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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis
Nathaniel Whittemore
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 Claude Code Problem
Aug 16, 2025 28 min<p>This episode examines how pricing challenges in AI coding platforms like Cursor and Claude Code reveal a fundamental shift in the software industry. While these tools currently struggle with unsustainable economics - where users pay far less than actual compute costs - this mismatch signals AI's inevitable transition from premium software tool to essential utility infrastructure. Through analysis of emerging pricing models and the concept of "intelligence too cheap to meter," the episode explores how AI coding represents the first glimpse of a future where software operates like electricity or water - a commodity utility accessible to everyone rather than a luxury good. <br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You Can with AI' podcast and unlock insights that will inform smarter decisions inside your enterprise. Listen now and start shaping your future with every episode. <a href="https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcasts" target="_blank">https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcasts</a></p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Everyone's Using AI But No One's Quite Sure What to Think About It
Aug 15, 2025 28 min<p>A Northeastern University survey finds AI use has gone mainstream in the U.S., with half of adults using at least one tool and most states above 40% adoption. While many expect AI to reshape their jobs within five years, a third remain unsure about regulation. At the same time, Anthropic’s new Claude Sonnet 4 boosts capacity to 1 million tokens—enough to analyze entire 75,000-line codebases—while matching OpenAI’s $1 government pricing and acquiring Human Loop to enhance enterprise tools, sharpening its edge against OpenAI and Google.</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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How to Prompt GPT-5
Aug 13, 2025 30 min<p>Nearly a week into the GPT-5 era, users are still divided on its quality—but one thing’s clear: it’s more steerable than any previous model, and prompts make or break results. In this episode, we cut through the debate and share 11 practical prompting techniques you can use right now to get more from GPT-5. From “think harder” prompts and explicit planning phases to structured formatting, avoiding conflicting instructions, leveraging iteration, and meta-prompting, these tips draw on insights from OpenAI, early testers, and top prompt engineers. If you’ve been struggling to get GPT-5 to deliver, this guide will help you turn frustration into high-quality outputs.<br /></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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Who Thinks There's an AI Bubble?
Aug 12, 2025 28 min<p>Today's AI Daily Brief covers how GPT-5's launch changed Wall Street's thinking about the AI bubble debate and why old market comparisons might not work anymore. We look at Leopold Aschenbrenner, a 23-year-old former OpenAI researcher who raised $1.5 billion for his hedge fund "Situational Awareness" and beat markets by 47% after fees in just six months. Is it a trend? A bubble? Something new entirely? Plus a look at Nvidia's 15% deal with the White House to sell to China. </p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>Gemini - Find Gemini CLI on GitHub.</p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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A ChatGPT Rebellion Wins Back GPT-4o
Aug 12, 2025 31 min<p>When OpenAI replaced GPT-4o with its new GPT-5 rollout, the backlash was immediate and fierce. Power users decried hidden model switching, casual users mourned the loss of a “friend,” and debates erupted over AI’s role as strategic collaborator versus sterile assistant. In this episode, NLW unpacks the revolt that forced OpenAI to restore GPT-4o, the deeper questions it raises about AI integration into daily life, and what it reveals about the next phase of AI adoption.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast " rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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10 Things GPT-5 Changes
Aug 10, 2025 24 min<p>This episode explores ten practical shifts in the AI landscape following GPT-5’s release — from the plateau of raw LLM capability gains to the rise of tool-driven performance, consumer-first design choices, and the explosion of “vibe coding.” NLW breaks down how these changes reshape enterprise competition, open up opportunities for rival labs, drive price wars, and signal a future where multi-agent workflows become the norm.</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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The Most Important AI Stories This Week
Aug 9, 2025 31 min<p>First, a collection of first reactions to GPT-5. This week saw major AI shifts — from web-scraping battles to the brutal economics of AI coding startups. Cloudflare took aim at Perplexity over “stealth crawling,” Google defended AI overviews against claims they hurt web traffic, and reports revealed that coding firms like Windsurf and Replit face severe negative margins despite rapid growth. Also in the mix: Google’s Jules coding agent launch, N8N’s potential $2.3B valuation as the first pure-play agentic company, Microsoft’s talent raids on Google DeepMind, and OpenAI’s $500B secondary talks with $1.5M employee bonuses and $1 government-agency deals. Together, these stories show the fierce power struggles and harsh economics shaping AI’s next era.</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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GPT-5: Everything You Need to Know
Aug 7, 2025 32 min<p>NLW covers the big announcement from OpenAI, and explores why the big use case that they're clearly driving at is coding. Sharing the first impressions from early testers, we cover the good and bad of the AI model that will become the default for 700 million people. <br><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Is GPT-OSS Actually Any Good?
Aug 7, 2025 28 min<p>A day after OpenAI's surprise open source release, we dig into how the model is performing in the wild. Early reactions are mixed—while some praise its speed and efficiency, others describe strange behavior, safety-maxed responses, and limited general knowledge. Is it optimized for coding and STEM? We also cover Eleven Labs’ entry into AI music, Lindy’s new agent-building tools, and Google’s powerful Genie 3 world model.</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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3 Major New AI Model Releases: GPT-OSS, Claude Opus 4.1, Genie 3
Aug 6, 2025 26 min<p>Three major AI model drops in one day signal a shifting landscape at the frontier. We break down OpenAI’s unexpected open-source GPT-OSS, Anthropic’s powerful Claude Opus 4.1, and Google’s ambitious Genie 3 world model—exploring what each reveals about the strategies, capabilities, and directions of the top AI labs.<br><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Welcome to the AI Economy
Aug 4, 2025 26 min<p>Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are pouring nearly $400B into AI infrastructure this year—more than the EU’s defense budget and over 1% of US GDP. This wave rivals the fiber boom of the '90s and now outpaces consumer spending in driving US growth. Wall Street’s tone has flipped, with Microsoft and Meta showing real AI revenue, while Google navigates supply limits and Amazon draws fire for moving slowly. It’s a new era where infrastructure—not just code—defines dominance.<br><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Where AI Is Right Now: 15 Charts in 15 Minutes
Aug 3, 2025 22 min<p>In today’s episode, we take a rapid-fire tour through 15(ish) charts that capture the current state of artificial intelligence across consumer use, enterprise adoption, agents, and infrastructure. From skyrocketing usage metrics and token consumption to the rise of agentic workflows and the reshaping of corporate org charts, this presentation outlines just how fast AI is accelerating—and how much is already changing under the surface. Recorded live from a major KPMG conference, this episode ends with four key themes from a panel of AI transformation leaders, including why leadership, change management, and rethinking organizational purpose are now at the core of AI strategy.</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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The AI Model Wars Just Heated WAY Up
Aug 2, 2025 25 min<p>Today’s AI Daily Brief dives into the escalating model wars between OpenAI, Google, and Apple. OpenAI seems to have leaked GPT-5 and their open weights model temporarily, plus the surprise launch of Google’s Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, and why Apple is scrambling to catch up—with M&A as its only viable AI strategy. We also explore new AI interface innovations from Manus and Perplexity, plus the implications of China’s probe into Nvidia’s H20 chips. <br>Ask GPT about our Agent Readiness Audits - <a href="https://bit.ly/supersuperagent">https://bit.ly/supersuperagent</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Can AI Trade Stocks?
Jul 31, 2025 22 min<p>Can AI really pick winning stocks? In this episode, we dive into the wild world of AI trading—where agents like ChatGPT and Perplexity aren’t just talking about the market, they’re playing it. From bold bets to biotech wins, we explore the surprising ways AI is learning to invest, hold steady, and sometimes even outperform the pros.<br></p><p>Ask GPT about our Agent Readiness Audits - <a href="https://bit.ly/supersuperagent">https://bit.ly/supersuperagent</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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AI Starting to Self-Improve Says Zuckerberg
Jul 31, 2025 26 min<p>Mark Zuckerberg just published a major essay on Meta’s vision for “Personal Superintelligence,” claiming their AI is beginning to show signs of self-improvement. This follows Meta’s aggressive talent push, with billion-dollar offers to AI researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic—many of which are being declined. Zuckerberg contrasts competitors by promoting superintelligence as a tool for personal empowerment, not just labor automation and UBI. Reactions are mixed: some praise the individual focus, while others question whether Meta’s ad-driven model can deliver—or if it’s quietly retreating from open source commitments.<br></p><p>Ask GPT about our Agent Readiness Audits - <a href="https://bit.ly/supersuperagent">https://bit.ly/supersuperagent</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Is Global AI Cooperation Even Possible?
Jul 29, 2025 24 min<p>The episode investigates the escalating AI rivalry between the US and China, triggered by the release of both nations’ AI strategies. It examines China’s reaction to the US approach, including its call for a World AI Cooperation Organization based in Shanghai, and the intensifying dispute over NVIDIA’s H20 chip exports. The conversation explores whether meaningful international cooperation is possible or if an AI arms race is unavoidable. Key topics include the strategic use of open-source models, differing visions for global AI governance, and debates among national security experts on export controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Ask GPT about our Agent Readiness Audits - <a href="https://bit.ly/supersuperagent" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bit.ly/supersuperagent</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Walmart Blasts Past Agent Experimentation
Jul 29, 2025 25 min<p>Walmart has evolved from individual AI agents to "agent orchestration" - a unified system of four "super agents" that coordinate specialized sub-agents across their entire operation. This shift represents moving beyond the experimentation phase to full-scale agentic systems, featuring Sparky (customer shopping agent), Marty (partner/supplier agent), and agents for employees and developers. </p><p><br></p><p>Ask GPT about our Agent Readiness Audits - <a href="https://bit.ly/supersuperagent">https://bit.ly/supersuperagent</a></p><p><br><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Ambient Agents and 6 Other Big Ideas Coming Out of AI
Jul 27, 2025 26 min<p>Ambient Agents. Pay per crawl. User experience to agent experience. On this weekend episode, NLW explores some of the most interesting emergent concepts swirling around the AI space. </p><p><br></p><p>Ask GPT about our Agent Readiness Audits - <a href="https://bit.ly/supersuperagent">https://bit.ly/supersuperagent</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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9 AI Predictions from Jensen Huang
Jul 26, 2025 22 min<p>Today’s five‑minute headlines cover the strongest signal yet that GPT‑5 will drop in early August, GitHub’s Spark entry into vibe coding, Satya Nadella’s morale memo amid Microsoft layoffs, and fresh controversy around Google’s Windsurf acqui‑hire. Then we zoom out with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who lays out nine sweeping forecasts—from an AI‑driven wealth boom and twin‑factory industries to a multi‑trillion‑dollar infrastructure rush—that sketch the next decade of AI disruption and opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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How One Company Saved 213,000 Hours with AI
Jul 25, 2025 19 min<p>Norway’s $1.8T Sovereign Wealth Fund made AI core to how it works—unlocking 213,000 hours in annual savings. Led by CEO Nikolai Tangen, the team embraced AI to boost productivity and career growth. With Anthropic’s Claude, employees now query data in plain English, analyze earnings calls instantly, and make smarter decisions faster.</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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America's AI Action Plan
Jul 24, 2025 25 min<p>The White House just released a 28-page AI Action Plan alongside Anthropic's infrastructure report, revealing America's strategy for global AI dominance. This episode breaks down the energy crisis where China is adding 400+ gigawatts while the US manages only "several dozen," creating a massive infrastructure gap that threatens American AI leadership. We cover the White House's three-part strategy to accelerate AI innovation, build American AI infrastructure, and lead global AI diplomacy, plus Anthropic's warning that AI will need 50+ gigawatts by 2028 which equals twice New York City's peak demand. <br><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Are World Models the Key to AGI?
Jul 22, 2025 21 min<p>A groundbreaking Harvard study trained AI on 10 million solar systems and found it perfectly predicted orbits but completely failed to understand gravity, raising questions about whether LLMs can develop true world models. While companies pour billions into scaling, Meta's Yann LeCun believes current systems will be "obsolete within 3-5 years" and argues that world models could revolutionize AI by giving machines genuine understanding of physical reality. This explores three competing paths to AGI, why Google DeepMind is hiring world model teams, and whether we're looking at the missing piece for human-level AI.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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AI Just Achieved Something No One Thought it Would Until Years From Now
Jul 22, 2025 26 min<p>An experimental reasoning model from OpenAI and Deep Thinking model from Gemini just achieved a Gold Medal performance at the International Math Olympiad. In both cases, the models solved 5 out of 6 IMO problems without any external tools, using pure mathematical reasoning that rivals human mathematicians. Industry experts were caught off-guard by the timeline acceleration, with new reinforcement learning techniques enabling multi-hour "thinking" capabilities. We also explore GPT-5 rumors with reports of multi-model architecture, the $300 million talent packages being offered to OpenAI researchers, and the growing sense that we're approaching a "phase shift" in AI capabilities.<br /><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast " rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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A Free Course on Using Agents Created by ChatGPT Agent
Jul 20, 2025 23 min<p>On today's episode, NLW puts ChatGPT's new Agent (and Manus) to the test to see how well they do in creating a free online course on agent management. Watch the episode then try for yourself:</p><p>https://docsend.com/view/s/awcwzv6kw9hsveka</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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All the Cool Things People are Vibe Coding
Jul 18, 2025 23 min<p>Vibe coding is exploding in 2025, and it's way more than just a tech trend – it's revolutionizing how we build software. From a recent study showing 88% satisfaction rates among users to real-world examples of people creating everything from custom drug molecule catalogs to Airbnb photo enhancement tools, vibe coding is democratizing app development like never before. We explore how regular people are building production-grade apps in just 10 days, how professionals are using AI agents through Cursor to run entire businesses without leaving their code editor, and why this represents a fundamental shift toward AI-first computing. <br><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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5 Uses for the New ChatGPT Agent
Jul 18, 2025 22 min<p>ChatGPT Agent just launched, and it's already showing impressive results - beating humans on about half of knowledge work tasks according to OpenAI's internal benchmarks. In this video, we break down 5 practical use cases people are already getting value from: from analyzing customer feedback to handling multi-step planning tasks like wedding preparation research. </p><p><br><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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How Much AI Do Workers Actually Want?
Jul 17, 2025 21 min<p>NLW explores a groundbreaking Stanford study of 15,000+ workers across 100+ occupations that reveals what employees actually want from AI. While 69% welcome AI automation, it’s only for specific tasks—just 2% support full automation. Nearly half want AI to reduce repetitive work, but 41% of startups are building in the “red zone,” where workers reject AI tools. The study maps four zones of AI adoption: Green Light (high feasibility + worker demand), Red Light (feasible but unwanted), R&D Opportunity (wanted but not yet feasible), and Low Priority (neither feasible nor desired). Most importantly, 45% fear AI inaccuracy more than job loss, showing workers seek partnership—not replacement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Does AI Secretly Slow Developers Down?
Jul 16, 2025 26 min<p>Are AI coding tools actually making developers less productive? A new study from Meta’s AI research nonprofit, METR, claims that developers using AI were 19% slower, even though they believed they were 20% faster. In this episode of the AI Daily Brief, we break down the study’s design, explore criticisms from Emmett Shear and other AI leaders, and explain why this experiment may not reflect real-world AI coding performance. From model limitations to the steep learning curve of tools like Cursor, we explore how AI-assisted development isn’t just about faster typing, but rather a new way of working that requires time, practice, and workflow adjustments. <br /><strong>Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief</a></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast " rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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Are AI Acquihires Screwing Up Startups?
Jul 15, 2025 23 min<p>Google just pulled off a $2.4 billion acquihire of AI coding startup Windsurf—but the way it happened is shaking up the startup world. What began as a $3B OpenAI acquisition quietly fell apart after Microsoft intervened, paving the way for Google to license Windsurf’s IP and hire its top talent. The catch? Most employees are getting nothing, even some with vested equity. In this episode of the AI Daily Brief, we break down how this deal unraveled, what it signals for OpenAI and Microsoft, and why acquihires like this could destroy trust in the startup equity model.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief">https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief</a></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast ">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ ">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p>
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15 Ways I Use AI (And the Models I Use for Each)
Jul 13, 2025 22 min<p>In this episode of the AI Daily Brief, Nathaniel Whittemore walks through <strong>15 practical ways he uses AI—and exactly which models power each task</strong>. From podcast editing and enterprise agent audits to deep research, strategic pitching, and creative writing, Nathaniel shares insights into his favorite tools, and discusses AI's surprising limitations (especially naming things!) and pinpoints where he himself could improve his usage. </p><p><strong>Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief</a></p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p>KPMG – Go to <a href="http://www.kpmg.us/ai" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://kpmg.com/ai</a> to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.</p><p>Blitzy.com - Go to <a href="https://blitzy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://blitzy.com/</a> to build enterprise software in days, not months </p><p>AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at <a href=" https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">agntcy.org </a> <a href="https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p>Vanta - Simplify compliance - <a href="https://vanta.com/nlw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://vanta.com/nlw</a></p><p>Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants <a href="https://useplumb.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://useplumb.com/</a></p><p>The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to <a href="https://besuper.ai/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://besuper.ai/ </a>to request your company's agent readiness score.</p><p>The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown</p><p><strong>Interested in sponsoring the show? </strong>nlw@breakdown.network </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
