

The Daily AI Show
The Daily AI Show Crew - Brian, Beth, Jyunmi, Andy, Karl, and Eran
The Daily AI Show is a panel discussion hosted LIVE each weekday at 10am Eastern. We cover all the AI topics and use cases that are important to today's busy professional.
No fluff.
Just 45+ minutes to cover the AI news, stories, and knowledge you need to know as a business professional.
About the crew:
We are a group of professionals who work in various industries and have either deployed AI in our own environments or are actively coaching, consulting, and teaching AI best practices.
Your hosts are:
Brian Maucere
Beth Lyons
Andy Halliday
Eran Malloch
Jyunmi Hatcher
Karl Yeh
No fluff.
Just 45+ minutes to cover the AI news, stories, and knowledge you need to know as a business professional.
About the crew:
We are a group of professionals who work in various industries and have either deployed AI in our own environments or are actively coaching, consulting, and teaching AI best practices.
Your hosts are:
Brian Maucere
Beth Lyons
Andy Halliday
Eran Malloch
Jyunmi Hatcher
Karl Yeh
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Feb 11, 2025 • 55min
Is CHATGPT PRO really worth the money?
Today's episode focuses on ChatGPT Pro and whether it's worth the $200 per month price tag. The discussion goes beyond the initial Pro launch, factoring in OpenAI’s Deep Research tool and how it changes the game. The team debates whether waiting for features to trickle down to lower tiers is a smart move or if Pro offers an undeniable competitive advantage.Key Points Discussed🔴 Why This Conversation is Different Now🟡 Deep Research is a new layer that enhances AI’s ability to retrieve and analyze information.🟡 Early skepticism has shifted as users report game-changing results.🔴 Who Should Get ChatGPT Pro?🟡 If AI speeds up your workflow significantly, Pro is a force multiplier.🟡 High-level research, ad optimization, and strategic analysis benefit most from the advanced models.🔴 Deep Research + Operator = AI Automating Jobs?🟡 Experimenting with Google Ads: Can AI manage and optimize campaigns without human oversight?🟡 Potential for automating revenue operations (RevOps) using AI to analyze data and provide strategic recommendations.🔴 Economic Impact of AI Efficiency🟡 Will enterprises hire fewer employees? Or will AI simply change the structure of work?🟡 Startups leveraging AI from the ground up will have a major edge over bureaucratic legacy companies.🔴 Training Employees to Maximize AI Tools🟡 Knowing when to switch between models (O1 Pro, O3 Mini High, etc.) is key to extracting the most value.🟡 Companies should invest in AI literacy training to ensure employees use tools effectively.Hashtags#ChatGPTPro #AItools #DeepResearch #OpenAI #AIAutomation #MarketingAI #TechJobs #FutureOfWork #AIeconomyTimestamps & Topics00:00:00 💡 Introduction: ChatGPT Pro and why this conversation is happening again00:02:14 🔍 Deep Research – The feature that’s changing opinions00:04:48 💰 Is $200 a good investment or should you wait for trickle-down features?00:10:35 ⚡ Google Ads experiment: Can AI optimize marketing campaigns on its own?00:18:52 🤖 Will AI reduce jobs, or just restructure them?00:26:14 📊 Startups vs. enterprises – Who benefits most from AI-first approaches?00:38:40 🛠️ AI training: Teaching employees when to switch between models00:45:12 🏆 The future of AI-powered business strategy00:51:37 🚀 Should you test ChatGPT Pro for a month?The Daily AI Show Co-Hosts: Andy Halliday, Beth Lyons, Brian Maucere, Eran Malloch, Jyunmi Hatcher, and Karl Yeh

Feb 10, 2025 • 55min
Sam Altman's Three Observations: AI's Future Impact
On today's episode, the team breaks down Sam Altman’s latest blog post, where he claims AGI is coming into view. He lays out three key observations on the economics of AI and what it means for the future. The discussion explores whether we are truly ready for the benefits and consequences of this rapidly evolving technology.Key Points DiscussedSam Altman’s Three ObservationsAI intelligence scales predictably with increased compute, data, and resources.The cost of using AI drops dramatically—about 10x every 12 months.The socioeconomic value of AI’s increasing intelligence is growing exponentially, driving continuous investment.Altman’s Strategic MessagingSome see his blog post as a genuine heads-up, while others view it as calculated corporate positioning to secure funding and public support.OpenAI’s need for massive investment means Altman’s messaging is now more structured than in previous years.AI’s Impact on Jobs & BusinessAI-powered agents could replace many roles, from financial analysis to ad optimization.The increasing accessibility of AI tools raises questions about future workforce shifts.The Energy QuestionAI’s continued development demands vast amounts of energy, raising concerns about reliance on fossil fuels.The long-term viability of AI at scale will depend on advances in clean energy.Open Source & AI GovernanceAltman hints at OpenAI embracing more open-source approaches, raising questions about what exactly they’ll make available.Concerns about AI being used for mass surveillance and control by authoritarian governments.The Race to AGIMany industry voices, including Yann LeCun and Gary Marcus, have weighed in with differing views on how close AGI really is.Massive investments—potentially in the trillions—will be required to push AI to the next level.Hashtags#AGI #AIeconomics #OpenAI #SamAltman #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInvesting #AIjobs #FutureOfWork #DeepLearning #AIethicsTimestamps & Topics00:00:00 💡 Intro to Sam Altman’s blog post on AGI00:02:14 💰 The economics of AI – Scaling and cost reduction00:04:48 🤔 Is Altman giving a warning or pushing a corporate agenda?00:10:35 🔍 AI’s growing impact on the job market00:18:52 ⚡ The energy demands of AGI development00:26:14 🛠️ AI tools replacing traditional business functions00:38:40 🔓 The shift towards open-source AI00:45:12 📊 AI surveillance concerns and global implications00:51:37 🏆 The race to AGI and massive investment needs00:53:45 🔮 Closing thoughts and what’s nextThe Daily AI Show Co-Hosts: Andy Halliday, Beth Lyons, Brian Maucere, Eran Malloch, Jyunmi Hatcher, and Karl Yeh

Feb 7, 2025 • 47min
Hold On! What Did They Just Say?
Dive into the world of AI as hosts discuss the rise of DeepSeek and its potential security concerns, mirroring past debates around TikTok. They explore shadow AI in workplaces, where unmonitored employee use raises ethical questions. The hosts tackle the implications of cloning voices and avatars, pondering ownership rights. Plus, discover who bears responsibility when AI creates more AI! With insights into Nvidia's stock movements, this discussion uncovers the changing landscape of marketing and SEO, driven by powerful AI innovations.

Feb 6, 2025 • 56min
Did Google's Gemini Deep Research Just Knock Out Perplexity AI?
The co-hosts dive into the cutting-edge research models like Google's Gemini and Stanford's Storm, comparing their unique features and pricing. They highlight Gemini's human-like interaction versus Perplexity's speed and user-friendliness. The discussion touches on the potential disruptions these tools pose in academia and business, particularly in mid-level analysis roles. Insights about collaborative research capabilities and seamless integration with Google Workspace further showcase how these innovations can streamline research and enhance efficiency.

Feb 6, 2025 • 56min
Today's Breaking AI News (Ep. 393)
This week dives into groundbreaking AI developments, highlighting Google's advanced research tools and ByteDance's Omni-Human for realistic deepfakes. It discusses AI's promising role in breast cancer detection, showcasing a study that boosts screening accuracy. The conversation also explores California State University's integration of AI in education, paving the way for a new era in learning. From tech innovations to healthcare benefits and academic shifts, the panel covers the multifaceted impact of AI on our lives.

Feb 5, 2025 • 56min
Explore OpenAI’s o3 Mini Models: Astonishing Innovations!
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In today's episode of The Daily AI Show, Brian was joined by co-hosts Jyunmi, Beth, Andy, and Karl to discuss the capabilities of the newly released o3 model lineup. They explored the innovative features of o3 Mini, o3 Mini High, and the exclusive o3 Deep Thinking model. They compared these to previous models, highlighting the advancements that transform AI from a reactive system to a proactive and reflective one, enhancing agentic workflows.
Key Points Discussed:
1. o3 Lineup Distinction: Andy provided an overview of what makes the o3 line different from the o1 line. Key distinctions included the introduction of simulated reasoning, which allows AI to pause, reflect, and re-evaluate its internal processes. This capability underscores a shift from static to dynamic problem-solving, bringing AI closer to human-like thinking.
2. Competitive Edge in Models: Brian and Karl engaged in a discussion on how these models may outperform their predecessors. They highlighted how o3 Deep Thinking and related models integrate both adaptive reasoning and advanced search functions, creating a foundation for more intelligent AI agents.
3. Real-World Applications: The conversation included practical applications of these models. Example scenarios were exhibited, such as predicting Super Bowl outcomes and using advanced reasoning to analyze data efficiently.
4. Deep Research Layer: The co-hosts discussed this new feature that deeply enhances model searches, offering detailed citations and comprehensive information processing. The introduction of Deep Research across various models, including legacy ones, was shown to enhance research capabilities significantly.
5. Business & Sales Strategies: They explored potential uses for competitive analysis and sales strategy development within the o3 model capabilities. By creating strategic battle cards and suggesting SEO enhancements for business growth, the models proved their worth beyond typical AI uses.
The discussion also touched on the model variations available through API uses and how companies could choose models fitting their business needs while considering budget allocations.
#AIModels, #O3DeepThinking, #AIInnovation, #BusinessAI, #AIFuture
00:00 🧠 Introducing O3 and Deep Thinking
00:03 💡 Simulated Reasoning vs. Inference
00:07 🚀 Better, Faster, Cheaper AI
01:34 🏈 Super Bowl Prediction with O3 Mini High
02:50 🤔 Source Validation and Authority
04:53 ✨ Deep Thinking and Agentic Workflows
07:27 💻 Demo: Super Bowl Prediction Reasoning
10:04 🤖 Adjusting Predictions with Bias
13:34 🗣️ Conversational AI and Personality
15:08 🔎 Citations and Source Transparency
18:11 🌐 Language and Reasoning Efficiency
19:02 🕵️ Deep Research vs. O3 Models
21:26 📖 Demo: Deep Research on Super Bowl
24:07 💡 Deep Research Activation and Usage
27:12 ⚙️ Integrating Deep Research into Operator
29:03 🔁 Clarification Loops and Custom Instructions
32:08 📊 Use Case: Competitor Battle Cards
35:02 📈 Use Case: YouTube Channel Growth
38:18 🎓 Levels of AI Reasoning (Video)
40:03 💪 O3's Strengths in STEM and Coding
42:28 🌐 Perplexity's Integration of O3 and R1
46:03 🤔 Plus and Pro Usage Limits for O3
47:08 💰 Cost Justification and Value
48:06 ✍️ O3 as a Writer: All-Purpose Tool?
49:42 ✨ O3 Model Selection and Future of Prompting
55:00 📰 Upcoming Shows and 400th Episode Celebration

Feb 3, 2025 • 59min
The AI Model Explosion! What You Need to Know.
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In today's episode of the Daily AI Show, co-hosts Jyunmi, Beth, Andy, Karl, and Brian gathered to discuss the recent surge of AI model announcements, highlighting the competitive landscape and emerging trends in AI technology. The conversation traversed the innovative strides of models like Gemini, GPT, DeepSeek, and others, and explored their implications for business professionals focused on leveraging AI for strategic advantage.
Key Points Discussed:
State of AI Models: The hosts examined the recent explosion of AI model announcements, emphasizing the variety and specialized capabilities of models like Gemini 2.0, GPT 4, DeepSeek, and others. They discussed how these models are impacting fields by offering advanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities.
Leaderboards and Competitions: Andy outlined the LLM Arena leaderboard, providing insights into which AI models are currently outperforming others based on user evaluations. Models like Gemini and GPT 4 have shown impressive rankings, with Deep Seek gaining attention as a top open-source competitor.
Use cases and Model Specialization: Discussions highlighted the specific strengths of various models. Karl pointed out the superior PDF processing of Cohere’s model, while Gemini's capability in multimodal outputs and ChatGPT’s widespread usability were emphasized as key differentiators.
Impact on Business Applications: The panel discussed how these advancements affect business strategies, particularly in research and data analysis. Brian highlighted using Perplexity’s Sonar and Sonar Pro for advanced citation and research tasks via API, showcasing a practical business application.
Future of AI and Multimodal Capabilities: The group shared excitement about upcoming developments, including OpenAI’s deep research model and its implications for comprehensive AI-driven research and decision-making processes. They also anticipated further integration of these models in enterprise environments, particularly within Google Workspace and Microsoft’s ecosystem.
#AIModels, #GeminiAI, #OpenAI, #BusinessStrategy, #AIResearch
00:00 🌋 AI Model Explosion!
00:37 📊 Current State of AI
01:05 🥇 LLM Leaderboard Overview
02:31 🔎 LLM Arena & Model Comparisons
04:05 💻 Open Source vs. Proprietary
05:52 🌟 Step 216K & Chinese Models
07:04 📈 Model Win Rates & Usage
08:32 🧩 Model Confusion & OpenAI Dominance
10:56 👤 User Perception of LLMs
11:32 🌏 Monthly Active User Stats
13:38 🤔 Bard, Gemini, & Google
14:46 🤫 Under-the-Radar Models
15:42 ❓ Reasoning Models & Relevance
17:57 🤔 Settling In & Overwhelm
18:42 🔄 Model Upgrades & Confusion
20:33 🤖 Building with APIs
21:45 👁️🗨️ Multimodal Models & Capabilities
23:28 🛠️ API vs. Chat Interface
25:13 🎯 Specific Model Use Cases
28:35 🕰️ Settling In & Prompting
31:21 🏢 Common Knowledge Sources & Copilot
33:49 👋 New Voices & Model Explosion
36:24 ✨ Gemini Impresses
39:45 🤖 Grok & Future Competition
40:16 🎭 Multimodal Model Roundup
41:14 💡 Perplexity Sonar & Pro
43:26 ➡️ Go-To Use Cases
45:50 🔬 Deep Research & O3
51:58 🤯 Deep Research First Impressions
56:09 ⏰ Wrap Up & Look Ahead
57:50 👋 Aloha & See You Tomorrow

Jan 31, 2025 • 41min
o3-mini DROPS: Our live reactions.
o3-mini and 03-mini-high were released today.
Join us for our live reactions and first thoughts about the models.
Are the better than o1's or R1's?
What are the best use cases?
Join us to see what we thought.

Jan 31, 2025 • 57min
CREATE Your Own AI Clone Assistant!
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In today's episode of the Daily AI Show, Brian, Beth, Karl, Andy, and Jyunmi talked about your own AI clone, discussing whether we should trust an AI version of ourselves. The discussion considered the possibilities and implications of having AI clones and digital assistants with our own voices and personalities, and touched on the moral and ethical repercussions of this technology.
Key Points Discussed:
AI Cloning Concerns: The team considered the widespread use of AI for creating personal clones. The conversation highlighted both potential convenience and risk, such as loss of authenticity and the complexities involving AI mimicking personal characteristics like voice and mannerism.
Trust and Control: There was a spirited debate about the boundaries of AI trustworthiness and the need for clear control parameters. Andy emphasized the importance of AI representation being confined to certain spaces where users are aware they are communicating with a digital version.
Future Implications: The team discussed the potential real-life applications of AI assistants, such as handling customer services and personal tasks. They engaged in a lighthearted digression on future AI romantic entanglements, humorously considering AI-to-AI relationships without human intervention.
Demo and Challenges: Brian presented a demonstration of an AI assistant developed with ElevenLabs and Synthflow, illustrating current capabilities in creating a conversational agent with a realistic voice and structured knowledge base. Despite technical hurdles, the demo highlighted the potential for AI to be utilized as an engaging tool for sharing and expanding knowledge discussed in the show's episodes.
Ethical and Security Considerations: The hosts stressed the importance of establishing ethical guidelines and security measures to protect individual identity amidst growing AI advancements. The need for strong security protocols and thoughtful consideration of the long-term impacts of AI and digital clones were also highlighted.
00:00 Intro: 🤖 Cloning Yourself with AI
00:03 Discussion Begins: 🤔 AI Assistants & Trust
00:06 Brian's Demo Intro: 🧪 Building an AI Clone
01:55 Future of AI Clones: 🔮 Working on Our Behalf
02:34 Ethics of Voice Cloning: 🗣️ Real vs. Fake Voices
03:12 Andy's Perspective: ⛔ Boxed-In AI Clones
04:51 Beth's Perspective: 🙅♀️ Maintaining Authenticity
05:50 Trust & Control: ⚖️ Human-in-the-Loop Agents
06:40 Jyunmi's Perspective: 🛠️ Early Stages of Tech
08:14 Digital Identity: ✍️ E-Signatures & Trust
09:18 Pandora's Box: ⚠️ Risks of AI Clones
10:19 Future of Authenticity: ✨ Validating Identity
12:12 Digital Afterlife: 👻 AI & Deceased Loved Ones
13:36 Designing AI Agents: ⚙️ Capabilities & Control
14:31 Karl's Perspective: 👥 Multiple AI Versions
15:57 Cloning for Legacy: 🌟 Preserving a Persona
16:38 Severance & Multiple Selves: 🎭 Different Roles
17:19 AI Recaps & Shows: 🍿 Watching Everything Faster
18:35 Ownership of AI Clones: 🏢 Company vs. Individual
19:55 Voice Cloning & Rights: 🎙️ Usage and Permissions
21:13 Code-Switching & AI: 🔀 Adapting to Audiences
22:24 Beth's Response: 🕹️ Awareness & Control
23:47 Testing AI Knowledge: ❓ Challenging the Clone
24:06 AI and Time: ⏰ Limiting Knowledge Base
26:43 Editing AI Personas: ✂️ Refining the Information
28:03 Agent Relationships: 💕 AI Romance & Responsibility
30:20 AI Reality TV & Simulations: 📺 A New Form of Entertainment
32:27 Dating App Simulations: 💖 Filtering Potential Partners
34:22 Nvidia Cosmos & Agent Interactions: 🌐 Concurrent Simulations
36:14 Investing Time Wisely: ⏳ Avoiding Bad Dates
36:27 Demo Time: 💻 Creating an AI Assistant
38:34 Voice Cloning Results: 👂 Evaluating the Voice
38:53 Synthflow & Knowledge Base: 📚 Building the Foundation
40:26 Prompt Engineering: 📝 Refining the Instructions
42:29 Website Integration: 🌐 Embedding the Widget
44:00 Testing the AI Assistant: 💬 Asking Questions
46:31 TTS vs. Real-Time API: 🎤 Voice Model Differences
48:11 Cost & Voice Selection: 💰 Practical Considerations
49:31 11 Labs Agent Capabilities: 📞 Function Calling & APIs
51:30 Future of Online Interactions: 🗣️ Conversational Commerce
53:01 Demo Reflections: 🚧 Challenges and Future Plans
55:07 Security & Safe Words: 🔑 Protecting Yourself
56:24 Show Outro: 🎉 Episode 400 & Future Shows

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h
DeepSeek's Rise to #1: Implications for the Future?
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In today's episode of the Daily AI Show, Brian, Beth, Andy, and Karl talked about the rapid rise of the DeepSeek app, which soared to the top spot in the App Store within just three days. This sparked a discussion about what this signifies for the future of AI, potential shifts in AI landscapes, and implications for data privacy.
The conversation also explored how this momentum might affect Western AI companies' strategies and whether it highlights a broader AI adoption beyond the immediate tech community.
Key Points Discussed:
Rapid App Growth: The episode kicked off by examining how DeepSeek managed to achieve over 2 million downloads in a short period. The hosts debated if curiosity, novelty, or the app's unique offerings fueled this massive download rate. They also speculated on its implications for open-source models and data privacy concerns.
Reasoning Models' Impact: Beth and Brian emphasized the innovative nature of reasoning models, explaining that the DeepSeek app offers a breakthrough in accessibility, making AI-driven reasoning more common and available. Andy highlighted the importance of understanding how models like these operate, with reference to competitive benchmarks against current leaders like Claude.
Enterprise Challenges: The show scrutinized the complexities enterprises face when adopting new AI tools like DeepSeek , especially considering the significant cost and resources required for adequate infrastructure. They touched on regulatory compliance and security, crucial factors that organizations must weigh.
AI Interfaces and User Experience: Karl pointed out the new interface advantages that apps like DeepSeek present. By discussing perplexity and reasoning models' integration, the hosts agreed that the ease of access on mobile platforms could mimic the success factors witnessed by earlier ChatGPT iterations.
Publicity and Market Reactions: The hosts concluded by considering whether the hype around DeepSeek might benefit the broader AI industry by expanding public discourse and prompting companies to advance their offerings. They also addressed potential opportunities for lesser-known companies to capitalize on the heightened attention toward AI solutions.
#DeepSeek , #AIFuture, #DataPrivacy, #AITrends, #AIReasoningModel
00:00:00 🚀 DeepSeek Dominates App Store
00:03:05 🤔 What's Next for AI?
00:05:35 📈 DeepSeek Download Numbers
00:07:40 ❓ Why the Surge in Downloads?
00:10:07 💡 Deep Six's "Parity" & Compute Budgets
00:13:24 ⏱️ Rapid AI Advancements & Benchmarks
00:17:42 🤔 Does the Average User Care About Models?
00:19:19 🤫 Hidden O1 Access & Copilot
00:21:02 ✨ Perplexity's R1 & O1 Access
00:24:20 💸 Inference Costs & Scalability
00:26:45 ⚡ Energy Costs & Chip Innovation
00:29:05 🏢 Enterprise Use of Open-Source Models
00:31:38 🤩 Perplexity's Power: Research + Reasoning
00:37:13 🧐 Google Deep Research & Thinking
00:38:41 🤔 DeepSeek 's Impact: Good or Bad Publicity?
00:42:44 🏆 DeepSeek Success: Interface & Free Access
00:44:49 🤖 Reasoning Models, Agents, and the Future
00:46:55 🧪 Testing New Reasoning Models: Prompts & Benchmarks
00:50:46 💻 O1 with Canvas vs. Lovable
00:53:28 🛠️ Building Products with AI: O1 & Lovable
00:55:40 🔍 Discovering Hidden Features
00:56:33 🦾 Custom GPTs & Perplexity's Power
00:59:36 🗣️ Brian Bot Demo Teaser & Closing Remarks