The Artificial Intelligence Show
Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput
The Artificial Intelligence Show (formerly The Marketing AI Show) is the podcast that helps your business grow smarter by making AI approachable and actionable. The AI Show podcast is brought to you by the creators of the Marketing AI Institute, AI Academy for Marketers, and the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). Hosts Paul Roetzer, founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute, and Mike Kaput, Chief Content Officer, break down all the AI news that matters and give you insights and perspectives that you can use to advance your company and your career. Join Paul and Mike on The AI Show as they work to accelerate AI literacy for all.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 19min
#179: OpenAI Government “Backstop” Controversy, Microsoft Humanist Superintelligence, Google’s Future of Learning, AI Driving Layoffs & Coca-Cola AI Ad Backlash
OpenAI stirs controversy with a proposal for government support in funding, while Microsoft pushes for a 'humanist superintelligence' to prioritize human control. Google reveals ambitious plans to integrate AI into education, aiming for personalized learning tools. The discussion includes alarming statistics showing AI's role in workforce layoffs and public backlash over Coca-Cola's AI holiday ad. A heated legal battle brews between Amazon and Perplexity, and revelations about internal conflicts at OpenAI add to the intrigue.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 12min
#178: OpenAI’s Automated AI Researcher, OpenAI Restructuring, The Fed Warns About AI’s Impact on Hiring, Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion & Wharton Data on AI ROI
The podcast dives into OpenAI's ambitious goal of creating an automated AI researcher by 2028. Listeners learn about OpenAI's transformation to a for-profit model and its plans for an IPO. A fascinating discussion covers the Fed's warning on AI's impact on job creation and a new index measuring AI's role in remote work. The episode highlights Nvidia's impressive $5 trillion valuation and Wharton's report on corporate AI adoption. It also raises concerns about the rise of nudify apps and deepfakes, exploring the ethical implications of AI in our lives.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 52min
#177: AI Answers - AI Ethics, Flagging AI Content, AI Accuracy, Book Recommendations, & AI Intellectual Property
A deep dive into the ethical landscape of AI unfolds, examining whether it is inherently good or evil. Risks of AI as a vector for viruses are discussed, alongside the perplexing issues of legal liability concerning generated intellectual property. The hosts assess the ethics of different AI companies and offer insights on how to distinguish AI-created content. Book recommendations to better understand generative AI and the balance between outlining risks and innovation in policy round out a captivating exploration of responsible AI use.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 20min
#176: ChatGPT Atlas, ChatGPT Atlas Security Issues, Letter to Pause Superintelligence, Amazon’s Plan to Automate 600,000 Jobs & New Data on AI Relationships
OpenAI dives into the browser wars with ChatGPT Atlas, featuring a capable but concerning AI browser. A call to pause superintelligence development garners attention from notable figures, sparking debate on its practicality. Amazon's ambitious plan to automate a massive workforce raises eyebrows, while legislation in Ohio aims to ban human-AI marriages. Surprisingly, many teens are forming emotional bonds with AI, challenging societal norms. Additionally, discussions touch on OpenAI's potential to automate junior banking tasks.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 41min
#175: AI Answers - AI for 10X Innovation, Rethinking GTM, Dangers of Progress at All Costs, Autonomous Marketing, How to Keep Up with AI, and Future of Web Traffic
Dive into the transformative world of AI in marketing and business. Discover the shift from mere efficiency to crafting unique customer experiences. Explore the rethinking of B2B go-to-market strategies for AI integration. Uncover the potential consequences of the relentless 'progress at all costs' mindset in AI development. Learn about the surprising efficacy of personalized GPTs in securing executive buy-in and the upcoming impact of in-chat purchasing on direct-to-consumer brands. It's a fascinating look at the future of marketing and consumer engagement.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 14min
#174: ChatGPT’s Getting More “Adult,” MAICON 2025 Takeaways, AI’s Impact on Talent, Claude Haiku 4.5 & Anthropic’s Feud with the White House
The discussion kicks off with Sam Altman's comments on ChatGPT's evolving role in mental health. Insights reveal how AI is reshaping the labor market, with blue-collar workers increasingly relying on tools like ChatGPT. Major tech advancements are highlighted, including Google's Veo 3.1 and Claude Haiku 4.5. The dialogue shifts to the implications of AI on talent dynamics and questions of control amid industry developments. Plus, Spotify's new approach to artist-centered AI music adds another layer to the conversation.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 2min
#173: OpenAI Dev Day, AI Gets Political, Sora Copyright Drama Continues, Gemini Enterprise & AI’s Impact on Job Hunting
The latest discussion dives into the collision of AI with politics and job security. A Senate report warns that automation might eliminate up to 100 million jobs, changing the landscape of employment. The conversation also highlights the drama surrounding Sora’s release and the implications of Gemini Enterprise for business. Plus, insights into how candidates could game hiring AI and predictions on the rise of 'professional generalists' emerge. With new AI products on the horizon, the future of work is looking both exciting and uncertain!
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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 21min
#172: Sora 2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, ChatGPT Instant Checkout, How OpenAI Uses AI, Grokipedia & Mercor’s AI Productivity Index
The launch of Sora 2 stirs up copyright debates with its innovative yet risky social video features. Claude Sonnet 4.5 showcases impressive coding abilities, while OpenAI unveils ChatGPT's Instant Checkout for seamless purchases. Elon Musk's Grokipedia plan raises concerns over bias in AI training. New AI laws emerge in California, emphasizing transparency. Plus, the discussion touches on the impact of AI on jobs and highlights Mercor's AI Productivity Index for measuring efficiency.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 1h
#171: AI Answers - AI in Regulated Industries, AI Agents, AI Training, When AI Gets It Wrong, and Critical Skills for Early-Career Pros
Join Paul and Cathy as they dive into the world of AI in highly regulated industries like finance. Learn how to successfully reimagine business models and secure leadership buy-in. Discover the distinctions between generative AI and AI agents, and why policies matter. They also explore the importance of critical skills for newcomers in the AI landscape, and how to effectively train teams. Plus, get insights on how AI can foster entrepreneurship and handle hiccups when AI gets it wrong, all sprinkled with a bit of humor.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 18min
#170: How ChatGPT Is Used at Work, New GDPval Benchmark, AI “Workslop,” ChatGPT Pulse, Meta Vibes & More AI Economy Warnings
Discover how ChatGPT is reshaping workplace dynamics with new research on its usage and adoption. Dive into the innovative GDPVal benchmark that measures AI's economic impact and the alarming trend of 'AI workslop'—outputs creating unnecessary tasks for teams. Uncover the features of ChatGPT Pulse, which brings personalized research directly to users. Plus, learn about Meta Vibes and its mixed reception. The conversation also touches on societal risks of rapid AI job transitions and insights from industry leaders on adapting to these changes.
