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

Conor and Jaeden explore the debate surrounding open-weight and open-source AI models, focusing on Anthropic's lobbying activities and the competitive pressure from international AI companies.
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Jaeden and Conor take on one of the biggest debates in education: what happens to learning when AI walks into the classroom. Sparked by the University of Chicago Law School's move to ban electronics in first-year classes, they dig into critical thinking, how AI is reshaping the w...

Jaeden and Conor break down AI Box's new MCP connector — a single integration that wires 80+ AI models into your workflow for audio, image, and video generation. They walk through what MCP actually is, how to build with it, and why native model-context plumbing could reshape how ...

Jaeden and Conor break down Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 — China's newest open-source model that's reportedly closing in on Opus 4.8. They dig into how the latest Chinese models stack up against their American rivals, what the open-source surge means for enterprises, and how regulation ...

In this episode, we explore OpenAI's resurgence with the release of version 5.6 and their new tool, Work, which challenges competitors in the AI workspace. We also discuss the dynamics between OpenAI and Anthropic, the evolution of AI tools for productivity, and the competitive l...

In this episode, we explore how AI can redefine business operations and reshape workflows, as discussed in the new book 'Infinite' by Brian Solis and Dave Wright. The conversation focuses on integrating AI as a tool for innovation rather than just automation, the misconceptions l...

Jaeden and Conor break down Amazon’s decision to shut down Mechanical Turk, the micro-task platform that quietly powered AI training and the gig economy for over two decades. They dig into what its end signals about the future of work, how AI has already solved the tiny human tas...

Jaeden and Conor dig into Microsoft’s $2.5B AI investment and its new 6,000-person implementation unit, and Conor shares his spicy take on why throwing money and systems at AI often misses the real problem. They break down why most AI pilots fail to drive adoption, why resistance...

In this episode, we discuss the newly released Fable 5, its initial free access, and the implications of its expensive API usage. We explore the potential uses for both average users and developers, emphasizing the model's ability to grasp complex tasks and its performance compar...

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the latest developments in AI models, regulatory challenges, and the power of AI in security and data retrieval, including a fascinating story about uncovering banned content using AI tools.

00:00 Introduction 01:01 GPT 5.6 Delayed&...

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the evolving role of AI agents and tools like Codex, Claude, and cowork in transforming work processes, emphasizing practical applications and future trends.

00:00 The Shift from Chatbots to Agents

03:00 Utilizing AI Tools for Project M...

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor explore the shifting landscape of AI token usage, the implications for enterprise AI strategies, and the competitive dynamics between Western and Chinese AI models. They discuss the economic impact of token maxing, the potential for Chinese model...