

AI Inside
Yellowgold Studios
AI Inside explores the complexities of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world at large. Hosted by tech podcaster Jason Howell and media expert Jeff Jarvis, AI Inside takes a thoughtful look at the promise and challenges of AI while inviting some of the industry's most notable players and thinkers to engage in thoughtful dialogue about AI, neither overhyping its potential nor dismissing public concerns about its development. With a deep interest in AI's impacts on art and culture, Jason uses his rich experience in technology and creativity to understand its capabilities better. Jeff is a respected voice on technology's influence on media and society, thanks to his popular blog BuzzMachine and books like "The Web We Weave" and "The Gutenberg Parenthesis." Together, Jason and Jeff aim to advance public understanding of this world-changing technology at an important inflection point.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 23min
Sora App Hands-On: We've Got Mixed Feelings
Dive into the innovative Sora app and its potential to create personalized deepfake videos, sparking discussions on identity control and creator livelihoods. Explore OpenAI's new announcements, including AgentKit and Codex, revolutionizing app integrations. There's also a look at Rabbit’s OS updates and concerns surrounding AI financing bubbles prompted by NVIDIA’s xAI investments. Concluding thoughts assess the implications of AI-generated content and the partnership between Deloitte and Anthropic following a notable AI report blunder.

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 17min
OpenAI Sora 2 Ignites Likeness Debate
Jason and Jeff dive into OpenAI's latest Sora 2 update, exploring its new audio video sync and copyright opt-out options. They discuss the future of AI in video with DeepMind’s vision, and the implications of using AI-generated likenesses, especially with the controversy surrounding AI actress Tilly Norwood. Spotify's efforts to eliminate spammy tracks and California's comprehensive AI regulations also make headlines. The duo even speculates on whether mass-produced AI podcasts can truly engage audiences.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 9min
Nvidia Powers OpenAI’s Future Now
Nvidia's jaw-dropping $100 billion investment in OpenAI raises eyebrows about funding practices in AI. Concerns of circular financing come up while discussing infrastructure needs. The Bain report highlights an alarming $800 billion revenue shortfall looming over AI. Meanwhile, Google's Gemini makes waves with new integrations—expanding into Chrome and even TV. Plus, new apps like Huxe tap into audio for research, while Microsoft's plans for an AI marketplace could reshape content monetization. Dive into the complexities and innovations driving this AI revolution!

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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 19min
Nano Banana is a viral hit!
Join a lively discussion about Alphabet's milestone of hitting a $3 trillion market cap. Discover the viral rise of Gemini's Nano Banana image editor and its impact on creativity. Get insights into an evolving partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI that may reshape the tech landscape. Unpack Google’s new protocol for secure AI transactions, while also exploring OpenAI's plans for a ChatGPT designed for teens. Plus, leaked details on Meta's latest smart glasses unfold as exciting AI tools are announced for YouTube creators!

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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 20min
Apple’s AI Silence Raises Big Questions
The discussion dives into Anthropic's controversial $1.5 billion copyright settlement and its implications for authors. Apple’s surprising silence on AI at a major event raises eyebrows, especially with Google eclipsing its tech offerings. There's a deep dive into why AI language models tend to hallucinate and the ethical challenges they present. Excitingly, new features from Claude introduce file creation, but not without potential security risks. Also, a glimpse into the future of personal computing hints at innovations that may redefine how we interact with technology.

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 21min
Is Google Handing AI Startups the Keys?
This week, Jeff Jarvis and I look at Google’s antitrust ruling and how it shakes up the AI landscape, wonder if Tesla’s $25T Optimus robot forecast is just a diversion, debate if Netflix’s algorithm-driven movies are killing creativity, and go deep on OpenAI’s new ChatGPT mental health "safeguards."
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CHAPTERS:
0:00:00 - Podcast Begins
0:02:05 - Pixel 10 Pro, Pro Res Zoom, and the Trinity Alps experiment
0:05:23 - Google stock jumps 8% after search giant avoids worst-case penalties in antitrust case
0:10:18 - Read our statement on today’s decision in the case involving Google Search
0:18:17 - The Fever Dream of Imminent ‘Superintelligence’ Is Finally Breaking
0:29:47 - Related: Zuckerberg’s AI hires disrupt Meta with swift exits and threats to leave
0:36:15 - OpenAI to safeguard ChatGPT for teens and people in crisis
0:39:36 - My mom and Dr. DeepSeek‘
0:43:13 - Sliding into an abyss’: experts warn over rising use of AI for mental health support
0:45:32 - Bland, easy to follow, for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films?
0:50:12 - New Yorker: A.I. Is Coming for Culture
0:57:51 - Musk looks past Tesla sales slump, says 80% of value will come from Optimus
1:00:05 - Deep Hype in Artificial General Intelligence: Uncertainty,Sociotechnical Fictions and the Governance of AI Futures
1:00:54 - Rethinking How AI Embeds and Adapts to Human Values: Challenges and Opportunities
1:01:44 - BirdRecorder’s AI on Sky: Safeguarding birds of prey by detection and classification of tiny objects around wind turbines
1:03:37 - Amazon’s Lens Live AI shops for anything you can see
1:05:21 - Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds
1:08:33 - Introducing gpt-realtime and Realtime API updates for production voice agents
1:10:11 - WordPress shows off Telex, its experimental AI development tool
1:11:50 - Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome
1:14:01 - Microsoft releases its own model (OpenAI independence) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 22min
Pixel 10’s New AI Features Tested
The latest AI advancements in the Pixel 10 steal the spotlight, from the Game-Changing MagicQ to the impressive 100x Pro Res Zoom. The hosts dive into how these features transform smartphone photography, blending innovation with concerns over generative AI's role in altering reality. Apple's bid to revamp Siri with Google’s Gemini AI adds another layer to the tech competition. Meanwhile, discussions on AI copyright issues highlight the struggle between innovation and the rights of authors in this evolving landscape.

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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 18min
ChatGPT 5 Faces Wall of Criticism!
The podcast dives into the rocky launch of GPT-5, examining Sam Altman's recent changes and the controversy surrounding its rollout. A staggering $34.5 billion offer for Chrome from Perplexity raises eyebrows, alongside Truth Social's new AI search engine. The hosts discuss chatbots' potential delusions and the ethical dilemmas of AI in journalism. Notable tech developments include Google's coding agent and Microsoft's Gaming Copilot. The conversation touches on trust in digital services and the balance of privacy versus innovation in today's tech landscape.

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 23min
DeepMind Genie 3 Builds Worlds Instantly!
DeepMind's Genie 3 dazzles with real-time world creation, pushing the boundaries of AI simulation. Perplexity faces backlash for its sneaky web crawling tactics, raising ethical questions. ElevenLabs impresses with a new AI music generator ready for commercial use. Illinois becomes a trendsetter by banning AI therapists, sparking debate on AI's role in mental health. As OpenAI reworks its features amid privacy concerns, discussions about competitive dynamics between AI powerhouses heat up, promising a thrilling future in tech.

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Em Dash Stench
In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into Meta's latest shakeup in AI leadership and the ongoing battle for top tech talent, as Apple loses researchers to Meta. They also explore the surprising surge in revenue from Ray-Ban smart glasses and Microsoft's bold new AI Copilot Mode for Edge. Ethical concerns flaring over AI in journalism are examined, alongside the quirks of software setups and the challenges of navigating CAPTCHA. With humor and insight, they dissect how AI is reshaping communication and creative media.