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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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AWS Chip Platform Outpaces Expectations With Massive Revenue

AWS says demand for its custom silicon is exceeding projections. The chips are now a pillar of Amazon’s cloud AI strategy and have become a multibillion-dollar line. Today we break down how AWS achieved this scale and what customers are using the hardware for. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Dec 06, 202510 min

Black Forest Labs Closes Landmark $300M Funding Round

Black Forest Labs has caught the attention of global investors. Today, we analyze why their unique approach to model architecture is gaining traction. Plus, we examine what this round signals for Europe’s AI ecosystem. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Dec 05, 20259 min

Search Shake-Up: Google Blends AI Tools

G​oogle is testing a redesigned search where AI Overviews and AI Mode operate as one system. The experience surfaces detailed, conversational insights instantly. Analysts say it may boost engagement but also increase compute demand. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Dec 05, 20258 min

How Meta’s AI Pivot Reduces Its Metaverse Ambitions

Meta is tightening its metaverse spending to supercharge its AI support infrastructure. The company believes automated resolution tools can drastically cut operational costs. In this episode, we examine the strategy and its risks. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

Dec 05, 202510 min

New Mistral 3 Suite Arrives With 10 Open-Source Models

Mistral 3 has officially dropped with ten new models available under open-weight licensing. Each is tuned for efficiency, accuracy, or reasoning depth. The update further positions Mistral as a leader in transparent AI development. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Dec 05, 202513 min

Anthropic Signs $210M Databricks Partnership to Boost Enterprise AI

This new $210M Databricks deal is one of Anthropic’s biggest bets on data-native enterprises. Today, we dive into how this partnership reshapes workflow-level AI. Plus, we ask: does this put pressure on OpenAI’s enterprise strategy? Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Dec 05, 202510 min

Grok to Receive Dedicated Solar Power from New xAI Farm

xAI has confirmed the launch of a specialized solar farm dedicated to powering Grok. The farm, placed next to the Colossus data center, is engineered for ultra-high efficiency. The company says this marks a major step toward sustainable AI infrastructure. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Dec 05, 202512 min

Nvidia Says Its GPUs Are a Full Generation Ahead of Google’s AI Chips

Nvidia just made its boldest performance claim yet, insisting it's a full generation ahead of Google in AI compute. They argue their architecture is evolving faster than any competitor. Today we unpack what that gap actually means for the future of AI hardware. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Nov 27, 20258 min

Momentic Secures $15M to Transform Automated Software Testing

Momentic has raised $15M to accelerate the development of its AI-powered testing platform. The system promises to cut manual QA workloads dramatically. This episode breaks down how the funding will reshape modern engineering pipelines. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Nov 26, 20258 min

AWS to Spend $50B on US Gov AI Infrastructure Push

AWS is preparing a $50 billion investment to modernize AI systems powering federal agencies. The plan includes new secure data centers and upgraded high-performance compute. Officials say it could redefine how federal departments deploy AI at scale. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Nov 26, 20258 min

Anthropic Drops Opus 4.5 With Breakthrough Memory Tech

Anthropic has unveiled Opus 4.5, a major upgrade featuring drastically improved long-term memory. This model can retain context across far longer interactions than previous versions. In this episode, we break down the tech behind it and why it matters. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Nov 26, 20258 min

Google Plans Massive AI Compute Expansion to 1,000X

Google is ramping up its AI infrastructure dramatically. The company plans to increase CapEx to $93B to support this growth. In this episode, we explore what this scale means for AI development and the tech industry. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Nov 24, 202512 min

White House Weighs Plan to Override State AI Rules

Sources say the White House is exploring ways to standardize AI regulations nationwide. In this episode, we break down what a federal override could look like and why states are pushing back. It’s a battle of tech policy vs. local control. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Nov 23, 202510 min

Gmail's New AI Training Grab Explained

Gmail is officially using your emails and even your attachments to power its next wave of AI models. The move is sparking huge debates about privacy, transparency, and control. Today we break down what’s happening and how it affects you. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Nov 22, 202510 min

TikTok Lets You Block AI from Your Feed

TikTok just rolled out a feature letting users block AI-generated content entirely. The move aims to restore authenticity in feeds overwhelmed by synthetic videos. Early users say it dramatically changes what they see online. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Nov 21, 20259 min

NestAI Secures €100M and Teams With Nokia for Next-Gen Defense AI

NestAI has announced a major €100M funding round alongside a new defense partnership with Nokia. The collaboration aims to accelerate AI advancements across satellite systems and secure communications. Both companies say the alliance will help modernize strategic defense infrastructure across Europe. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privac...

Nov 21, 20259 min

Function Health Secures $298M to Transform Diagnostics

Function Health has raised a massive $298M to accelerate its AI-powered diagnostics platform. Investors say the company is redefining how health data is interpreted. Doctors believe this could shift the entire preventive-care landscape. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Nov 21, 20259 min

Nvidia Shocks Wall Street With Record $57B Revenue

Nvidia posted an unprecedented $57B in revenue, stunning analysts worldwide. Investors are scrambling to understand how the company is growing so quickly. Some fear the AI boom may be inflating a dangerous bubble. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Nov 20, 20259 min

Suno Secures $200M After Warner Music Settlement

Suno announces a massive $200M raise just as its legal conflict with Warner Music comes to a close. The settlement clears the way for its expansion in AI-generated audio. Investors say the company now has room to scale aggressively. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Nov 20, 202510 min

Google Launches Gemini 3: Revolutionary AI Breakthrough

Google’s Gemini 3 introduces unprecedented AI capabilities that push boundaries. Early testing shows massive improvements in multi-modal reasoning and language understanding. Analysts predict it will reshape the AI landscape globally. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Nov 19, 20259 min

Stack Overflow Pivots to an AI Data Provider

Stack Overflow is transforming its massive archive into premium AI training data. The company says developer knowledge deserves better representation in modern models. Analysts say this pivot could rescue its declining traffic. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Nov 19, 20259 min

Jeff Bezos Raises $6.2B as Co-CEO of New AI Start-Up

The funding shocked analysts as Bezos secured $6.2B almost overnight. Investors say confidence surged due to his direct involvement. Critics warn the valuation may trigger an industry shakeup. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Nov 19, 202511 min

Wikipedia Rolls Out Paid API for AI Companies Amid Revenue Push

Jamie and Jaeden dive into Wikipedia’s new paid API for AI companies, exploring the platform’s struggle to stay relevant, its monetization challenges, and the controversies shaping its future. They also unpack the broader impact of AI-generated knowledge on information access and trust. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Nov 18, 202511 min

Perplexity Partners with Getty Images to Boost Visual Search

In this episode, we break down Perplexity’s new collaboration with Getty Images, bringing premium stock visuals directly into search results. We discuss how this upgrade benefits users and how it creates fresh revenue opportunities for photographers contributing to Getty’s library. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Nov 18, 202511 min

Google Maps Just Got Smarter: New AI Tools & Features

Jaeden and Jamie break down Google Maps’ newest AI upgrades—from Gemini integrations to Vertex AI-powered tools. Learn how these features improve user experience and how businesses can optimize their listings to drive real growth with AI. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 18, 202510 min

Lovable Surges to 8M Users Amid Buzz of a $5B Valuation

Join Jaeden and Jamie as they dive into the explosive growth of Lovable, the AI coding platform shaking up the startup world. Learn how it’s enabling entrepreneurs to build faster, the security challenges it faces, and what this means for the future of app creation. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Nov 18, 202510 min

Scribe Hits $1.3B Valuation by Automating Workflows with AI

Jamie and Jaeden dive into Scribe’s explosive rise to a $1.3 billion valuation and how its AI observes user behavior to automate complex workflows. They also explore the booming demand for AI consultants and the importance of using metrics to unlock productivity across industries. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Nov 18, 202512 min

Leaks Reveal OpenAI Is Losing Money Paying Microsoft

New leaks suggest OpenAI’s massive cloud bill is straining its finances. Insiders say costs are rising faster than revenue. Analysts warn this could reshape the AI race. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 18, 202510 min

Mercor Lands $350M as Valuation Climbs to $10B

This episode explores Mercor’s latest raise of $350 million, pushing its valuation to $10 billion. We analyze the company’s updated business model, potential in data annotation markets, revenue scalability, reliance on big clients, and the critical role of domain knowledge in building AI systems. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Nov 17, 202513 min

Atlas vs. Comet: The Battle to Become the First True AI Browser

In this episode, we break down the newly released AI browsers Atlas from ChadGBT and Comet from Perplexity. We examine their intelligence, speed, and user experience to uncover which one is closer to becoming the world’s first fully AI-driven browsing platform. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Nov 17, 202511 min
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