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Practical: AI & Business News is a dynamic podcast dedicated to exploring the latest trends, developments, and applications in the world of artificial intelligence and business. Each episode delves into current topics and news, offering listeners a deep dive into the most relevant and exciting aspects of AI technology. With a focus on real-world implications and future possibilities, the podcast presents complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. For AI enthusiasts and people curious about how technology is shaping our world.
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Zac Staples on Shaping Tomorrow’s Defense Tech

From AI-driven systems to next-gen cybersecurity, defense technology is transforming at lightning speed. In this episode, Zac Staples offers insights into the innovations driving this shift and what they mean for global security. We also explore the challenges of keeping ethical considerations at the forefront as militaries adopt cutting-edge tools. 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 Co...

Oct 01, 202526 min

India Forces 200 Banks to Ditch Old Domains

Over 200 Indian banks are racing to migrate to the exclusive “.bank.in” domain after a government mandate to curb cyber fraud. The Reserve Bank of India’s October 31 deadline could redefine global banking security standards. 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...

Sep 30, 20256 min

China Bans Nvidia AI Chips – Launches Massive Push for Homegrown Semiconductors

China’s Cyberspace Administration has banned the use of key Nvidia chips, forcing companies to pivot to domestic alternatives. The move signals Beijing’s aggressive push to build a self-sufficient semiconductor industry and reduce dependence on U.S. technology. 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...

Sep 30, 20256 min

India’s Tech Titan Predicts AI Will Revolutionize Schools and Farming for a Billion People

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani says AI tutors will deliver personalized lessons in local languages while AI-powered farming tools boost crop yields for smallholder farmers. He believes India could become the global leader in AI solutions for education and agriculture. 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...

Sep 30, 20256 min

Mass Layoffs Hit Oracle, Nike, and Starbucks as 2025 Restructuring Shakes Corporate America

Oracle, Nike, and Starbucks have each announced significant job cuts in 2025, citing restructuring, automation, and shifting consumer trends. The moves signal a broader transformation in corporate strategy as AI and digital-first models reshape the workforce. 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...

Sep 30, 20257 min

RBI Drops a Bombshell: Mandatory 2FA for Every Digital Payment Starting April 2026

India’s central bank has ordered that all UPI, card, and wallet payments must use two-factor authentication by April 2026. The move will overhaul checkout flows, force biometric adoption, and reshape how merchants, banks, and consumers handle digital money. 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...

Sep 30, 20259 min

LG Plans $1.8 Billion India IPO: Biggest Electronics Listing of 2025

LG Electronics’ India arm is preparing a massive $15,000 crore ($1.8 billion) IPO in October 2025. The move positions India as LG’s key growth hub and signals a new era of global manufacturing and consumer dominance. 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...

Sep 30, 20257 min

Nothing Spins Off CMF as Independent Brand with $100M India Investment

Carl Pei’s Nothing has spun off its CMF sub-brand into a fully independent company, backed by a $100 million investment in India. The move positions CMF to dominate the fast-growing Indian market with affordable, design-focused tech products. 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...

Sep 30, 20257 min

India’s $100 Billion Trade Deal With Europe Goes Live

India’s new trade pact with the European Free Trade Association kicks in today, slashing tariffs for Indian exporters and locking in $100 billion of investment over 15 years. The deal promises one million new jobs while giving Indian businesses a powerful gateway into European markets. 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...

Sep 30, 20259 min

China Drops the Hammer: Nvidia RTX Pro 6000D Chips Banned in Major Tech Firms

Beijing has officially barred its top tech companies from purchasing Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D GPUs, escalating the U.S.–China semiconductor rivalry. The move signals China’s push for chip independence and threatens Nvidia’s grip on the AI hardware market. 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...

Sep 30, 20257 min

Global M&A Explodes Past $1 Trillion in Just One Quarter

Merger and acquisition activity topped $1 trillion in Q3 2025, driven by massive deals in tech, energy, and healthcare. Executives and private equity firms are betting big on AI, semiconductors, and biotech as industries consolidate at record speed. 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...

Sep 30, 20256 min

Carmen Li on the Future of GPU Innovation

GPUs are at the heart of the AI revolution, but the market is evolving rapidly. In this episode, Carmen Li shares her insights on the innovations driving GPU development, the challenges of supply and scalability, and the opportunities ahead for startups and global tech players. We dive deep into how GPU advancements will shape AI accessibility and industry competition. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer ...

Sep 30, 202529 min

Navigating the AI Infrastructure Landscape with Haseeb Budhani

In this episode, we sit down with Haseeb Budhani to explore the evolving landscape of AI infrastructure. From cloud scalability to specialized hardware, we unpack the technologies and strategies powering the next generation of AI applications. Budhani shares insights on where the industry is headed and how innovators can stay ahead in a competitive space. 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 Hus...

Sep 30, 202519 min

Anthropic Drops Claude 4.5: Game-Changer for Coding & Business AI

Anthropic has released Claude 4.5, boasting major upgrades in coding, reasoning, and enterprise workflows. Faster, more accurate, and tailored for businesses, it’s a direct challenge to OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo and Google’s Gemini. 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...

Sep 29, 20256 min

The TikTok U.S. Acquisition Explained

Jaeden Schafer breaks down the high-stakes TikTok deal that could decide the app’s future in America—who’s buying in, what happens to the algorithm, and what it all means for creators, advertisers, and social media. 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...

Sep 27, 202514 min

Walmart CEO Says AI Will Hit EVERY Job

Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon just issued a bold warning: AI is going to “literally change every job.” From warehouse automation to new roles like “agent builders,” Walmart is reimagining its 2.1 million-person workforce, and the implications go far beyond retail. 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...

Sep 27, 20256 min

Costco’s New VIP Hours Drive Sales Surge

Costco’s exclusive shopping hours for executive members boosted sales by 1% and fueled membership upgrades. Here’s how small perks are transforming retail 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...

Sep 27, 20257 min

Tai Lopez Accused by SEC of $112M Ponzi Scheme

The SEC says Tai Lopez and his partner scammed investors out of $112 million while promising to revive bankrupt brands like RadioShack and Pier 1 Imports. Here’s the full breakdown of how the alleged Ponzi scheme worked—and why so many people bought into it. 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...

Sep 27, 20256 min

Amazon Gets $2.5B FTC Fine Over Prime “Dark Patterns”

Amazon will pay a record $2.5 billion after the FTC accused it of tricking users into Prime subscriptions and making cancellations nearly impossible. Is this a real win for consumers or just a slap on the wrist for Big Tech? 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...

Sep 27, 20258 min

Could Trump's 100% Tariffs End China's Grip on US?

Today on The Practical Podcast, Jaeden Schafer dives into Donald Trump’s bold new tariff plan set to launch October 1st. From 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals to steep hikes on furniture and heavy trucks, the policy aims to cut America’s reliance on China and rebuild U.S. manufacturing. But will this strategy actually bring jobs home, or just make everyday goods more expensive? Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jaeden...

Sep 27, 20257 min

China Invents Bone Glue to Heal Bones in 3min

Today we’re diving into an incredible new medical innovation out of China, a bone “super glue” called Bone-02 that can heal broken bones in just 2–3 minutes. Inspired by how oysters stick to rocks in the ocean, this adhesive is strong enough to hold over 400 pounds of pressure 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...

Sep 27, 20255 min

OpenAI’s GDPval Proves AI Can Do Your Job

OpenAI unveiled GDPval, a massive new evaluation showing GPT-5 and other top models performing at near-expert levels across real-world jobs like law, sales, finance, and healthcare. This could be the turning point where AI stops being a sidekick and starts becoming a true colleague in the workplace. 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...

Sep 27, 202513 min

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pulse

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that gives users personalized daily updates based on their chats and connected apps. Instead of waiting for prompts, ChatGPT now starts the conversation with helpful, curated insights. 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...

Sep 27, 20257 min

Fed Rate Cuts Coming as Inflation Holds Steady

Core inflation stayed at 2.9% in August, but consumer spending surged past expectations. With prices stable and households resilient, the Fed looks set to move forward with more rate cuts this year. 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...

Sep 27, 20254 min

Cohere Secures $100M, AMD Collaboration Announced

The AI company raises $100M and announces a partnership with AMD. We dive into how these moves will boost performance and scale for enterprise clients. 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...

Sep 27, 202510 min

Underrated AI Developments

Behind the flashy headlines, quiet progress is being made every day. This episode shines a light on those developments. You’ll learn how they could change business, culture, and technology itself. 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...

Sep 26, 202510 min

From Idea to App with AI Box

What if building an app was as easy as sharing an idea? The AI Box App Builder promises to make that possible. This episode explores real-world use cases and how it empowers creators. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle...

Sep 18, 202514 min

Anthropic’s Big Win: $13B in Funding

Anthropic has landed a funding deal that cements its place among AI giants. We explore what projects might benefit from this investment. This episode also considers the pressure that comes with so much capital. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle...

Sep 17, 202511 min

The Safer Side of ChatGPT

With new safety features, ChatGPT is taking responsibility seriously. We explore how these changes affect creativity, productivity, and trust. This episode asks whether AI can ever be truly safe for everyone. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle...

Sep 16, 202513 min

Anthropic’s Costly Lesson in Copyright

For AI companies, Anthropic’s settlement is a cautionary tale worth heeding. The risks of training on copyrighted content are now clearer than ever. We examine what lessons competitors, creators, and regulators will take away from this case. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle...

Sep 15, 202510 min
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