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

"ChatGPT Operator in Action: Frustrations, Fixes, and Productivity Wins"

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden dive into the promise and pitfalls of OpenAI’s ChatGPT connectors and the ChatGPT Operator. They share candid insi...

"Apple's AI Awakening: Progress, Promises, and Pressure"

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor unpack the key takeaways from Apple’s recent developer conference, diving into the company’s evolving approach t...

"From Tool to Companion: The Rise of Character AI"

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Characte...

"Grok vs. Gemini: Comparing the Titans of AI"

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor Grennan and Jaeden Schaefer dive into a comparative analysis of leading AI models—Grok, Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini—examini...

Inside DeepSeek: Innovation, Ethics, and AI Model Lineage

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 strat...

Forced AI: Why Gemini and Meta’s Summarizers Raise Red Flags

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden unpack the latest developments in AI summarization tools, with a spotlight on Google’s Gemini and Meta’s evolvin...

Rethinking AI Tools: What’s New with Perplexity Labs

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor Grennan and Jaeden dive into the evolution of Perplexity, with a focus on its latest release—Perplexity Labs. They discuss ho...

AI vs. the Office: How White-Collar Jobs Are Being Redefined

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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-coll...

Claude 4: Genius Coder or Rogue Agent?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor dive into the capabilities and controversies of Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude 4. They spotlight its advanced...

OpenAI x Jony Ive: The Future of AI Wearables?

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor unpack the recent announcement of a collaboration between OpenAI and Jony Ive’s design firm. They explore the prot...

Inside Google I/O: VO3, AI Mode, and the Race for AI Dominance

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor Grennan and Jaeden Schaeffer unpack the major announcements from Google I/O, focusing on the unveiling of the VO3 video generat...

ChatGPT Can Now Write Your Research Papers (and Export Them Too)

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor explore OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT—its new ability to generate and export deep research reports as polish...

AI Remembers Everything: The Privacy Tradeoff of Personalized Tech

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the evolving memory capabilities of generative AI and the complex tradeoff between personalization and priva...

When AI Gets It Wrong: Claude’s Legal Hallucination and What It Means for Law

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor dive into a recent incident where Anthropic's AI, Claude, generated a fabricated legal citation, prompting an ap...

Inside AI Box: One Subscription, Every AI Model

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

AI Avatars & the Future of Content: Inside HeyGen’s Video Revolution

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the cutting-edge video generation technology behind HeyGen’s latest AI model. They discuss how this innova...

Google Nano vs. Scammers: The Future of AI Cybersecurity

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor explore the rise of AI in cybersecurity, focusing on Google’s new Nano model designed to detect and prevent online...

How AI Is Taking Over the Workplace

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the rapid rise of AI in the workplace and what it means for your job. From automation to virtual assistants, we explore how b...

ChatGPT-4 Is Being Retired — Here’s What’s Next

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover OpenAI’s decision to retire ChatGPT-4 and what it means for current users. We also explore what’s replacing it and how th...

Visa Wants AI Agents to Spend Your Money

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover Visa’s bold move to let artificial agents make payments on your behalf. We break down how it works, what it means for the f...

Google on Trial: Will Chrome Be Sold Off?"

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google, focusing on the potential divestiture of its Chrome browser....

Microsoft AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman on Building the Future of AI

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Microsoft AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, as he shares the bold vision guiding the company’s next wave of artificial inte...

OpenAI's Next Model Aims to Be the Best ‘Open’ AI Yet

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover OpenAI’s bold move to create the leading open-source AI model. We break down what this means for the future of AI developme...

Cluely: The Controversial AI Tool Everyone’s Talking About

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the rapid rise of Cluely, the AI tool stirring up controversy across the tech world. We dive into what it does, why it's ...

Grok Unfiltered: How This AI Tool Stands Out from the Pack

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the evolution of Grok, highlighting its unique features, personal user experiences, and how it stands apart ...

ChatGPT Gets a Memory: What It Means for You

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor dive into OpenAI’s newly released memory feature and its potential to transform user experience through personaliz...

From Prompts to AGI: Why OpenAI’s New Models Matter

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden unpack the recent release of OpenAI’s 03 and 04 mini models, diving into their capabilities, user experience, and ...

Remote Hiring Crisis: Fake Applicants Infiltrating U.S. Companies

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover the alarming surge of fraudulent job seekers targeting remote positions in U.S. companies. Discover how advanced AI tools an...

Google Cloud's New AI Composes Music on Demand!

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover Google's latest innovation: Lyria, a text-to-music AI model now available on Google Cloud. Discover how this tool enable...

Anthropic rolls out a $200-per-month Claude subscription

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover Anthropic's bold new move to launch a $200-per-month subscription for its Claude AI. We break down what you get, who it’s f...

Amazon’s New AI Shops the Web for You

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover Amazon’s latest AI agent that can search and shop across third-party websites on your behalf. We break down how it works, ...

OpenAI Confirms O3 Launch, Delays GPT-5

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover OpenAI’s unexpected announcement to release O3 while pushing back the launch of GPT-5. We break down what this means for th...

Microsoft Copilot Just Got Smarter: Now It Browses & Takes Action for You

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the latest upgrade to Microsoft’s Copilot, which can now browse the web and perform tasks on your behalf. We break down wha...

Microsoft Copilot’s Evolution: The Future of AI in the Workplace

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor dive into the latest updates to Microsoft Copilot, examining its expanding capabilities and deeper integration into ...

Google’s Gemini 2.5: A Smarter AI for the Enterprise World

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor break down the release of Google’s Gemini 2.5, a cutting-edge AI reasoning model that excels in benchmarks and int...

AI Meets Design: How ChatGPT’s Image Generator is Changing Creativity

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden discuss the launch of ChatGPT’s new image generator, exploring its advanced features, practical applications, and ...

Meta’s AI Gamble: Monetizing Llama & the Cost of Innovation

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden unpacks Meta’s shifting strategy for monetizing its open-source Llama models, the massive financial investments fueling AI i...

Microsoft’s AI Bet: Paying Creators for Their Data

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden explores Microsoft’s potential plans to compensate creators for their contributions to AI training datasets, as hinted at in...

Claude’s Big Upgrade: How Web Scraping Changes the AI Game

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden explores the latest updates to Claude, Anthropic’s AI tool, which now includes web scraping capabilities. He examines how th...

Unlocking AI's Creative Potential

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor explore the implications of a new AI model from OpenAI that is designed for creative writing. They discuss the ...

Corporate Espionage in the Tech World

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden discuss the implications of AI espionage, particularly focusing on the statements made by Dario Amadei of Anthropic ...

The Rise of Gemma 3: Efficiency Meets Performance

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Jaeden and Conor discuss the launch of Google's Gemma 3 model, highlighting its impressive features, performance benchmarks, ...

Meta's Bold Moves in AI and Safety

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss Meta's recent developments, including the launch of a standalone app and an anti-scam facial recognitio...

Navigating the Future: Meta's AI and Facial Recognition

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden Schafer and Conor discuss Meta's recent developments, including the launch of a standalone app and an anti-scam facial re...

The Future of AI Agents: A $20,000 Investment?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden Schafer and Conor discuss the implications of OpenAI's new $20,000 PhD-level AI agent, exploring its potential value, the...

Apple's AI Dilemma: The 2027 Delay Explained

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the recent announcement regarding the delay of Apple's Siri update until 2027. They express their frust...

Exploring the Future of Voice Assistants with Alexa Plus

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden Schafer and Conor discuss the latest advancements in Amazon's AI technology, particularly focusing on the newly launched Alexa...

Unpacking Claude 3.7 Sonnet: A Game Changer

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor discuss the latest model from Anthropic, Claude 3.7 Sonnet. They explore its unique features, including its advanced...

The Cost of Innovation: GPT-4.5 Analysis

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the release of OpenAI's GPT-4.5 model, exploring its features, cost implications, and user experiences....

HP's Strategic Acquisition and Future Prospects

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the recent acquisition of Humane by HP and the implications of the Humane AI Pin's failure. They explor...

Ilya Sutskever's Billion-Dollar Bet on AI

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the recent surge in OpenAI's user base, the implications of Ilya Suskova's new startup Safe Super Intel...

Grok 3 vs. The Competition: Who Comes Out on Top?

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden discuss Grok 3, its features, performance benchmarks, and public perception, particularly in relation to Elon Musk. ...

Apple's Bold Move: Partnering with Alibaba for AI

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the significant partnership between Apple and Alibaba to integrate AI features into iPhones sold in Chi...

Google's Next AI Play: Logan Kilpatrick of Google Deepmind

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging conversation, Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind discusses his new role and the exciting advancements in AI technology. He highlig...

ChatGPT 5 Announcements and What to Expect

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the latest developments at OpenAI, including the anticipated release of GPT-5 and the unification of AI...

OpenAI's Bold Move in Search

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the implications of OpenAI's new search capabilities and how it positions itself against traditional se...

Unpacking Google Gemini 2.0

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor discuss the latest developments in AI, focusing on Google's Gemini 2.0. They explore its powerful features, includin...

Revolutionizing Research: OpenAI's Deep Research Tool

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden discuss the latest innovations from OpenAI, focusing on the new deep research tool that aims to revolutionize how us...

11 Labs: A Voice Technology Leader

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the rapidly changing landscape of AI valuations, focusing on significant investments in companies like ...

Human Creativity vs. AI: The New Copyright Landscape

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of copyright in relation to AI-generated content. It discusses the recent guidelines from the US C...

Exploring the Future of AI with Perplexity Assistant

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode of the AI Applied Podcast, Jaeden and Conor discuss the launch of Perplexity Assistant, a new mobile assistant for Android. T...

Revolutionizing AI: DeepSeek's Impact on the Industry

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Jaeden and Conor discuss the revolutionary advancements made by DeepSeek in the AI landscape. They explore how DeepSeek's uni...

The Rise of AI Agents: What to Expect

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the recent advancements in AI agents, particularly focusing on OpenAI's new features. They explore...

The Future of AI Video: Synthesia's Success

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the recent success of Synthesia, an AI video platform that has raised $180 million and is valued at ove...

AI Wars: Google vs. Microsoft

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the recent developments in AI integration by Google and Microsoft, focusing on their enterprise product...

Stargate: The $500 Billion AI Revolution

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the monumental announcement of the Stargate project, a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure led...

Apple's AI: A Rollercoaster Ride

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation explores Apple's recent challenges with its AI technology, particularly the inaccuracies in its notification summaries. The hosts dis...

OpenAI Launches "Operator" AI Agent to Complete Tasks

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the recent advancements in AI agents, particularly focusing on OpenAI's new features. They explore the ...

Grok's User Experience: A Deep Dive

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of AI Applied, Conor and Jaeden discuss the launch and features of Grok, Elon Musk's large language model. They explore its user inter...

Anthropic's Bold Move: $2 Billion Funding

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the recent funding round for Anthropic, a leading AI company, which is raising $2 billion at a $60 bill...

Decoding AGI and Superintelligence

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss Sam Altman's recent blog post that outlines significant advancements in AI, particularly focusing on th...

DeepSeek: The Rising Star of AI

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode of the AI Applied Podcast, hosts Jaeden and Conor discuss the emerging AI model DeepSeek, developed by a Chinese company unde...

The Future of AI Companies: Acquisitions and Strategies

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation explores the evolving landscape of AI companies, focusing on recent acquisitions, regulatory challenges, and the strategic moves by ...

Breakthroughs in AI Reasoning and Problem Solving

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the advancements in AI technology, particularly focusing on OpenAI's O3 model. They explore the signif...

AI Predictions for 2025: What to Expect

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor reflect on the past year and share their predictions for AI in 2025. They discuss the importance of user interface ...

Microsoft's AI Revolution: From Slow to Leader

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss Microsoft's significant advancements in AI, particularly in 2024, highlighting the company's transform...

Google's AI Revolution: A Year in Review

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor review Google's performance over the year, discussing its advancements in AI technology, particularly with the laun...

OpenAI's Year-End Review: Innovations and Insights

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor review OpenAI's significant advancements and releases throughout the year, particularly focusing on the recent...

Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights on Project Mariner

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the emergence of AI agents, particularly focusing on Google's Project Mariner. They explore the implic...

The Future of AI Agents: Project Mariner Unveiled

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the emergence of AI agents, particularly focusing on Google's Project Mariner. They explore the compet...

The Future of AI: Gemini 2.0 and Beyond

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the launch of Google's Gemini 2.0, its advanced capabilities, and the implications for the AI landscap...

Sora's Launch: A New Era for AI Video

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the recent launch of Sora by OpenAI, exploring its implications for AI in video generation. They expre...

Google Launches Agents in Your Browser "Project Mariner"

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Agents are here and making big waves. We cover the latest from Google's project Mariner. AI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-A...

Google Shocks with Gemini 2.0 Launch

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Google is not going to be outdone by ChatGPT. We cover all the updates from the New Gemini 2.0. AI Applied YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube...

What You Don't Know About Sora OpenAI's Video AI

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OpenAI has finally dropped Sora their AI video model. But there are a few plot twists... AI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI...

The Steadily Rising Trend of AI Agents

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the emerging trend of AI agents, particularly focusing on a new venture led by David Singleton, the for...

Grok's Upcoming Features That Could Rival ChatGPT

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor delve into Elon Musk's AI product, Grok, discussing its performance, upcoming features, and its unique advantages in...

The Government is Starting to Fuse Itself with AI

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor explore the intersection of AI and government, focusing on the influence of key figures like Elon Musk and David Sac...

OpenAI's Bold New $200 Subscription Model

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden discuss OpenAI's new $200 subscription model for ChatGPT, exploring its implications for different user groups. They...

Amazon Finally Launches Their New AI Models

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss Amazon's recent announcements regarding their advancements in AI technology, including new chat models,...

Discussing Amazon's Investment In Anthropic

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jaeden and Conor discussAmazon's significant investment in Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude. They explore the implications of this...

Celebrating ChatGPT's 2nd Anniversary With Its Latest News

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Conor discuss the two-year anniversary of ChatGPT, exploring its impact, adoption challenges, and the future of OpenA...

The Evolving Landscape of Prompt Engineering

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jaeden and Connor discuss the evolving landscape of prompt engineering and its implications for AI adoption. They explore the d...

The Role of AI in Spirituality

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of AI Applied, Conor and Jaeden explore the intersection of AI and religion, discussing the implications of AI as a spiritual compani...

OpenAI's Upcoming AI Agent Tool

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the rapid advancements in AI agents, particularly focusing on OpenAI's upcoming AI agent tool. They ex...

Discussing the Recent Statements Made by Sam Altman & Dario Amadei Regarding AGI

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor discuss the recent statements made by Sam Altman and Dario Amadei regarding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). ...

Speaking with Microsoft CMO Jared Spataro About How AI Impacts Work

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the AI Applied podcast, Jaeden Schafer and Conor engage with Jared Spataro, Chief Marketing Officer at Microsoft, discussing the t...

What You Need to Know About Google Jarvis

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the recent developments in AI agents, particularly focusing on Google's Jarvis and its implications fo...

Perplexity AI's Battle with Google to Change the Game

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Jaeden Schafer and Conor discuss the rapid rise of Perplexity AI, its competition with major players like Google and OpenAI,...

Google Gemini's Latest Advancements and Innovations In AI

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Conor and Jaeden discuss the advancements and innovations brought by Google Gemini, particularly focusing on its integration in...