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The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

Nathaniel Whittemore
Openai
Alpha Geometry
Elon Musk
Microsoft
Artificial Intelligence
AI Hardware
Samsung Galaxy S24
Google Cloud
Huggingface
Sam Altman
Biden Administration
Davos
World Economic Forum
Meta
Generative AI
AI Translation
Google Deepmind
Google Chrome
Lumiere
Taylor Swift

A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.

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The debate over AI wearables is heating up, with OpenAI exploring new device concepts (and poaching Apple leaders to do so), Meta doubling down on smart glasses, and others exploring other form factors. The discussion centers on whether the future be... more

Is AI in a bubble, or just experiencing one of history’s biggest booms? This episode breaks down Azeem Azhar’s 5-guage framework for evaluating whether AI is bubble territory—or still solidly in growth mode. From trillions in CapEx spending and surgi... more

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The latest KPMG AI Pulse survey offers a real-time report card on enterprise AI adoption, showing how fast large organizations are moving from exploration to deployment. The data highlights three major themes: agent deployments quadrupling in under a... more

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AI just scored a historic win in the International Collegiate Programming Contest, with OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Google’s DeepMind outperforming nearly every human team. The discussion focuses on whether this marks a real inflection point for AI, shifting ... more

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Asha Sharma
Microsoft's AI platform product lead known for her insights on AI and product management.
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Episode: For the Agent Era, Work Charts Beat Org Charts
Stephen Chase
Vice Chair of KPMG's Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation organization and leader of the Enterprise Innovation Team.
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Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Enterprise AI Trends and Predictions (You can with AI.)
Ethan Mollick
Professor and author focusing on AI integration in business
Episode: How to Make AI Work at Work
Nufar Gaspar
Frequent guest of the show and collaborator at Superintelligent
Superintelligent
Episode: The Vibe Coding Landscape 2025
Fidji Simo
Former CEO of Instacart, now CEO of Applications at OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: AI Competition Shifts From Model to App Layer
Dwar Kesh
Host of the Dwar Kesh podcast
Dwar Kesh podcast
Episode: The AGI Company of the Future
Riley Brown
Leading figure in the vibe coding movement and creator of the Vibe Coding app
Vibe Coding
Episode: How Vibecoding Unlocks AI feat. Riley Brown
Dario Amadei
CEO of Anthropic
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Episode: Is AI Weird Enough to Actually Make Scientific Discoveries?
Thomas Wolf
Co-founder of Hugging Face
Hugging Face
Episode: Is AI Weird Enough to Actually Make Scientific Discoveries?

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NLW
Host of the daily news analysis focused on multiple angles of artificial intelligence, examining the intersection of creativity, work, ethical considerations, and more.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Very informative!

    Very much enjoying these briefs. Just one point... Apple is not "behind in AI"... they were decades ahead with machining learning. Please specify "Gen AI" as the only category that they are behind on, but even that is a reach since millions of consumers access all Gen AI on Apple devices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coolfactor
    Canada16 days ago
  • Critical Thinking

    Nathaniel Whittemore I look forward to starting my day with your podcast. It really helps me with critical thinking around AI use cases and the market overall. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    walkin2day
    United Statesa month ago
  • Feels Like An Ad with Too Many Ads

    Trying to get more information on GPT-5 and listened to his most recent episodes and I can’t help but to just notice how he just parrots all the marketing hype OpenAI feeds us. If I wanted to hear OpenAI’s marketing, I would listen to their material (which I have!). So many aspects practically are just ignored to feed this “GPT-5 is a massive world-changing upgrade” narrative. Claude Code still reigns supreme for coding, but this just ignores all of the current tools. He goes on about how big a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mountenneer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great

    I look forward to listening to this everyday, always good content. Keep it up! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hartley0001
    United Statesa month ago
  • great listen

    Awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    23dwdwnn
    Sweden2 months ago

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Rick Rubin on Art, Life and Vibe Coding
Q: Have you spent much time thinking about AI and creation broadly?
Rubin shared his insights on how AI cannot replicate an artist's point of view and has contemplated the use of AI in the creative process.
Rick Rubin on Art, Life and Vibe Coding
Q: When did you learn you had become a meme?
Rubin reflected on the moment he learned about vibe coding through memes of himself and connected it humorously to his non-technical background.
The Agent Use Cases Most Ready for Primetime
Q: What constitutes a reasonable, a realistic, a successful agentic approach in this particular moment based on where we actually are?
Organizations should improve their agent readiness overall and have a prioritized list of agent use cases.
MCP, Agents and What AI Engineers Are Thinking About Right Now feat. Swyx
Q: How has your thinking about what needs to be included in the upcoming summit changed since the last event?
The feedback from past summits prompted a focus on specialized tracks like MCP and reasoning in RL, allowing for more tailored discussions around current trends.
MCP, Agents and What AI Engineers Are Thinking About Right Now feat. Swyx
Q: What do you think the key inflection point was that made agent engineering become real?
The key inflection point involved improvements in models, tools, and a shift in the business model from a cost-plus approach to one focused on outcomes.

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What is The AI Daily Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on a range of topics within the realm of artificial intelligence, discussing the impact of emerging technologies on creativity and labor, while also addressing ethical implications and the future of AI governance. The format often includes daily news updates, intricate explorations of AI-related trends, and practical insights aimed at both novice and experienced listeners. The host engages with current developments and explores the challenges brought about by AI innovations, fostering a thoughtful dialogue about the implications for society and various industries. A unique aspect is the combination of technical discussions with philosophical considerations, providing a comprehensive view of the AI landscape that appeals ... more

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