    5 min
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How do you keep up with the frantic pace of developments in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics? Each week Brad Williams and Mandy Summer break down the AI news to inform, entertain, and inspire you to exploit its massive potential. This show is produced with AI assistance.

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