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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. 1D AGO

    AI Ministers, Meta Mind-Reading Glasses, and the End of Ad Agencies?

    AI is now pumping out 3,000 podcasts a week for just $1 each. Is this the future (or the downfall) of human creativity? This week, Jeff and Annie dive into the bold and unsettling turns in AI. From a startup flooding podcast platforms with mass-produced shows to Amazon’s agentic ad factory, AI is coming for the mic and Madison Avenue. Meanwhile, Albania swears in the world’s first AI minister, Google weaves Gemini into Chrome, and Meta’s Ray-Ban neural bands read your intent before you even move. Plus, a healthcare model that predicts your diseases decades ahead, and Google’s new “private” AI. The big question: are we entering an era of empowerment or saturation? In this Episode:The rise of AI-generated podcasts and what it means for creatorsAmazon’s agentic AI tool that could put Madison Avenue on noticeGoogle’s Gemini integration, Meta’s neural wearables, and an AI minister in AlbaniaPredictive healthcare models and the fight for truly private AI Relevant Links:Inception Point AI mass-produces 3,000 podcasts weekly at $1 eachAmazon launches agentic AI ad tool for SMBs and enterprisesGoogle unveils Agent Payments Protocol with 60+ partners for AI purchasesGemini AI now integrated into Chrome and Google WorkspaceMeta introduces Ray-Ban Display glasses with Neural Band controlsAlbania appoints world’s first AI-powered cabinet minister, “Diella”Delphi-2M predicts diseases decades ahead using generative transformersGoogle debuts VaultGemma, its first privacy-preserving AI modelPenske Media sues Google over AI Overviews in SearchOpenAI rolls out new teen protections and parental controls in ChatGPT

    49 min

  2. SEP 16

    AI in the Hot Seat: From Hollywood Films to Job Interviews

    This week on What the AI?! Jeff and Annie unpack some of the wildest ways AI is reshaping work and creativity. From OpenAI’s bet on Critterz—an AI-powered animated film eyeing a Cannes 2026 debut—to a study where job candidates preferred AI-led interviews, the conversation explores how AI is moving from novelty to necessity. They also break down Claude’s new “ask, don’t type” features that can turn messy notes into polished reports, slides, or spreadsheets in seconds. It’s a lively discussion about where AI delivers real value, where trust still matters most, and how these shifts could reshape the future of business. In this episode: 🎬 Critterz: the AI-driven animated film racing toward Cannes 2026🎙 Why candidates preferred AI voice interviews—and how they boosted retention📊 Claude’s new “ask, don’t type” tools and what they signal for the future of work Relevant Links: AI-created animated film Critterz aims for Cannes 2026 with OpenAI support Adobe launches AI Agents to automate creative workflowsStudy: AI voice recruiters boost job starts by 18%Anthropic’s Claude rolls out “ask, don’t type” document creationOpenAI paper: retraining to reduce hallucinations by rewarding “I don’t know”Anthropic settles $1.5B lawsuit over pirated training booksReddit, Yahoo, Medium launch RSL licensing standard for AI training data

    31 min

  3. SEP 9

    Are You Starting to Talk Like ChatGPT

    Are we… talking like ChatGPT? New research says super-users are seeding words like “delve,” “realm,” and “meticulous” into everyday speech. Yes, even on podcasts. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s valuation rockets to $183B on enterprise momentum, and Salesforce claims AI fully handles half of support conversations (after cutting ) 4,000 roles. On the consumer front, Amazon’s Lens Live turns your camera into a “buy it now” portal, while healthcare sees an AI stethoscope flagging heart failure in seconds and a brain-computer cap that moves a robotic arm, no surgery needed. We close with OpenAI’s parental controls for teens and the messy ethics of AI in emotionally charged chats. In this episode:What Anthropic’s enterprise focus signals for AI revenue (and bubble talk)Automation vs. augmentation: what Salesforce’s move really means for opsAI at the bedside: stethoscopes, flu-strain picks, and non-invasive BCIsRelevant Links:OpenAI research on AI hallucinations and training incentivesAnthropic $1.5B copyright settlement with authors Chapters: 00:00 - The Influence of AI on Language 02:20 - Anthropic's Massive Valuation Surge 04:52 - AI's Role in Job Displacement 08:25 - Salesforce's AI Automation Strategy 10:50 - Amazon's AI-Powered Shopping Experience 12:20 - Brain-Computer Interfaces: A New Frontier 15:26 - AI in Healthcare: The Digital Stethoscope 21:28 - AI's Impact on Flu Vaccines 25:40 - Parental Controls in AI for Teenagers

    34 min

  4. SEP 2

    Elon Musk vs Apple in the AI Wars

    Elon Musk just dragged Apple and OpenAI into court, claiming ChatGPT’s iPhone integration is an illegal moat. Meanwhile, Stanford data shows a brutal truth: Gen Z tech grads are getting locked out of jobs faster than anyone expected. And the irony? Professors telling students not to cheat with AI are quietly letting Claude grade their papers. Add in Microsoft’s AI voices hosting entire podcasts, Google’s “Nano Banana” that keeps your face consistent across edits, and biotech breakthroughs literally reversing cell aging and you’ve got one of the wildest weeks in AI yet. In this episode: What Elon’s lawsuit really signals for AI antitrust battlesHow agentic browsing could change the way we work in ChromeWhy biology-specific AI models might accelerate drug discoveryThe surprising safeguards in Microsoft’s synthetic media experiments Relevant Links:Elon Musk’s xAI launches “MacroHard” AI-native software companyxAI sues Apple and OpenAI over iOS ChatGPT defaultStanford ADP study on AI reshaping youth jobsStanford research: 20% drop in young software developer jobsMeta FAIR paper on DeepConf efficiency gainsAnthropic report on professors using AI to gradeAnthropic’s Claude for Chrome pilot previewMicrosoft releases VibeVoice long-form AI audio modelGoogle Gemini’s “Nano Banana” upgrade for consistent photo editsChan Zuckerberg Initiative’s R-Bio1 biology reasoning modelOpenAI + Retro Biosciences case study on reversing aging cellsOpenAI and Anthropic cross-red-teaming safety reports

    43 min

  5. AUG 26

    Are We Accidentally Making AI Conscious?

    Robots tripping over soccer balls. Phones that speak your language. And chatbots that say they can feel “distress.” AI keeps surprising us but are these steps forward or just strange detours? This week, Jeff and Annie unpack the latest mix of useful and slightly unsettling AI news. They explore how AI is creeping into every corner of life. And then comes the big question: should we treat AI like a tool or like it has feelings of its own? We also discuss:Google’s Pixel 10 goes all-in on on-device AIMicrosoft’s Excel gets a natural-language CopilotGrammarly’s AI grader predicts your score before your teacher doesPerplexity’s new browser acts like a personal web agentAnthropic vs. Microsoft: are we blurring the line between code and consciousness? Chapters: 00:00 – Robot Olympics: A Humorous Take on AI Progress 02:58 – AI Features in the New Google Pixel 10 05:57 – Microsoft Excel’s AI Integration: A Game Changer? 09:02 – AI in Education: Tools for Students and Teachers 11:47 – AI’s Role in Scientific Research: A New Conference 14:54 – The Ethics of AI: Consciousness and Emotional Distress 18:02 – AI in Browsers: A New Era of Internet Navigation 20:59 – Anthropic’s Claude AI: Ending Abusive Conversations 23:59 – The Future of AI: Balancing Human Needs and AI Rights Relevant Links:Robot Olympics features face‑planting robot soccer and sprint failsGoogle’s Pixel 10 launches Tensor G5 chip boosting on‑device Gemini AIMicrosoft adds Copilot function to Excel powered by GPT‑4.1‑miniGrammarly launches AI agents including AI Grader, Plagiarism CheckerClaude can now end abusive chats, citing AI “welfare”

    34 min

  6. AUG 19

    From Meta’s Policies to AI Therapy Bans: Who Decides AI’s Limits?

    From leaked AI rulebooks to state bans on AI therapy, Annie and guest Charlie Costello dig into the messy, human side of setting limits for machines. Annie sits down with her Upstart colleague Charlie Costello to talk about the real-world decisions shaping AI’s future. They break down Meta’s leaked chatbot guidelines—yes, the one with “romantic chats with minors” in the fine print—debate whether “deep ignorance” can make AI safer by erasing dangerous knowledge, and unpack Illinois’ surprising move to ban therapists from using AI (even while patients still can). We also discuss:What Meta’s 200-page chatbot rulebook says—and what it leaves outCan “deep ignorance” keep AI safe without making it useless?Why Illinois banned AI in therapy, and what it could mean for mental health care

    34 min

  7. AUG 12

    Inside the GPT-5 Revolution

    It’s finally here. After months of hype and “is it coming this week?” guesses, OpenAI has dropped GPT-5—and it’s not just another model update. This one’s faster, smarter, and feels a whole lot more human. And OpenAI didn’t stop there. They also surprised everyone with their first open-weight model in over six years. Meanwhile, Google and Anthropic weren’t about to sit quietly—both rolled out big updates of their own. In this episode, Jeff Keltner dives into the week’s AI news, including: The five standout features that make GPT-5 a real game-changerGoogle’s Gemini 2.5 Deep Think and its team-of-AI-agents approachAnthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1 upgradeBold moves in AI media—from Elon’s spicy Grok videos to 11 Labs’ text-to-music magicRelevant links: Grok Imagine now generates 15s videos in-appElevenLabs unveils Eleven Music for full song generationGoogle’s Genie 3 builds persistent 3D world simulationsGemini Storybook creates illustrated, narrated kids’ booksMicrosoft unveils CLIO for real-time reasoning adaptationDeepMind and Kaggle launch Game Arena for model benchmarkingOpenAI redesigns ChatGPT for emotional safety and better outcomes

    32 min

  8. AUG 5

    China’s Teaching Prompt Engineering

    What if China is teaching AI better than the U.S.? And what if your next doctor or teacher… was an AI? This week, Jeff Keltner is joined by Dr. Ivy Lee — a physician and AI policy leader — for a sharp, grounded take on the latest AI developments. They unpack China’s aggressive push to make AI a core academic skill, explore Meta’s vision of smart glasses as “personal superintelligence,” and raise big questions about who controls the future of learning. We also cover: - Amazon quietly backs a “Netflix of AI” app where users generate animated TV shows - Microsoft Edge evolves into a real AI agent, acting across tabs and tasks - Google’s NotebookLM now turns your documents into narrated video explainers Relevant Links: China’s AI blueprint focuses on global collaboration and open accessAlibaba drops Wan 2.2, a next-gen video generation modelZhipu AI’s GLM-4.5 released as fully open model with agentic abilitiesMeta bets on smart glasses and personal superintelligenceDeepMind unveils AlphaEarth, an AI for planetary-scale monitoringAmazon-backed Fable launches Showrunner, the “Netflix of AI”Adobe adds “Harmonize” to Photoshop, blurring reality and fictionMicrosoft Edge rolls out Copilot Mode for AI-powered browsingGoogle’s NotebookLM adds video overviews to documentsOpenAI releases Study Mode to guide students with Socratic promptsStanford’s virtual AI lab designs COVID antibodies in daysChina mandates AI literacy across universities and K–12 schools

    45 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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