AI Journal

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In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is colliding with regulation, geopolitics, consumer safety, and fan engagement. From the UK legal sector calling for clarity—not deregulation—on AI use, to Meta’s AI acquisition becoming a geopolitical flashpoint between the U.S. and China, the global stakes around AI are rising fast. We also examine California’s proposal to pause AI-powered toys for children a...

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In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is entering a decisive new phase—one defined less by hype and more by real-world impact. We begin at CES 2026, where physical AI takes center stage through humanoid robots, smart factories, and AI-driven manufacturing systems. We then examine Meta’s bold $2 billion bet on AI, unpacking the tension between long-term vision, infrastructure risk, and growing conce...

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In this episode, we explore four thought-provoking stories that reveal how artificial intelligence is reshaping ambition, fear, humanity, and inclusion. We begin by unpacking the myth of the college dropout in the AI gold rush and why success is no longer tied to leaving education behind. Next, we examine how science fiction—from HAL to ChatGPT—continues to shape our fears and misunderstandings of modern AI. The epi...

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In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping institutions, regulations, platforms, and creative industries worldwide. We begin with the U.S. Army’s launch of a dedicated AI career field, signaling a shift toward embedding AI leadership directly into military operations. Next, we examine China’s proposed regulations on humanlike AI, revealing a tightly controlled vision for how machine...

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In this episode, we unpack four major developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence. We begin with OpenAI’s decision to strengthen its risk strategy by hiring a Head of Preparedness, signaling growing concern around AI safety, cybersecurity threats, and mental health impacts. Next, we explore how MeetKai and the GSMA are working to close the global AI language gap by bringing culturally aligned AI to lo...

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This episode explores four powerful signals shaping the AI landscape today. We begin with why prompt injection remains one of the most persistent security threats in AI, even as companies like OpenAI deploy AI-driven defenses. Next, we look at OpenAI’s consumer-facing move with “Your Year with ChatGPT,” highlighting how personalization and engagement are becoming core to AI products. The conversation then shifts to ...

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This episode explores how artificial intelligence is entering a more mature—and contested—phase. From governments embedding AI into national security and manufacturing, to global retailers like Tesco operationalising AI in everyday workflows, we see AI moving from experimentation to execution. At the same time, control over data is becoming the central battleground. Google’s lawsuit against SerpApi signals the end o...

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In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation into core economic infrastructure. We begin with New York’s RAISE Act, highlighting the growing power struggle between state governments and Big Tech over AI regulation. We then examine Cursor’s acquisition of Graphite, showing how AI software tools are consolidating into end-to-end platforms. Next, we look at how AI is tr...

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In this episode, we explore four major stories defining the next phase of AI and technology. We begin with Yann LeCun’s ambitious new venture, AMI Labs, which aims to build “world models” capable of understanding the physical world—signaling Europe’s growing role in foundational AI research. We then examine rising concerns about an AI startup bubble, as industry leaders warn against sky-high valuations without susta...

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In this episode, we explore how AI is rapidly reshaping both everyday productivity and large-scale enterprise operations. From Google’s new email-based assistant that turns your inbox into a daily command center, to Amazon’s shift from AI copilots to autonomous agents, we examine how intelligence is moving closer to action. We also break down why network infrastructure is emerging as a critical bottleneck for AI gro...

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This episode explores the rapidly evolving global AI landscape and the critical questions shaping its future. We begin with India’s rise as the world’s third-largest AI powerhouse, driven by talent, research, startups, and strong policy support. The conversation then shifts to growing concerns around advanced AI, including warnings from Anthropic’s chief scientist about self-improving systems and potential job displ...

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In this episode, we explore four major AI developments shaping the future of enterprises, workflow productivity, regulation, and news consumption. We start with Naftiko, a platform redefining how businesses integrate AI with governance and reliability. Next, we discuss how AI agents are becoming essential partners for knowledge workers, automating complex tasks and boosting productivity. Then, we examine the rising ...

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In this episode, we break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, creativity, media, and global policy. We explore how hands-on AI training platforms like Nova Era Labs are closing the skills gap, why real-world AI usage looks very different from the hype, how Newsweek is reinventing journalism for the AI age, and how India’s proposed AI royalty framework could redefine how creators are paid in the ...

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In this episode, we break down the biggest shifts happening in the AI world. We explore Meta’s acquisition of Limitless and what it means for the future of AI wearables, why small businesses are quietly outpacing large corporations in AI adoption, and how the Philippines is building an ethical-first AI roadmap. We also dive into the growing legal battle between The New York Times and Perplexity, highlighting the ris...

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In today’s episode, we explore the latest developments shaping the AI landscape. Elon Musk shares his formula to keep AI safe, emphasizing truth, beauty, and curiosity. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna debunks the myth that AI is killing jobs, highlighting workforce corrections and opportunities for upskilling. We then examine how AI is transforming cybersecurity, with CrowdStrike leading the way in protecting enterprises. Fi...

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In today’s episode, we explore four pivotal shifts redefining global AI power dynamics. Apple faces an identity crisis as its AI leadership undergoes a dramatic overhaul, exposing cracks in its generative AI ambitions. Meanwhile, the U.S. FDA sets a new standard for government innovation by deploying agentic AI across mission-critical operations — proving that federal agencies can lead, not lag, in digital transform...

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In this episode, we explore four major developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence across industries. From APAC’s shift away from bloated marketing “Frankenstacks” toward agentic AI that simplifies workflows, to a surprising discovery where poetry becomes an attack surface for jailbreaking AI systems, we uncover how both innovation and vulnerability are emerging side by side. We then dive into HSBC’s ...

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In this episode we explore four powerful developments shaping the global AI landscape. We begin in India, where Wipro and IISc are building next-generation AI and quantum systems that could redefine enterprise infrastructure. Then we head to MIT, where a breakthrough AI model called BoltzGen is set to disrupt the world of drug discovery by engineering new molecules for previously “undruggable” diseases.

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This episode explores four breakthrough developments reshaping the AI landscape. We uncover how paranoia fuels Cursor’s meteoric $29B rise, dive into the fierce AI shopping war between tech giants and niche specialists, examine why lightweight AI models are becoming the enterprise favorite, and break down a powerful partnership that’s bringing life-saving medical imaging AI directly into hospitals. From cultural min...