AI News, Tools & Analysis
Tight news breakdowns and hands-on tool analysis for people actually using AI at work — plus an occasional expert interview when the story calls for it.
About the show
AI Applied goes deeper than the daily news cycle. Three times a week, co-hosts Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan — CEO of AI Mindset and former NYU Stern dean — unpack what AI news actually means for engineers, PMs, operators, and knowledge workers. Most episodes are tight 15–20 minute news-and-tools breakdowns: ranked deep-dives on Claude, Cursor, Lovable, and Replit; real stories from Fortune 100 AI training programs; honest coverage of security incidents like the Claude Mythos audit, AI voice-cloning scams, hiring and layoffs, and the politics of data-center moratoriums. A couple of times a month, they’ll bring on an outside expert for a proper interview. Pragmatic, sourced, and grounded in what’s actually shipping.
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Recent episodes
In this episode, we explore Disney's recent move to recruit talent focused on Character AI and the implications of acquihire deal structures in the industry. We also discuss the costs associated with running companion chatbots and address…
In this episode, we explore Jacob Bank's insights on the evolution of Google Chrome from a simple browser to a sophisticated tool designed for task completion. He shares his vision for AI agents, the balancing act of user control and…
In this episode, we explore Richard Socher’s vision for self-improving AI and the founding of Recursive. He discusses how automating AI research and scientific discovery could lead to breakthroughs in healthcare while addressing the…
In this episode, we explore the recent turmoil at OpenAI, including the departure of key safety researchers and the implications of their allegations about safety standards. We also discuss the potential fallout from reported revenue…
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's recent update to their terms and conditions which bans abusive interactions toward AI like Claude, and discuss the philosophical implications of AI possibly having consciousness or a soul. We examine…
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent accomplishment in solving 372 long-standing mathematical problems and the ensuing backlash from the mathematical community. We discuss the implications of AI on mathematics, critical thinking,…
In this episode, we explore a recent IBM study highlighting that 43% of employees feel blamed for AI errors, while only 41% of CHROs believe their people are comfortable challenging AI. We discuss the implications of these findings on…
In this episode, we unpack the recent AI model releases, specifically focusing on Opus 5.5 and the highly anticipated Gemini 4 Pro. While highlighting individual experiences and preferences, we explore the implications of these models on…
In this episode, we discuss Meta's latest AI offering, Muse, highlighting its potential as a personal assistant that outperforms existing tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT. We also address concerns about data privacy and trust while evaluating…
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's innovative approach to advertising through Sponsored Agents, which allows users to interact with chatbots for product information directly within ChatGPT. This model redefines user engagement by…
In this episode, we examine the heated discourse surrounding AI development and safety, highlighting perspectives from leaders like Dario Amodei and Mark Zuckerberg. The conversation navigates the tensions between aligning AI with human…
In this episode, we explore the rapid rise of Instinct AI, a new company making waves in the AI industry for its user-friendly features and impressive valuation. We discuss its value proposition compared to competitors like OpenClaw and…
Hosts
Jaeden Schafer is the founder of AI Chat Daily and host of the AI Chat podcast — the daily AI news show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Conor Grennan co-hosts AI Applied and AI in Faith with Jaeden Schafer. He’s the CEO of AI Mindset, former Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern, and the NYT #1 International Bestselling author of Little Princes.
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Frequently asked
AI Applied is co-hosted by Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan — CEO of AI Mindset, former Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern, and a long-time AI educator.
AI Applied publishes three new episodes every week, usually Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
AI Applied goes deeper than the daily news cycle. Most episodes are tight 15–20 minute news-and-tools breakdowns — ranked deep-dives on Claude, Cursor, Lovable, and Replit; Fortune 100 AI training case studies; security incidents like the Claude Mythos audit; and honest coverage of AI policy debates. A couple of times a month the hosts bring on an outside expert for a proper interview.
Episodes typically run 15–20 minutes. The occasional guest interview runs longer.
No. AI Applied is primarily a news-and-tools podcast with Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan breaking down what matters each week. They bring on outside guests a couple of times a month, but most episodes are just the two of them.
AI Applied is available free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and every major podcast app. It’s also available via RSS.
Yes. AI Applied is explicitly written for people who already know what a foundation model is — the goal is practical, sourced analysis on what AI tools and news actually mean for engineers, PMs, and operators.
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