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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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Why 72% of America’s Biggest Companies Are Suddenly Calling AI a ‘Material Risk

A record 72% of S&P 500 firms now warn investors that AI could directly impact their business operations and profits. Behind the cautious language lies a corporate arms race to master the very technology they’re labeling a threat. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 06, 20257 min

White House Makes Shocking Move

The Trump administration just declared artificial intelligence a core federal priority , requiring every agency to use AI for budgeting, efficiency, and oversight. This marks the first time in history that AI will directly shape how Washington spends taxpayer dollars. ​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 ​To recommend a guest email: guests(@)po...

Oct 06, 20258 min

Senate Warns: AI Could Wipe Out 100 Million U.S. Jobs by 2035

A new bipartisan Senate report predicts AI and automation could replace nearly half of all U.S. jobs within the next decade, marking the largest labor shift in American history. But experts say this disruption could also unleash a $20 trillion economic boom—if workers adapt fast enough. 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 To recommend a guest ema...

Oct 06, 20258 min

EA Goes Private in $55 Billion Mega Deal

Electronic Arts has agreed to a record-breaking $55 billion leveraged buyout to go private, with new owners planning to use advanced AI systems to automate up to 50% of game development. The move aims to slash production costs and radically speed up the release of future titles like FIFA, Battlefield, and The Sims. 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/aihu...

Oct 06, 20259 min

America’s Cyber Shield Just Expired

The U.S. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act has officially expired, ending a decade of real-time data sharing between government and private companies. Lawmakers failed to renew it, and security experts say the lapse leaves critical infrastructure vulnerable to foreign cyber threats from China and Russia. 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 To...

Oct 06, 202510 min

Google Cloud Shatters Records

Alphabet hit a new record valuation after Google Cloud posted a 25% revenue surge, fueled by massive AI adoption across industries. With Gemini and Vertex AI driving enterprise demand, Google is finally rivaling Microsoft and Amazon in the cloud wars. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 06, 202510 min

Shocking Study: 70% of America’s Biggest Companies Admit AI Is a Major Risk

A new report reveals that seven in ten of the largest U.S. corporations now publicly disclose AI-related risks in their filings, marking a massive shift toward AI accountability. From bias and data leaks to automation gone wrong, America’s top firms are finally owning up to the dark side of their AI strategies. 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...

Oct 06, 20258 min

Adobe Warns of Holiday Spending Slowdown

Adobe projects U.S. online holiday sales will rise just 4.8% this year, marking the slowest growth since 2018. But retailers armed with AI-driven pricing and personalization tools could turn cautious consumers into record-breaking buyers. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 06, 20258 min

Cory Ondrejka on NewsArc and the Future of Journalism

NewsArc is reimagining how journalism adapts to the AI era, balancing speed, trust, and credibility. In this episode, Cory Ondrejka discusses the evolution of newsrooms, the challenges of misinformation, and how AI tools can empower journalists rather than replace them. We explore the future of storytelling, audience engagement, and the role of technology in protecting democracy. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jae...

Oct 06, 202530 min

OpenAI Unveils Sora 2: The Next AI Video Frontier

OpenAI has announced Sora 2, a major upgrade in AI video technology. This new model offers higher-quality visuals, longer sequence generation, and more creative flexibility. We explore how Sora 2 is poised to transform content creation across industries. 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...

Oct 05, 202513 min

$100 Billion AI Supercomputer: OpenAI’s ‘Stargate’ Becomes America’s New Secret Weapon

OpenAI and Microsoft are building a $100B AI megaproject called Stargate , now viewed as core U.S. national infrastructure. As AI data centers rival nuclear programs in strategic importance, control over chips, compute, and energy is defining the next global power 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podc...

Oct 05, 20256 min

Tech Stocks Are Exploding — But Is the AI Hype About to Crash?

Analysts warn the record-breaking tech rally, fueled by AI excitement, is outpacing real earnings growth. Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple are soaring—but history shows bubbles like this don’t last forever. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 05, 20257 min

Mass Layoffs Sweep 2025: Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and More Slash Thousands as AI Takes Over

Major corporations across tech, finance, retail, and logistics are cutting tens of thousands of jobs in 2025, citing AI integration and efficiency restructuring. Despite record profits, companies say automation is making large portions of the workforce redundant. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststud...

Oct 05, 20255 min

Layoffs Plunge, But Hiring Freezes Keep Economy Stuck in Neutral

Layoffs have fallen to near pre-pandemic levels, signaling stability, but U.S. companies remain hesitant to hire as economic uncertainty lingers. Experts warn muted hiring could stall growth even as workers feel safer in their current jobs. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 05, 20256 min

U.S. Government Shutdown Freezes Billions in Deals as Businesses Wait on Washington

The federal shutdown is stalling IPOs, mergers, and drug approvals as agencies like the SEC and FDA grind to a halt. Companies across biotech, energy, and finance face costly delays with billions in growth trapped in limbo. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 05, 20256 min

High-Growth Tech Stocks Are Exploding This Month

Investor money is pouring into AI, semiconductor, biotech, and cloud software stocks at record levels this month. Nvidia leads the charge, but second-tier chipmakers and AI-driven biotech firms are seeing massive gains as Wall Street bets big on the next tech revolution. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)pod...

Oct 05, 20256 min

Wall Street Says Tech’s Next Boom Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Analysts are calling mid-cap and overlooked tech stocks the “undiscovered gems” of today’s market, poised to soar as interest rates drop. With AI fueling massive infrastructure spending, smaller tech players may deliver the next decade’s biggest gains. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 05, 20256 min

Big Tech Now Runs the World? How Apple, Google, and Meta Quietly Took Political Power

Tech giants aren’t just selling gadgets—they’re influencing elections, shaping culture, and even steering wars. Here’s how Big Tech became the new global superpower without ever being voted in. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 05, 20256 min

Seattle’s GeekWire Is Quietly Shaping the Future of U.S. Tech & AI

GeekWire has become the go-to outlet for breaking down billion-dollar acquisitions, AI lawsuits, and corporate shakeups in U.S. markets. From Amazon and Microsoft to OpenAI and Anthropic, they’re shaping how investors and entrepreneurs understand the future of 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcasts...

Oct 05, 20256 min

a16z Reveals Startups’ #1 AI Obsession—And the Hidden Payments Crisis No One Saw Coming

Andreessen Horowitz’s latest report shows over 60% of new startups are AI-first, but many are struggling with outdated payment rails. From global billing headaches to trust gaps, the next billion-dollar companies may emerge by fixing how AI startups get paid. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.c...

Oct 05, 20256 min

Ray Wu on AI Investment and the Web3 Frontier

The intersection of AI and Web3 is opening new opportunities for investors, builders, and innovators. In this episode, Ray Wu shares his insights on where capital is flowing, how decentralized systems intersect with AI, and what this convergence means for the next wave of technology. We dive into the risks, rewards, and future of investing at the cutting edge of AI and blockchain. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Ja...

Oct 05, 202524 min

Spotify Cracks Down on AI Music

Spotify is taking a bold stance on AI-generated music, tightening policies that could reshape the future of streaming. In this episode, featuring the Make Music Podcast , we unpack why Spotify is making this move, how it impacts artists and listeners, and what it means for the future of creativity in the age of AI. We also explore whether regulation and innovation can coexist in music’s next chapter. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https:/...

Oct 05, 202522 min

Big Tech’s $300 Billion AI Arms Race: Microsoft, Google, Amazon & Meta Go All-In

Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta are set to pour over $300 billion into AI in 2025, the largest tech investment in history. The spending spree will supercharge data centers, talent wars, and AI-powered products across every 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 04, 20256 min

Google Found Guilty of Running Illegal Ad Monopoly—DOJ Scores Historic Antitrust Win

A U.S. court just upheld the DOJ’s case that Google illegally dominated digital advertising, calling its ad tech empire a monopoly. The ruling could force Google to break up its ad business and reshape the entire online advertising 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 04, 20257 min

Apple Drops $500 Billion Bombshell: Biggest AI and U.S. Infrastructure Bet in Tech History

Apple just pledged half a trillion dollars to supercharge U.S. manufacturing, data centers, and artificial intelligence. The move positions Apple to challenge Microsoft, Google, and Meta in the AI arms race while strengthening America’s tech backbone. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 04, 20256 min

Two AI Startups Just Raised $600M in One Week

Periodic Labs and Vercel each secured $300 million in fresh funding, signaling massive investor confidence in AI infrastructure. One is building the “AI operating system,” the other the go-to platform for AI-powered web apps. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 04, 20256 min

Meta Just Bought a Chip Startup to Take on Nvidia

Meta has agreed to acquire AI chip startup Rivos in a move to reduce its reliance on Nvidia GPUs. The deal signals Zuckerberg’s push to develop custom silicon for LLaMA models and secure Meta’s long-term 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 04, 20257 min

BlackRock’s $38B Power Grab: World’s Biggest Investor Aims to Control U.S. Energy Grid

BlackRock is in talks to acquire utility giant AES in a $38 billion deal, a move that would give the $10 trillion asset manager direct control over U.S. electricity infrastructure. The takeover positions BlackRock at the center of the AI-driven energy boom, raising major questions about power, regulation, and national security. 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.s...

Oct 04, 20257 min

U.S. Hiring Plans Collapse to 2009 Levels — Is the Job Market Cracking?

New data shows U.S. employers are planning the weakest hiring since the Great Recession, signaling a sharp slowdown in labor demand. Retail, manufacturing, and finance are pulling back hardest, while tech and healthcare remain resilient. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 04, 20255 min

OpenAI Drops $1.1B on Statsig in Biggest AI Acquisition Yet

OpenAI has acquired product testing startup Statsig in a $1.1 billion all-stock deal, bringing CEO Vijaye Raji on board as CTO of Applications. The move comes alongside major leadership shifts as OpenAI doubles down on enterprise and science-focused AI. 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 To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com...

Oct 04, 20257 min
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