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  • #148: Microsoft’s Quiet AI Layoffs, US Copyright Office’s Bombshell AI Guidance, 2025 State of Marketing AI Report, and OpenAI Codex

    #148: Microsoft’s Quiet AI Layoffs, US Copyright Office’s Bombshell AI Guidance, 2025 State of Marketing AI Report, and OpenAI Codex
    May 20 2025
    AI is moving faster than most people realize—and it’s continuing to reshape the workforce. Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput dig into Microsoft’s 6,000 job cuts and what they signal about the future of AI-powered automation, they also explain the major copyright report that triggered a high-level firing and they break down new data from the 2025 State of Marketing AI Report. The episode also covers OpenAI’s autonomous coding agent, TikTok’s new AI video tool, the rise of AI baby podcasters, what to watch for at Google I/O and more in our rapid fire section. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:06:49 —More Quiet AI Layoffs, Including at Microsoft 00:19:24 — Bombshell Copyright Decision and Drama 00:30:01 — 2025 State of Marketing AI Report Findings 00:39:18 — OpenAI Releases Codex 00:41:40 — Altman Wants to Build “Core AI Subscription” for Your Life 00:56:20 — Altman, Musk, and Grok Drama 01:01:22 — Are Chatbots Replacing Search? 01:05:36 — AI in Education Updates 01:11:15 — The Cost of AI 01:14:29 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:20:04 — Listener Question This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai. This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy
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    1 h y 23 m
  • #147: OpenAI Abandons For-Profit Plan, AI College Cheating Epidemic, Apple Says AI Will Replace Search Engines & HubSpot’s AI-First Scorecard

    #147: OpenAI Abandons For-Profit Plan, AI College Cheating Epidemic, Apple Says AI Will Replace Search Engines & HubSpot’s AI-First Scorecard
    May 13 2025
    This week, Paul and Mike dissect OpenAI’s latest moves, discuss how AI tools are fueling a cheating crisis in education, and explain why our relationship with search is headed for a hard reset. Rapid-fire covers AI-first CEO memos, new product launches, new funding and more. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:52 — OpenAI Abandons Plan to Become For-Profit Company 00:14:39 — AI Is Causing a Cheating Epidemic in Schools 00:30:21 — Apple Says AI Will Replace Search Engines 00:41:06 — OpenAI Hires CEO of Applications 00:46:33 — Sam Altman Testifies Before US Senate 00:53:53 — Fiverr CEO’s Blunt AI-First Memo and More Quiet AI Layoffs 00:56:34 — AI-First Scorecards 01:00:51 — The AI Diffusion Rule Is Dead 01:04:22 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:07:40 — Listener Question This episode is brought to you by our 2025 State of Marketing AI Report Findings Webinar. Join us this Wednesday, May 14th, at 12 PM ET, as we unveil the findings of our 2025 State of Marketing AI Report. This is our fifth-annual report, and it’s our most in-depth look yet at how marketers and business leaders are adopting AI. Register for live and on-demand access, plus an ungated copy of this year's report, at www.stateofmarketingai.com This episode is also brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy
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    1 h y 12 m
  • #146: Rise of “AI-First” Companies, AI Job Disruption, GPT-4o Update Gets Rolled Back, How Big Consulting Firms Use AI, and Meta AI App

    #146: Rise of “AI-First” Companies, AI Job Disruption, GPT-4o Update Gets Rolled Back, How Big Consulting Firms Use AI, and Meta AI App
    May 6 2025
    Fresh off a wave of “AI‑first” CEO manifestos, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput slice into the fallout: Duolingo and Box join Shopify’s AI-first pledge, more signals of AI job disruption emerge, and OpenAI rolls back 4o due to an overly agreeable personality. Then it’s rapid‑fire —Johnson & Johnson bins 90 % of its 900 gen‑AI pilots, Big‑Tech earnings put real numbers on the AI boom, Nvidia spars with Anthropic over chip exports, Claude upgrades, Alibaba’s Qwen‑3, Descript’s AI avatars, and more. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:03:49 —The Rise of the AI-First Company 00:17:37 — More Signals of AI Job Disruption and the “Stop Hiring Humans” Campaign 00:30:23 —OpenAI Rolls Back 4o Update Due to Annoying Personality 00:44:10 —AI Earnings Calls 00:48:54 —What Enterprise AI Strategy Really Looks Like 00:55:03 — How McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte Are Using AI 01:00:05 — New Report Calls Chatbot Arena Leaderboard Into Question 01:04:04 — Meta AI App and Zuckerberg’s Plan for AI 01:11:39 —Nvidia’s Beef with Anthropic 01:14:38 — US Copyright Office Intellectual Property Resources 01:16:15 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:22:11 — Listener Question This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai. This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy
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    1 h y 26 m
  • #145: OpenAI Releases o3 and o4-mini, AI Is Causing “Quiet Layoffs,” Executive Order on Youth AI Education & GPT-4o’s Controversial Update

    #145: OpenAI Releases o3 and o4-mini, AI Is Causing “Quiet Layoffs,” Executive Order on Youth AI Education & GPT-4o’s Controversial Update
    Apr 29 2025
    After a quick spring break, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput are back, and the AI world definitely didn’t take a vacation. In this episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show, our hosts catch up on two weeks of major developments, including OpenAI’s surprising release of o3 and o4-mini, the accelerating wave of quiet AI-driven layoffs, and a new federal executive order on AI education. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:05:49 —o3 and o4-mini, and AGI 00:17:21 — AI-Caused “Quiet Layoffs” and Impact on Jobs 00:31:46 — White House Plan for AI Education 00:36:04 — Other OpenAI Updates 00:43:04 — Ethan Mollick's Criticism of Microsoft Copilot 00:46:43 — Era of Experience Paper 00:54:23 — Chief AI Officers at Companies 00:58:54 — Anthropic Researcher Says There Is a Chance Claude Is Conscious 01:07:03 — xAI Funding and Updates 01:11:07 — Other AI Product Updates 01:13:40 — Listener Questions This episode is brought to you by our AI for B2B Marketers Summit: Join us and learn valuable insights and practical knowledge on how AI can revolutionize your marketing efforts, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth. The Summit takes place virtually from 12:00pm - 4:45pm ET on Thursday, June 5. There is a free registration option, as well as paid ticket options that also give you on-demand access after the event. To register, go to b2bsummit.ai This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy
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    1 h y 18 m
  • #144: ChatGPT’s New Memory, Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo, Google Cloud Next Releases, o3 and o4-mini Coming Soon & Llama 4’s Rocky Launch

    #144: ChatGPT’s New Memory, Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo, Google Cloud Next Releases, o3 and o4-mini Coming Soon & Llama 4’s Rocky Launch
    Apr 15 2025
    Returning from Google Cloud Next, Paul and Mike are back with some major AI updates. They kick things off with ChatGPT’s new memory feature and unpack what that means for you. Then it’s onto Shopify’s leaked memo: no new hires until AI proves it can’t do the job. Databox takes that even further by replacing 80% of its support team with a bot, and actually boosts performance. Plus, Sam Altman gets grilled at TED, Apple’s AI efforts fall flat, and Paul shares what it was like inside the Sphere for Google’s Wizard of Oz AI experience. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:03:38 — ChatGPT Memory 00:13:59 — Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo 00:20:20 — Databox Replaces 80% of Support Team with AI 00:28:25 — Google Cloud Next ‘25 and Google Updates 00:36:44 — OpenAI Will Release o3 and o4-mini After All 00:41:07 — Sam Altman Comments at TED 00:50:15 — OpenAI Pioneers Program 00:53:00 — OpenAI Reduces Model Safety Testing Time 00:57:07 — Llama 4 Release and Controversy 01:00:45 — AI Copyright and Creator Rights 01:05:52 — Anthropic $200 Per Month Subscription 01:08:43 — Behind the Scenes of Apple’s AI Failures 01:12:26 — Writer Releases AI HQ 01:16:07 — Ex-OpenAI CTO’s Startup Making Big Moves 01:20:29 — Deep Research’s Impact on Agencies 01:25:41 — Listener Questions Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy
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    1 h y 32 m
  • #143: ChatGPT Revenue Surge, New AGI Timelines, Amazon’s AI Agent, Claude for Education, Model Context Protocol & LLMs Pass the Turing Test

    #143: ChatGPT Revenue Surge, New AGI Timelines, Amazon’s AI Agent, Claude for Education, Model Context Protocol & LLMs Pass the Turing Test
    Apr 8 2025
    OpenAI just raised an astounding $40B to build AGI—and it might not be as far off as you think. In this episode, Paul and Mike break down new predictions about AGI, why DeepMind and Google are bracing for impact, and how Amazon is quietly stepping into the AI agent arms race. Plus: OpenAI’s going “open,” Claude launches a full-on AI education push, debate on whether AI can pass the Turing Test, and Runway raises $300M to rewrite Hollywood norms. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:04:22 — ChatGPT Revenue Surge and OpenAI's Latest Fundraising 00:13:11 — Timeline and Prep for AGI 00:27:10 — Amazon Nova Act 00:34:24 — OpenAI Plans to Release Open Model 00:37:48 — Large Language Models Pass the Turing Test 00:43:47 — Anthropic Introduces Claude for Education 00:47:59 — Tony Blair Institute Releases Controversial AI Copyright Report 00:52:36 — AI Masters Minecraft 00:58:41 — Model Context Protocol (MCP) 01:03:30 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:08:07 — Listener Questions Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy
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    1 h y 15 m
  • #142: ChatGPT’s New Image Generator, Studio Ghibli Craze and Backlash, Gemini 2.5, OpenAI Academy, 4o Updates, Vibe Marketing & xAI Acquires X

    #142: ChatGPT’s New Image Generator, Studio Ghibli Craze and Backlash, Gemini 2.5, OpenAI Academy, 4o Updates, Vibe Marketing & xAI Acquires X
    Apr 1 2025
    This week, Paul and Mike are together again, with 60+-minute podcast episode focused on another wild week in AI. From ChatGPT’s jaw-dropping new image generator and the viral Studio Ghibli craze (and controversy) to Google’s Gemini 2.5 update and the launch of OpenAI Academy—there’s no shortage of major moves. Plus: updates to GPT-4o, the rise of “vibe marketing,” xAI’s acquisition of X, and what it all means for the future of work, creativity, and coding. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:03:01 — ChatGPT’s New Image Generator 00:13:59 — Backlash Against ChatGPT, Meta Copyright Violates 00:23:49 — Google Gemini 2.5 00:29:52 — OpenAI Academy 00:34:07 — More OpenAI Updates (GPT-4o, New Features, and OpenAI Revenue, Funding) 00:38:35 — Vibe Marketing 00:44:37 — xAI Acquires X 00:48:43 — New Anthropic Paper Traces the Thoughts of LLMs 00:53:04 — Replit CEO: “I No Longer Think You Should Learn to Code” 00:56:37 — McKinsey State of AI Research 01:00:03 — Inside the Drama and Deception at OpenAI 01:02:03 — Empire of AI Book by Karen Hao 01:04:01 — Runway Gen-4 01:07:07 — Microsoft Researcher and Analyst Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy
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    1 h y 13 m
  • #141: Road to AGI (and Beyond) #1 — The AI Timeline is Accelerating

    #141: Road to AGI (and Beyond) #1 — The AI Timeline is Accelerating
    Mar 27 2025
    The future of AI is arriving faster than most are ready for. In this kickoff episode of thr Road to AGI (and Beyond), Paul Roetzer shares why Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) may be only a few years away, why the definition of AGI itself is a moving target, and how leaders can prepare for profound disruption—sooner than they think. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:01:08 — Origins of the Series 00:11:17 — The Pursuit of AGI 00:14:51 — What is AGI? 00:22:15 — What’s Beyond AGI? Artificial Superintelligence 00:32:20 — Setting the Stage for AGI and Beyond 00:40:54 — The AI Timeline v2 00:51:25 — LLM Advancements (2025) 00:59:26 — Multimodal AI Explosion (2025 - 2026) 01:03:53 — AI Agents Explosion (2025 - 2027) 01:10:46 — Robotics Explosion (2026 - 2030) 01:14:50 — AGI Emergence (2027 - 2030) 01:17:56 — What’s Changed? 01:21:10 — What Accelerates AI Progress? 01:24:53 — What Slows AI Progress? 01:31:06 — How Can You Prepare? 01:38:49 — What’s Next for the Series? 01:40:17 — Closing Thoughts Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in AI Academy
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    1 h y 46 m
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