AI News You Should Know About

This week's discussion of the latest AI headlines include Anthropic's accidental source code leak and OpenAI's record-breaking $122 billion funding round. We also discuss a Stanford study on the risks of seeking personal advice from AI chatbots and survey findings on Americans' trust in AI.

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Anthropic accidentally leaked Claude Code’s full source code, triggering over 8,000 GitHub takedowns in 48 hours. (Tech Crunch)

OpenAI closed a record $122 billion funding round, becoming the most valuable private company ever at an $852 billion valuation. (Tech Crunch)

Stanford study outlines dangers of aski...

Listen to us unpack the week's most compelling AI news, including OpenAI’s unexpected shutdown of the Sora video app, the White House's new AI policy framework, and Meta’s use of AI to revolutionize shopping on Instagram and Facebook. Stay ahead of the curve with sharp insights on industry shifts, regulatory updates, and corporate strategies.

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OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app, killing a $1B Disney licensing deal that would have brought AI content to Disney+. (Variety)

The White House released an AI policy framework urging Congr...

In this episode, we unpack the latest wave of AI-powered innovations and the emerging debates shaping the industry—from government crackdowns on deepfake and AI-generated videos to corporate strategies for scaling AI adoption. We delve into how AI is entering everyday platforms, the potential for industry regulation, and the ethical implications of crowdsourcing labor for AI training.

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Senators tell ByteDance to shut down Seedance 2.0 AI video app 'immediately after it generated videos using real actors and licensed characters without permission. (Endgadget)

Anthropic launched a $100M Claude Partner Network with Acc...

This week the latest developments in AI include OpenAI's integration of Sora Video Generator into ChatGPT, Perplexity’s enterprise AI platform, Alexa’s new personality style, and Meta’s acquisition of Moltbook, highlighting the future of AI agents.

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1. OpenAI reportedly plans to integrate Sora video generator directly into ChatGPT after the standalone app saw a 45% install drop. (The Verge)

2. Perplexity launched Computer for Enterprise, routing tasks across 20 AI models with 400+ app connectors and Slack integration. (Venture Beat)

3. Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t ge...

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NVIDIA Pulls Back From OpenAI & Anthropic Investments

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signaled that the company’s recent investments in OpenAI and Anthropic may be the last as both companies approach potential IPOs. The decision could reshape the dynamics between AI infrastructure providers and the companies building large language models. 

Google NotebookLM Introduces AI Video Summaries

Google’s NotebookLM is expanding its capabilities with cinematic AI video overviews generated from documents using Gemini and Veo models. The feature allows users to transform written material into narrated visual...

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in AI, focusing on government influence, corporate partnerships, and societal impacts. Key topics include the Pentagon's use of the Defense Production Act, Meta's partnership with AMD, privacy concerns with smart glasses, and the implications of layoffs at Block.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday to drop AI safeguards or face Pentagon blacklist and the Defense Production Act. (Axios)

Meta signed a $60 billion deal with AMD for AI chips over five years, taking direct aim at Nvidia’s GPU dom...

This week we discuss the Pentagon's use of Anthropic's Claude AI in Venezuela, NVIDIA's new support for OpenClaw on RTX GPUs, and the implications of AI self-improvement as highlighted by OtherSide AI's CEO. We also explore the challenges of AI advertising, with Perplexity opting out to maintain user trust.

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1.The Pentagon deployed Anthropic’s Claude AI through a Palantir contract during operations in Venezuela targeting Maduro. (AXIOS)

2. NVIDIA now lets users run OpenClaw, a local-first AI personal agent, for free on RTX GPUs and DGX Spark systems using CUDA acc...

In this episode, we unpack the latest tumult at Elon Musk’s AI venture, explore the delays in Johnny Ive’s new AI device amid legal battles, analyze the paradox of AI intensifying work rather than reducing it, and examine OpenAI’s introduction of ads—what it means for users and the industry at large. Stay ahead in the AI landscape with clear insights and strategic perspectives.

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This week, we discuss the latest AI headlines, including Meta's decision to pause the global rollout of their Ray-Ban display glasses due to high demand, Grok's controversial generation of sexualized images flagged by France, OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT Health, and Ford's upcoming AI assistant and hands-free tech. Join the discussion on the implications of these developments, exploring privacy concerns, market opportunities, and the future of AI in healthcare and automotive industries.

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1. Meta pauses Ray-Ban Display global rollout: Due to “unprecedented demand” in the US, Meta is delaying international expansion. Waitlists now extend...

This week, we discuss how over 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are AI-generated content, explore Sam Altman's new role focused on AI dangers, and learn about Amazon's Alexa Plus expanding its capabilities. Finally, we discuss Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri's, insights on AI's impact on authenticity - all in under 15 minutes!

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1.More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are ‘AI slop’, study finds (The Guardian)

2.Sam Altman is hiring someone to worry about the dangers of AI (The Verge)

3. Amazon’s AI assis...

As part of our year in review we discuss the significant developments in AI throughout 2025, highlighting industry shakeups, regulatory challenges, consumer innovations, and the implications for businesses. We also share our predictions for 2026, emphasizing the need for responsible AI implementation and the evolving landscape of AI technology.

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OpenAI declares Code Red on its efforts to compete with Google Gemini while increasing it's referral traffic to major online retailers, Anthropic wants more non-profit clients, and Apple brings on a new AI chief to improve it's offering.

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OpenAI just declared an internal “Code Red” to focus purely on beating Google’s Gemini 3, pausing other projects to win the race. (Matt Wolfe)

Anthropic helps Nonprofits: Claude is now 75% cheaper for nonprofits, launching with GivingTuesday to automate grant writing. (Anthropic)

Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Mic...

This week's news included Google's new Nano Banana Pro image generation tool, Anthropic's findings about it's code generation tools, and Johnny Ive's collaboration with OpenAI to develop innovative AI-enabled hardware devices, focused on a new screenless product expected to launch within two years.

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Google Drops Nano Banana Pro and Changes AI Images Forever (Google)

Anthropic releases new findings on emergent misalignment and reward hacking (Anthropic)

Meta Looks to Power Trading to Support Its AI Energy Needs (Bloomberg)

Sam Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as mor...

In this week's discussion of the latest developments in AI technology, Ashley and Daniel talk about Perplexity's new AI shopping experience, Google's Gemini 3 release, the integration of Gemini into Android Auto, and Wikipedia's guide to detecting AI-generated writing. They also share insights on the implications of these advancements and provide a tech tip for using AI responsibly.

Perplexity rolls out a brand new AI shopping experience just in time for Black Friday (CNET)

Google releases Gemini 3 with major improvements in multimodal reasoning and performance (Google Blog) 

Gemini starts rolling out to...

This week we discuss groundbreaking updates from OpenAI, Google, and more, shedding light on how these advancements will shape our digital landscape.  Our conversation explores the ethical implications of algorithms in policy and legislation, particularly focusing on how they affect pricing and fairness. It highlights the need for human oversight in algorithmic decision-making and commends New York for its pioneering efforts in regulating these technologies.

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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.1 with major upgrades in reasoning + multimodal AI (OpenAI)

Google updates Search Images with new browsing & organization features (Google)

Even Realities’ new sma...

Today we talk about controversial project by Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, which involves creating an AI girlfriend named Ani. Employees are required to submit biometric data to enhance the AI's human-like interactions. The project raises ethical questions about privacy and consent, especially as employees must sign release forms allowing the use of their likenesses. We also get into Apple's plan to use Gemini to power Siri, plus OpenAI's deal with Amazon and the Sora app now being available on Android.

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Apple to pay Google $1B yearly to power Siri with Gemini - A...

Chat-GPT announces a PayPal integration, the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership makes some big leaps, another nuclear power plant is getting brought back online to provide power for AI, and we talk about the security challenges for AI browsers.

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Chat-GPT Enters E-Commerce Mode with PayPal Integration (Paypal Newsroom)

The next chapter of the Microsoft–OpenAI partnership (OpenAI)

AI browsers are a cybersecurity time bomb (The Verge) 

Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech (The Verge)

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Today we get into OpenAI's launch of a web browser called ChatGPT Atlas, Reddit's lawsuit against Perplexity for data scraping, Meta's job cuts in its AI division, and Amazon's introduction of AI smart glasses for delivery drivers. The conversation highlights the implications of these advancements and the ongoing challenges in data ownership and privacy.

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Goodbye Chrome? OpenAI Enters the Browser Wars with ChatGPT Atlas (OpenAI)

Reddit sues Perplexity AI for alleged large-scale data scraping to train its models (The Verge)

Meta slashes 600 jobs in its AI operations (A...

Today on the show, we talk about OpenAI for multiple reasons, including their business plan and revenue goals, plus their allowance of erotic material, along with how easy they make copyright infringement using Sora 2. We also talk about a new startup bringing conversational AI to job hunting.

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Sam Altman says OpenAI isn’t ‘moral police of the world’ after erotica ChatGPT post blows up (CNBC)

OpenAI makes five-year business plan to meet $1 Trillion spending pledges (Financial Times)

Japanese Government Calls on Sora 2 Maker OpenAI to Refrain From Copyrig...

Today on the show, we dive into some concerns about the entire AI industry and how all the money is flowing between companies, creating an inflated sense of value. Additionally the City of New York is suing Meta, Alphabet, Snap and ByteDance, accusing them of creating mental health problems by getting children addicted to social media, ChatGPT plans an Operating System and Sora gives rights-holders more control.

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Nvidia's and OpenAI's wave of deals is escalating concerns that the $1T+ AI boom is being artificially propped up by interconnected business transactions (Bloomberg)

This week on the show, we talk about an AI-generated actress who's making headlines, Meta's new plans to sell targeted ads based on what's inside your AI chats, plus Meta and Open AI launching social media feeds of only AI content.

This week on the show, we talk about an AI-generated actress who's making headlines, Meta's new plans to sell targeted ads based on what's inside your AI chats, plus Meta and Open AI launching social media feeds of only AI content.

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AI-Generated Actress Draws a Rebuke From A...

This week we discuss TikTok becoming a separate American company, Elon Musk's AI Grok being cleared for use across government agencies, Open AI's new ChatGPT Pulse tool that will create morning briefings for you, and Spotify's new AI policy changes to label AI music.

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Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership (Associated Press)

Musk’s Grok AI Cleared for Use Across US Government Agencies (Axois)

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs (TechCrunch)

Spotify to label AI...

This week we discuss the evolving partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft, the controversial $1.5 billion settlement involving pirated books, a new podcast company that plans to make AI podcasts on the cheap and a new California bill aimed at regulating AI companion chatbots.

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OpenAI and Microsoft say they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the next phase of their partnership, and are working to finalize terms (Axios)

Judge skewers $1.5B Anthropic settlement with authors in pirated books case over AI training (AP News)

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This week we talk about Meta's long-awaited launch of Instagram for iPad, Google's recent antitrust case and stock surge, Apple's plans for an AI-powered web search tool using Google, and insights from a year of using Meta's smart glasses. The conversation also touches on privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses and personal experiences with AI tools.

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Meta launches Instagram for iPadOS, 15 years after its iOS debut; it is slightly different than the mobile app (TechMeme)

Google stock jumps 8% after search giant avoids worst-case penalties in antitrust case (CNBC)

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This week we discuss the emerging threat of vibe hacking, a lawsuit by Elon Musk's xAI against Apple and OpenAI, the use of AI in 911 centers to manage non-emergency calls, and Google Translate's new language learning features aimed at competing with Duolingo. The conversation highlights the implications of these advancements and the importance of digital literacy in an increasingly AI-driven world.

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Vibe-hacking’ is now a top AI threat (The Verge)

Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition, App Store rankings (Reuters)

911 centers are so und...

This week we dive an MIT report into how AI in corporations isn't working as well as it does for individuals, Claude being able to stop inappropriate conversations, AI glasses with a heads-up display, and a Google Photos new feature that gives the ability to edit photos without needing Photoshop or a graphic designer.

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MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing (Fortune.com)

Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 can now end a rare subset of conversations (Anthropic)

Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that liste...

This week we discuss US embedding trackers in AI shipments to prevent diversion to China, an unusual agreement for the US to receive a cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China, and a troubling incident involving Meta's AI chatbot and a senior citizen. We also explore the implications of ChatGPT's model changes and the emotional attachment users have to AI models.

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US embeds trackers in AI chip shipments to catch diversions to China, sources say (Reuters)

US will get a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China...

This week we're discussing Grok's controversial deepfake tool, OpenAI's legal battles with the New York Times, Perplexity's fight against Cloudflare and Google's groundbreaking Genie 3 model for video creation.

In this episode of "AI News You Should Know About," hosts Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill explore the cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence that are making headlines. They kick off with a discussion on Grok's new generative AI video tool, which has sparked controversy by creating deepfakes of celebrities like Taylor Swift without explicit user prompting. The hosts delve into the ethical implications and the need for r...

We're discussing ChatGPT's ability to bypass CAPTCHA tests, YouTube's new age verification measures for minors, Amazon's funding of an AI-driven streaming service, and Microsoft's insights on jobs most likely to be replaced by AI.

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ChatGPT Agent Casually Clicks Through I Am Not A Robot Verification Test (Ars Technica)

YouTube will identify and restrict minors’ accounts with AI (The Verge)

Amazon just funded a streamer that lets you use AI to make your own TV shows. Read its pitch to Hollywood studios. (Business Insider)

Microsoft Study - W...

Today we talk Anthropic's leaked memo about seeking funding from Gulf states, the recent Microsoft SharePoint hack involving ransomware, Proton's new privacy-focused AI assistant, and the US government's new directives on AI development. The conversation highlights the ethical implications of AI funding, cybersecurity threats, privacy concerns, and the evolving landscape of AI regulations.

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Leaked Memo: Anthropic CEO Says the Company Will Pursue Gulf State Investments After All (Wired)

Microsoft says some SharePoint server hackers now using ransomware (Reuters)

Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chat...

Today we dive into Open AI's new Chat-GPT agent, Jack Dorsey's investment in an open source social media platform, Meta refusing to sign the EU's AI code of Practice, and Open AI leveraging Google's Cloud for Chat-GPT. 

Welcome to "AI News that you should know about" with your hosts, Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill! This week, we dive into the latest and most impactful AI developments you need to know about.

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In this episode of AI News, hosts Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill discuss significant developments in the AI landscape, including Meta's investment in AI glasses, Jack Dorsey's new messaging app BitChat, OpenAI's upcoming web browser, and Cloudflare's initiative to protect content creators from AI scraping. The conversation highlights the implications of these innovations for technology and society.

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1. Meta Invests $3.5 Billion in World's Largest Eye-Wear Maker in Al Glasses Push (Yahoo Finance)

This isn't a new partnership or next phase. Meta and EssilorLuxottica have spent years co-developing AI-enabled glasses that combine d...

In this episode, Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill discuss the latest AI news, focusing on CloudFlare's new technology to block AI bots from scraping content, Meta's controversial use of AI to access users' camera rolls, an innovative ad blocker for real life, and Mark Zuckerberg's ambitions for AI to manage personal data and tasks. The conversation highlights the ethical implications and privacy concerns surrounding these advancements in AI technology.

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1. Cloudflare vs AI Bots: A Game-Changer for Publishers: Millions of websites, including major publishers, can now block AI bots from scraping their content without permission...

In this episode, Ashley Coffey and Daniel Hill discuss the evolving landscape of job applications influenced by AI, the implications of copyright in AI training as seen in the Anthropic case, the advancements in Google Photos' search capabilities, and the introduction of Google's Doppel app for virtual outfit visualization. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in various sectors, emphasizing the need for standards and efficiency in technology.

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LinkedIn’s CEO Has Advice to Help AI-Proof Your Career - Bloomberg

Claude AI maker Anthropic bags key “fair use” win for AI pla...