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OpenAI ships GPT-5.6 in three tiers, undercuts Claude on price

In this episode, we cover OpenAI shipping GPT-5.6 in three tiers—Sol, Terra, and Luna—with pricing that starts at $5/$30, $2.50/$15, and $1/$6 per million tokens. We also look at how that undercuts Claude Fable 5’s $10/$50 pricing and why cheaper frontier models could shift developer demand. 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 Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily...

Jun 26, 2026•12 min

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Distillation Attack on Claude

In this episode, we cover Anthropic’s allegation that Alibaba-linked operators used nearly 25,000 fake accounts and 28.8 million Claude interactions in what it calls its largest known distillation attack. We also look at why model distillation is becoming a major front in the U.S.-China AI race. 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 Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatd...

Jun 25, 2026•15 min

Anthropic ships Claude Tag, OpenAI Unveils It's Own Chip

In this episode, we cover Anthropic’s launch of Claude Tag and what it could mean for how users organize and interact with AI workflows. We also look at OpenAI unveiling its own AI chip strategy as major labs push for more control over compute. Show Links Build AI workflows visually at AI Box: ⁠⁠ https://aibox.ai /builder How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://...

Jun 24, 2026•11 min

SpaceX Signs $6.3B Reflection AI Deal, Nvidia Eliminate Data Center Water

In this episode, we cover SpaceX’s reported $6.3 billion compute deal with Reflection AI and why access to Nvidia GB300 chips could matter for open-source AI competition. We also look at how new data center cooling designs aim to cut on-site water use to nearly zero as AI infrastructure keeps expanding. Show Links Add 80+ AI Models to Claude for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/mcp How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https...

Jun 23, 2026•20 min

Midjourney Embraces Body Scanning Technology

In this episode, we discuss Midjourney's surprising pivot to hardware with their full-body ultrasound scanner, a game-changer in preventative healthcare. Additionally, we explore Anthropic's federal ban turning into a marketing narrative, the drama surrounding Amazon's film 'Artificial', and the competitive landscape of AI chips involving AWS, NVIDIA, and Intel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:00 Midjourney's Ultrasound Pivot 00:25 Anthropic's Federal Ban 00:44 Amazon's Film 'Artificial' 00:49 AW...

Jun 19, 2026•14 min

Explaining Critical MCPs for AI Users

In this episode, we explore the functionalities of MCPs and how they enhance the capabilities of AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. We also discuss the differences between MCPs and APIs, share practical use cases, and highlight some of the most effective MCPs available for maximizing your AI integrations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to MCPs 02:00 Understanding APIs vs. MCPs 03:59 Setting Up MCPs Easily 09:58 Top MCP Tools and Recommendations 15:01 Benefits of Using MCPs Show Links Get the AI Box ...

Jun 18, 2026•17 min

Odyssey's Valuation and State Farm's Commission Adjustments

In this episode, we discuss State Farm's controversial decision to reduce commissions for its sales agents due to advancements in AI technology. Additionally, we explore Allbirds' unexpected name change to Smartbirds as they pivot to AI infrastructure, the launch of Pinterest's AI shopping app, and the public's rising skepticism towards AI. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:00 State Farm's Commission Cuts 04:12 Allbirds Rebrands to Smartbirds 09:24 Achieves $1.45B Valuation 15:34 Pew Research on AI...

Jun 17, 2026•17 min

Understanding Meta's Manus Acquisition Cancellation

In this episode, we share exciting personal news alongside discussions on Meta's unwinding of their $2 billion Manus acquisition and the repercussions stemming from that decision. We also cover recent developments involving Anthropic’s AI models, Apple's Siri updates, and Jeff Bezos' Prometheus company raising $14 billion for physical AI innovation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Personal News 02:01 Meta's Manus Acquisition Unwinding 06:00 Anthropic's AI Model Controversy 14:59 Siri's Future ...

Jun 16, 2026•17 min

Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri

In this episode, we explore Lovable's remarkable growth as it hits $500 million in annual recurring revenue and discuss Apple's exciting new features in AI and vibe coding. Additionally, we cover insights on upcoming IPOs for major AI players and my personal journey of vibe coding an iOS app. Chapters 00:00 Lovable's Growth Highlights 00:52 Apple's AI Features 03:52 Perplexity's IPO Plans 09:35 Updates on OpenAI and Tools for Humanity 14:04 Google DeepMind's AI Accelerator 20:06 My Vibe Coding E...

Jun 09, 2026•21 min

S&P 500's Effect on AI IPO Plans

In this episode, we examine the S&P 500's refusal to allow SpaceX's fast-track entry, which also impacts OpenAI and Anthropic’s IPO prospects. We also discuss Google's $920 million monthly deal with SpaceX for AI compute power and escalating enterprise spending on AI token budgets. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:16 S&P 500 Denies SpaceX Fast-Track 00:27 Google's Compute Deal with SpaceX 00:33 Enterprises Exceed AI Budgets 00:53 Brian Chesky's AI Lab 01:46 Investors in Competing AI Firms ...

Jun 05, 2026•13 min

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