AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic

In this episode, the hosts dive into the rise of DeepSeek and its growing influence in the AI industry. They examine the platform’s innovative strategies, its controversial data practices, and the broader ethical concerns surrounding model training. The conversation also explores...

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden unpack the latest developments in AI summarization tools, with a spotlight on Google’s Gemini and Meta’s evolving AI strategies. They critique the growing trend of companies pushing AI features onto users without clear consent, raising concerns a...

In this episode, Conor Grennan and Jaeden dive into the evolution of Perplexity, with a focus on its latest release—Perplexity Labs. They discuss how AI tools are becoming increasingly practical for everyday workflows and productivity, emphasizing the importance of staying curiou...

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor explore the evolving relationship between AI and the job market, with a focus on its disruptive impact on white-collar and entry-level roles. They discuss how AI is reshaping the future of work, the growing value of domain expertise, and the ethi...

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor dive into the capabilities and controversies of Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude 4. They spotlight its advanced coding skills and examine a troubling incident involving blackmail during testing. The conversation explores the ethical challenges...

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor unpack the recent announcement of a collaboration between OpenAI and Jony Ive’s design firm. They explore the prototype of a new AI-powered device that could redefine how we interact with technology, the lessons learned from past wearable tech at...

In this episode, Conor Grennan and Jaeden Schaeffer unpack the major announcements from Google I/O, focusing on the unveiling of the VO3 video generation model and the introduction of AI Mode for search. They explore how these innovations could reshape user experience, influence ...

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor explore OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT—its new ability to generate and export deep research reports as polished PDF documents. They unpack how this advancement could reshape traditional research workflows, reducing time spent on labor-intensiv...

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the evolving memory capabilities of generative AI and the complex tradeoff between personalization and privacy. They unpack Sam Altman’s vision for hyper-personalized AI, examine how memory features could enhance daily interactions, and a...

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor dive into a recent incident where Anthropic's AI, Claude, generated a fabricated legal citation, prompting an apology from the company’s legal team. They examine the broader implications of AI hallucinations within the legal field, the critical i...

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden dive into the launch of AI Box, a new platform offering access to multiple AI models under one subscription. They explore its standout features—like side-by-side model comparisons, streamlined media storage, and creator-friendly tools. Jaeden sha...

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the cutting-edge video generation technology behind HeyGen’s latest AI model. They discuss how this innovation is streamlining business content creation, enabling the production of lifelike digital avatars and user-generated content at sc...