AI Haven't A Clue

As AI floods the internet with content, a strange trend is emerging: people are starting to pay for things that are guaranteed human. From writing to music, “AI-free” might soon be the ultimate status symbol.   In other news, Anthropic sues the US Government, a toy that's straight out of a horror movie, and new stats show half of UK businesses don’t&nbs...

They started on the same mission: build artificial intelligence that benefits humanity. But somewhere along the way, the partnership between Elon Musk and Sam Altman fractured — and the consequences reshaped the entire AI industry. In Part 2 of this special deep dive, we uncover what happened after ChatGPT took the world by storm. From Musk’s public call to pause AI development, to the rising tens...

They started with the same mission: build artificial intelligence that benefits humanity. Now they’re locked in a battle for its future. This episode breaks down the full timeline of Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s relationship...from their early alliance at OpenAI, to Musk’s dramatic exit, public criticism, and the rise of ChatGPT. Why did Musk leave? Did OpenAI abandon its mission? Was this ever abou...

Two of the most powerful people on Earth aren’t politicians. They’re tech CEOs. We're questioning the mindset driving today’s AI leaders. From Sam Altman comparing AI training to raising a human, to accusations of mass data theft between global rivals, the stakes are no longer theoretical. We examine: The AI arms race between America and China, whether big tech can be trusted with your private dat...

An AI safety leader quits warning “the world is in peril.” The Prime Minister moves to clamp down on AI chatbots. Hollywood panics over AI recreations of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. So… how worried should we be? We're breaking down the realistic scenario for AI deepfakes in the next election, the hidden environmental cost of generative AI and whether regulation really will catch up. Plus, we meet Ma...

AI can now detect your feelings from your voice. What could possibly go wrong? This an AI was told to maximise profit. It lied, raised prices, and refused refunds. In this episode, we unpack the infamous “vending machine test” and what happens when AI is told to put money first. Is this a harmless experiment, or a preview of how autonomous AI agents could behave in the real world? We unpack Anthro...

Hollywood sold us humanoid robots, but the real AI revolution looks nothing like scifi. It’s spreading quietly into media, infrastructure and everyday life. Futurist Phil Rowley breaks down how AI is moving laterally across industries, why robots don’t need to look human to change the world (they look more like dogs) and how media, trust and power are being reshaped behind the scenes. Get in touch...

NYT Bestselling author Karen Hao lifts the lid on OpenAI’s cult-like AGI rituals, internal factions and burning effigies, revealing why today’s AI giants look more like empires than tech firms. We ask: who’s really in control of AI... and should we be worried? And we explore some of the weirdest stories we can find, from the never-ending Elon Musk vs Sam Altman soap opera, to robot police hitting...

An AI artist racks up millions of streams. A chart-topping song gets banned for being made by a machine, and SWEDEN is putting its foot down! From predictive policing straight out of Minority Report to AI data centres draining trillions of litres of water, the consequences of AI are getting very real, very fast. We break down the Grok scandal, ask whether Big Tech can really self-regulate, and hea...

AI was meant to make life easier, so why is it now being called a public health emergency? Grok is under fire after generating harmful content, and now the UK government is stepping in. We're asking the big questions this week : Should AI be banned for under-16s? Are AI toys a public health risk? And has Big Tech gone to far this time? We're also touching on Chatgpt's new health feature, and how A...

Over 20% of videos recommended to new YouTube users are now AI-generated, but does it matter? This week on AI Haven’t a Clue, we explore how AI slop, misinformation, and algorithmic incentives are reshaping culture faster than regulation can keep up. We dig into Nvidia’s latest chip announcements, debate whether universities still matter in a world of instant AI knowledge, and reveal how people ar...

We’re closing out 2025 the only way we know how, by looking back at the biggest AI stories, revisiting our most unforgettable guests, and finally crowning the winner of this year’s last AI Challenge. We're looking back at guests such as Gayanne Potter, Kimberley Wyatt and the unforgettable Jeanine Wright. Who was your favourite guest? Let us know aihaventaclue.com

From AI-written Christmas cracker jokes to Mark Zuckerberg’s mythical bunker, we're looking back on the strangest year in tech yet. George and James look back on AI’s wildest moments, ask whether 2025 was the first AI Christmas, and test whether Grok or ChatGPT writes the pettiest Christmas card. Spoiler: Elon doesn’t come off well. Follow us on socials @haveaiclue and contact us at aihaventaclue....

ITS FINALLY GROK WEEK - Elons chatpot is giving festive dystopia with a side of Sam Altman slander...who would have guessed? We're unwrapping the £31 BILLION tech prosperity deal put on Ice, the HUGE MOVES with Disney and OpenAI, and the Amazon AI recaps falling flat. And it couldn't be Zuckmas without Christmas Cards, festivities, and a fully AI-generated Christmas song that nobody asked for… but...

What happens when your friendly chatbot becomes your “best mate”… and then your delusional life coach? We speak to a guest who spiralled into AI psychosis after becoming constantly affirmed by his chatbot. Plus, we dive into the week’s wildest AI news: Waterstones considering AI-written books, Wallace & Gromit flirting with artificial claymation, ChatGPT testing ads, England’s football squad u...

How can we spot AI Faces when AI-generated images look more real than real ones? Dr Kay Ritchie joins the show to explain why most of us can’t tell the difference and how a simple five-minute training session can boost accuracy. We're also breaking down the latest news, including the “AI bubble,” Apples AI chief dramatically stepping down, Warner Music teaming up with Suno on a 250 MILLION pitch,...

General Counsel at YouGov, Will Bowes, returns with brand-new research on how the UK really uses AI.The trio dive into public trust, regulation, hallucinations, why AI trust levels in the UK remain low and a surprising insight into student behaviour around AI. We also examine recent headlines including Grok’s controversial Elon Musk praise, AI fashion tools from ASOS, and the UK’s ongoing debate a...

We welcome the UK’s actual AI Minister , Kanishka Narayan, to explain why Britain is throwing billions at AI, whether robots will steal your job, and why Wales is suddenly the centre of the tech universe. But don’t worry, we've still got our weekly round of news including a silent Paul McCartney protest song, Disney’s questionable AI free use choice, The Coca Cola AI Christmas ads, humanoid robots...

This week we're joined by AI Expert, Tiktok Star and MySpace Veteran Will Francis — who shares his top tips on how to actually use AI well . From ChatGPT and Gemini to Claude and Chinese AI models , Will breaks down which tools are best for what, and why most people are using them all wrong. He reveals how to turn AI into your second brain, build your own apps for free, and finally stop sounding l...

Fresh from the Future of Media conference where we took AI Haven’t a Clue live, James and George dive into the wildest week yet in artificial intelligence. From AI-generated podcasts and humanoid robots to ChatGPT’s new shopping features , the hosts ask: is this really progress, or just polished slop? Expect chaos as an audience member steals the mic, a robot that can’t handle rain makes headlines...

How do we make AI tools more inclusive — and why are women adopting AI 25% less than men? Zehra Chatoo, former Meta leader and founder of Code for Good Now, joins AI Haven’t a Clue to explain how we can fix AI’s representation problem. From Albania’s AI minister expecting 83 virtual children to a Baltimore teen nearly arrested for “armed crisps,” this week we debate deepfakes, smart glasses, and E...

Did you know 19 million Brits now use AI daily—for shopping, work, and even scheduling? But there’s a catch… the UK’s average AI IQ is a lot lower than you think1 The AI search wars are heating up — and OpenAI’s new browser, Atlas, could be a total game-changer. George and James dive into why Google’s worried, how Pinterest plans to clean up “AI slop,” and why being rude to ChatGPT might actually...

We're digging into the rise of AI-generated podcasts with Jeanine Wright , CEO of Inception Point AI , a company producing over 3,000 podcast episodes a week—without a single human voice . Is this the future of entertainment or the death of creativity? And thats not all, we've got fresh news for you on ChatGPT’s wholesome ad campaign, AI-made music, and whether the bubble is about to burst. Get in...

AI has a copyright problem. What happens when AI trains on your words, photos, and ideas — without asking or paying? In this episode we dive into the messy legal fight over who really owns the internet. Our guest, William Bowes , General Counsel at YouGov and former legal chief at Condé Nast, reveals the untold story of how Big Tech built AI on copyrighted content — and why creators might finally...

We cover a lot of exciting news this week from ChatGPT’s new “Pulse” feature and whether we should let AI plan our holidays, to Spotify’s crackdown on AI-generated “slop.” We ask the big question: is AI really to blame for job losses, or just changing the game? Plus, could ChatGPT really break up a marriage? (sounds like it can!) Journalist Jack Benjamin joins to dig into the massive shifts AI is...