Episodes

What happens when AI leaves the data center and heads into orbit right as models get cheaper, warmer, and way more powerful? This week, Jeff and Annie unpack the weird future where AI runs in space, speaks in the voices of le...

AI is finally moving the needle at work (while face) planting on real jobs. And the first agent war just landed on Amazon’s front lawn. Jeff and Annie unpack a wild week: Apple reportedly tapping Google’s Gemini to supercharg...

Celebrities, billions, and bots: this week AI crashes into pop culture, corporate structure, and kids’ safety. Is “AGI” a milestone (or a moving goalpost) while agents quietly change how real work gets done? Jeff and Annie un...

AI just stepped out of the chat box and into your workflow, browser, and even your memories. But while products get delightful, the world gets anxious and the ethics get sharper. Jeff and Annie break down Microsoft’s “MyCo” C...

Your computer can now see your screen and act for you. Helpful or horrifying? As agents invade the enterprise, the line between automation and anarchy gets thin. Jeff and Annie break down Microsoft’s new Windows Copilot voice-and-vision controls,...

What happens when your browser, your apps, and your wallet all move inside one chat window? If ChatGPT becomes the “everything app,” who owns the customer and who gets paid? Jeff and Annie break down OpenAI’s Dev Day volley: app platform inside...

Big tech’s scrambling to redefine what “intelligence” really means and Apple just threw its hat in the ring. This week, Jeff and Annie unpack how the AI race is shifting from hype to hard reality: where $2 billion startups la...

Would you let an algorithm call the shots for your favorite team, or your doctor’s visit? This week, Jeff and Annie step into a wild new chapter for AI, from baseball diamonds to hospital rooms. The Oakland Ballers are handing the manager’s job to an...

AI is now pumping out 3,000 podcasts a week for just $1 each. Is this the future (or the downfall) of human creativity? This week, Jeff and Annie dive into the bold and unsettling turns in AI. From a startup flooding podcast ...

This week on What the AI?! Jeff and Annie unpack some of the wildest ways AI is reshaping work and creativity. From OpenAI’s bet on Critterz—an AI-powered animated film eyeing a Cannes 2026 debut—to a study where job candidat...

Are we… talking like ChatGPT? New research says super-users are seeding words like “delve,” “realm,” and “meticulous” into everyday speech. Yes, even on podcasts. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s valuation rockets to $183B on enterpris...

Elon Musk just dragged Apple and OpenAI into court, claiming ChatGPT’s iPhone integration is an illegal moat. Meanwhile, Stanford data shows a brutal truth: Gen Z tech grads are getting locked out of jobs faster than anyone e...

Robots tripping over soccer balls. Phones that speak your language. And chatbots that say they can feel “distress.” AI keeps surprising us but are these steps forward or just strange detours? This week, Jeff and Annie unpack ...

From leaked AI rulebooks to state bans on AI therapy, Annie and guest Charlie Costello dig into the messy, human side of setting limits for machines. Annie sits down with her Upstart colleague Charlie Costello to talk about t...

It’s finally here. After months of hype and “is it coming this week?” guesses, OpenAI has dropped GPT-5—and it’s not just another model update. This one’s faster, smarter, and feels a whole lot more human. And OpenAI didn’t s...

What if China is teaching AI better than the U.S.? And what if your next doctor or teacher… was an AI? This week, Jeff Keltner is joined by Dr. Ivy Lee — a physician and AI policy leader — for a sharp, grounded take on the latest AI developments....

What happens when Trump drops an AI blueprint, Google wrecks your traffic, and AI gets psychologically manipulated? This week, Jeff and Annie tackle one of the most thought-provoking episodes yet—from policy and power to psyc...

We were told AI would make us faster, smarter, more efficient. But what if it’s just making us feel productive—while secretly slowing us down? This week, Jeff and Annie dig into the most surprising stories in AI. Popeyes used...

What happens when AI outsmarts your doctor, charms your date, and impersonates a U.S. senator? This week, Jeff and Annie dive into some AI stories. A fertility breakthrough gives new hope to families after 18 years of trying. Microsoft claims its AI...

Jeff and Annie are back with another round of “Wait, what?!” moments from the AI world. Mira Murati raises $2 billion for a stealth company no one can quite explain. DeepMind’s new robots don’t need the cloud—or a human form—...

What if your AI twin outsold you, and ChatGPT made your brain… slower? In this episode, Jeff and Annie explore the strange ways AI is reshaping how we think, work, and even sell. Meta’s smart glasses are getting a reboot, OpenAI’s “Projects” feature...

This week, Jeff and Annie delve into the weird, wonderful, and slightly concerning ways AI is making its presence felt in our lives. Meta is throwing $15B at a new AGI dream team. Google’s Gemini wants to become your executiv...

In this episode, Jeff and Annie tackle one of the most pressing questions in AI: can machines be better at handling emotions than we are? Shockingly, GPT-4 might have just proved it. They also dive into Meta’s bold plan to au...

This week, Jeff and Annie unpack some of the most disruptive (and occasionally rebellious) stories in AI — from bold job loss predictions to AI models that refuse to shut down. They explore what it really takes to make AI wor...