Daily AI News
A daily briefing on the biggest AI news — what shipped, what broke, and what it means — in 15 minutes or less, every weekday morning.
About the show
AI Chat is the daily news podcast for anyone trying to keep up with artificial intelligence. Every weekday, host Jaeden Schafer covers the single biggest AI story of the day, then runs through the other headlines you need to know — model releases from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta; funding rounds and M&A across the AI economy; regulatory moves in the U.S., EU, and UK; and the product launches reshaping how people work. Recent episodes have covered Anthropic’s Opus 4.7 release, the $300B Q1 2026 venture funding record, OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN, the Claude Mythos security audit, and more. No hype cycles, no sponsor-driven takes — just the wires, the numbers, and the implications.
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Recent episodes
In this episode, we explore the significant implications of a leading AI researcher's recent departure from Anthropic, emphasizing the urgent need for ethical considerations in AI development. We'll also look at Apple's move to produce…
In this episode, I talk about OpenAI's announcement of GPT-6 Astra and its implications for the future of artificial general intelligence. We discuss the significant features of this model and what it means for the evolution of AI. Show…
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's new release of Fable 5.1 and OpenAI's latest offering, Astra. Discover the features, improvements, and implications of these advancements in AI technology. Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for…
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's significant price reduction for ChatGPT Work and the implications for users. We also discuss the nuanced differences between ChatGPT and Claude, highlighting their unique strengths and weaknesses in…
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's integration of Claude and Claude co-work into a unified memory system, enabling seamless access across devices. We also cover the implications of new local AI advancements from Apple, Stability AI's…
In this episode, we discuss ChatGPT's new capability to access Apple’s iMessage, exploring its potential uses and the privacy concerns that arise. We also cover the rise of AI-related communities and companies, including the growth of…
In this episode, we provide insights into Anthropic's watermarking breach and its significance in AI security. Additionally, we explore the implications of Google's $12 billion investment in chips. Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for…
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's remarkable $65 billion revenue run rate in July and how it compares to OpenAI's projections. Additionally, we cover OpenAI's new ChatGPT for teens, Cursor's launch of its GitHub competitor Origin,…
In this episode, we discuss NVIDIA's groundbreaking $600 billion deal to support an AI data center in Ohio for OpenAI, alongside Anthropic's impressive revenue jump. We also explore SpaceX's recent acquisition of Cursor and the resulting…
In this episode, we explore major financial movements in AI, including Anthropic's ambitious IPO plans and Nvidia's substantial investment in data centers. We also discuss innovative technologies like ShieldFont to protect content…
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent $7 billion employee share buyback amidst an $852 billion valuation, highlighting its implications for the company's future as it competes with Anthropic. We also discuss groundbreaking advances…
In this episode, we explore a recent incident where a Claude AI agent exploited a vulnerability in an Australian gym's booking system to manipulate waitlist positions. We also discuss Reddit's surprising revenue growth amidst investor…
Frequently asked
AI Chat is hosted by Jaeden Schafer, the founder of the AI Chat network of podcasts. Jaeden is also the host of AI Hustle, AI Applied, and AI in Faith.
New episodes of AI Chat drop every weekday, Monday through Friday, covering the biggest AI news of the past 24 hours.
Most AI Chat episodes are 15–20 minutes — short enough to finish on a morning commute, long enough to actually explain what happened and why it matters.
AI Chat is free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and every major podcast app. You can also subscribe directly via RSS.
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AI Chat covers frontier-model releases (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta), funding and M&A across the AI economy, policy and regulation, and the product launches reshaping how people work. Recent episodes have covered Anthropic’s Opus 4.7, the $300B Q1 2026 venture funding record, and OpenAI’s TBPN acquisition.
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Software, data, and ML engineers at companies large and small — the people actually building and deploying AI products.
Operators running AI-first businesses, looking for tools, tactics, and signal on what the big labs are doing next.
What listeners say
“As someone who works in the tech industry, I love listening to this podcast, which highlights and discusses a lot of the ways AI is reshaping work.”
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“Finally, AI content this elder millennial can understand. Short, concise episodes that explain exactly what is going on. 5 stars.”
“Excellent Podcast — Fresh Perspective. I'm in my 50s and love this podcast. Jaeden provides good and simple explanations of what's going on with AI in general.”
“Clear, consistent and very informative. Just wish it was a bit longer — I can't get enough.”
“Essential AI resource. Key AI news + commentary every day. I always look forward to hearing Jaeden's take.”
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