AI SIX Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In 2025, AI is doing more than automating tasks—it’s helping people live better lives.  In this episode, I break down a new Harvard Business Review study revealing how real users are turning to AI for emotional support, life organisation, learning, and even self-discovery. Don’t miss this snapshot of how AI is evolving in everyday life. Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Playboo...

Send us Fan Mail In this timely episode, I’m giving you a high-level overview of newly published AI guidelines for public sector staff in Ireland. Developed by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, this guidance is a proactive step towards safe, ethical, and effective AI use across government services. Tune in to hear what the guidelines cover—from decision frameworks and...

Send us Fan Mail This is a story about a business deciding to be AI-first. Before adopting its AI-driven approach, Duolingo, the language learning platform, had developed its first 100 language courses over a period of about 12 years.  In the past year alone, it launched 148 new language courses using AI, which would have taken over a decade with human teams. But Duolingo’s move mirrors a wider tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, organisational psychologist and digital transformation expert Maria McCann joins me to explore the human side of AI in the public sector.  From fostering psychological safety to preparing teams for fast-paced change, Maria shares her experience leading innovation across healthcare and government in Ireland and the UK.  We dive into practical frameworks for readine...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, Irish authors, screenwriters, and poets protested outside the Dáil in Dublin against Meta’s use of their copyrighted works to train its AI models, specifically the Llama system. This raises the question— is AI stealing copyright? Hello and welcome back to the AI Six podcast, where I break down AI in just six minutes a day, making it simple and manageable. AI training is...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve probably heard the phrase: do more with less. But what happens when you really do it, using AI agents? A TikTok I watched this week stopped me in my tracks. It listed companies pulling in millions in recurring revenue with teams smaller than most local cafes. How? Agentic AI. Let’s talk about it. In this episode of AI Six, I’m unpacking how small teams are using agentic AI...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the real risk of doing nothing about AI? It’s not just missed innovation, it’s lost talent, rising costs, and a reputation for being behind the curve. In this episode, I’m unpacking what happens when teams don’t learn AI, and why the biggest cost isn’t money, it’s momentum. Nearly half of AI adopters report major-to-extreme skills gaps—and the cost of doing nothing? Massive...

Send us Fan Mail First there was ChatGPT – smart, fast, and reactive. But now there’s something new: AI that doesn’t just wait for your prompt, it takes initiative. It acts, adapts, and gets things done while you sleep. It’s called Agentic AI and it’s changing everything. In this episode, I’ll break it down simply and explain why marketers should care. In this episode, I unpack what Agentic AI rea...

Send us Fan Mail You know you should be using AI in your marketing, but you’re not. Why? Because like so many marketers who answered my recent survey, you feel blocked. Maybe it’s time, maybe it’s fear, maybe your organisation is anti-AI. Today I’ll help you go from stuck to empowered in six minutes! This episode was inspired by a survey I sent to my AI-curious community, where I asked one simple...

Send us Fan Mail In this long-listen episode, I take a different approach by exploring Google’s Prompt Engineering Guide—an essential resource gaining traction among marketers and tech professionals.  Using Notebook LM, Google's own AI-powered research tool, I have a reflective conversation with the AI to unpack key insights, practical tips, and why prompt engineering is quickly becoming a mu...

Send us Fan Mail As you’ve just heard Amazon has officially entered the AI race, and their new model is called Nova. It’s built for scale, commerce, and real-world tasks. In this episode, I’ll break down: - What Nova AI is and why Amazon built it - How it compares to other major AI models - Where you’re likely to see Nova show up first - What this move means for the future of AI Want to go deeper...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever used AI tools for marketing and felt disappointed by the results, chances are, it wasn’t the AI’s fault. It was the prompt. Today, I’m digging into Google’s new Prompt Engineering Guide and I explaining how it can help us marketers and it’s also a timely reminder of why prompt engineering is the skill we need to master. I’ll break down: - Why prompt engineering is n...

Send us Fan Mail By 2030 the European Union wants every citizen to have access to their medical records online, all public services to be digital, and 80% of adults to possess basic digital skills. In today’s show I’m unpacking Europe's Digital Decade. I'll break down: ✅ What the Digital Decade is ✅ The four key targets for 2030 ✅ Why this matters to marketers ✅ How you can align you...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to your digital life after you die? Your emails, photos, your private messages, your social media profiles, all sitting there, frozen in time.  In today’s episode, I’ll break down: ✅ How to set up your digital legacy ✅ What different platforms like Apple, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Google allow ✅ How AI is startin...

Send us Fan Mail The next five years will define the next 50 years of marketing. The marketers who adapt now will lead. Those who wait will struggle to catch up. Today, I’m sharing a personal announcement about how I’m contributing to this shift. Whether it’s a new AI tool, a new AI regulation or how to create more time at working by leveraging AI, this podcast has you covered.  Marketers on a mis...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Long-Listen episode, I’m handing the mic over to the full panel recorded live at Radio Days Ireland 2025. We’re diving into a raw, real, and an entertaining conversation about AI and its place in the world of radio. You’ll hear from James Cridland of Podnews, Glenn Mulcahy from Titanium Media, and yes, me, Joanne Sweeney, on everything from productivity hacks and p...

Send us Fan Mail If you're thinking “we should probably have an AI policy,” this one’s for you.  In this mini episode, we unpack the four pillars of ethical AI in radio: transparency, explainability, human oversight, and editorial integrity. You’ll hear from James Cridland of Podnews, Glenn Mulcahy from Titanium Media, and yes, me, Joanne Sweeney. Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Playbook...

Send us Fan Mail Is your team fired up about AI or running for the hills? We talk about the polarisation in radio: the early adopters vs the wary watchers.  This episode is all about mindset, training, and making sure no one gets left behind. You’ll hear from James Cridland of Podnews, Glenn Mulcahy from Titanium Media, and yes, me, Joanne Sweeney. Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Playbook 📩...

Send us Fan Mail Despite the hype, AI doesn’t have a heart. And that’s where radio shines. In this 6-minute spin-off from our Radio Days panel, we explore why authenticity, connection, and human-led storytelling still matter more than ever. This audio is from the AI Panel which I was part of at the Radio Days Ireland conference 2025.   You’ll hear from James Cridland of Podnews, Glenn Mulcahy from...

Send us Fan Mail Voice cloning is here—and some stations are already using it for localised weather and traffic. But what happens when your voice is used without you ? We get into the ethics, contracts, and existential dread of AI voice tech in today’s episode of the AI Six podcast. This audio is from the AI Panel which I was part of at the Radio Days Ireland conference 2025.   You’ll hear from Ja...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AI Six podcast , we explore how AI is helping audio pros get more done faster. From transcription and noise removal to automating those dreaded promo sheets, the panel shares the tools that are saving hours… and the ethical questions that come with them. This audio is from the AI Panel which I was part of at the Radio Days Ireland conference 2025.   You’ll h...

Send us Fan Mail This episode’s a little different — no guest, no rapid-fire format. Just me, Joanne, reflecting on 65 episodes of AI Six and what I’ve learned along the way. From consistency as a superpower to the importance of AI literacy, I’m sharing the lessons this little six-minute podcast has taught me, and hopefully, you too. We’ve covered AI tools, ethics, strategy, productivity, and most...

Send us Fan Mail AI is the next industrial revolution — and Europe isn’t just along for the ride. It’s writing its own rulebook, championing AI that’s open, fair, and built on democratic values. In this episode, I explore how the EU’s bold new move — AI Factories — is shaping the future of responsible AI. With €1.5 billion in funding and new sites across 13 countries, these high-tech hubs are givi...

Send us Fan Mail Meta has just dropped Llama 4 — and it’s a game-changer.  In this episode, I break down how Meta’s new open-source models, Scout and Maverick, are reshaping the AI landscape with multimodal capabilities, massive memory, and seamless in-app integration. Why does open-sourcing matter? Because Meta’s putting powerful tools in everyone’s hands — not just the tech giants.  Want to go d...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to see yourself as a Studio Ghibli character? Or maybe boxed up like a Barbie doll, complete with accessories, packaging, and ready for a retail shelf? Well, now you can and you’ve probably seen it all over your newsfeed.  ChatGPT’s new image creator, powered by the GPT-4o model, has gone viral. And in this episode, I explore why it’s taken off, how people are...