AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic

In this episode, we explore the recent turmoil at OpenAI, including the departure of key safety researchers and the implications of their allegations about safety standards. We also discuss the potential fallout from reported revenue misstatements and how these issues may affect the broader landscape of AI companies as they approach their IPOs.

In this episode, we explore Anthropic's recent update to their terms and conditions which bans abusive interactions toward AI like Claude, and discuss the philosophical implications of AI possibly having consciousness or a soul. We examine the tension between responsibility for AI behavior and the ethical questions raised by treating these systems as sentient beings.

In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent accomplishment in solving 372 long-standing mathematical problems and the ensuing backlash from the mathematical community. We discuss the implications of AI on mathematics, critical thinking, and the importance of understanding the process behind solutions rather than just the answers.

In this episode, we explore a recent IBM study highlighting that 43% of employees feel blamed for AI errors, while only 41% of CHROs believe their people are comfortable challenging AI. We discuss the implications of these findings on workplace dynamics and the crucial need for employees to retain their critical thinking skills when working alongside AI technology.

In this episode, we unpack the recent AI model releases, specifically focusing on Opus 5.5 and the highly anticipated Gemini 4 Pro. While highlighting individual experiences and preferences, we explore the implications of these models on usability, costs, and the ongoing competition in the AI landscape.