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Acquired AI

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"Aquired AI" is a cutting-edge podcast that delves deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence and technology. Each episode explores a range of topics and current news, offering listeners insightful discussions on the latest developments and trends in AI. The podcast aims to enlighten both enthusiasts and professionals by presenting complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. With a focus on the future impact of AI on various industries and daily life, "Aquired AI" is an essential listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and society.
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Episodes

AI Dependency in Software Development

In this episode, we explore the increasing reliance of developers on AI tools in their workflow. We also examine the concerns surrounding potential issues of code quality in this new paradigm. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Jun 03, 202615 min

Funding Needs for Alphabet's AI Growth

In this episode, we explore Alphabet's ambitious plan to raise $80 billion for AI development, including a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway. We also discuss Trump's recent executive order on AI regulation, GitHub's controversial pricing changes, and the shifting landscape of AI hardware investments. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:02 Alphabet's $80 Billion Raise 04:01 Trump's AI Executive Order 05:46 GitHub Copilot Pricing Issues 07:42 Opal's Pivot to AI Hardware 09:49 Uber Caps AI Spendi...

Jun 02, 202612 min

Exploring Tech's ARR Spoofing Trends

In this episode, we discuss how some VCs and founders inflate or frame ARR to make startups look stronger for the press. We also look at why these numbers matter, how they shape public perception, and what it means for trust in the startup ecosystem. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

Jun 02, 202613 min

IPO Insights: Anthropic Steps Forward

In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's confidential IPO filing at a $965 billion valuation, shedding light on the competitive landscape against OpenAI and SpaceX. Additionally, we explore Microsoft’s new reasoning model, Nvidia’s Cosmos 3 for robotics, Intel’s price-cutting AI chip, and Strava’s new paywall that’s reshaping API access in the fitness space. Chapters 00:00 Anthropic's IPO Announcement 02:00 Microsoft's MAI Thinking 1 04:01 Nvidia's Cosmos 3 Model 05:59 Intel's Crescent Island AI ...

Jun 01, 202614 min

Spotify and Universal's AI Deal Explained

This episode discusses the landmark deal between Spotify and Universal, enabling fan-made AI music covers and remixes to be published and monetized. It explores the competitive landscape of AI music generation tools like Suno and Eleven Labs, highlighting legal aspects such as artist likeness and royalty distribution. The conversation also delves into the future potential of AI-generated music, from creating viral sounds to serving as a pipeline for established artists to discover new hits, while considering quality control and user experience challenges.

Jun 01, 202611 min

AI Layoffs: A Less Significant Impact

In this episode, we discuss how AI’s job impact remains smaller than many expected as unemployment in exposed roles stays below average. We also look at what this says about the current AI labor market, the gap between fear and reality, and how automation may reshape work more gradually. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privac...

May 31, 202611 min

The Winners of AI's Picks and Shovels

In this episode, we look at the haves and have-nots of the AI industry and why some companies are making money by selling the “picks and shovels” behind the boom. We also discuss where the money is going across chips, cloud infrastructure, data centers, and AI tools. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://a...

May 30, 202613 min

Anthropic Outshines OpenAI in Market Value

In this episode, we explore the staggering $65 billion raise by Anthropic, propelling them beyond OpenAI’s valuation and transforming the AI landscape. We also discuss innovative moves by companies like Shift and Asana, tackling community-driven robot training and expanding their tech capabilities amidst an evolving market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Anthropic's Valuation Surge 05:01 Shift's Robot Training Initiative 09:28 AI in Healthcare at Boston Children's 11:49 Grok's Funding and Ind...

May 29, 202616 min

LetinAR Secures $18.5M for Smart Glasses

In this episode, we discuss LetinAR raising $18.5 million to supply optical modules for AI glasses. We also look at why display technology matters for wearable AI and how better optics could shape the next generation of smart glasses. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

May 29, 202610 min

Spotify Introduces AI Podcast Innovations

In this episode, we discuss Spotify’s new AI podcast feature and how it could change the way creators make, edit, or distribute audio. We also look at what this means for podcasters, listeners, and the growing role of AI inside major media platforms. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

May 28, 202610 min

Measuring AI's Financial Impact

In this episode, we explore the critical insights around measuring the return on investment (ROI) of AI technologies in business. Discover why simply implementing AI isn't enough, as we discuss the importance of rethinking productivity, innovation, and the overall impact on how people work within organizations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Shows 00:55 ROI in AI Context 01:55 Measuring ROI Effectively 04:02 Innovation vs. Productivity 06:34 AI Application Examples 12:47 Final Thoughts on AI ...

May 28, 202614 min

GM Cuts 600 IT Jobs for AI Focus

In this episode, we discuss GM laying off 600 IT workers while shifting hiring toward “AI first” roles. We also look at what this move says about how major companies are restructuring their teams around automation, software, and AI skills. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get our Daily AI Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

May 27, 20269 min

Uber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal

In this episode, we explore Uber's struggles with justifying its substantial AI spending and the challenges companies face in measuring ROI. We also discuss a recent report highlighting enterprise AI adoption, the Pope's perspective on technology, and the evolving landscape of AI in music licensing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Uber's AI Spending Issue 05:59 Pope's AI Document Overview 12:09 Enterprise AI Adoption Landscape 18:03 AI in Music Licensing Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models fo...

May 26, 202618 min

OpenAI Unveils $4B Business Initiative

In this episode, we discuss OpenAI’s new corporate deployments unit and why the company is putting billions behind enterprise AI adoption. We also look at how this move could help OpenAI sell more AI tools to businesses and deepen its role in the future of work. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get a deep dive on this story on AI Chat Daily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

May 26, 202610 min

Thinking Machines Introduces AI Interaction Models

In this episode, we discuss Thinking Machines Lab’s latest announcement, Interaction Models, a new approach for making AI collaborate more naturally with people. We also look at why its upcoming limited research preview matters and how it could shape the next wave of real-time AI products. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Jaeden's latest vibe coded project (Bible Study Guide): https://learnofchrist.com...

May 25, 202614 min

AI Market Valued at $26.5 Trillion by SpaceX

In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent hiring of a crisis veteran to improve its public perception and the implications of a proposed AI testing executive order that was ultimately canceled. We'll also discuss SpaceX's revelation of a massive AI market opportunity, Google's strategic shifts, and the literary world's struggle with AI-generated works amidst a notable prize scandal. Chapters 00:00 OpenAI's Public Image Crisis 03:05 Cancellation of AI Testing Order 06:00 SpaceX and the AI Marke...

May 22, 202613 min

Trump Postpones AI Regulatory Decisions

In this episode, we examine SpaceX's $2.8 billion investment in gas turbines for XAI data centers, while discussing the implications of ongoing legal challenges. We also explore Google's new AI agent ecosystem, Trump's delay on AI security orders, and the astonishing fundraising success of Hark. Chapters 00:00 SpaceX's Gas Turbine Investment 02:01 Google's AI Agent Ecosystem 09:11 Trump Delays AI Security Orders 11:28 Hark's $700M Series A 14:32 Anthropic's Profitable Quarter 17:09 Industry News...

May 22, 202617 min

OpenAI and SpaceX are Racing to IPO First

In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's impending IPO, potential implications on the tech market, and the impressive growth of Google AI's user base. We also explore the recent advancements in music generation from Stability AI and the latest in AI-driven job restructuring at major companies like Intuit and Meta. Chapters 00:00 OpenAI IPO Update 00:11 Google AI Milestones 00:35 Stability AI's Audio Innovation 00:50 Intuit Workforce Cuts 01:34 Meta's AI Job Reallocation 17:40 Google's AI Ads Integra...

May 20, 202618 min

Dominion's $66.8 Billion Acquisition Deal

In this episode, I talk about Meta and Andrel's collaboration on augmented reality glasses for the U.S. Army, and cover the challenges faced by bug bounty programs inundated with AI-generated submissions. Additionally, we examine the massive merger between NextEra and Dominion and how AI is reshaping the energy sector. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Viral LinkedIn Post 05:14 Meta and Andrel's AI Glasses 07:49 AI in Bug Bounty Programs 09:59 NextEra and Dominion Merger 12:39 Amazon's AI Podcas...

May 18, 202616 min

ChatGPT's in Your Bank, Google Spams the GEO Industry, Brockman Takes OpenAI Product

On the show OpenAI named Greg Brockman product chief on May 15 and merged ChatGPT, Codex, and the developer API into a single team, Thibault Sottiaux runs the unified product, Nick Turley pivots to enterprise, and an IPO filing is coming later this year. And much, much, much, more. Try AI Box: 80+ AI models for $8.99/month: https://aibox.ai Subscribe to my Daily AI Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

May 15, 202619 min

Anthropic + Gates Give $200M to Healthcare | Cerebras IPO Doubles

Microsoft scouts non-OpenAI deals; Clio hits $500M ARR as Anthropic enters legal. Show Articles Anthropic and Gates Foundation commit $200M to deploy Claude in global health and education Cerebras prices IPO at $5.5B, then stock doubles in first-day trading Microsoft scouts startup deals to hedge its OpenAI dependence Clio hits $500M ARR as Anthropic muscles into legal AI with Claude for Legal Jensen Huang's foundation buys $108M of CoreWeave compute, donates it to researchers Show Links Get the...

May 14, 202615 min

Claude for Small Business ships | Altman Testifies He's 'truthful'

Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Show Articles Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business, targets 36 million SMBs Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude are surfacing real phone numbers, privacy firm says Altman testifies he is 'truthful' as Musk's lawyer cites Sutskever dossier Anthropic overtakes OpenAI on Ramp business spend, 34.4% to 32.3% xAI adds 19 gas turbines at Colossus 2 as NAAC...

May 13, 202615 min

Amazon Devs "tokenmaxxing", SpaceX & Google Collab, Anthropic Legal Fight

Amazon developers are “tokenmaxxing” as AI coding tools reshape how software gets built, while SpaceX and Google team up in a major collaboration with big implications for connectivity and AI infrastructure. Plus, Anthropic faces a growing legal fight that could shape the future of how AI companies train, deploy, and defend their models. Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Show Artic...

May 12, 202617 min

Google Stops AI Exploit, Nadella Testifies, OpenAI's New $4B Unit

Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Show Articles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 202616 min

The Future of AI Commerce: Anthropic's Agent Marketplace

Jaeden and Jamie discuss Anthropic's "Project Deal" experiment, where AI agents representing buyers and sellers made deals for real goods. They reveal that more advanced AI models consistently secured objectively better outcomes, often at the expense of less sophisticated agents who didn't even notice the disparity. The hosts explore the implications for AI-driven commerce, business strategy, and the critical issue of consumer protection as AI increasingly handles negotiations and transactions. They emphasize the importance of using top-tier models for optimal results.

May 08, 202611 min

Anthropic Aiming for $1 Trillion Valuation

In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's ambitious plans for a $1 trillion valuation amidst significant shifts in the tech industry, including job cuts at Cloudflare and Apple's development of AI-integrated AirPods. We also explore the latest revelations from the Sam Altman vs. Elon Musk lawsuit, detailing Microsoft's strategic investments in OpenAI and the ensuing drama from Altman's ousting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Anthropic's $1 Trillion Funding 06:07 SpaceX's AI Chip Plant Investmen...

May 08, 202615 min

Anthropic Unveils Claude 'Dreaming' Upgrade

In this episode, we explore Anthropic's latest advancements, including Claude's new dreaming feature for self-improvement and significant cloud computing partnerships with Google and SpaceX. We also discuss the urgent security concerns raised by Red Access regarding apps leaking sensitive data and Google's decision to shut down Project Mariner. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Anthropic's Dreaming Feature 06:00 Google's Project Mariner Shutdown 09:58 Data Leaks in App Development 14:01 Cloud Co...

May 07, 202616 min

OpenAI's Game-Changing Mobile Innovations

In this episode, we explore OpenAI's potential to reshape the mobile landscape. Join us as we discuss how these advancements could revolutionize communication. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 06, 202612 min

GPT 5.5 and New Ad Features Released

In this episode, we explore the latest updates from OpenAI, including the release of GPT 5.5 and their new self-serve ads manager for U.S. advertisers. We also discuss Apple's decision to open Siri to various AI models and the implications of Chrome downloading a large Gemini model without user consent. Chapters 00:00 OpenAI's New Developments 00:55 Apple Opens Up Siri 02:05 Chrome's Controversial Download 04:51 AIBox.ai Overview 08:28 OpenAI's Ads Manager Launch 10:17 Greg Brockman's Testimony ...

May 06, 202611 min

US Government Eyes Beyond Open Models

In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's latest developments, including the launch of 10 prebuilt finance agents and full Microsoft 365 integrations. We also cover Google's DeepMind staff unionizing, PayPal's AI-driven layoffs, and a recent Harvard study highlighting OpenAI's O1 model's performance against ER doctors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Anthropic's Finance Agents Launch 06:02 DeepMind Union Vote 14:24 PayPal's AI-Driven Layoffs 18:27 Harvard Study on OpenAI O1 21:07 Government AI M...

May 05, 202622 min
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