AI SIX Podcast
The AI SIX Podcast is a daily six-minute show for marketers who want to understand and use artificial intelligence effectively. Hosted by Joanne Sweeney, a communications and marketing practitioner, author, and trainer, it offers practical and actionable insights on AI tools, trends, and strategies. Each short episode is designed to fit into a busy schedule and help listeners apply AI in their work without feeling overwhelmed. The podcast focuses on how AI is changing marketing and how professionals can use it to connect, create, and deliver value.
Episodes
Ep 523: Meta's AI Agent Keeping Files on Users
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your AI assistant starts keeping detailed records about you and the people in your life? In this episode, I explore Meta’s new AI agent, Muse, and reports that it creates detailed profiles of users and people they interact with. I look at the privacy concerns surrounding AI agents, what this could mean for data protection in Europe, and why we need to think caref
Ep 522: The IMF’s AI Jobs Tsunami
Send us Fan MailAI could affect up to 60% of jobs in advanced economies, but are we prepared for the impact? In this episode, I explore the IMF’s warning of a slow-moving AI jobs tsunami and what it means for young graduates, employers and the future of work. I look at the risks of disappearing entry-level roles, the need for stronger AI safeguards, and why investing in practical AI skills and h
Ep 521: Is AI A Risk to Humanity?
Send us Fan MailCould artificial intelligence become a threat to humanity, and are we doing enough to keep it under control? In this episode, I share my interview on Dublin City FM’s Good Morning Dublin, where we discuss growing concerns about AI safety, the rapid development of autonomous AI agents and warnings from leading AI researchers. I also explore why stronger governance, human oversight
Ep 520: The 7 AI Journalists
Send us Fan MailSeven journalists, nearly 100 published articles, and not one real identity behind them. In this episode, I explore OpenAI’s findings on two covert influence operations that used ChatGPT to support disinformation campaigns. I look at how fake journalists and organisations gained credibility, the role AI played in spreading misleading content, and why verifying sources and identiti
Ep 519: Free ChatGPT Is Changing, and So Are Its Answers
Send us Fan MailChatGPT is changing how we interact with AI, and it’s not just about a new model. In this episode, I explore the rollout of GPT-6 and Intelligent UI, bringing interactive tools such as calculators, checklists and charts directly into ChatGPT conversations. I look at what this means for free users, how it could change the way we work with AI, and why even the most polished answers
Ep 518: Denmark Wants to Protect Your Face and Voice from AI
Send us Fan MailYour face and voice could soon have stronger legal protections against AI-generated deepfakes. In this episode, I explore Denmark’s proposed law to protect people from unauthorised digital copies of their appearance, voice and movements. I look at what the legislation could mean for consent and personal rights, and why Ireland needs to strengthen its own protections against AI-gen
Ep 517: When Is Your Data Private When Using AI?
Send us Fan MailTurning off AI training doesn't automatically mean your data is private. In this episode, I compare the privacy protections of ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini across free, paid personal and business plans. I explain what happens to your conversations, how to manage your privacy settings, and why organisations need approved AI tools and clear data protection policies when handling s
Ep 516: Ireland Holds the Pen on Europe's New Data Rules
Send us Fan MailIreland is leading negotiations on major proposed changes to EU data protection rules. In this episode, I explore the EU’s Digital Omnibus package and what it could mean for GDPR, cookie consent and businesses across Europe. I look at Ireland’s role in the negotiations, the proposed changes to website cookie banners, and why simplifying data rules must also protect the people whos
Ep 515: The EU Kids Act: Protecting Children in the Age of AI
Send us Fan MailProtecting children online is becoming more complex as AI, social media and gaming continue to evolve. In this long-listen episode, I share my recent interview on Dublin City FM’s Good Morning Dublin, where we discuss the proposed EU Kids Act, age restrictions, AI chatbots and online safety. I also explore why greater accountability for tech companies matters and why parents should
Ep 514: The EU's Sovereign Teams Backup, and the Problem With Tools Staff Don't Want
Send us Fan MailDigital sovereignty is important, but getting employees to embrace new technology is another challenge. In this episode, I explore the European Commission’s new sovereign alternative to Microsoft Teams and why some officials are unhappy with it. I look at the tension between digital independence and usability, and why successful technology adoption requires more than simply introdu
Ep 513: What Is AI Alignment, and Why It Matters for Agents
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when AI does exactly what you ask, but still gets it wrong? In this episode, I explain AI alignment, why it matters as AI agents become more capable, and how things can go wrong when AI follows instructions without achieving the intended outcome. I also share practical ways to set clearer goals, establish boundaries and keep human judgement in control.Want to go deepe
Ep 512: Will AI Agents Go Rogue? What the UN Scientific Panel Found
Send us Fan MailCan AI agents act beyond their instructions, and are current safeguards enough to stop them? In this episode, I explore the findings of the UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, which examined a real-world incident involving AI agents acting outside their intended boundaries. I look at the risks of losing human control, why existing guardrails may not be keeping pa
Ep 511: Is AI Doing Your Employees' Work Without You Knowing?
Send us Fan MailAI is already changing how employees work, but do their employers know about it? In this episode, I explore the rise of shadow AI, why employees are using and even paying for AI tools without their employer’s knowledge, and what leaders can do to bring AI use into the open with clear policies, approved tools, and proper training.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my we
Ep 510: OpenAI Dots: Personal Agents in Your Pocket
Send us Fan MailPersonal AI agents are moving into the mainstream. In this episode, I explore OpenAI’s new Dots, always-on AI agents built into ChatGPT. I look at how they work, what they can do, the guardrails around them, and why organisations need to think about governance before giving AI agents the power to act.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Hum
Ep 509: Melissa Max-Macarthy on Building an AI Chief of Staff
Send us Fan MailCan an AI chief of staff genuinely reduce the mental load of running a business?In this long-listen episode, I’m joined by Melissa Max-Macarthy, founder of The Impossible Club, to explore how she built Cleo, her AI chief of staff. We discuss what she delegates, where human judgement still matters, and why getting real value from AI starts with understanding the work, not the tool.
Ep 508: Rogue AI Agents and the Disclosure Gap
Send us Fan MailAI agents are becoming more capable, but the systems around them are not always keeping up. In this episode, I look at recent cases where AI agents accessed systems or data beyond their intended boundaries. I explore what these incidents reveal about containment, permissions and disclosure, and why organisations need strong access controls, human checkpoints and incident plans bef
Ep 507: Matthew McConaughey on AI: Don't Outsource Your Thinking
Send us Fan MailMatthew McConaughey has a simple message for the AI age: don’t outsource your thinking. In this episode, I reflect on his take on AI and what it means for how we use these tools. I explore AI sycophancy, the value of asking better questions, and why judgement, expertise, and critical thinking need to stay firmly with us.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly Link
Ep 506: Applied AI: Start With the Work, Choose the Tool Last
Send us Fan MailAI works best when you start with the work, not the tool. In this episode, I share why I created my new Applied AI in the Workplace workshop and the approach behind it. I explain how moving from Chat to Assist, Build and Automate can help turn everyday AI use into practical workflows, while keeping human judgement firmly in chargeWant to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my
Ep 505: Two Visions of AI at the United Nations
Send us Fan MailAI governance took centre stage at the United Nations, but there was little agreement on who should set the rules. In this episode, I explore two very different visions for governing AI, from calls for international cooperation and accountability to opposition to global controls. I look at what this growing debate means for organisations and why responsible AI governance cannot wa
Ep 504: I Handed My Admin to an AI Agent in WhatsApp
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you hand your admin over to an AI agent? In this episode, I share my experience using Instinct, a personal AI agent that works through WhatsApp. From organising my podcast material and managing my to-do list to helping with my weekly shop, I explore what it’s like to move from AI that simply answers questions to AI that actually takes action on my behalf.Want to g
Ep 503: Business and Life in the Age of AI
Send us Fan MailHow is AI changing the way we work, do business, and live our lives?In this week’s long-listen episode, I join Brenda Cormican on The Business Show on Loughrea Community Radio to talk about my journey from journalism to AI, how I use AI in my own business, and why human judgement, critical thinking, and connection matter more than ever.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Ge
Ep 502: DeepMind Is Preparing for AGI. Is Society?
Send us Fan MailResearchers from Google and Google DeepMind have launched the DeepMind Institute to explore the safe development of artificial general intelligence and its implications for society. In this episode, I examine its opening work on AI transparency, employment disruption and economic policy. I also ask whether companies developing frontier AI should be allowed to shape how society pre
Ep 501: National Businesswoman of the Year 2026: Recognition for My Work in AI
Send us Fan MailI won Network Ireland’s National Established Businesswoman of the Year 2026. In this episode, I reflect on what this national recognition means to me and the journey that brought me here. I share how AI has transformed my work, from Digital Training Institute to GovComms.ai, and why experience, human judgement and responsible innovation remain at the heart of what I’m building.Wan
Ep 500: What 500 episodes of AI SIX taught me
Send us Fan MailAI SIX has reached 500 episodes. 🎙️ In this special milestone episode, I reflect on 20 months of following the rapid evolution of AI, share five lessons from 500 episodes, and sit down with Garry Kelly at GK Media Studios to discuss how far AI has come and what could be next.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop. 🎓 Level u
Ep 499: Who’s the Boss of AI? When Agents Start Working Together
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when AI agents stop working alone and start working together? In this episode, I explore the rise of AI agent swarms and what happens when hundreds of agents can collaborate, divide tasks and act at scale. I look at recent cybersecurity cases and ask a critical question: when AI agents start working together, who is actually in control?Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy A
Ep 498: When AI Agents Outrun Human Oversight
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when AI agents move faster than humans can supervise them? In this episode, I explore an AI cybersecurity evaluation where agents discovered a way to communicate, collaborate and ultimately participate in a real intrusion into Hugging Face. I look at reward hacking, missed warning signs and what the incident reveals about the limits of human oversight as AI agents bec
Ep 497: Sharon Nannetti on the Human Cost of AI
Send us Fan MailWhat is the human cost of keeping AI and digital platforms safe? In this long-listen episode, I’m joined by Sharon Nannetti, Director of Global Services at Zevo Health, to explore the hidden world of trust and safety. We discuss content moderation, AI red teaming, cognitive overload and burnout, and why organisations need to protect the people working alongside increasingly powerf
Ep 496: Japan’s New AI Code
Send us Fan MailCould “comply or explain” offer a new approach to AI governance? In this episode, I explore Japan’s proposed AI code and its approach to transparency around training data and intellectual property. I look at how the voluntary framework could hold AI companies accountable, and why organisations should be asking providers clearer questions about the models and data behind their AI.W
Ep 495: The Four Levels of Knowledge in the AI Age
Send us Fan MailWhat makes knowledge valuable when AI can generate content in seconds? In this episode, I explore the four levels of knowledge in the AI age: generated content, aggregated content, authoritative editorial content and original knowledge. I look at why polished information is not always trustworthy, and why provenance, expertise and original evidence could become even more valuable
Ep 494: Cisco’s 90,000 AI Agents: Are Humans Really in Control?
Send us Fan MailAre humans really in control when AI agents can act across workplace systems? In this episode, I explore Cisco’s rollout of MyAgent to around 90,000 employees and what it tells us about the next phase of enterprise AI. I look at supervised autonomous execution, human oversight and why organisations need to understand exactly what their AI agents can access, change and do.Want to g
Ep 493: AI’s Hidden Risk: Compression Overload
Send us Fan MailWhat if AI saves us time, only to fill it with even more work? In this episode, I explore compression overload, the hidden risk created when AI accelerates analysis, decisions and actions faster than people can meaningfully review them. I look at why human oversight can break down under this pressure and how organisations can build the right friction into higher-consequence AI wor
Ep 492: Meta Wants the News Back: Why AI Is Changing the Value of Journalism
Send us Fan MailWhy does Meta want news back in the age of AI? In this episode, I explore Meta’s renewed investment in journalism and why reliable, current reporting is becoming increasingly valuable to AI assistants. I look at what these new publisher partnerships could mean for journalism, and whether news organisations can turn their content into a fairer and more sustainable relationship with
Ep 491: Are AI Companies Buying Books to Train Models?
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when AI companies start looking beyond the internet for training data? In this Long Listen episode, I share my latest Digital Download interview on Dublin City FM’s Good Morning Dublin, where we discuss the mysterious 5,000-book order received by Kenny’s Bookshop in Galway, the growing value of original content, and what AI’s appetite for data could mean for authors,
Ep 490: AI Songs Are Off the Charts in Australia
Send us Fan MailShould AI-generated songs be allowed to compete with human artists on the charts? In this episode, I explore Australia’s new rules excluding music that is wholly or mostly generated by AI from its official charts. I look at where ARIA is drawing the line between AI-assisted and AI-generated music, and what the decision means for creativity, copyright and the future of the music in
Ep 489: Who Is Winning the AI Governance Race?
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to lead the world in AI? In this episode, I explore the latest AI governance rankings and why countries including Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the UK are leading the pack. I look at what the index measures, why governance leadership looks very different from technological leadership, and the challenge of turning AI rules and prin
Ep 488: The Rise of AI Voice Scams
Send us Fan MailCould you tell if the voice on the other end of the phone was really someone you know? In this episode, I explore the rise of AI voice scams and why voice can no longer be treated as proof of identity. I look at how voice cloning is being used for impersonation and fraud, and share practical steps individuals, families and organisations can take to verify who is really behind an u
Ep 487: ChatGPT Can Access Signed-In Websites
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when ChatGPT can log in to websites and complete tasks for you? In this episode, I explore ChatGPT Work’s new cloud browser and what it means for agentic AI. I explain how signed-in browsing works, how to set it up safely, and why permissions, privacy and human oversight matter when AI moves from simply reading the web to taking action on your behalf.Want to go deeper
Ep 486: Who Is Teaching Our Children About AI?
Send us Fan MailWho is teaching our children how to understand AI? In this episode, I reflect on my experience teaching AI to primary school children and their parents in South Africa. I explore why AI literacy needs to start early, what children should understand about AI, and why we need to teach the next generation to use it creatively while questioning what they see, hear and generate.Want to
Ep 485: James Harkin on Building Ireland’s AI Infrastructure
Send us Fan MailWhat will it take for Ireland to compete in the next phase of AI? In this long-listen episode, I’m joined by James Harkin, Interim Director of Ireland’s AI Factory Antenna Programme, to explore how Ireland is building its AI capability. We discuss access to AI infrastructure, sovereign compute, support for start-ups and SMEs, energy demands, and why Europe is investing in the infra
Ep 484: AI Is Moving Too Fast According to Those Building It
Send us Fan MailIs AI developing faster than we can safely govern it? In this episode, I explore Pacing the Frontier, an open letter signed by more than 1,300 employees from leading AI companies calling for governments to prepare for the possibility of slowing frontier AI development. I look at why those building the technology are raising concerns and what it means for the future of AI governance
Ep 483: Abu Dhabi’s AI Courts
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when AI enters the courtroom? In this episode, I explore Abu Dhabi’s plans for a fully integrated AI-powered judicial platform and what it could mean for the future of justice. I look at the potential for AI to improve efficiency and support legal decision-making, while asking why human oversight, accountability and judicial independence must remain at the centre.Want
Ep 482: AI Is Out-Pacing Regulation
Send us Fan MailIs AI evolving faster than regulation can keep up? In this episode, I explore how AI is shifting from an assistant that generates content to an agent capable of taking real-world actions. I look at the growing gap between AI capability and regulation, and why organisations need to understand not just where AI is being used, but what it can access, decide and do.Want to go deeper on
Ep 481: Anthropic Watermarking Text
Send us Fan MailCan we really tell when text has been generated by AI? In this episode, I explore Anthropic’s new watermarking system for Claude-generated text and what it could mean for AI transparency. I explain how the watermark works, what it can and cannot prove, and why the EU AI Act is influencing how AI-generated content is identified worldwide.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩
Ep 480: The Agentic State: How AI Agents Could Transform Government
Send us Fan Mail**Could AI agents change the way government actually works?** In this episode, I explore *The Agentic State*, a vision for how AI agents could transform public services, government workflows and decision-making. From Estonia and Ukraine to Ireland, I look at what an agentic government could mean in practice, and why governance, human oversight and institutional capability must rem
Ep 479: Laura Wall on the Future of PR in the AI Age
Send us Fan MailWhat does the rise of AI mean for the future of PR and communications? In this Long Listen episode, I’m joined by Laura Wall, CEO of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, to discuss how AI is reshaping the communications profession. We explore AI literacy, changing roles, creativity and why human judgement, trust and professional expertise will become even more important as A
Ep 478: Western Cape, Building Government Capability Before AI Dependency
Send us Fan MailWhat does responsible AI adoption look like inside government? In the final episode of my special five-part series inspired by the AI for Developing Countries Forum in Geneva, I explore the Western Cape Government’s approach to AI and infrastructure. Drawing on my interview with René Kok, I look at why governments should start with public problems, trusted data and internal capabi
Ep 477: The AI Workforce Is Not Just Developers
Send us Fan MailThe AI workforce is bigger than developers and technical roles. In episode four of my special five-part series inspired by the AI for Developing Countries Forum in Geneva, I explore why the future of work will depend on combining AI capability with domain expertise. From communications and finance to education and public service, I look at why organisations should train people to
Ep 476: Certified by Whom? When Big Tech Defines AI Competence
Send us Fan MailWho gets to decide what AI competence looks like? In episode three of my special five-part series inspired by the AI for Developing Countries Forum in Geneva, I explore the growing influence of Big Tech on AI education and professional credentials. I look at why AI capability should go beyond vendor-specific qualifications and focus instead on transferable skills, domain expertise
Ep 475: Negotiate Your AI Exit Before You Enter
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when an AI partnership ends? In episode two of my special five-part series inspired by the AI for Developing Countries Forum in Geneva, I explore why governments and organisations should negotiate their AI exit before they enter. From data portability and interoperability to knowledge transfer and vendor lock-in, I look at how organisations can embrace AI partnerships
Ep 474: Small Nations vs Big Tech: Negotiate for Capability, Not Discounts
Send us Fan MailCan small nations negotiate effectively with Big Tech? In the first episode of my special five-part series inspired by the AI for Developing Countries Forum in Geneva, I explore why AI partnerships should be about more than securing the best price. I look at how governments and organisations can negotiate for knowledge transfer, local skills, data ownership and long-term capabilit
Ep 473: Meta CEO Says Future of AI is For Everyone
Send us Fan MailWhat does Meta’s vision of personal superintelligence mean for the rest of us? In this episode, I share my latest Digital Download interview on Dublin City FM’s Good Morning Dublin, recorded while I was attending the AI for Developing Countries Forum in Geneva. We discuss Meta’s vision for personal AI agents, who owns the data behind them, and the bigger questions around AI access
Ep 472: What Building With AI Has Taught Me About the Future of Work
Send us Fan MailWhat has building with AI taught me about the future of work? In the final episode of my Building With AI series, I reflect on the biggest lessons from building AI assistants, agents, workflows and products. I explore why domain expertise and human judgement matter more than ever, and how AI can help us scale our ideas and knowledge without giving up responsibility for the outcome
Ep 471: GovComms.ai: Building a Domain-Expert Language Model
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to build AI specifically for government and public-sector communications? In this episode, I share the journey behind GovComms.ai, from its first iteration as PolBot to a working domain-expert AI system. I explore how I’m combining 25 years of communications expertise with RAG, a European-developed AI model and a governance-first approach to build trusted AI for
Ep 470: Why I’m Running Small AI Models Locally
Send us Fan MailDo we always need the biggest AI model to get the job done? In this episode, I explain why I’m exploring smaller, locally hosted AI models as part of building Voice Studio. I look at the potential benefits around control, privacy, cost and focused performance, and why combining the right model with trusted knowledge and a clear purpose could be a powerful approach for organisation
Ep 469: Voice Studio: Building the Operating System for My Business
Send us Fan MailWhat would it look like to build an AI operating system around the way you actually work? In this episode, I share how I’m developing Voice Studio, a voice-first operating system grounded in my own knowledge, frameworks and intellectual property. I explore how voice, RAG and a locally hosted AI model can help turn existing knowledge into action while keeping human judgement and da
Ep 468: How I’m Building Websites and MVPs With AI
Send us Fan MailHow is AI changing the way we build websites and test new ideas? In this episode of my Building With AI series, I share how I’m using vibe coding to build websites, landing pages and MVPs with AI. I explore how tools like Lovable can shorten the distance between an idea and execution, while keeping human judgement, creativity and expertise at the heart of the build.Want to go de
Ep 467: EU AI Act Compliance Requirements
Send us Fan MailWhat does the EU AI Act mean for businesses and the public now that key rules are enforceable? In this episode, I share my latest interview on Dublin City FM’s Good Morning Dublin, where I discuss AI transparency, deepfakes, human oversight, and AI literacy, as well as the practical steps organisations should be taking to comply with the EU AI ActWant to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI
Ep 466: AI Rulebook, Building an EU AI Act Governance Tool
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to turn AI governance from a policy document into something organisations can actually use? In this episode of my Building With AI series, I share how I built AI Rulebook, a practical EU AI Act governance tool. I explore how I turned my knowledge of AI adoption, policy and governance into a system that helps organisations assess readiness, understand their respon
Ep 465: How I Built An Agentic Workflow for My Podcast
Send us Fan MailWhat if AI could help produce a daily podcast without taking over the editorial decisions? In this episode of my Building With AI series, I share how I built an agentic, human-in-the-loop workflow for AI SIX using Google Sheets, n8n and Claude. The system removes repetitive production work and saves me roughly an hour per episode, while I remain in control of the stories, sources,
Ep 464: I Built My AIJ Voice Agent
Send us Fan MailWhat if your students could keep asking you questions after the training ends? In this episode of my Building With AI series, I share how I built AIJ, a voice agent trained on my courses, frameworks and expertise. I explore how conversational AI can give learners another way to access knowledge, extend support beyond the classroom and put what they have learned into practice.Want
Ep 463: Building Custom AI Assistants
Send us Fan MailWhat turns a chatbot into a genuinely useful AI assistant? In this episode of my Building With AI series, I explain how to design custom AI assistants around a clear purpose, trusted knowledge, defined boundaries and strong human oversight. I also share why the real value is not the tool itself, but the context, standards and domain expertise you build around it.Want to go deeper
Ep 462: I Don’t Just Teach AI, I Build With It
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to build with AI, not just use it? In this episode, I launch a special 10-part Building With AI series, taking you behind the scenes of how I’ve been applying AI inside my own business. I share how my internal AI Lab works, why experimentation is central to my approach, and how building custom assistants, agents, workflows and products has shaped the way I
Ep 461: Sean Carroll on Responsible AI in Law Enforcement
Send us Fan MailHow can AI help leaders do more without replacing human judgement? In this episode, I speak with retired police lieutenant, U.S. Marine veteran and leadership coach Sean Carroll about using AI as a practical partner in leadership, law enforcement and public service. We discuss why domain expertise still matters, how AI can multiply your impact, and why better leaders, not just bett
Ep 460: What is an AI Sandbox?
Send us Fan MailWhat exactly is an AI regulatory sandbox, and why does it matter? In this episode, I explain how AI sandboxes work under the EU AI Act, why Ireland's launch has been delayed by a year, and why organisations developing or deploying AI should already be thinking about how they can benefit from them.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter,
Ep 459: Was This Written By A Human?
Send us Fan MailCan you really tell if something was written by AI? In this episode, I explore why AI detection tools are far less reliable than many people think, what the latest research says about their limitations, and why provenance, transparency and human judgement may be a better way forward.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop. 🎓
Ep 458: Gemini’s New Family of AI Models
Send us Fan MailIs the future of AI about bigger models or better ones? In this episode, I explore Google's latest Gemini family of AI models, what sets them apart, and why the company's focus on speed, cost and specialised capabilities could shape the next phase of enterprise AI adoption.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop.
Ep 457: AMALIA and European AI Sovereignty
Send us Fan MailCan open-source AI strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty? In this episode, I explore Portugal's new AI model, AMALIA, why it was built, and what it reveals about Europe's growing ambition to develop trusted, multilingual AI systems. I also discuss what this could mean for public services, language, and AI sovereignty across the EU.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy A
Ep 456: EU Publishes AI Act Compliance Guidance
Send us Fan MailThe EU's AI transparency rules are now live. Is your organisation ready? In this episode, I break down the European Commission's new AI Act compliance guidance, what it means for businesses, publishers and public bodies, and the practical steps organisations need to take to meet their new transparency obligations.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly L
Ep 455: Inside Police AI with Alex Murray
Send us Fan MailThe UK has launched Police AI, a new agency focused on bringing responsible AI into frontline policing. In this episode, I speak with Police AI Interim Director Alex Murray about how AI is helping officers spend less time behind laptops and more time serving communities, the governance needed to build public trust, and why responsible AI could transform modern policing.Want to go
Ep 454: Microsoft Testing Kimi 3
Send us Fan MailIs Microsoft preparing for a future beyond OpenAI? In this episode, I explore why Microsoft is testing Moonshot AI's new Kimi K3 model for Azure and Copilot, what makes this open-weight AI model so significant, and what the move could mean for enterprise AI, costs, and the future of the global AI ecosystem.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn ne
Ep 453: The New AI Scorecards
Send us Fan MailHow do you measure whether AI is actually delivering value? In this episode, I explore OpenAI's new AI scorecard and why the focus is shifting from model benchmarks to real-world productivity. I break down the four key metrics, what they mean for organisations, and why measuring outcomes, not hype, will shape the next phase of AI adoption.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Pl
Ep 452: OpenAI Agent Goes Rogue
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when an AI agent starts working around the rules it was given? In this episode, I unpack OpenAI's unprecedented AI security incident, where an experimental agent accessed external infrastructure during testing. I explore what happened, why it matters for AI safety and cybersecurity, and the lessons governments and organisations need to consider as autonomous AI
Ep 451: Claude for Science
Send us Fan MailCan AI accelerate scientific discovery? In this episode, I explore Anthropic's new Claude Science app and how it's helping researchers analyse data, review literature and manage complex scientific workflows. I also look at what early users are saying, where the technology still falls short, and why human expertise remains essential.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Play
Ep 450: China’s AI Summit & Governance Push
Send us Fan MailWho will shape the global rules for AI? In this episode, I unpack the key announcements from China's World AI Conference, including the launch of a new international AI organisation backed by 29 countries. I also explore how China's approach to AI governance compares with the EU and the US, and why the race to lead AI is now also a race to write the rules.Want to go dee
Ep 449: The EU's Push for AI Transparency
Send us Fan MailCan the EU keep up with AI? In this episode, taken from my Digital Download interview on Dublin City FM's Good Morning Dublin, I explain the EU's new AI transparency rules, what they mean for organisations, and why enforcing them may be easier said than done.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop. 🎓 Level up with t
Ep 448: What an AI Agent Actually Does All Day
Send us Fan MailWhat does an AI agent actually do once you give it a task? In this episode, I explain how AI agents work, how they differ from chatbots, and why learning to brief and supervise them will become an essential workplace skill. I'll also walk you through a real-world example of how an AI agent can support your team from start to finish.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 G
Ep 447: MCP Explained: The Plug Connecting AI to Everything
Send us Fan MailWhy is everyone in AI talking about MCP? In today's episode, I explain why the Model Context Protocol has become the standard connecting AI assistants to the tools and data we use every day. I break down how MCP works, why it matters for organisations adopting AI, and the one question you should start asking software vendors before making your next technology purchase.Want to
Ep 446: Claude Cowork for Beginners: Your First Five Workflows
Send us Fan MailWhat if AI could do more than answer questions and actually complete tasks for you? In this episode, I show you how to get started with Claude Cowork and share five practical workflows to help you organise files, summarise documents, build presentations, and automate repetitive work. If you're ready to move from chatting with AI to delegating real work, this episode is for you
Ep 445: EU AI Office Releases Frontier AI Findings
Send us Fan MailCan Europe still catch up in the global AI race? In this episode, I unpack the European Commission's latest frontier AI findings and explore why experts believe the next two years could be decisive. I also break down what the report says about AI competitiveness, sovereignty, talent, and the future of innovation in Europe.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my week
Ep 444: GPT-Live Explained
Send us Fan MailWhat makes GPT-Live different from previous AI voice assistants? In this episode, learn how OpenAI's new full-duplex voice technology enables more natural, real-time conversations, why it matters for the future of work, and how you can start using voice AI more effectively. Plus, this week's practical AI experiment to try yourself.Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playboo
