The Everyday AI podcast is a daily livestream, podcast and free newsletter where we help everyday people grow their careers with AI.
The Everyday AI podcast is hosted by Jordan Wilson, a former journalist who's now the owner of a boutique digital strategy company with 20 years of martech experience.
Our main focus is to help you keep up with AI trends to make your job easier. Get your work done faster. Increase your output.
In the Everyday AI podcast, we'll cover all things artificial intelligence, machine learning, and practical tips on how to use both in your daily life. We'll include a touch on a variety of topics, software and applications. We may be covering the latest AI news from Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Adobe and social channels like Snapchat, Tiktok, and Instagram. Or, we may be diving into software like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Bard, or Runway ML.
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Anthropic's new Claude Fable 5 is both the best model in the world and potentially one of the most dangerous. 😳 The best coding model on the planet. Viral abilities to create 3D worlds and interactive environments. But the real question is: should you use it. Because as capable as Anthropic's new model is, the amount of hidden downsides might be enough for any enterprise to say no. Join us LIVE to learn more. New Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5: Anthropic's Boldest, Riskiest Launch -- An Everyday A...
This episode dives into OpenAI's new Codex Sites, addressing the challenges of static file sharing and outdated data in business. It demonstrates how non-technical teams can build and ship live, dynamic applications like an 'Audience Momentum Dashboard' from simple prompts, integrating real-time data from various sources. The discussion highlights Codex Sites' ability to streamline team efficiency, provide actionable insights, and potentially replace simpler full-stack app builders by leveraging existing OpenAI ecosystem context, ushering in an era of 'demos over memos' for knowledge work.
This episode delves into Apple's latest Siri AI and Apple Intelligence announcements, scrutinizing whether these features are truly innovative or just a rehash of previously promised, undelivered capabilities. It highlights Apple's history of AI missteps and lawsuits, discusses the confusing rollout timeline, and points out significant hardware limitations. The episode also critiques the perceived lack of novelty compared to existing competitor AI tools and reveals Apple's reliance on Google Gemini for core functionalities, ultimately expressing skepticism about Apple's ability to deliver on its grand AI promises.
This episode dives into a fast-paced week in AI, from Apple's highly anticipated WWDC announcements and potential Siri overhaul, to Microsoft's new Autopilot agents and MAI models from its Build conference. It also explores Anthropic's controversial call for an AI development pause while filing for IPO, President Trump's executive order on AI safety, and the US government's unusual proposal to take equity stakes in leading AI companies. Additionally, OpenAI's new Codex business plugins and features, and SpaceX's record-breaking IPO after merging with XAI are discussed, alongside a rapid-fire roundup of emerging AI news.
This episode details key AI updates, starting with OpenAI's new role-specific Codex plugins, streamlining tasks for non-developers. It covers Microsoft's upgraded image generation model, now integrated into PowerPoint and OneDrive, and Canva's enhanced integration with ChatGPT and Codex for direct design creation. The discussion also includes GitHub Copilot's new desktop app and insights into evolving AI token subscription models. Listeners will learn about Microsoft Autopilot's proactive work agents and the strategic availability of OpenAI models on Amazon Bedrock for enterprise deployment. The episode concludes by highlighting OpenAI's innovative Codex Sites, enabling the creation and hosting of interactive web apps from simple prompts for secure enterprise use.
Did you miss everything Microsoft announced at its Build conference? 😮 We didn't. From autonomous agents in Copilot to new models and agent-first hardware, Microsoft went full stack with its lineup. We break down our four biggest takeaways and give you the implications. Microsoft Build Recap: 4 New AI Features That Stood Out -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Today's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this...
Discover which AI tools excel at creating presentation slides in this hands-on comparison. The episode puts Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Gamma, Copilot, NotebookLM, Canva, and Google Slides through a challenge with a simple prompt, evaluating their output quality, prompt adherence, and design aesthetics. Learn the pros and cons of each, helping you go from zero to a polished slide deck draft in minutes and streamline your presentation workflow.
The podcast debunks 'tokenmaxxing,' the practice of equating high AI token usage with productivity, highlighting its financial risks as model subsidies decline. It defines AI tokens, explains the four types of consumption (input, output, reasoning, tool use), and reveals how agentic models drastically increase costs. The episode emphasizes shifting to 'token efficiency' by measuring AI's economic value, benchmarking models on cost per intelligence, and implementing best practices for optimizing enterprise AI spend to ensure actual value creation over mere activity.
The podcast delves into Microsoft's rumored Copilot Super App, which aims to consolidate various AI tools into a single interface, and NVIDIA's significant entry into the consumer PC chip market with ARM-based AI laptops. It critically examines CEOs blaming AI for layoffs and discusses a softening stance from OpenAI and Anthropic leaders regarding AI's impact on white-collar jobs. Additionally, the episode highlights OpenAI's renewed focus on robotics, a detailed review of Anthropic's Opus 4.8 model, and a comprehensive rapid-fire update on diverse AI industry developments.
Discover the week's most impactful AI updates, starting with Anthropic's powerful yet costly Claude Opus 4.8 and its dynamic workflows. Explore significant enhancements to ChatGPT workspace agents and the new computer-using agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio that automate UI interactions. The episode also covers Google NotebookLM's automatic Drive sync, Microsoft 365 Copilot's redesigned Work IQ UI, and ElevenLabs' groundbreaking emotion-preserving Dubbing V2 for multilingual content. These features provide practical tools for business leaders to boost productivity and stay competitive.
This episode provides a comprehensive "cheat code" for navigating the complex world of AI chatbots, revealing 10 crucial steps to get the best outputs from any large language model. It addresses the convergence of major AI players like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, explaining why understanding these standardizing models is key. Learn how to choose the right AI operating system, account plans, and surfaces, while also diving into context engineering, data integration, privacy, governance, and the critical processes of verification, iteration, and workflow automation to command AI agents effectively.
The episode delves into Google's latest AI releases from I/O, providing live demos and critiques of Gemini 3.5 Flash's performance and increased cost, Gemini Omni Flash's multimodal video capabilities, and the agentic coding features of Anti-Gravity 2.0. It highlights the pros, cons, new usage limits, and token inefficiencies, helping users understand their practical implications.
The episode dives into the week's biggest AI stories, starting with Google I/O's extensive updates to Gemini models and AI search, alongside new features for OpenAI's Codex like App Shots and Goal Mode. It also examines the resolution of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, the unexpected halt of the White House's frontier AI executive order, and Meta's recent layoffs coupled with controversial employee surveillance. The discussion further highlights the growing trend of major tech companies, including Microsoft and OpenAI, shifting towards AI consulting, and concludes with an analysis of Pope Leo's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," which outlines the potential dangers of AI if not guided by human values.
Google dropped like 197 new AI features this week. 😅 A lot happened in AI updates tis week, with Google leading the way. At its I/O conference, Google pumped dozens of new AI features into every corner of its ecosystem. Amazon is hoping to replicate NotebookLM's success to get Alexa+ off the ground. And OpenAI's may have quietly won the week with a handful of updates that continue to make Codex the most powerful AI tool around. Don't have hours each day to know which AI features are worth using...
Want better AI results? The answer isn't to prompt better. (At least, not anymore.) As AI has changed drastically, so too must your company's strategy and implementation plan. Section's Bobby Isaacson joins Everyday AI to lay out the roadmap: helping guide organizations from running like hamsters on the AI treadmill to actually redefining workflows toward agentic automation. How Smart Teams Stopped Prompting AI and Started Automating Workflows -- An Everyday AI chat with Jordan Wilson and Sectio...
This episode delves into OpenAI's Codex, presenting it as the most powerful AI for desktop automation, far surpassing competitors like Claude and Gemini. It covers advanced agentic strategies including plugins, skills, computer use, remote control via the ChatGPT mobile app, and scheduled automations. A live demonstration showcases Codex automating a complex podcast guest research workflow, highlighting its unified memory and bi-directional app integrations for significant time savings and enhanced output quality.
The 'Build or Buy AI' question is outdated. In 2026, businesses face a four-layered decision framework for AI adoption, encompassing models, workflows, data, and business software, each with choices to build, buy, partner, or wait. This episode provides a strategic framework to make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls like technical debt and vendor lock-in, and leverage agentic AI for competitive advantage. It concludes with a practical three-week blueprint for implementing these strategies.
This episode delves into the "calm before the AI storm," highlighting Cerebras's significant IPO and its implications for other tech giants. It explores OpenAI's innovative Codex remote control feature, Anthropic's recent developer backlash over programmatic usage, and Google's anticipated AI updates at its I/O conference, including new Gemini models and hardware. The discussion also touches on critical US-China AI safety negotiations and OpenAI's potential legal dispute with Apple.
This episode dives into a flurry of significant AI updates, highlighting how they can transform daily workflows. Key features discussed include OpenAI's new ChatGPT mobile app providing remote control for Codex, Anthropic's strategic move to offer Claude for small businesses with integrated tools like QuickBooks and PayPal, and Google Workspace Studio's powerful integration with NotebookLM for grounded automation flows. The episode also covers Microsoft Edge's consolidation of Copilot features and OpenAI's advanced real-time voice and translation models, offering practical applications and insights into their utility for professionals.
This episode scrutinizes the widely reported Ramp AI Index, which inaccurately suggests Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI in enterprise AI adoption. It reveals the study's critical flaws, including measuring payments instead of true usage, mathematical errors, an unrepresentative sample, and the significant omission of major players like Microsoft. The host highlights Ramp's commercial motivations and investor overlaps, urging businesses to rely on factual data, such as OpenAI's vastly higher reported user base, to navigate the complex AI provider landscape.
This episode highlights OpenAI's Codex Desktop app as the most powerful AI system, surpassing ChatGPT and Claude for serious work. It details three main reasons for this: Codex's superior model, impeccable uptime, and persistent desktop memory, which Claude desktop notably lacks. The host provides a comprehensive beginner's guide, covering setup, project management, and a rapid-fire list of 35 advanced features, encouraging all users to adopt Codex for its unified, agentic capabilities and continuous development.
Open-source AI has transformed from a hobby to a boardroom topic, with its capabilities nearly matching frontier models and significantly reducing API costs due to practices like Chinese model distillation. The episode details how this shift, alongside the power of local models like Google Gemma 4 and always-on AI agents, enables enterprises to rethink their AI spending and workflow triage. However, it critically highlights the often-overlooked legal risks associated with open-source licenses, urging companies to balance cost savings with necessary IP protection, especially for regulated or customer-facing tasks.
This episode dives into the week's most significant AI news, starting with Elon Musk's surprising supercomputer lease to rival Anthropic and Cloudflare's major AI-driven job cuts. It also examines Apple's $250 million settlement for overpromising AI features and OpenAI's release of GPT-5.5 Instant with new memory capabilities. The discussion extends to Microsoft's study on AI adoption challenges, the White House's move towards federal AI model testing, and how major AI labs are now venturing into the consulting space to help businesses integrate AI.
This episode dives into seven recent, powerful AI upgrades that enhance daily productivity across various platforms. Key updates include OpenAI's Codex Chrome extension for seamless agent operation, Microsoft Copilot Co-work's mobile app for on-the-go task delegation, and Anthropic's new pre-built finance agent templates for Claude. The discussion also covers Gemini's persistent custom instructions in Google Docs, Perplexity's personal computer app for Mac users, and Microsoft Copilot Studio's agentic workflow builder, culminating with an in-depth look at ChatGPT's new GPT 5.5 instant default model, offering improved accuracy and memory features.
Jeremiah Edwards, Head of Sage AI, highlights that "good enough" AI isn't sufficient for finance, where accuracy and explainability are paramount for CFOs and SMBs. The discussion moves beyond just AI models to the entire system, emphasizing governance, control, and human oversight in agentic workflows. He also addresses concerns about human agency, demonstrating how AI can free up time for strategic thinking and introduce value through practical, low-risk applications like outlier detection, building confidence for future adoption.
This episode explores OpenAI's overlooked Workspace Agents, powerful tools for business and enterprise teams that automate multi-step workflows. It covers building agents conversationally, integrating with apps like Beehive and Gmail, and utilizing features like cloud-based execution, Slack integration, and persistent memory. The discussion also compares agents to GPTs and Codex, highlighting their read-write capabilities and robust governance features for converting manual tasks into automated processes.
This episode dives into five key AI trends and challenges observed in Silicon Valley. Topics include the surprising superiority of autonomous vehicles over human drivers and the diminishing role of AI generalists as the field rapidly specializes. It also highlights the growing problem of office workers doing 'AI homework' on their own time, the concept of FOMAT (Fear Of Missing Agent Time), and the overarching issue of AI acceleration outpacing human knowledge, training, and governance, presenting both massive opportunities and significant risks for enterprises.
The Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial is underway, and it's already getting spicy. 🌶️ The Pentagon quietly makes a massive deal with AI companies. 🤝 OpenAI has shifted its AI strategy both with its products and partnerships. 🧑💼 And that's just the beginning. Don't waste hours a day trying to keep up with AI, that's what we do when we bring you our Monday 'AI News That Matters' segment. Musk vs. OpenAI trial heats up, Pentagon makes big AI deal, OpenAI shifts its strategy and more AI News That Matt...
"Not a creative"? 🧑🎨 That's no longer an excuse. OpenAI and Anthropic were kinda silent this week. 🤫 Google and Microsoft made up for it. In case you missed it, this week we said a bevy of new AI features roll out to millions, even though the AI startups were a lil silent in terms of big releases. What's new? Agentic inboxes, chat interfaces that can finally create files, a new vibe slide deck platform, an OpenClaw competitor from a big name and a whole lot more. Miss it? Just tune in to our...
The podcast explores the dramatic shift in AI risk, from simple chatbots to powerful, autonomous agents that can take real actions. It breaks down the types of agentic threats, including shadow AI and dark agent sprawl, explaining how the "perfect storm" of technological advancements accelerated their emergence. The episode provides a practical "Monday Morning Playbook" for businesses to implement bounded autonomy and strong governance, alongside key predictions for agent security challenges in 2026.
