
AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
Welcome to the AI Applied podcast, hosted by Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan. Get your weekly dose of the latest AI news, trends, and discussions in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.
From ChatGPT and computer vision to robotics and natural language processing, we cover the most exciting developments in the field of AI. We also discuss ways to apply it to your career, job, workflows, and life.
Join us as we delve into the cutting-edge of AI research, understand its impact on our world, and explore the future of this rapidly growing field.
Latest episodes

Dec 11, 2023 • 17min
Grok AI Launched, Elon Raising $1B for X.AI
Explore the launch of Grok AI and Elon Musk's $1 billion fundraising initiative for X.AI, discussing the value of Twitter for AI news, differentiation strategies of AI systems, and the implications of Musk's disruptive approach.

Dec 8, 2023 • 15min
Google Launches Gemini, Fakes The Demo
Google introduces Gemini and faces controversy over a faked demo. The inauthenticity of the video and the simplicity of generating a fake video are discussed. Disappointment and concerns are expressed over Gemini's launch, its technology flaws, and fraudulent testing conditions. Google's leadership is criticized and fears of falling behind in the AI field are raised.

Dec 6, 2023 • 12min
Grok AI and Inflection Launching New Model
Unraveling the excitement surrounding the launch of a groundbreaking new model by Grok AI and Inflection, exploring its potential implications for the AI landscape. Discussing Elon Musk's role in the AI debate, his controversial remarks, and the significance of Grak. Examining Elon Musk's thoughts on generating revenue from Twitter and its impact on Grak. Exploring the features and angle of Inflection's model, Elon Musk's involvement with Grok, and the need to attract a broad audience.

Dec 4, 2023 • 11min
Amazon Makes Big AI Announcements at AWS Conference
Explore Amazon's groundbreaking AI announcements at the AWS Conference, including integration with enterprise apps and the introduction of new AI chips. Discover their collaboration with OpenAI to build the world's fastest supercomputer. Dive into advancements in biological research and the significance of partnerships in AI.

Dec 2, 2023 • 17min
Study: AI Adoption in Businesses
This podcast explores the findings of a recent study on AI adoption in businesses, discussing the impacts on efficiency, innovation, and the changing nature of work. It delves into the uncertainty and perception of AI, challenges in implementing AI tools, and concerns around job security. The need for human oversight, continuous monitoring, and job role shifts is emphasized.

Nov 30, 2023 • 18min
Will Everyone Have a Personal AI Assistant?
The podcast explores the future of personal AI assistants, discussing their potential impact, characteristics, and competition in the chip industry. It also examines the significance of self-sufficiency and competition in the AI industry.

Nov 28, 2023 • 17min
Can Google Gemini Compete with ChatGPT?
This podcast delves into the capabilities of Google Gemini and ChatGPT, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and potential impacts on the AI landscape. It explores Google's challenges as a large company and their skepticism about new products. The podcast also discusses the impact of AI on SEO, biased rankings, and Google's competition with OpenAI and Microsoft co-pilot. Additionally, the features of Emu Edit and Emu Video are discussed, as well as advancements in AI by companies like Canva, Zoom, and Meta.

Nov 25, 2023 • 13min
Humane's AI Pin: Everything You Need to Know
This episode explores Humane's AI Pin, a new device with innovative features like live translation and voice control. The importance of design and user perception in wearable AI devices is discussed, along with the need to minimize friction in technology. The potential of Samsung's AI integration and its competition with ChatGPT are also explored.

Nov 21, 2023 • 22min
Did Anthropic and Quora Take Down OpenAI?
Delving into OpenAI's recent shakeup, the podcast discusses the potential merger with Anthropic, company turmoil, and lack of transparency. They analyze the competitive advantage gained by Anthropic and question the decision to hire an outsider as CEO.

Nov 18, 2023 • 25min
Why Sam Altman was Fired and What's Next for OpenAI
Sam Altman, former leader of OpenAI who was recently fired, discusses the reasons behind his dismissal, including conflicts over OpenAI's direction and prioritization of commercialization. The podcast explores the appointment of Seskova as head of super alignment efforts and speculates on the implications for OpenAI and the tech industry. Challenges of building language models and starting an AI company are also discussed.