

AI Inside
Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis
AI Inside explores what artificial intelligence really means for the world -- and for all of us. Hosted by tech journalist Jason Howell and media scholar Jeff Jarvis, the show delivers weekly coverage of the AI developments shaping technology, culture, and society, and conversations with leading researchers, builders, and thinkers. Jason brings decades of tech media experience at TWiT and CNET with a particular focus on how AI intersects with creativity and culture. Jeff is a respected voice on technology's influence on media and society, author of "The Web We Weave" and "The Gutenberg Parenthesis," and the voice behind BuzzMachine. Together they're working to build genuine public understanding of a technology that's changing everything.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
What a Difference Three Years Makes
Dive into the evolution of AI as Jason and Jeff celebrate ChatGPT's third birthday, reflecting on its revolutionary impact on technology and education. They discuss Apple's new AI chief and the company's potential hardware ambitions. The duo also critiques generative AI's influence on creativity, spotlighting James Cameron's reservations about replacing actors. Plus, explore Silicon Valley's tactics for training AI agents with cloned websites and the advancements in generative media, from DeepDream to realistic video.

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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 17min
Behind the Scenes of Nano Banana Pro
Dive into the intriguing launch of Google's Nano Banana Pro, powered by the cutting-edge Gemini 3. Discover insights from Jason's conversations with Google's leaders and how Nvidia's robust earnings challenge AI bubble fears. Unpack the implications of Trump's Genesis Mission and the landmark copyright settlement between Warner Music and Suno. Plus, explore the new Anthropic Opus 4.5 model and the age ban dilemma surrounding Character AI, all while teasing an exciting AI hardware prototype from Jony Ive and Sam Altman!

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Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 8min
Gemini 3 is Here
Discover the groundbreaking features of Google’s Gemini 3, which integrates text, video, and audio for a seamless user experience. The discussion also dives into Microsoft’s ambitious AI Copilot and its implications for Windows users. Enjoy thrilling debates on the limitations of LLMs and predictions about the AI bubble, as industry figures weigh in. Plus, learn about Jeff Bezos’s well-funded Project Prometheus focusing on engineering and manufacturing innovations. Tune in for insights on the future of AI and its challenges!

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Nov 18, 2025 • 36min
Inside Microsoft Agent 365: How AI Workers Will Be Secured, Identified, and Governed
Charles Lamanna, a Microsoft executive and leader of Business Apps and Agents, discusses the groundbreaking Agent 365. He shares insights on how AI agents are already operating within companies and the crucial aspects of securing their identities and permissions. The conversation addresses customer fears about autonomous agents, emphasizing Microsoft's safeguards like real-time inspection. Lamanna also reveals how Agent 365 will audit agents, ensuring governance and security while enabling smooth integration across platforms.

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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 14min
What About... An OpenAI Bubble?
Yann LeCun might leave Meta to launch a startup, stirring excitement in the AI community. SoftBank's sale of its Nvidia stake fuels a $30 billion investment in OpenAI. An AI-generated country song has made waves on the Billboard charts, highlighting AI's cultural impact. The discussion on OpenAI and government loan guarantees raises eyebrows, while Perplexity's cautious stance on companion chatbots hints at ethical dilemmas. Plus, Apple’s rumored licensing of Google’s Gemini for Siri promises future enhancements.

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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 20min
Amazon vs Perplexity: Who Controls the Agent?
The podcast dives into the intense legal fight between Amazon and Perplexity over AI agents making purchases. They discuss OpenAI’s astronomical $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon and ponder if OpenAI is becoming too big to fail. The hosts also explore the implications of AI in music copyright, highlighting a settlement involving Universal Music and Udio. Additionally, they share insights on Google’s innovative AI ads, Coca-Cola's latest holiday marketing, and new developments with OpenAI’s Sora app, sparking debates about brand control and impersonation.

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Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 14min
OpenAI's Path to IPO
OpenAI is restructuring for profit and moving closer to an IPO. The discussion dives into Amazon's hefty job cuts, questioning if AI is the main driver behind the layoffs. Adobe’s Firefly 5 is unveiled, featuring advanced generative capabilities like soundtrack creation. Qualcomm enters the AI chip market, challenging Nvidia's dominance. Meanwhile, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, raising eyebrows about its accuracy. The hosts also explore Amazon's new smart glasses and robotics innovations, and Anthropic’s cloud deal with Google.

Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 3min
Samsung Galaxy XR Gets Real
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Tom Merritt joins Jason Howell to talk about OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser (with demo), Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, Anthropic's Claude Code launch, and Microsoft's push for voice-controlled AI PCs.
Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Podcast begins
04:16 - I tried the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, and I wasn't worried for smart glasses at all
12:35 - Jason's video: Galaxy XR’s hidden message about the future of smartglasses
21:52- OpenAI is launching a web browser called Atlas
34:56 - OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.
37:48 - OpenAI cracks down on Sora 2 deepfakes after pressure from Bryan Cranston, SAG-AFTRA
40:08 - YouTube’s likeness-detection technology has officially launched
43:45 - Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it
48:45 - Anthropic’s Claude Code Comes to Web and Mobile
50:29 - Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of ‘AI slop’ in your feed
52:22 - GM plans to launch eyes-off driving, Google AI and other new in-vehicle tech by 2028 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 12min
OpenAI’s Sexy ChatGPT is Coming Soon
OpenAI plans to release an adult chat feature for ChatGPT, sparking debates on age verification and moral responsibilities. The discussion also covers California's new safety regulations for AI chatbots. In tech news, Nvidia is launching a personal AI supercomputer just in time for a predicted $350 billion nuclear energy boom aimed at powering AI data centers. Meanwhile, Apple’s AI head is leaving for Meta, and Salesforce introduces its new AgentForce 360 platform, enhancing AI capabilities across its services.

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 23min
Sora App Hands-On: We've Got Mixed Feelings
Dive into the innovative Sora app and its potential to create personalized deepfake videos, sparking discussions on identity control and creator livelihoods. Explore OpenAI's new announcements, including AgentKit and Codex, revolutionizing app integrations. There's also a look at Rabbit’s OS updates and concerns surrounding AI financing bubbles prompted by NVIDIA’s xAI investments. Concluding thoughts assess the implications of AI-generated content and the partnership between Deloitte and Anthropic following a notable AI report blunder.


