The Artificial Intelligence Show
Formerly the Marketing AI Show — arguably the most practical advice for business leaders trying to make AI actionable rather than just approachable.
205 episodes curated
Episodes
#178: OpenAI’s Automated AI Researcher, OpenAI Restructuring, The Fed Warns About AI’s Impact on Hiring, Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion & Wharton Data on AI ROI
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 concerning rise of AI "nudify" apps, and much more. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here
#177: AI Answers - AI Ethics, Flagging AI Content, AI Accuracy, Book Recommendations, & AI Intellectual Property
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 content, and keeping a human-centered role in creation and communication. Show Notes: Access the show no
#176: ChatGPT Atlas, ChatGPT Atlas Security Issues, Letter to Pause Superintelligence, Amazon’s Plan to Automate 600,000 Jobs & New Data on AI Relationships
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 teens have romantic relationships with AI (hint: it's more than you'd expect), and much more. Show Notes:
#175: AI Answers - AI for 10X Innovation, Rethinking GTM, Dangers of Progress at All Costs, Autonomous Marketing, How to Keep Up with AI, and Future of Web Traffic
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-first” in marketing really just about efficiency and content or can it actually create new, uniq
#174: ChatGPT’s Getting More “Adult,” MAICON 2025 Takeaways, AI’s Impact on Talent, Claude Haiku 4.5 & Anthropic’s Feud with the White House
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 releases, from Google’s new Veo 3.1 and Anthropic’s Haiku 4.5 to Spotify’s “artist-first” AI music
#173: OpenAI Dev Day, AI Gets Political, Sora Copyright Drama Continues, Gemini Enterprise & AI’s Impact on Job Hunting
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 — Intro 00:04:12 — OpenAI Dev Day 00:10:27 — AI Is Getting More Political 00:27:05 — Sora Copyright Drama
#172: Sora 2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, ChatGPT Instant Checkout, How OpenAI Uses AI, Grokipedia & Mercor’s AI Productivity Index
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 Sonnet 4.5 00:42:01 — ChatGPT Instant Checkout and AI Commerce 00:47:18 — OpenAI H1 Results 00:53:43 — In
#171: AI Answers - AI in Regulated Industries, AI Agents, AI Training, When AI Gets It Wrong, and Critical Skills for Early-Career Pros
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 shape their future. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 0
#170: How ChatGPT Is Used at Work, New GDPval Benchmark, AI “Workslop,” ChatGPT Pulse, Meta Vibes & More AI Economy Warnings
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 show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:06:36 — ChatGPT Usage and Adoption at Work 00:16:03 —
#169: AI Answers - AI for Job Searching, Cutting Through the AI Noise, SEO vs. GEO/AEO, The Loss of Critical Thinking & How AI Is Reshaping Education
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 — Question #2: What’s the best way to use AI in a job search? 00:13:22 — Question #3: How can one find
#168: The AI Economy, How People Use ChatGPT, AI-Native Companies, Meta Ray-Ban Display AI Glasses & How Americans View AI
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 models acing elite coding competitions. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timesta
#167: OpenAI-Microsoft Deal, Replit Agent 3, AI Avatars for Executives, OpenAI-Oracle Deal, FTC Targets AI Companions & Retail AI Case Studies
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 may hint at what’s coming across industries. Plus, stay tuned for commentary on AI’s impact on jobs
#166: OpenAI Jobs Platform, Salesforce AI Job Cuts, White House AI Education Initiative & OpenAI Secondary Sale and Cash Burn
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, and more. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:07:0
#165: AI Replacing Young Workers, AI Industry Gets Political, Google’s “Nano Banana,” ChatGPT Parental Controls & Anthropic Settles Author Lawsuit
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 here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:07:17 — AI Labor Market Signals 00:16:37 — AI Industry’s Increasing
#164: New MIT Study Says 95% of AI Pilots Fail, AI and Consciousness, Another Meta AI Reorg, Otter.ai Lawsuit & Sam Altman Talks Up GPT-6
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 the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:52 — MIT Report on Gen AI Pilot