

This Week in News
This Week in News
This Week in News is a podcast that brings you clear and concise breakdowns of the biggest stories shaping the world right now. Each episode covers politics, tech, culture, global events, and the moments everyone is talking about, all in a format that is easy to follow and packed with useful context. If you want to stay informed without the noise, this show keeps you up to speed on the news that matters most each week.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 16min
HumansAnd Raises $480M Seed Round to Build AI for Human Collaboration
In this episode, we discuss HumansAnd, a new startup founded by AI veterans, and their ambitious goal to build an AI model focused on human collaboration rather than just individual intelligence. We also explore their unique approach to AI development and the competitive landscape of the AI industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to HumansAnd00:57 AI Box File Uploads03:28 HumansAnd's Vision and Funding08:41 The Importance of Asking Questions13:40 Competition and Future Insights24:05 Conclusion
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Jan 26, 2026 • 11min
NVIDIA Invests $2B in CoreWeave
In this episode, we discuss NVIDIA's massive $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, a deal aimed at rapidly expanding CoreWeave's AI compute capacity to five gigawatts by 2030, a move that will position them among the world's most energy-intensive AI infrastructure providers. We also explore CoreWeave's strategic pivot from crypto mining to AI infrastructure, its aggressive debt-leveraged expansion, and its ongoing acquisition strategy to build an integrated AI development stack.Chapters00:00 NVIDIA's $2B CoreWeave Investment00:00 AI Box New Feature00:01 CoreWeave's Financial Strategy & Expansion00:06 CoreWeave's Transformation and Acquisitions00:08 NVIDIA's Strategic Partnerships
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Jan 26, 2026 • 11min
Microsoft Reveals Maya 200 AI Inference Chip
In this episode, we discuss Microsoft's new Maya 200 AI inference chip, highlighting its capabilities, its importance for efficient AI model deployment, and how it signifies a major shift towards custom silicon in the AI industry. We also touch upon its potential impact on cost savings and Microsoft's strategy to become a leading player in the AI hardware space.Chapters00:00 Microsoft's Maya 200 AI Chip00:29 AI Box.ai Tools02:03 Power and Performance04:54 Inference vs. Training08:21 Efficiency and Competition14:06 Internal Deployment and Future
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Jan 24, 2026 • 10min
OpenAI Leadership Reshuffle, AI Unicorns, and White-Collar Work
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's strategic leadership changes to regain enterprise market share as competitors like Anthropic surge ahead. We also discuss how key AI infrastructure partners are reaching unicorn status, highlighting the growing value of the underlying technology.Chapters00:00 OpenAI's Enterprise Shift00:31 AI Infrastructure Unicorns00:44 AI's Impact on White-Collar Jobs11:56 AI Agents for Scheduling
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Jan 22, 2026 • 11min
News: Google's Free AI Test Prep
In this episode, we discuss the week's top news, featuring Google's introduction of free Gemini-powered SAT practice exams. We analyze the broad implications for education and technology.Chapters00:00 Intro & AIbox.ai Plug02:00 Google's Free SAT Prep05:09 AI in Education Debate12:14 Impact on Tutors & Google's StrategyIn this episode, we discuss Google's new initiative offering free SAT practice exams powered by Gemini, exploring how this advancement will impact education and the broader implications of AI in learning. We also examine the potential disruption to traditional education companies and the evolving role of human tutors in an AI-integrated world.Chapters00:00 Google's Free SAT Exams00:00 AI's Impact on Education01:14 Role of AI in Learning05:05 AI vs. Traditional TutoringLinksGet the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
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Jan 21, 2026 • 9min
Anthropic CEO Criticizes NVIDIA Over AI Chip Sales to China
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's strong criticism of the Trump administration's decision to allow NVIDIA to sell AI chips to China, comparing it to selling nuclear weapons. We also explore the implications of his comments given NVIDIA's significant investment and partnership with Anthropic and how these actions reflect the high stakes in the AI race.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Amodei's Criticism01:59 Context of Chip Sales and Amodei's Stance05:28 National Security and Nuclear Analogy08:36 Impact on Anthropic-NVIDIA PartnershipLinksGet the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
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Jan 21, 2026 • 11min
News: AI Energy Demands
In this episode, we report on the week's top news, covering the Trump administration's $15 billion power plant proposal and its response to AI's escalating energy demands. We provide crucial updates on this significant policy.Chapters00:00 AI's Power Hunger01:48 Trump Admin's Plan10:07 Energy Source Debate13:30 Accountability for ConsumptionIn this episode, we explore the Trump administration's proposal for tech companies to invest $15 billion in power plants to meet the surging electricity demands of AI and data centers. We also discuss its potential impact on America's power grid, consumer costs, and the national effort to remain competitive in the global AI race.Chapters00:00 $15 Billion Power Plant Deal01:48 PJM Grid Operator & Energy Needs04:44 Alternative Power Solutions06:45 The Trump Administration's Plan10:05 Renewables vs. Consistent Power13:33 Addressing Critiques and FutureLinksGet the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
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Jan 19, 2026 • 13min
Elon Musk Seeks $134B from OpenAI and Microsoft
In this episode, we explore the ongoing 'wrongful gains' lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking billions in damages. We also unpack recent unsealed documents, including diary entries and emails, that shed new light on OpenAI's early years, internal debates, and key partnerships.Chapters00:00 Elon Musk's Wrongful Gains Lawsuit01:48 AIbox.ai Sponsorship02:20 Musk's Allegations and Damage Claims06:49 OpenAI and Microsoft's Defense08:10 Unsealed Documents and Internal Revelations18:57 The Ongoing Legal Battle
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Jan 15, 2026 • 10min
AI Video Makes Headlines
In this episode, we cover Higgsfield's $1.3 billion valuation, which made headlines in this week's news for AI video. We also discuss its significant impact on the tech industry.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 10min
AI Video Makes Headlines
In this episode, we cover Higgsfield's $1.3 billion valuation, which made headlines in this week's news for AI video. We also discuss its significant impact on the tech industry.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


