
The AI Breakdown, the podcast that turns artificial intelligence into real talk. We cut through the complexity to show you how AI actually works and what it means for your job, your business, and your future.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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CES 2026 quietly marked a turning point. AI stopped being the shiny feature you bolt on for a headline, and started behaving like electricity. It's just assumed.
In this episode, I break down the five AI themes that defined the show:
• AI PCs go ma... more
This week on The AI Breakdown, I cover the biggest AI moves in about 10 minutes from Mastercard’s agentic shopping push, to Apple’s Siri reboot, YouTube’s AI creator avatars, and Nvidia’s signals that retail AI is scaling fast.
In this week’s AI news breakdown, we look at how Google and Shopify are accelerating agentic commerce, with open protocols for AI shopping agents and in chat checkout through Gemini.
Also on the radar:
• Shopify Winter ’26 RenAIssance and what Agen... more
This week on The AI Breakdown, Google proves it can execute, Apple quietly admits it can’t do everything alone, retailers chase customers into chatbots, and regulators draw a hard line on AI abuse.
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This podcast focuses on the intricacies of artificial intelligence, simplifying complex topics to make them more accessible to listeners. Episodes explore various aspects of AI, ranging from the latest developments in AI technologies and applications to their implications for businesses and job markets. It emphasizes the transformative potential of AI, discussing both its benefits for productivity and the challenges it poses to traditional employment. The format often features a commentary on current AI news, making it relevant and timely for professionals looking to understand how AI might affect their industries and personal careers. Particularly noteworthy is the focus on practical guidance for listeners on integrating AI into their work... more
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