The Artificial Intelligence Show (formerly The Marketing AI Show) is the podcast that helps your business grow smarter by making AI approachable and actionable. The AI Show podcast is brought to you by the creators of the Marketing AI Institute, AI Academy for Marketers, and the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). Hosts Paul Roetzer, founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute, and Mike Kaput, Chief Content Officer, break down all the AI news that matters and give you insights and perspectives that you can use to advance your company and your career. Join Paul and Mike on The AI Show as they work to accelerate AI literacy for all.
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OpenAI turns to ads, while Anthropic puts an agent on your desktop. In Episode 191, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput analyze the arrival of "Claude Cowork," an autonomous agent that could replace entry-level tasks, and OpenAI’s decision to begin testing ads in ChatGPT. We also cover the explosive Elon Musk vs. OpenAI lawsuit, Apple’s choice to use Google Gemini for the next-generation Siri, and OpenAI’s rumored "AirPods killer" hardware. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Click he...
Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput dive into the latest AI news, discussing OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health platform and personal use cases in healthcare. They explore audience reactions to the perceived AGI "tipping point" and share practical AI applications like app building with Lovable and data analysis with Claude Code. The episode also covers xAI's massive $20B funding, Anthropic's $10B raise, Google's collaborations on humanoid robots, and new Gemini features in Gmail, while also addressing the controversial image generation capabilities of xAI's Grok.
A Google principal engineer claims Claude Opus 4.5 completed a year's worth of work in a single hour. Now, the industry is grappling with a sudden, massive leap in coding capabilities that has experts warning that everything is about to change. In this week’s episode, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput dissect the signals that we may have entered the "singularity." They explore the fallout from Yann LeCun’s scorched-earth exit from Meta (including claims of "fudged" benchmarks), Sal Khan’s "1% Solution...
Is 2026 the year society finally pushes back against artificial intelligence? In this year's final episode, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput explore the immediate future of AGI, analyzing Demis Hassabis’s warning of a shift ten times larger than the Industrial Revolution and Shane Legg’s prediction of human-level intelligence by 2028. The hosts break down critical developments, including Google’s Gemini 3 Flash, OpenAI’s staggering valuation talks, and the rise of world models that simulate physical ...
As we close out the year, this AI Answers episode offers a reflective look at how organizations are actually navigating AI adoption. Cathy McPhillips and Paul Roetzer take a step back from tools and headlines to talk about the human side of AI: leadership behavior, workplace culture, and how long-held ideas about productivity and value are being quietly challenged as AI becomes part of everyday work. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:05 — Wh...
A billion-dollar check from Disney. A federal crackdown on state AI laws. And a new model from OpenAI that beats human experts 71% of the time. In Episode 186, Paul and Mike unpack the release of GPT-5.2 , Disney’s strategic pivot to license its IP for Sora, and President Trump’s executive order designed to accelerate "American AI dominance" at all costs. Plus: Is the future of data centers in space? Why is Microsoft Copilot struggling in the enterprise? And a look at Time ’s "Architects of AI."...
What happens when AI stops being a tool and starts reshaping every task inside your company? In this AI Answers episode, Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips go through audience questions on where AI jobs are really heading, how agents and “AI ops” are emerging, and what to expect as reasoning models accelerate into 2026. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:03:55 — What AI Positions are in demand for professionals who are not coders? How can skill s...
This episode delves into OpenAI's defensive "Code Red" strategy amidst Google's powerful Gemini 3 Deep Think and Workspace Studio releases, signaling a potential shift in the AI race. Paul and Mike also explore the industry's quiet preparations for "recursive self-improvement," where AI models evolve autonomously, and the ethical and societal implications of this acceleration. The discussion extends to OpenAI's controversial ad tests, Apple's AI leadership changes, Anthropic's IPO plans, and the growing impact of AI on jobs and parenting, highlighting the urgent need for AI literacy.
Is the "AI Bubble" real? We analyze "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry’s bet against the industry. Mike and Paul also break down MIT’s "Project Iceberg," which suggests 11.7% of the workforce is already exposed to replacement, and a new McKinsey report on the 7x growth in demand for AI fluency. Plus, Claude Opus 4.5, Artificial Superintelligence, political divides over AI, and more in our rapid-fire section. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Click here to take this week'...
Google released Gemini 3, its most advanced model yet, along with Nano Banana Pro, a leading image generation and editing model. On this week's episode, Paul and Mike go deeper on those topics and other top news this week, including GPT-5.1 Pro, controversy around a popular AI book, Nvidia earnings, and more. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Click here to take this week's AI Pulse. Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:03:32 — AI Pulse Survey 00:08:42 — Gemini 3 00:18:11 — Nano B...
AI literacy is becoming essential across every organization, but most leaders are still figuring out how to measure it, teach it, and communicate its value. In this episode of AI Answers, we dig into questions about emerging AI skills frameworks, why literacy matters for every employee, how to talk about risk and responsible AI guidelines, and what to do when teams resist training or demand proof before pilots begin. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — In...
OpenAI has released GPT-5.1, a controversial new AI app is bringing people back from the dead, and there's a big debate in AI about very different belief systems. On this week's episode, Paul and Mike go deeper on those topics and other top news this week, including political backlash to AI, the first AI-orchestrated cyberattack, an AI-generated song topping the charts, and much more. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Click here to take this week's AI Pulse. 00:00:00 — Intro...
OpenAI is drawing fire after its CFO hinted the company might want a government "backstop" for its massive infrastructure costs. And Microsoft has published a new manifesto pledging to build "humanist superintelligence" that keeps humans in control. This week, Paul and Mike talk about those stories and more, including Google's new paper on the future of AI in learning, new data that shows AI is driving layoffs, and the backlash against Coca-Cola's latest AI-generated holiday ad. This week's epis...
OpenAI says it's aiming to build a totally automated AI researcher by 2028... And it has completed its transition from non-profit to for-profit company, paving the way for an eventual IPO. This week, Paul and Mike talk about those stories and more, including a warning from the Fed chair about AI's impact on hiring, a new index measuring how well agents do remote work, and Nvidia's $5 trillion valuation. This week's episode also covers a new report on corporate AI adoption from Wharton, the conce...
In this episode of AI Answers, Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips answer the complex, and often uncomfortable questions shaping the future of AI. From the moral framing of “good” versus “evil,” to the technical risks of viruses, misinformation, and intellectual property, the discussion unpacks what it really means to use AI responsibly in a world moving faster than regulation or understanding. Along the way, Paul and Cathy discuss fact-checking AI, the emerging need to authenticate synthetic cont...
OpenAI just entered the browser wars. And it's already getting messy. This week, Paul and Mike talk everything ChatGPT Atlas , OpenAI's agentic AI browser...including its glaring security issues . This week's episode also covers a new letter advocating a pause on the development of superintelligence signed by an eclectic group of celebrities and public figures. Not to mention, we talk about Amazon's robot-driven layoffs , an Ohio bill that aims to ban human-AI marriages , new data on how many te...
Fresh from MAICON, where we spent time both teaching and learning, we also recorded a special edition of AI Answers just for you. In this episode, Mike Kaput joins Paul Roetzer live from the conference to tackle questions submitted by MAICON attendees. From hands-on use cases to the future of AI in marketing and business, our hosts dive into the biggest themes shaping AI adoption today. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:19 — Question #1: Is ...
AI isn’t just becoming more capable. It’s becoming more personal. And even more "adult." This week, Paul and Mike lead off with Sam Altman’s provocative comments about ChatGPT’s role in mental health and the growing debate over our emotional relationships with AI. Then, from blue-collar workers adopting ChatGPT as a daily tool to tech CEOs warning of an impending jobs shock, the episode explores how AI is quietly reshaping both the labor market and human identity. They also unpack major industry...
As AI races toward full automation, billionaires, policymakers, and everyday workers are colliding in a new kind of power struggle. In this episode, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput tackle the biggest AI shifts shaking business, politics, and society. From OpenAI’s Dev Day to a new Senate report warning that automation could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs, the conversation examines what’s really coming for the workforce. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — In...
Sora 2 is here, and it's a mind-blowing, copyright-defying mess. That kicks off this week's episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show . In it, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput break down everything going on in AI this week, including the release of Claude Sonnet 4.5, ChatGPT's new Instant Checkout feature, Elon Musk's Grokipedia, and much more. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:07:24 — Sora 2 and OpenAI’s AI Social Video App 00:31:30 — Claude Son...
Think you’re asking the right questions about AI? In this episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show, Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips tackle questions from our audience about AI adoption, from reimagining business models to managing risk in regulated industries. With candid insights, real-world use cases, and a few unexpected laughs, this “AI Answers” session reveals where companies are getting stuck, how to move past resistance, and the most critical AI skills professionals need to help shap...
Never-before-seen research on how ChatGPT is actually used at work, a brand new evaluation framework to determine AI's impact on the economy, and the rise of "AI workslop"... Needless to say, it's been a busy week. In this week’s episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show , Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput break down everything going on in the world of AI, including the topics above and brand new AI releases like ChatGPT Pulse, Meta Vibes, and much, much more. Show Notes : Access the show notes and ...
What’s the smartest way to learn AI if you don’t have a tech background? How can AI help you in your job search? And how do we balance innovation with ethics while holding on to what makes us human? Drawing on questions from our 51st Intro to AI class, Cathy and Paul are here with answers. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:07:07 — Question #1: What does it take to have proficiency in AI for a person with a less technical background? 00:10:19 — ...
AI isn’t just shaping business anymore, it’s rewriting the economy. In this week’s episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show , Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput connect the dots on the rapid rise of the “AI economy,” from mass corporate restructuring and three-day workweek predictions to research forecasting trillions in productivity gains. They explore how people are really using ChatGPT, the future of AI-native organizations, and the latest breakthroughs from Meta’s wearable launches to reasoning ...
Would you trust a synthetic version of yourself to teach your audience? One CEO just did, and it’s raising questions about authenticity, attention, and the future of thought leadership. In this week’s episode, Paul and Mike examine OpenAI’s billion-dollar power plays, the deeper implications of its “People First AI Fund,” and why Microsoft, Oracle, and OpenAI might be creating value out of thin air. They also analyze Replit’s Agent 3, a next-gen AI dev tool claiming 10x more autonomy, and why it...
If your company isn’t talking about an AI-forward strategy, it might be falling behind. In this episode, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput break down what Salesforce’s Marc Benioff and other leaders are saying about AI-driven job cuts, OpenAI’s bold new plan to certify 10 million Americans in AI skills, and how the U.S. government is teaming up with Big Tech to push AI education. Plus, in our rapid-fire section, stay tuned for insights into Google’s antitrust case, plans for Apple’s AI search engine, ...
We paused for the holiday, but the AI news didn’t! In this episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show , Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput explore how AI is already reshaping the job market, with new research showing sharp declines in entry-level roles. They unpack Silicon Valley’s $100M super PAC aimed at blocking AI regulation, highlight Google’s breakthrough “Nano Banana” image editor, Meta’s AI team struggles, and more in our rapid-fire section. Show Notes : Access the show notes and show links he...
AI that feels conscious is coming faster than society is ready for… In Episode 164 of The Artificial Intelligence Show , Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput unpack the viral MIT study, the brutal reality of companies forcing AI adoption, and Mustafa Suleyman’s warning about “seemingly conscious AI.” Alongside these deep dives, our rapid-fire section gives updates on Meta’s AI reorg, Otter.ai’s legal troubles, Google and Apple’s AI strategies, and the environmental impact of AI usage. Show Notes : Access...
From the environmental costs of data centers to the cultural biases baked into today’s models, Paul Roetzer and Cathy McPhillips answer your questions from our 50th Intro to AI class. Throughout the episode, they unpack the gray areas of AI-generated content, debate what the rise of agents means for work, and consider how creatives can stay ahead with AI. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:13 — Question #1: Which environmental concern feels m...
The aftershocks of GPT-5’s chaotic rollout continue as OpenAI scrambles to address user backlash, confusing model choices, and shifting product strategies. In this episode, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput also explore the fallout from a leaked Meta AI policy document that raises major ethical concerns, share insights from Demis Hassabis on the path to AGI, and cover the latest AI power plays: Sam Altman’s trillion-dollar ambitions, his public feud with Elon Musk, an xAI leadership shake-up, chip geo...
