AI SIX Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Midjourney just took its first step into AI video with the launch of its V1 Video Model in June 2025, and it’s making waves. In this episode, I break down what this launch means for creators, marketers, and businesses eager to explore AI video, covering: - How Midjourney’s image-first approach to video generation works - The “Animate” feature that transforms images into 5–21 secon...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a daily six-minute podcast gets made while running a business, teaching, and speaking across Europe? The answer: AI (and a committed team). In this episode, I take you inside AI SIX, revealing how AI powers every step of producing a daily show – from idea to recording, editing, and promotion – while still requiring human insight to create meaningful content. You’...

Send us Fan Mail Still proud of your perfectly formatted press release or your five-step Excel hack? AI can do those now, and faster. It’s time to move yourself up the value chain before your role evolves without you. In this episode, I unpack: Which skills AI is already replacing (and what Salesforce’s CEO says about it) How to audit your current tasks to see what AI should take over Why hanging...

Send us Fan Mail The UK government has launched Assist ,  a secure, AI-powered tool built specifically for its communications professionals. Designed by the Government Communication Service (GCS), Assist is saving time, improving quality, and transforming how government teams draft and review content. In this episode, I explore: What Assist is and how it works How it’s saving over 3 hours a week f...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft just flipped the switch on AI and it’s no longer optional. In June 2025, Microsoft announced an internal policy requiring employees to use AI tools daily, from GitHub Copilot to internal workflow automation, marking a seismic shift in how the tech giant approaches AI within its workforce. Starting next year, your AI usage could be part of your performance review if you w...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a marketer trying to wrap your head around AI, you're not alone. At every workshop I run, with public sector teams, radio professionals, leaders, or freelance marketers, mostly the same questions come up.  What tools should I use? Will AI take my job? How do I keep my voice? In this solo long-listen episode of AI SIX , I’m answering the most common questions cl...

Send us Fan Mail AI isn’t here to replace you, it’s here to amplify you. Inspired by Sam Altman’s insight at the World Economic Forum, I explore how AI can become your superpower without losing your authenticity. From automating the mundane to unlocking new creative potential, AI can help you do what you’ve always wanted to do, but better. This episode will guide you in embracing AI intentionally,...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine building your own AI agent that reads your emails, updates your CRM, drafts reports, or runs research for you—without writing a single line of code. In this episode, I break down how Google’s new Gemini-powered AI Agent Builder is making advanced automation accessible to everyone. From automating daily workflows to creating multi-agent systems that talk to each other, Goog...

Send us Fan Mail Move over Siri and Alexa. ElevenLabs’ new 11ai voice assistant isn’t here to set timers; it’s here to get real work done. In this episode, I explore how 11ai can plan your day, update project tools, conduct research, and triage issues—all by voice. With 5,000+ voices, multilingual support, and blazing-fast responses, 11ai is redefining what a voice assistant can be. Is this the fu...

Send us Fan Mail Can AI companies legally train on books and articles without asking permission? A new US court ruling just gave us a big clue. In this episode, I break down Kadrey v. Meta, the lawsuit where 13 authors claimed Meta used their books without consent to train AI—and lost. What does this mean for creators, marketers, and publishers? Is AI training “fair use,” or is it copyright infrin...

Send us Fan Mail TikTok’s new Symphony AI can generate videos from text, create digital avatars, dub into 15+ languages, and analyse top-performing ads in seconds. But is this the end of human user-generated content? In this episode, I test Symphony and explores what it means for brands, creators, and marketers. Tune in to find out if AI-made content is the future of TikTok. Want to go deeper on A...

Send us Fan Mail Mary Meeker’s 2025 AI Trends report is arguably the most important piece of analysis on AI this year. At 340 pages, it charts the explosive growth of tools like ChatGPT, the shifting economics of AI development, and the geopolitical power plays shaping the next decade and the global implications for business, education, and geopolitics. But what really matters for marketers is wha...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode asks a question I guarantee you haven’t thought enough about: Who really owns your AI chat? When you type a question into ChatGPT, Claude, Meta AI, or Gemini—where does that data go? Who sees it? Can it be used to train the model, or worse, show up in public feeds? Let’s dive into the fine print of AI privacy—and what you really need to know. Welcome back to the AI...

Send us Fan Mail Some Meta AI users learned the hard way that what they thought were private chats were actually made public.  In this episode, I uncover how confusing interface design and lack of clear warnings led to people unintentionally sharing deeply personal conversations, from medical and legal questions to relationship struggles and academic misconduct on Meta’s public Discover feed. If y...

Send us Fan Mail AI is transforming journalism—but are we ready to trust it? The 2025 Digital News Report paints a picture of a rapidly evolving media landscape. AI is now embedded in newsrooms, powering article summaries, translations, and personalised feeds. But while efficiency is rising, public trust is lagging behind. In this episode, I explore: How major outlets like Reuters are investing mi...

Send us Fan Mail Search is changing—and your brand needs to catch up. Consumers are no longer relying solely on Google. A new Harvard Business Review study reveals a dramatic shift: people are now turning to generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini for recommendations, planning, and purchases. In this episode, I unpack why SEO is no longer enough, and what brands must do to stay relevant in...

Send us Fan Mail The hidden cost of every prompt you type. AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping the way we work—but at what environmental cost? In this six-minute episode, we unpack the surprising truth about AI's growing energy and water consumption. From powering massive data centres to cooling them with litres of water, every AI interaction leaves a footprint. I break down the global impact...

Send us Fan Mail Lately, I’ve been thinking about what happens when everyone has access to the same AI tools. If the playing field is level, how do you stand out? And more importantly, how do you stay human ? Today on the AI SIX podcast, I’m joined by Liora Kern and Sean Hayes, co-founders of The Think Room, a new Brussel-based creative consultancy designed to help organisations reclaim their iden...

Send us Fan Mail I updated my LinkedIn headline at the weekend and it got me thinking about how we describe our role in the Age of AI. I also had this debate with my editor when settling on the name of my upcoming book on marketing in the era of AI. Hello and welcome to the AI SIX podcast, I’m Joanne Sweeney and in just six minutes a day I keep you updated on what’s happening in the world of AI. I...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Altman took to the TED stage recently with one clear message: AI isn’t slowing down, it’s speeding up. Today, I’m breaking down his vision for where this is all heading, from digital assistants that act on our behalf to the rise of superintelligence. This is the timeline of AI adoption, what’s happening now, what’s coming next. Hello, and welcome back to the AI Six podcast, a...

Send us Fan Mail Meta just dropped nearly $15 billion on a company you’ve probably never heard of, Scale AI and brought its 28‑year‑old CEO on board. Is this Meta’s golden ticket to leading the AI race, or a risky gamble? Hello and welcome back to AI SIX, the podcast for curious AI minds. In six minutes a day, six days a week, I break down what’s happening in AI, without the hype or the hard sell....

Send us Fan Mail German AI startup DeepL just made a huge leap forward. Thanks to Nvidia’s powerful new DGX SuperPOD supercomputer, what used to take 194 days, translating the entire internet, now takes just 18. It’s not just faster translation. It’s a whole new level of global understanding, almost in real time. Hello and welcome back to AI SIX the podcast that teaches you AI in just six minutes...

Send us Fan Mail ChatGPT’s newest feature lets you talk to it using your voice, making conversations feel much more natural and interactive. Hello and welcome back to the AI SIX podcast, where I keep you up-to-date about the world of AI in just six minutes a day. From the tech to applying the tools in your marketing and comms role, or how you need to adapt if you’re the boss, I’ve got you covered....

Send us Fan Mail AI Agents are making waves in the world of small businesses, offering a groundbreaking way to scale operations and boost efficiency. This innovative form of artificial intelligence acts as an additional workforce, promising to grow your output without expanding your payroll. It's quickly becoming a key topic shaping future industry developments for SMEs worldwide. In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Can you trademark your AI self? Katie Price just did—and she’s not alone in reshaping fame for the digital age. In this episode, I break down how the British reality star transformed her iconic alter ego, Jordan , into a 3D-rendered, voice-trained AI twin—complete with a licensing deal. It’s a bold move that merges nostalgia, personal branding, and cutting-edge tech. In just six m...