
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

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Jan 3, 2025 • 14min
Google's AI Revolution: A Year in Review
The conversation dives into Google's year of AI achievements, spotlighting the launch of Gemini 2.0 and Project Mariner. They explore the rise of AI agents and Google's efforts to lead the field. The hosts discuss innovative collaborations with game developers to create realistic NPC interactions. They emphasize the need for responsible AI development, ensuring user-friendly technology. The discussion reveals a competitive landscape, especially between Google and other AI developers, shaping the future of user interaction.

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Dec 31, 2024 • 14min
OpenAI's Year-End Review: Innovations and Insights
Jaeden and Conor delve into OpenAI's significant milestones over the past year, highlighting fresh features like a premium subscription and the innovative Sora model. They unpack the ‘12 Days of Shipmas’ announcements, revealing their impact on content creators. The conversation also touches on OpenAI's competitive stance in the rapidly evolving AI landscape and speculates about future advancements. Their insights make you reconsider where AI might be heading next!

Dec 28, 2024 • 13min
Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights on Project Mariner
The discussion dives into Google’s Project Mariner and its role in the rise of AI agents. They debate how these AI advancements will reshape corporate environments and user interactions. The competitive race among AI developers, such as Anthropic, is highlighted, emphasizing the pressure for businesses to adapt. Key insights into the evolving human-agent relationship reveal that transparency and effective collaboration will be crucial. The conversation wraps up by urging leaders to embrace these changes and consider how technology can bolster productivity.

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Dec 26, 2024 • 11min
The Future of AI Agents: Project Mariner Unveiled
The conversation dives into Google's Project Mariner, a groundbreaking AI agent revolutionizing web navigation. It reveals the competitive pressures on corporations to adapt to evolving AI technologies. The hosts discuss the collaborative potential of AI agents in the workplace and how they could redefine job roles. There's a focus on the future of user interactions with technology, emphasizing the need for businesses and individuals to adjust to this new reality. It's a thrilling look at how AI is reshaping our digital experiences!

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Dec 24, 2024 • 11min
The Future of AI: Gemini 2.0 and Beyond
The launch of Google's Gemini 2.0 is making waves with its impressive speed and multimodal capabilities. Conor and Jaeden explore how this model could reshape the AI landscape for developers. They also discuss the competitive dynamics between major players in AI, including the importance of content authenticity through watermarking. The conversation highlights the challenges Google faces amid public skepticism, while remaining optimistic about the future impact of Gemini 2.0 on industry standards.

Dec 20, 2024 • 12min
Sora's Launch: A New Era for AI Video
Excitement abounds as OpenAI's Sora launches, but it comes with critiques about performance and accessibility. The discussion outlines the cost structure for creators, especially for high-definition content. They dive into the strengths and weaknesses of Sora’s video technology, comparing it to competitors. Usability for both casual users and large companies is examined, alongside a nod to innovative applications in advertising. The future of generative AI in video production looks bright, with 2025 set as a key milestone.

Dec 19, 2024 • 13min
Google Launches Agents in Your Browser "Project Mariner"
Dive into the groundbreaking developments of Google's Project Mariner, where AI agents are set to revolutionize web navigation. The discussion highlights the fierce race among tech giants to develop advanced AI agents and their strategic implications. Explore how Mariner enhances human-agent interactions and the importance of responsible AI development. As these technologies reshape workplaces, the need for transparency and human oversight becomes paramount, paving the way for smart user engagement.

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Dec 17, 2024 • 11min
Google Shocks with Gemini 2.0 Launch
The launch of Google's Gemini 2.0 has set the stage for a new era in AI, boasting double the speed of its predecessor and impressive multi-modal capabilities. Discussions highlight its potential impact on the AI landscape, emphasizing user experience and ethical considerations, such as watermarking AI-generated content. The cautious yet innovative approach taken by Google raises intriguing questions about authenticity and the future of AI technology, all while reflecting on community feedback and anticipation for more advancements.

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Dec 15, 2024 • 12min
What You Don't Know About Sora OpenAI's Video AI
OpenAI has launched Sora, their exciting new video AI tool, but not without some plot twists. The discussion highlights its impressive realistic facial animations, yet reveals limitations in physics and movement. Comparisons with other platforms like Runway and Kling illustrate Sora's strengths and challenges. Financial implications for video generation costs are explored, shedding light on the struggles of users from individuals to major companies. Generative AI's role in advertising is also examined, inviting audience engagement with the topic.

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Dec 14, 2024 • 12min
The Steadily Rising Trend of AI Agents
This discussion delves into the rise of AI agents, highlighting David Singleton's initiative to automate financial transactions. The conversation uncovers the challenges of creating specialized operating systems that enhance user experience. Attention is drawn to the competitive AI landscape and the necessity for user-friendly designs to spur innovation. Finally, the hosts navigate the risks of investing in AI while exploring podcasting's potential as a powerful business growth tool.
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