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

What makes an AI assistant actually useful? Jaeden Schafer and Conor compare their experiences with Alexa Plus and Meta Muse—from shopping lists and product searches to email triage, calendar reminders, and travel updates.

They discuss the difference between an assistant that waits for instructions and one that proactively notices what matters, along with the privacy an...

AI tools are getting more capable—but who pays for using them at scale? Jaeden Schafer and Conor unpack the financial questions facing Anthropic and OpenAI, the competition between their products, and the growing pressure to show a return on AI spending.

They also discuss workplace adoption, engineering usage limits, and the widening gap between people who use AI every ...

What happens to the AI boom when politics and infrastructure collide? Jaeden Schafer and Conor discuss the midterm elections, the debate over data centers, and the pressure on AI companies to secure power and public support.

The conversation explores regulation, energy costs, jobs, and why infrastructure could become a defining issue for the next phase of AI. These are ...

In this episode, we explore the evolution of AI applications beyond simple chatbot responses to comprehensive project execution. By setting clear goals, employing self-testing methods, and incorporating human expertise, we discuss how to effectively enhance business strategies using AI.

In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the job market, particularly for entry-level positions. We examine the hiring trends at Anthropic and discuss the challenges faced by new applicants amidst evolving workforce dynamics.