What the AI?!

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"What the AI?!" is your weekly guide to the world of artificial intelligence. Industry veterans Jeff Keltner and Annie Delgado break down the latest AI developments, focusing on their impact on business and finance. We decode complex concepts into actionable insights for executives and leaders, keeping you informed and ahead in the AI revolution. Join us as we demystify the technology shaping our future! Brought to you by Upstart. 

  1. 3D AGO

    Too Dangerous to Release? Anthropic’s Mythos & The Identity Crisis

    Anthropic just built an AI model that found thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and web browser, and then they chose not to release it.  In this episode of What the AI?!, Jeff Keltner and Michael Locke break down Anthropic’s new model, Mythos, and why its ability to discover critical security flaws may be too powerful to deploy broadly. Instead, Anthropic is limiting access through a controlled program, giving select partners time to fix vulnerabilities before the model reaches the public. But this story is bigger than one model. We also cover: • Anthropic launching managed AI agents for enterprise workflows with partners like Notion, Asana, and Rocket • Why companies may prefer managed AI infrastructure over building their own agents • Meta’s new Muse model and its shift toward a closed, consumer-focused AI strategy • AI-generated avatars that can replicate a person from just 15 seconds of video • The growing tension between enterprise AI, open-source agents, and platform control • OpenAI reportedly acquiring a podcast for hundreds of millions of dollars The pattern is clear. AI is not just getting smarter. It is becoming more capable in ways that force companies to decide what should and should not be released. If you build software, work in security, or rely on digital systems, this raises a new question: What happens when AI can break things faster than we can fix them? 🎧 Watch the full episode of What the AI?! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts → https://www.whattheai.fm

    30 min

  2. APR 7

    The Management Kill-Switch: Why AI Adoption is Surging (But Trust is Tanking)

    AI adoption is skyrocketing—but trust is falling off a cliff. In this episode of WTAI, we break down one of the biggest paradoxes in tech right now: more people are using AI than ever before, yet confidence in it is collapsing. Why? We cover: OpenAI’s massive $122B funding round and next-gen model rumorsAnthropic’s shocking leaks and what they reveal about AI agentsMicrosoft combining GPT + Claude for better resultsEli Lilly’s $2.7B bet on AI-driven drug discoveryA new poll showing 73% of Americans use AI—but only 21% trust itJack Dorsey’s vision to replace managers with AI systemsThis episode connects the dots between enterprise adoption, workforce anxiety, and the growing trust gap shaping the future of AI. 👉 If AI is becoming the operating system of work… what happens when no one trusts it? It is that AI is moving from helping you think to helping you act. If you work in tech, business, or any knowledge role, this changes what it means to be productive—and what skills actually matter. 🎧 Watch the full episode of What the AI?! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts → https://www.whattheai.fm #AI #OpenAI #Anthropic #Claude #EnterpriseAI #FutureOfWork #WhatTheAIPod

    28 min

  3. MAR 31

    There’s a Robot in the White House (And Soon in Yours)

    If you think humanoid robots are just a "someday" technology, this week changed everything.I n Episode 71, Annie Delgado and Matt Snow break down the moment a Figure AI humanoid robot walked into the White House, greeted guests, and left—no longer a demo, but a real-world interaction. But the real story for you is Amazon’s latest acquisition: a robotics company designed for homes and schools, not warehouses. Why you need to watch this episode:The Personal Impact: Why Amazon is moving robots out of the warehouse and into your living room. The "Pack and Play" Framework: How to manage AI risk in your home and office like you’re raising a child. The Meta Warning: Why an AI that follows your instructions perfectly is actually your biggest security risk. Giant-Killer AI: How to run Alibaba’s new high-power model directly on your laptop to keep your data private.

    22 min

  4. MAR 24

    Side Quests are Over: OpenAI’s "Code Red" Pivot

    OpenAI just declared a “code red.” Not about a model. About their strategy. In this episode of What the AI?!, Jeff Keltner and Annie Delgado break down OpenAI’s internal shift away from “side quests” like video, hardware, and experimental products—and back toward coding and enterprise, where the real money is. The reason is simple. Anthropic is winning. Claude now holds roughly 40% of the enterprise AI market, while OpenAI has fallen behind. After launching ChatGPT and defining the category, OpenAI is now scrambling to catch up in the part of the market that actually pays. But this week was bigger than one company. We also cover: • Anthropic’s new Dispatch feature, letting you control your computer from your phone • Microsoft integrating Claude into Copilot, signaling a shift away from OpenAI exclusivity • Google’s “vibe designing” tools that turn ideas directly into working apps • Gemini inside Google Maps and what it changes about how we search in the real world • A dog owner using ChatGPT and AlphaFold to design a cancer treatment that shrank tumors by 75% • A homeowner selling a house in 5 days using only ChatGPT •Why AI is collapsing the distance between having an idea and actually executing it  The big shift is not just better models. It is that AI is moving from helping you think to helping you act. If you work in tech, business, or any knowledge role, this changes what it means to be productive—and what skills actually matter. 🎧 Watch the full episode of What the AI?! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts → https://www.whattheai.fm 📩 #AI #OpenAI #Anthropic #Claude #EnterpriseAI #FutureOfWork #WhatTheAIPod

    22 min

  5. MAR 17

    Amazon’s AI Broke the Store: 6.3 Million Orders Lost

    Amazon just proved that "moving fast and breaking things" with AI can cost a 99% Drop in a single day. In Episode 69, we go inside the "high blast radius" incidents that forced the most operationally disciplined company on Earth into a 90-day emergency code freeze. We also break down a landmark federal ruling that blocks AI shopping agents from touching Amazon's platform—a move that could rewrite the future of e-commerce. Inside this episode:The 99% Crash: How AI coding tools led to a total collapse in North American orders. The Internal Scrub: Why Amazon's leadership deleted mentions of "Gen AI" from incident reports before meeting with staff. The Perplexity Ruling: Why "User Consent" no longer means "Platform Authorization" for AI agents. The Advertising Crisis: How AI agents bypass Amazon's $56 billion ad business. Microsoft’s Strategic Pivot: Licensing a competitor's model to protect a $1 trillion selloff. Firefox & Claude: How AI found 14 high-security bugs in just 20 minutes. If you build software, manage teams using AI tools, or run systems that cannot fail, this episode explains what happens when AI adoption moves faster than operational discipline. 🎧 Watch the full episode of What the AI?! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts → https://www.whattheai.fm 📩 Send us questions or stories: upstartwhattheai@gmail.com

    30 min

  6. MAR 10

    The $110B OpenAI Payday: Sam Altman’s "Sloppy" Internal Chaos

    In this episode of What the AI?!, Jeff Keltner and Annie Delgado unpack Sam Altman’s admission that OpenAI’s latest move was “sloppy and opportunistic,” why internal staff are pushing back, and what this record-breaking funding round signals about the future of AI power and governance.  But this week was not just about OpenAI. We break down: • The Pentagon’s escalating pressure on AI companies and what “supply chain risk” really means • Allegations that Chinese labs used large-scale model distillation to replicate frontier AI capabilities • How fictional AI crash scenarios briefly shook financial markets • The rise of AI inside performance reviews and what it means for workplace surveillance • The growing classroom crisis as AI use challenges traditional homework models • The rapid shift toward multi-agent systems and the emerging “agent wars” between platforms As model intelligence becomes cheaper and more portable, the real competition is moving toward infrastructure, deployment, and control. Governments are reacting. Enterprises are restructuring. Investors are flooding the space. The question is no longer whether AI works. It is who controls it, who benefits, and how quickly institutions can adapt. If you build on AI, work with AI, or manage people who use AI, this episode will help you understand where leverage is shifting and what to watch next. 🎧 Watch the full episode of What the AI?! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts → https://www.whattheai.fm #AI #OpenAI #SamAltman #AIRegulation #Pentagon #EnterpriseAI #AIAgents #FutureOfWork #TechNews

    24 min

  7. MAR 2

    The Anthropic Standoff: Why the Pentagon is Pivoting to Grok

    In Episode 67 of What the AI?!, Jeff Keltner and Annie Delgado break down the high-stakes standoff between Anthropic and the U.S. government. After Claude was used in the operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the Pentagon demanded the model be made available for "all lawful purposes"—including autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. Anthropic said no. Now, they face being labeled a "supply chain risk" while the DoD pivots to Elon Musk’s xAI. In this episode, we cover:  The Military Ultimatum: Why Anthropic is drawing a line at lethal autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance. The 16-Million-Call Heist: How Chinese AI labs launched an "Ocean’s 11" style operation to clone Claude’s capabilities. The $200 Billion Market Hoax: Why a "science fiction" research memo about an AI-driven economic collapse actually moved U.S. tech stocks. The Enterprise Crackdown: Why Google and Meta are now tracking AI usage in employee performance reviews. The Classroom Crisis: 59% of teens believe AI cheating is rampant—what does this mean for the future of education?

    31 min

  8. FEB 23

    AI Just Got Political: The New Frontline

    AI is no longer just a product decision. It is a political one. In Episode 66 of What the AI?!, Jeff Keltner and guest co-host Super Mishra break down a rapidly escalating standoff between Anthropic and the Pentagon that could reshape how AI companies interact with governments. The Department of Defense threatened to classify Anthropic as a “supply chain risk” over restrictions on how Claude can be used in classified environments. If that designation sticks, it could ripple through every defense contractor in the country. At the same time, five major AI models launched in a single week across the U.S., China, and Europe. Performance is converging. Costs are collapsing. Intelligence is commoditizing faster than anyone expected. They also unpack: -ByteDance’s photorealistic AI fight scene that triggered Hollywood backlash -OpenAI bringing OpenClaw’s creator into the fold while security researchers warn about exposed agent deployments -Figma and Anthropic flipping the design-to-code workflow -OpenAI’s new Lockdown Mode and why prompt injection may never be fully solved -Waymo’s revelation that 70 humans oversee 3,000 robo-taxis This episode explains what happens when AI shifts from impressive to infrastructural. When safety commitments collide with government expectations. When model intelligence stops being the moat. And when scale introduces entirely new kinds of risk. If you work in tech, enterprise, government, or just care about how AI integrates into real systems, this is the week you need context.

    30 min
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"What the AI?!" is your weekly guide to the world of artificial intelligence. Industry veterans Jeff Keltner and Annie Delgado break down the latest AI developments, focusing on their impact on business and finance. We decode complex concepts into actionable insights for executives and leaders, keeping you informed and ahead in the AI revolution. Join us as we demystify the technology shaping our future! Brought to you by Upstart. 

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