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

In this conversation, Conor Grennan and Jaeden discuss the impressive growth of OpenAI, particularly its user base and revenue. They explore innovative strategies that OpenAI is employing to attract users, including partnerships with governments. The discussion also examines the ...

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden dive into the promise and pitfalls of OpenAI’s ChatGPT connectors and the ChatGPT Operator. They share candid insights from hands-on experience—addressing integration challenges, the importance of crafting effective prompts, and what it takes to ...

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor unpack the key takeaways from Apple’s recent developer conference, diving into the company’s evolving approach to AI. They discuss Apple’s newly published AI paper, the delayed rollout of Siri's much-anticipated upgrade, and features like live tr...

In this episode, Conor Grennan and Jaeden explore the growing role of AI as both a companion and a business tool, with a focus on the rise of Character AI. They discuss how AI is evolving from a functional assistant into a more interactive and even therapeutic presence, reshaping...

In this episode, Conor Grennan and Jaeden Schaefer dive into a comparative analysis of leading AI models—Grok, Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini—examining their strengths and limitations, especially in legal and financial applications. They discuss how tools like AI Box enable side-by-...

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 ...