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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This episode covers major AI updates, including Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 model, offering Opus-level performance at lower costs, and the brief return of Fable 5. It also highlights NotebookLM's new 60-second educational vertical videos and ChatGPT's integrated personal finance tool with Plaid. Additionally, the episode delves into developer-focused releases like X/Twitter's MCP server for AI agents and mobile apps for OpenClaw and Cursor, enhancing AI agent control and social data analysis.
OpenAI has quietly made ChatGPT Tasks a powerful automation tool, especially after sunsetting the less popular Pulse feature. This episode delves into its enhanced scheduling, app integrations (Gmail, Calendar, Drive), and key updates like Model Context Protocol (MCP) access and more agentic app capabilities. It also reveals five secret shortcuts, including using Tasks within projects and leveraging ChatGPT's memory for personalized, recurring automations, positioning Tasks as a "gateway agent" for advanced AI use.
All frontier AI models are reportedly delayed. ⏳ New reports show that frontier models there were supposed to be released this month like GPT-5.6 and Gemini 3.5 Pro have been delayed as a result of the ongoing Anthropic vs. U.S. Government dispute. So while we may have to wait a few more weeks for SOTA AI models, we DID get a ton of new AI features and model updates that are available now. Tune in as we dish the 7 new AI features that can change your workflow today. Claude Tag, Gemini Home, Copi...
OpenAI's latest GPT-5.6 models (Sol, Terra, Luna) are powerful but face a limited release due to federal government oversight, mirroring Anthropic's recent shutdown. This episode details the new model tiers, their safety implications (cybersecurity, bio-risk), and the ongoing US-China AI race fueled by model distillation. Businesses must now re-evaluate AI access as a supply chain risk, developing robust fallback and routing strategies to navigate this evolving regulatory landscape.
This episode delves into the restricted rollout of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 and Anthropic's Mythos 5, influenced by US government concerns over advanced AI. It explores Google's internal efforts to enhance its AI coding capabilities and addresses the broader implications of AI's impact on the workforce with the new Raise US nonprofit. Additionally, the episode covers Anthropic's serious accusations of model distillation against Alibaba and OpenAI's partnership with Broadcom on a new custom AI chip, highlighting the intense competition and regulatory landscape in the AI industry.
This episode dives into the critical shift from reactive chatbots to proactive, autonomous desktop AI agents, introducing the essential lingo needed for 2027. It demystifies terms like "harnesses," "plans," "goals," "loops," and "subagents," explaining their functions in platforms like Codex and Claude Desktop. Listeners will gain a foundational understanding of how these concepts work together to enable efficient, long-running AI operations and the importance of human supervision in this evolving landscape.
Discover OpenAI's powerful new "Record and Replay" feature in Codex, which allows users to demonstrate tasks on their computer and turn them into editable, repeatable AI skills. The episode includes a live demo, explaining how to set up the plugin, define complex workflows, and automate tasks across multiple applications. Learn about the significance of the skill.md file, its cross-platform potential with tools like Claude Desktop, and best practices for securely implementing low-stakes automations, ultimately empowering users to build their own AI automation library.
The episode explores the "ChatGPT moment" for open-source AI, highlighting GLM 5.2's impressive performance, which rivals top proprietary models. Key drivers include the shift from token maxing to efficiency and Microsoft's reported interest in open-source for Copilot. The discussion also addresses the "autonomous workflow overshoot," where models' capabilities exceed enterprises' current integration readiness, outlining three scenarios for open-source adoption.
This episode covers major shifts in the AI landscape, including Anthropic's ongoing issues with export controls and national security concerns, and Microsoft's exploration of open-source models like DeepSeek V4 to reduce Copilot costs. It also highlights the impressive performance of China's GLM5.2 model, Midjourney's unexpected pivot to medical imaging hardware, and Cursor's ambitious new 1.5 trillion parameter model. Additionally, the episode touches on OpenAI's rumored GPT-5.6 release and key discussions at the G7 Summit regarding a US-led AI coalition.
Discover 7 new AI features rolled out by major tech players that you can use today. Learn about ChatGPT's revamped scheduled tasks replacing Pulse, and Claude Design's significant June update introducing WYSIWYG editing and enhanced integrations. The episode also explores Google Vids' more realistic AI avatars, OpenRouter Fusion's multi-model synthesis capabilities, and Claude Code's new shareable artifacts for team workflows. Additionally, it highlights the high-performing GLM 5.2 open-weight model and OpenAI Codex's game-changing record and replay feature for automating tasks.
The Fable 5 drama continues.... but what does it really mean? 🤔 Anthropic released the most powerful AI model in the world, only for it to be pulled worldwide days later over bio and cyber concerns. Sound like a tough break, right? But, was the writing on the wall all along? Was Anthropic asking for this type of regulation? And what does the future of heavy-handed government regulation mean for your company and its AI strategy? We'll tackle it all, LIVE. Fable 5 Drama Updates: The latest Betwee...
Celebrating its 800th episode, Everyday AI delivers a no-nonsense "State of AI" analysis. The episode unveils eight uncomfortable truths, from the risks of single-model reliance to AI creating more work without proper redesign. It then outlines ten smart moves for teams, focusing on strategic planning, automation, and robust risk management. Finally, it challenges leaders with ten critical questions regarding AI deployment, costs, and long-term impact to ensure responsible and effective integration.
This episode delves into the emerging era of AI Super Apps, distinct from traditional mobile apps, focusing on their role as autonomous desktop coworkers. It explains how these apps move beyond reactive chatbots by offering proactive, integrated workflows with access to files and browsers. The discussion covers the current competitive landscape, highlighting leaders like OpenAI's Codex, while also addressing the significant risks and responsibilities associated with their powerful capabilities, emphasizing a cautious and well-trained approach to enterprise adoption.
This episode dives into the most impactful AI news of the week. It details the White House's unprecedented export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 model due to national security concerns and its controversial data retention policy. Listeners will also learn about Apple's new AI features, including a smarter Siri, OpenAI's transformation into a super app and its impending IPO, Jeff Bezos's Prometheus AI funding for an "artificial general engineer," and a landmark German ruling against Google's AI overviews. Finally, the episode explores SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, which made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, and its emerging role as a significant AI compute player.
The episode dives into Anthropic's powerful Claude Fable 5, discussing its controversial 30-day data retention and high API costs, alongside its utility in software engineering. It also explores Google's groundbreaking Gemini 3.5 Live model for real-time speech-to-speech translation, impacting global communication. Key updates for ChatGPT include interactive data charts and direct email sending, while Microsoft Copilot Studio receives a major rebuild for enhanced AI agent development and a new "Team of Advisors" feature for collaborative insights.
Anthropic's new Claude Fable 5 is a groundbreaking AI model demonstrating unparalleled capabilities in coding and complex tasks, enabling non-engineers to prototype advanced work. However, its launch introduces controversial policies like mandatory 30-day data retention without opt-out, raising serious privacy concerns, especially given Anthropic's past data leaks. The model also features restrictive access, potential invisible downgrades, and high API costs, prompting a critical evaluation of its true value and the future of AI democratization.
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...
