AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan
Welcome to the AI Applied podcast, hosted by Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan. Get your weekly dose of the latest AI news, trends, and discussions in the rapidl...
Google’s Gemini 2.5: A Smarter AI for the Enterprise World
In this episode, Jaeden and Conor break down the release of Google’s Gemini 2.5, a cutting-edge AI reasoning model that excels in benchmarks and introduces advanced multimodal capabilities. They explore its real-world applications, particularly in enterprise settings, and how it integrates with Google’s ecosystem. The discussion highlights Google’s strategic, user-focused approach to AI innovation, prioritizing practical improvements over flashy consumer-facing features.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Gemini 2.502:43 Deep Dive into Reasoning Models05:50 Multi-Modal Capabilities and Real-World Applications08:38 Google's Strategic Position in AIAI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastGet on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/Conor’s AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor’s AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden’s AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about
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AI Meets Design: How ChatGPT’s Image Generator is Changing Creativity
In this episode, Conor and Jaeden discuss the launch of ChatGPT’s new image generator, exploring its advanced features, practical applications, and potential impact on the design industry and job market. They share firsthand experiences using the tool, especially for creating thumbnails, and discuss the evolving role of design vision in an AI-driven world. The conversation highlights how AI transforms creative work and encourages listeners to embrace its possibilities.Chapters00:00 The Launch of ChatGPT's Image Generator02:44 Features and Use Cases of the New Tool05:51 Impact on Jobs and Design Roles08:26 Creating Thumbnails with AI11:26 Community and Learning OpportunitiesAI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastGet on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/Conor’s AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor’s AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden’s AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about
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Meta’s AI Gamble: Monetizing Llama & the Cost of Innovation
In this episode, Jaeden unpacks Meta’s shifting strategy for monetizing its open-source Llama models, the massive financial investments fueling AI infrastructure, and the legal controversies surrounding claims of training on pirated content. He also explores how the AI Hustle School community engages with these developments and what the future might hold for AI-powered services.Chapters00:00 Meta's Revenue from Llama Models02:40 The Cost of AI Development05:49 Legal Challenges and Ethical Concerns08:37 Community Engagement and Future ProspectsAI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastGet on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/Conor’s AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor’s AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden’s AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about
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Microsoft’s AI Bet: Paying Creators for Their Data
In this episode, Jaeden explores Microsoft’s potential plans to compensate creators for their contributions to AI training datasets, as hinted at in recent job postings. He examines what this could mean in ongoing copyright lawsuits against major AI companies. The discussion also tackles the challenges of tracking data ownership and the growing need for fair compensation models in the evolving AI landscape.Chapters00:00 Microsoft's New Direction for AI and Creator Compensation02:42 The Challenges of AI Training Data and Legal Implications05:53 Current Trends in AI Compensation Models08:45 The Future of AI and Creator RecognitionAI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastGet on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/Conor’s AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor’s AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden’s AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about
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Claude’s Big Upgrade: How Web Scraping Changes the AI Game
In this episode, Jaeden explores the latest updates to Claude, Anthropic’s AI tool, which now includes web scraping capabilities. He examines how this new feature impacts users, competitors, and the broader AI landscape, particularly in comparison to tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. The discussion also dives into the technical side, revealing how Claude is powered by Brave and what this means for the future of AI-driven search and information retrieval.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Claude's New Features02:47 The Evolution of AI Search Capabilities06:00 Impact on Competitors and Market Dynamics08:45 Brave Search Integration and Future ProspectsAI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastGet on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/Conor’s AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor’s AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden’s AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about
About AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
Welcome to the AI Applied podcast, hosted by Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan. Get your weekly dose of the latest AI news, trends, and discussions in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.
From ChatGPT and computer vision to robotics and natural language processing, we cover the most exciting developments in the field of AI. We also discuss ways to apply it to your career, job, workflows, and life.
Join us as we delve into the cutting-edge of AI research, understand its impact on our world, and explore the future of this rapidly growing field.
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