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Send us Fan Mail Artificial Superintelligence or ASI has been in the news this past week.  ASI is a theoretical form of artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence in all domains. It has become a big topic making global headlines, influencing policy debates, and no doubt it will shape industry developments.  In this episode, I decided to review the digital newspapers and bring you al...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into Google Veo 3 , the powerful new generative video model from Google DeepMind. Released in May 2025, Veo 3 can turn text or image prompts into cinematic video clips—complete with native audio, dialogue, sound effects, and music. I break down its key features, including realistic visuals, synced lip movement, and advanced prompt control. Plus, we explore...

Send us Fan Mail Only 29% of the AI workforce are women. In some leading firms, it’s closer to 10%. Despite the promise of AI as a transformative technology, the gender gap in this field is wide—and growing. Women are also 25% less likely than men to adopt generative AI tools, risking further marginalisation in an AI-driven world. In this episode, I explore the troubling data (or lack of it) on wo...

Send us Fan Mail Anthropic’s latest models—Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4—are pushing AI into new territory. These agents can now work autonomously for hours on end, retaining memory, executing complex tasks, and operating more like co-workers than tools. But with great power comes serious red flags. In this episode, we break down why Claude Opus 4 has been placed in AI Safety Level 3—reserved...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I speak to Sophie Sweeney, a chartered tax advisor, chartered accountant, and university lecturer at University of Galway, to discuss how AI is reshaping the world of tax and finance.  Sophie shares her unique perspective from both industry and academia, offering a rare look at the ethical, technical, and human sides of AI adoption in tax. Sophie breaks down what...

Send us Fan Mail AI won’t take your job. But someone who knows how to use it? They just might. In today’s episode, I unpack a powerful warning from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: those who embrace AI will outpace those who don’t. This isn’t about robots replacing humans—it’s about people who are faster, smarter, and more efficient because they’ve mastered AI tools. In just six minutes, you’ll learn: Why...

Send us Fan Mail Google just changed the rules of the internet. In this episode, I dive into AI Mode, Google’s bold new approach to search. Instead of a list of links, you now get full, AI-generated answers—structured, summarised, and ready to use. It’s fast. It’s conversational. And it’s powered by Gemini 2.5, Google’s most advanced AI yet. What does this mean for content creators, marketers, and...

Send us Fan Mail Smartphones will become irrelevant. You’ll stop scrolling endlessly on social media. And Googling? That’s about to be replaced entirely. We’re entering the age of the AI Internet, where you don’t search, scroll or swipe. You just ask, and your AI agent gets it done. The inspiration for today’s episode came from last week’s segment on Dublin City FM. If you didn’t know, every Thurs...

Send us Fan Mail Can AI really write code from plain English? With OpenAI Codex, it can. In this episode of AI Six , we explore Codex, the AI-powered coding assistant now built into ChatGPT. From writing Python scripts to analysing marketing campaign data, Codex turns natural language prompts into working code—no programming experience required. Learn how Codex works, what it can do for marketers...

Send us Fan Mail ChatGPT has sparked fierce debate in classrooms around the world—some educators are banning it, while others are building it into their lesson plans. But what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, I dive into a groundbreaking 35-page review from researchers at Hangzhou Normal University in China, who analysed 69 experimental studies on ChatGPT’s impact in education. Fro...

Send us Fan Mail So here we are, Episode 102 of The AI Six Podcast, and today I’ve got something special for you. After 100 episodes of showing up, six minutes at a time, I thought it was time to pause and take a look back. Because what started as a simple idea, daily reflections on AI, in real time, has turned into something bigger. A daily discipline. A space for learning. A conversation I never...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you commit to talking AI every single day? You change, your audience changes, and you help shape the conversation. In this episode, I share five lessons from 100 episodes of the AI Six Podcast—from building authority through repetition to why audience connection beats chasing algorithms. Plus, find out how to enter the 100-episode giveaway by sharing your favouri...

Send us Fan Mail Back in 2023, like many others, I recognised that artificial intelligence, while around for more than half a century, was gaining momentum and poised to change the world. At first, I realised it would change marketing. But as I watched its evolution, read the research, followed the experts, and listened to countless podcasts, I asked myself a powerful question:   “So Joanne, what...

Send us Fan Mail After almost 100 episodes of the AI Six podcast, I’ve decided to share the five top AI skills you need right now. In this six-minute episode, I break down the five practical AI skills that every marketer, creative, and comms professional should master to stay ahead in 2025. These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the exact tools and techniques I use daily to save time, boost quality,...

Send us Fan Mail The UAE Cabinet has approved a landmark decision to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mandatory subject across all government schools from kindergarten through Grade 12, starting in the upcoming academic year. In this six-minute episode, I break down what this bold move means for students, educators, and the future of AI literacy worldwide. You’ll learn: What the UAE’s n...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when two of the biggest tech rivals start speaking the same AI language? In this episode, I unpack Microsoft’s surprising adoption of Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol—a groundbreaking move that signals a shift from siloed AI tools to truly collaborative agent ecosystems. In just six minutes, you’ll learn: What Agent2Agent is and why it’s such a big deal How Microso...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features highlights from The New Rules of Marketing in the AI Age webinar, where I share practical insights on navigating the ever-changing marketing landscape.  Learn which AI tools marketers are using most—like ChatGPT, Canva, and Gemini—and how to choose the right ones without getting overwhelmed.  If you're AI-curious or already exploring new tools, this epis...

Send us Fan Mail Launching a book in Las Vegas might sound like a marketing stunt, but what if I told you it’s the exact opposite? This book isn’t about buzz. It’s about giving marketers the tools they need to lead with AI ethically, strategically, and with impact.  In this episode, I'm sharing insights into my new book, The AI Playbook for Marketing, will be published this August and officia...

Send us Fan Mail AI is changing everything—from how we work to how we relate across generations. In this episode, we explore the Three Layers of the Generational AI Divide: Mindsets – Digital natives vs. digital migrants Skillsets – Uneven AI literacy Power & Culture – Who leads, and who experiments Learn how to bridge these gaps with psychological safety, reverse mentoring, and tailored train...

Send us Fan Mail OpenAI has unveiled “OpenAI for Countries,” a bold new initiative to help nations build their own AI infrastructure—customising tools like ChatGPT for local languages, cultures, and public services. Backed by the $500B U.S. Stargate Project, it promises government partnerships, shared funding, and national AI start-up support. But with questions around data sovereignty and U.S. in...

Send us Fan Mail Meta is stepping out of the social media spotlight and into the lab. In this episode, I explore UMA – the Universal Model for Atoms, Meta’s groundbreaking new AI model designed to transform scientific research. Built using 6 billion compute hours and 100 million quantum calculations, UMA is poised to accelerate breakthroughs in drug discovery, materials science, and energy tech –...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine if you could cut your content creation time in half, run smarter campaigns with confidence, and finally take control of your comms strategy without adding more hours to your week. It’s not a pipe dream. It’s possible. And it’s exactly what I created the Public Sector Marketing Accelerator to help you do. I’m Joanne Sweeney, founder of Public Sector Marketing Institute , an...

Send us Fan Mail What does AI leadership really look like in 2025? In this episode, award-winning CIO Richard Corbridge shares his insights from a career across healthcare, retail, and government—now leading digital at Segro. We explore the rise of Shadow AI, why explainability and governance are non-negotiable, and how to inspire teams to embrace AI safely. Richard also shares powerful real-world...

Send us Fan Mail “A threat to democracy” — that’s how Ireland’s Minister for Media described disinformation as the government rolled out its National Counter Disinformation Strategy in April 2025. In this episode, I break down what this new strategy means in the context of AI, why it matters to marketers and media professionals, and how it aims to balance truth and freedom of expression. You’ll al...

Send us Fan Mail Is your AI being too nice ? In this episode, I unpack the recent backlash against OpenAI after an update reportedly turned ChatGPT into a sycophantic yes-man—agreeing with everything from quitting your job to harming animals. Following user complaints, OpenAI rolled back the update and admitted the model had become “overly supportive [and] disingenuous.”  If you’re using AI in you...