AI SIX Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Canva just changed the game again .  In this episode, I break down Canva Code, the newest AI-powered tool that lets anyone build interactive apps—no coding skills required. Announced at Canva Create as part of the new Visual Suite 2.0, this feature is packed with potential for marketers, educators, and creators.  From pricing calculators to interactive maps, I’ll walk you through...

Send us Fan Mail As a trainer for Google, and working with some of their biggest clients across the world, we used the Digital Marketing Maturity Benchmark as a framework to  educate and  move the needle on results. Now Google in partnership with Boston Consulting Group have introduced their AI Maturity Benchmark .  We know that Google’s business model is changing and they have leaped head-first i...

Send us Fan Mail In this milestone episode, I chat with long-time collaborator and digital marketing expert Ian Anderson Gray. Known for his creative roots and technical know-how, Ian dives into how AI is transforming not just marketing—but the way we work, create, and connect. From the practical tools he's using daily (think ChatGPT, Claude, Notebook LM, and more) to how marketers can start...

Send us Fan Mail What do ChatGPT, Google Maps, Netflix, and your morning scroll on Instagram all have in common? They live in data centres, the physical engine rooms powering our digital lives and now, the AI revolution. And right now, Ireland is at the heart of that infrastructure but at what cost? In this episode, we’re shining a light on one of the least visible, but most powerful forces in the...

Send us Fan Mail You’ll never guess who slid into my WhatsApp DM’s at the weekend? Meta, that’s who!  In this episode, I unpack the new Meta AI quietly popping up in WhatsApp chats and explore what it can actually do. From answering real-time questions and generating images, to rewriting messages and helping you plan your next holiday, this AI assistant is more than just a chatbot. I even took it...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the second part of my AI Business Stack! In this episode, I dive into the rest of the tools that help me manage everything from podcast production to content creation, research, and visuals. I’ll share how I use Buzzsprout to power my podcast, Perplexity as my go-to AI search tool, and Adobe Express for creating stunning visuals with the help of generative AI. I’ll...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to reveal the AI tools I use every single day to streamline my business and work smarter, not harder. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the abundance of AI tools out there, this episode is for you! I’ll walk you through the first half of my AI Business Stack and share how these tools help me manage projects, stay ahead in a fast-paced...

Send us Fan Mail From Downings to Harvard, How AI Has Realised A Lifelong Dream Picture the ambitious and studious fair-haired 12-year-old from Downings in Co. Donegal. A seaside village at the corner of northwest Ireland. The next stop Boston is you look out across the Atlantic Ocean. Determined to succeed and committed to her studies, she dreamed of purpose and wondered what that might be. Fast-...

Send us Fan Mail  Is AI evolving too fast for ethics to keep up?  In this episode, I sit down with Maria Axente, a leading expert in responsible AI. Maria shares insights from her 11-year career in professional services, including her 8+ years dedicated to ethical AI development. She discusses the future of AI governance, the importance of responsible innovation, and her next steps in shaping the...

Send us Fan Mail The final question posed at last week’s Radio Days Ireland conference by Alison Healy of Today FM was “Looking ahead to the next 5-10 years, are the panel optimistic or worried about AI and how it will impact the world?’ It felt like a question that could have been a whole conference in itself, but while I gave my answer, I’ve been thinking about it a lot since.  Today’s episode i...

Send us Fan Mail When is the last time you thought about optimising your website for Bing? In today’s episode, I’m talking about Bing’s possible big search comeback!  While Google still dominates traditional search, Microsoft’s Bing is quietly shaping how platforms like ChatGPT interact with the internet in real-time. So why has Bing become a significant player in AI search? Want to go deeper on A...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that a UK-born AI startup now owned by Google called DeepMind is developing advanced AI systems grounded in scientific research, with a mission to "solve intelligence, to advance science and benefit humanity." In this episode, I explore how DeepMind’s innovations—like multimodal AI, predictive analytics, and advanced AI assistants—are transforming the way bu...

Send us Fan Mail Radio has always been about connection, creativity, and ground in public trust. But now AI is shaking up the sector.  In today’s episode I’m taking you behind the scenes of my recent panel at Radio Days Ireland, where we were asking one of the biggest questions facing our industry: Is AI a friend or a foe to radio? Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Playbook 📩 Get my weekly Lin...

Send us Fan Mail Last week it emerged a UK politician’s ChatGPT searches were shared with a journalist under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. So it got me thinking…should politicians use AI and if so, how should they use it. Peter Kyle is the UK's Technology Secretary. The FOI request was submitted by the New Scientist magazine, and it revealed that Kyle had used ChatGPT for policy adv...

Send us Fan Mail AI is transforming our world — but with that power comes the potential for misuse. In this episode, I dive into how the EU and tech giants like Microsoft are tackling abusive AI-generated content. Hear from Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, as he outlines their 6-part strategy to combat harmful AI content. Plus, I break down Microsoft’s latest report, launched in...

Send us Fan Mail Will AI surpass human intelligence? Geoffrey Hinton — the "Godfather of AI" — thinks it’s possible.  In this episode, I break down his biggest insights from a recent interview with Andrew Marr:  AI could become self-aware, outsmarting humans. Hinton warns AI may write its own code, risking a loss of control . From healthcare breakthroughs to fake news and autonomous warf...

Send us Fan Mail “If we push forward with digital reform of government, and we are going to do that, we can make massive savings, £45bn in efficiency. And AI is a golden opportunity for efficiency." These are the words of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as he unveiled the UK Government’s ambitious plans for AI. The goal? To transform the civil service by increasing efficiency and modernisi...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s face it – AI is already in your comms toolkit. Shadow AI is a reality, where staff are using it behind their bosses’ back. So whether you’ve formalised it or not, you’re lagging behind, without a policy. An AI Use Policy protects your team, builds public trust, and ensures compliance. It sets the standard for how AI can be used and who is accountable. So if you’re in governm...

Send us Fan Mail Another day, another AI tool. Say hello to Manus AI! (Shoutout to all the Irish Manus’ out there who now have an AI Agent named after them!)  Manus AI is an autonomous AI agent developed by the Chinese startup Monica. Launched in March 2025, it is designed to bridge the gap between human intent and execution by independently planning, executing, and delivering results for various...

Send us Fan Mail AI adoption in Ireland is growing fast – it’s up from 49% to 91% in just one year, according to a new report from Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin .  While big companies are leading the way, many SMEs and public sector organisations are still figuring out how to make it work in practice. So what does AI adoption actually look like on the ground in Ireland – and where are the r...

Send us Fan Mail What if a fake image of you spread online — and no one could stop it?  In this episode, I sit down with Maria Walsh, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Midlands North West in Ireland, to discuss the rise of deepfakes — and her fight to change that. Maria shares her personal experience of being targeted by deepfake content and explains how she’s pushing for tougher laws, b...

Send us Fan Mail Search marketing is changing fast. Google’s dominance is being challenged as AI-driven search tools are making it more conversational and context-based. One tool that’s changing how I search is Perplexity AI. Unlike Google, which ranks websites based on algorithms and backlinks, Perplexity works differently—it doesn’t just serve up a list of links. Instead, it gives direct answers...

Send us Fan Mail I polled my connections on LinkedIn and asked them: ‘What is stopping you from adopting AI for marketing? And, one response I received is the topic for today’s episode.  ‘Who really owns our AI-generated content?’ Thank you Paula, for such a thought-provoking question.  The answer to this question lies in the AI legislation but also is determined in courts of law.  Laws governing...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could create content without ever touching a keyboard? I’ve been testing VoicePal, an AI tool that turns spoken thoughts into structured content, and it’s completely changed the way I work. In this episode,  I’ll share why speaking first unlocks creativity, how AI ghostwriting can refine your ideas, and why you might want to ditch the keyboard for good. In the last epi...

Send us Fan Mail Your voice is your stream of consciousness—ideas forming in real time, flowing from thought to speech in nanoseconds. But are we using it enough in marketing? In this episode, I’ll explore why voice is the most natural way to ideate, how AI voice synthesis can extend that power, and why we should be speaking more, not less, in our creative process.  Today, I’m talking about the va...