AI is changing what we need from our computers—but does that mean you need an "AI PC"? Corey and Grant sit down with Logan Lawler from Dell Technologies who leads Dell Pro Max AI solutions to decode what matters (and what doesn't) when buying or upgrading your next computer. From CPUs and GPUs to memory, NPUs, and traps to avoid, this episode is your practical roadmap for staying future-ready through the next five years of AI-powered work. Dell Pro Max Workstations: https://www.dell.com/en-us/pl...
Oct 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Learn how to use NVIDIA's Nemotron open-source AI models with VP Kari Briski. We cover what Nemotron is, minimum hardware specs, the difference between Nano/Super/Ultra tiers, when to choose local vs cloud AI, and practical deployment patterns for businesses. Perfect for anyone wanting to run powerful AI locally with full control and privacy. Resources mentioned: NVIDIA Nemotron Models: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai-data-science/foundation-models/nemotron/ Start prototyping for free: https://b...
Oct 15, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
AI search is fundamentally changing how people find information online, but it's also creating a Wild West of spam, manipulation, and brand impersonation. SEO expert Mark Williams-Cook joins us to discuss why he calls AI a "leaky bucket," how expired domains are gaming LLMs, and what the death of the link graph means for the future of search. We'll explore practical strategies for making your site visible to AI, the risks brands face from AI phishing, and whether SEO is truly dead or just evolvi...
Oct 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Everyone's talking about the AI datacenter boom right now. Billion dollar deals here, hundred billion dollar deals there. Well, why do data centers matter? It turns out, AI inference (actually calling the AI and running it) is the hidden bottleneck slowing down every AI application you use (and new stuff yet to be released). In this episode, Kwasi Ankomah from SambaNova Systems explains why running AI models efficiently matters more than you think, how their revolutionary chip architecture deliv...
Oct 07, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this special hands-on episode, Corey Noles and Grant Harvey dive into OpenAI's Sora 2 - the AI video platform that's part TikTok, part meme generator, and 100% chaos. Watch as they navigate the new social media-style interface, create ridiculous videos featuring Sam Altman at a Berlin techno rave filled with clowns, and discover why Sam has become the "Tom from MySpace" of AI-generated content.The hosts explore Sora 2's key features including the viral "cameo" system that lets you loan your l...
Oct 03, 2025•47 min
In this episode, we're joined by Ahmed El-Kishky, research lead at OpenAI, to discuss their historic victory at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) where their AI system solved all 12 problems, beating every human team in the world finals. We dive into how they combined GPT-5 with experimental reasoning models, the dramatic last-minute solve, and what this means for the future of programming and AI-assisted science. Ahmed shares behind-the-scenes stories from Azerbaijan, expl...
Oct 01, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman (co-founder of DeepMind) joins The Neuron to discuss his provocative essay on "Seemingly Conscious AI" and why machines that mimic consciousness pose unprecedented risks - even when they're not actually alive. We explore how 700 million people are already using AI as life coaches, Microsoft's massive $208B revenue strategy for AI, and exclusive features like Copilot Vision that can see everything you see in real-time.Key topics:• Why AI consciousness is an illus...
Sep 24, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Steve Brown's house burned down in a wildfire—and accidentally saved his life. When doctors missed his aggressive blood cancer for over a year, Steve built a swarm of AI agents that diagnosed it in minutes and helped design his treatment. Now he's turning that breakthrough into CureWise, a precision oncology platform helping cancer patients become better advocates. We explore agentic medicine, AI safety in healthcare, and how swarms of specialized AI agents are changing cancer care from diagnosi...
Sep 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 14Ep. 14
Illia Polosukhin, co-author of Attention Is All You Need and co-founder of NEAR Protocol, believes today's centralized AI ecosystem is broken. In this episode, he explains why User-Owned AI is the path forward — making systems private, verifiable, and aligned with users rather than corporations. We explore confidential computing, interoperable AI agents, and what a more sustainable AI future might really look like. Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://www.theneurondaily.com...
Sep 12, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Thomson Reuters just launched Deep Research—an AI system that doesn't just search legal databases, but plans and strategizes like an experienced attorney. In this episode, we explore how one of the world's largest legal research companies is using AI agents to transform how lawyers work, the challenges of building AI for high-stakes legal decisions, and what this means for the future of knowledge work. CTO Joel Hron shares insights from testing with 1,200+ customers, tackling hallucination risks...
Sep 03, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today we go deeper on Google's AI stack with Logan Kilpatrick: what AI Studio is great at, how it fits with Firebase/Colab/Gemini CLI/Jules, and where "thinking" models make sense. We cover real-world workflows—from game prototyping and screen-share assistance to legal/privacy basics and on-device micro-apps. Logan shares his insights on vibe coding, the future of AI development, and Google's open-source strategy with Gemma models. Resources mentioned: Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.c...
Aug 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What does it take to steer a 3,500-person company into the age of generative AI? ZoomInfo founder and CEO Henry Schuck joins us to unpack the company's journey from data powerhouse to AI-first GTM platform, the cultural shifts that enabled it, and the hard-won lessons any leader can borrow. We explore how they reduced teams from 26 to 2 people using AI agents, why 2/3 of employees now use AI daily, and the critical role of data infrastructure in AI success. Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: ht...
Aug 24, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What does "AI governance" really entail, and why does it matter right now? Credo AI founder Navrina Singh joins The Neuron to unpack risk buckets, Model Trust Scores, and the regulatory zig-zag between the EU and the U.S.—so you can move fast without crashing the car. We dive into open source safety, agent governance, and test OpenAI's brand new open source model live. Learn more about AI governance: https://credo.ai/resources Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.ai...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A lot of people aren't sure whether they should just chat with an AI model, craft a structured prompt, spin up a project, or unleash a full-blown agent. In this episode, we break down the differences between these approaches and share a practical decision-making framework. We'll show how simple prompts excel for quick, isolated tasks, why structured prompts improve clarity and focus, when a project (workflow) is better for predictable, repeatable processes, and where autonomous agents shine for ...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this hands-on episode, Corey and Grant attempt to build three different AI apps in one hour using Google AI Studio - with zero coding experience required. They create an Inbox Zero email organizer, a meme generator that roasts their photos, and a spontaneous adventure planner with interactive maps. Watch as they navigate errors, discover workarounds, and prove that anyone can build functional AI apps without being a developer. Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.ai Original ...
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
OpenAI just dropped ChatGPT Agent, and we test it LIVE for the first time. Watch as we put this "true" AI agent through its paces - from finding the perfect Gibson Les Paul to building competitive intelligence reports. We explore what makes this different from Zapier-style automation, demonstrate real-world use cases, and discuss why this might be the beginning of America's first super app. Plus: can it actually convince Corey's wife he needs a new guitar? Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: htt...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Headlines scream that AI is "breaking the classroom," but is the story that simple? In this episode we explore the real cracks in today's education system, how AI sometimes widens them, and—more importantly—how the same technology could personalize learning, free teachers to teach, and shift schools from rote memorization to true mastery. We discuss the UCLA "CheatGPT" controversy, MIT's brain study, Alpha School's 2-hour learning model, and OpenAI's new $10M teacher training initiative. Subscri...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Will AI turbocharge our output—or erode our standards in the rush to automate? In this episode, strategist Andreas Welsch (ex-SAP, author of The AI Leadership Handbook) joins Corey Noles and Grant Harvey to weigh the promise of higher productivity against the peril of slipping quality. Expect plain-language insights on agentic AI, governance that scales, and the human skills and metrics that reveal whether AI is lifting the bar—or lowering it. Guest: Andreas Welsch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In Ep 3 we explore DeepSeek's open-source R-series models that claim GPT-4-level performance at a fraction of the cost. We unpack whether you can realistically run DeepSeek on a laptop, where it beats (and lags) OpenAI, and the serious security implications of using Chinese AI services. Listeners will learn the economics, hardware realities, and safe alternatives for using these powerful open-source models. How to pick the best AI for what you actually need: https://www.theneuron.ai/newsletter/h...
Jul 03, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In Ep 2 we ask: "Panic or Progress? Reading Between the Lines of AI Safety Tests." We unpack the recent Claude Opus 4 "blackmail" test result, OpenAI's new transparency pledge, and why safety evaluations sometimes sound scarier than they are. Listeners will leave with a clear framework for interpreting headline-grabbing safety reports—and practical advice on when to worry, when to wait, and how to separate red flags from red herrings.
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Will AI really erase half of all white-collar jobs, as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns? We unpack the numbers, the hype, and the hidden opportunities, then hand the mic to Microsoft's Alexia Cambon for fresh research on how to thrive in an AI-saturated workday. Listeners will learn how roles are shifting, which skills stay scarce, and concrete moves to keep their careers future-proof.
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min
After a long wait, Apple is finally in the game with AI. They’re launching Apple Intelligence with MacOS Sequoia and iOS 18. Pete breaks down some top features and how our devices will change moving forward. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai...
Jun 11, 2024•13 min
The US government is opening up antitrust inquiries into the likes of Nvidia, OpenAI and Microsoft. Who's leading the charge, and what could they be looking at? Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai
Jun 08, 2024•14 min
Former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner has released a series of essays talking about how he sees AI playing out and what we should all do about it. Pete digs into his extremely impressive background and his arguments around why we’re about to get AGI. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai...
Jun 06, 2024•15 min
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has announced their next line of products called Rubin as Nvidia races to build what he calls “intelligence factories”. Pete breaks down the big picture and what it all means for us. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai...
Jun 04, 2024•14 min
Anthropic did something no other AI lab has done: cracked the code on what’s happening while an AI model is working. Pete breaks down the latest research and what it means for steering AI models. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai...
May 23, 2024•12 min
Microsoft’s launch event for Copilot+ PCs was only available to press and content creators. Pete’s taking you through the launch, what stands out and what to look for next. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai...
May 21, 2024•14 min
OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever and Head of Alignment Jan Leike have left the company, with the latter citing concerns around OpenAI’s approach to building safe AI systems. Pete gives you the 101 on the debate at hand, the history of this debate at OpenAI and what to expect moving forward. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://...
May 18, 2024•15 min
Google I/O 2024 was a laundry list of AI launches, with Google trying their best to position themselves as the leading company in AI. Pete breaks down the key parts of their long keynotes and how to understand Google’s approach to AI moving forward. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai...
May 16, 2024•16 min
In a surprise launch, OpenAI dropped GPT-4 Omni, their new leading model. They also made a bunch of paid features in ChatGPT free and announced a new desktop app. Pete breaks down what you should know and what this says about AI. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai...
May 14, 2024•18 min
