Episodes

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 the real-world decisions shaping AI’s future. They break down Meta’s leaked chatbot guidelines—yes, the one with “romantic chats with minors” in the fine print—debate whether “deep ignorance” can make AI safer by erasing dangerous knowledge, and unpack Illinois’ surprising m...

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 stop there. They also surprised everyone with their first open-weight model in over six years. Meanwhile, Google and Anthropic weren’t about to sit quietly—both rolled out big updates of their own. In this episode, Jeff Keltner dives into the week’s AI news, including: The...

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 psychology and physics. They break down Trump’s aggressive AI action plan, an OpenAI vs. DeepMind math showdown, and a Kenyan health experiment where AI saves lives behind the scenes. In this episode: Brain-inspired small model beats giants in reasoning tests Google Photos’ ...

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 AI to launch a diss track against McDonald’s. A $3 billion deal between OpenAI and Windsurf collapsed, and Google swooped in with a $2.4 billion move of its own. A new study shows experienced developers were actually slower when using AI—yet completely convinced they were ...

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—to do real work. And Claude is now building apps straight from your chat window. We also cover: The surprising potential of disembodied robot arms What AI-native customer service looks like in the wild The ethics breakdown in Anthropic’s latest red-teaming tests Big lega...

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 executive assistant. OpenAI is in court defending your right to delete. AI is showing up in hospitals, planning departments, even behind the Starbucks counter, and not always in the ways you’d expect. In this episode: A new study reveals the real secret to better AI prompts—and it...

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 automate advertising fully, AMC’s move to hand pre-production over to generative tools, and Anthropic’s launch of a government-only version of Claude. We also cover: Jeff’s favorite summer rule for kids: create before you consume The FDA’s new AI assistant is already changi...

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 work inside organizations, why UBS is cloning its financial analysts, and how the UAE’s free ChatGPT Plus program could be the smartest national AI play yet. In this episode: How a single AI model uncovered a Linux security flaw — no human required Why the UAE’s ChatGPT roll...

In this episode Jeff and Annie dive into a whirlwind of AI drops, weird moments, and future shock. Google rolled out everything from AI-powered search to filmmaking tools. OpenAI made a $6.5B move into hardware with design legend Jony Ive. Klarna’s AI assistant hit its limits, and Fortnite let you talk to Darth Vader—voiced by an AI, of course. Oh, and researchers say bots are starting to act like... us? We also discuss: Why Shopify’s AI upgrades matter more than you think How Claude 4 and Co...

Your face might know more about your health than your doctor does. And your glasses? They might be smarter than your phone. This week, Jeff and Annie explore some of the wildest—and most useful—ways AI is showing up in the real world. From smart glasses that translate conversations at the dinner table to a selfie tool that predicts cancer risk, AI’s getting more and more physical. They also get into how AI is helping speed up wildfire recovery, what the FDA is automating next, and why surveilla...

AI is no longer experimental. It’s running across government systems, shaping national infrastructure, and—sometimes—crashing into other cars. Jeff and Annie examine the growing tension between how AI is actually being used and how institutions are trying to manage it. With new laws taking shape, infrastructure being retooled, and pressure mounting from global competitors, the stakes are rising fast. In this episode: OpenAI’s move to become a public benefit corporation 2,133 federal AI use ca...

In this episode, Jeff and Annie explore the most bizarre, bold, and slightly unsettling developments in AI last week. From Google’s music model that lets you "text a song" into existence to Meta’s celebrity bots chatting with kids about sex, Jeff and...

In this episode, Jeff Keltner and Annie Delgado sprint through the latest in AI, from Beijing’s humanoid robot races to the Academy’s new rules for AI-generated content. They explore Microsoft’s Copilot updates, Nvidia’s new agentic services, OpenAI’s...

Can AI out-negotiate world leaders—or save lives in remote villages? From geopolitics to Google Docs, this week’s AI breakthroughs could redefine global strategy. Jeff and Annie unpack OpenAI’s mysterious new GPT-4.1 (and why developers get it—but...

In this episode, Jeff and Annie cover a week of extremes in AI. From Meta’s release of Llama 4 to Amazon’s Nova Sonic model, OpenAI’s memory upgrade, and Google’s massive push into video and agent collaboration, the industry is evolving at breakneck...

Jeff and Annie dive into the latest AI breakthroughs—from headline-grabbing business moves to deeply human applications. They unpack Elon Musk’s $100B xAI merger, Amazon’s move into smart agents, and brain-to-speech tech that gives voice to the...

What if AI could help you collaborate better at work and pick your next favorite product? What if it could make you feel... understood? In this episode, Jeff and Annie discuss last week’s breakthroughs and debates in AI, including Google's surprise...

Every week, AI innovation keeps sprawling.  In this episode, Jeff and Annie break down Nvidia’s new hardware lineup (yes, Jeff has a favorite GPU), the surprising return of leprechaun traps, and the major agentic upgrades coming to Zoom and Adobe....

As AI starts to behave unexpectedly, grow at unprecedented rates, and fuel the energy crisis, the question of whether humans remain in control stands out.  In this episode, we discuss OpenAI’s recent finding about AI models cheating, McDonald’s rapid...

Is Apple falling behind in the AI race? With competitors like Google and Amazon accelerating AI assistants, Apple’s decision to delay its LLM-powered Siri until 2027 has left many questioning its strategy. In this episode, Jeff and Annie dive into...

AI is making moves. Some are smart, some not-so-much. Amazon just turned Alexa into an AI powerhouse, making it more than just a glorified kitchen timer. Meanwhile, AI is shaking up board game design, proving that even old-school entertainment can...