AI SIX Podcast

Send us Fan Mail You can now run Meta ads… from inside ChatGPT or Claude. In this episode, I break down Meta’s new AI Ad Connectors and what they mean for agencies and in-house teams. From pulling performance reports to launching campaigns in plain English, the way we manage ads is changing fast. I’ll walk you through what’s possible, where the risks are, and why your role is shifting from media b...

Send us Fan Mail Is AI coming for consultants, or working through them? In this episode, I break down two major moves from OpenAI and Anthropic partnering with global consulting giants like McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group. I also explore what this means for the future of work, why domain expertise is becoming the most valuable skill, and how your role is likely to evolve in an A...

Send us Fan Mail Google just made it possible to build AI agents with no code. In this episode, I break down Gemini Agent Designer, Google’s new tool inside Gemini Enterprise that lets you create powerful, workflow-driven AI agents using plain English. From automating FOI requests to managing procurement tasks, this is a major shift in how organisations build and deploy AI. But with power comes re...

Send us Fan Mail The EU is rewriting its own AI rulebook, and it’s happening in real time. In this episode, I unpack the latest changes to the EU AI Act, from extended deadlines for high-risk AI to new bans on deepfake nudity and upcoming watermarking rules.  I’ll break down what’s changed, what’s coming next, and what you should be doing right now to stay compliant and competitive.  Want to go de...

Send us Fan Mail What if ranking on Google is no longer the goal, and being cited by AI is? In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Roy, founder and CEO of GreenBanana SEO, to unpack what SEO looks like in the age of AI, and why this might just be the industry’s “golden era.” We dive into the rise of the citation economy, how AI is reshaping search behaviour, and why authority is now the most valuabl...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could run Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator… without ever opening them? In this episode, I’m diving into a big move from Adobe and Anthropic that brings 50+ pro creative tools directly into Claude. You stay in the chat, describe what you want, and the tools do the work. I’ll walk you through how this actually works for comms teams, from headshots and social campaign...

Send us Fan Mail AI literacy isn’t a nice-to-have anymore; it’s a national infrastructure. In this episode, I unpack a major new report from the National Economic and Social Council that puts AI literacy on the same level as broadband and electricity. The message is clear: without it, leaders are making decisions they can’t properly assess, govern, or trust. So what does true AI literacy actually...

Send us Fan Mail What if half of the government were run by AI within two years? In this episode, I unpack the UAE’s bold plan to put 50% of government operations on agentic AI and what’s really behind it.  This isn’t a quick win. It’s the result of years of strategy, investment, and leadership. I break down the key lessons for other governments and the risks that come with AI at this scale. If yo...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could run AI on your own laptop, without sending any data to the cloud? In this episode, I review LM Studio, a powerful app that lets you run large language models locally, keeping your data private and fully under your control.  I explain how it works, why the latest update makes it viable for teams (not just individuals), and what this means for organisations handlin...

Send us Fan Mail 92% of Irish organisations are using or planning to use AI, but only 10% consider their efforts advanced. So what’s going wrong? In this episode, I unpack the growing AI maturity gap in Ireland and why adoption alone is no longer enough. Drawing on the latest AI Economy Ireland 2026 report and insights from PwC, I explore the real issue: organisations are experimenting with AI, bu...

Send us Fan Mail What if the job most at risk from AI… is yours? In this episode, I share my weekly AI Download from Good Morning Dublin , unpacking new research on AI’s impact on jobs in Ireland. The findings are significant: up to 7% of roles could be displaced, with highly skilled, white-collar professions most exposed. I explore what sectors are most at risk, why AI adoption matters now, and h...

Send us Fan Mail Reese Witherspoon’s call for women to learn AI has gone viral, but it’s the data behind it that really matters. In this episode, I break down the statistics driving the conversation, why women’s roles are more exposed to AI automation, and the growing gap in AI adoption.  I also explore the backlash, what it reveals about trust and tech, and why AI literacy is becoming essential f...

Send us Fan Mail ChatGPT Images 2.0 is here, and it finally fixes AI’s biggest weakness. In this episode, I break down what’s changed with OpenAI’s latest image model, why accurate text generation is a game-changer, and how you can now create social graphics, carousels, and campaign visuals in one prompt.  If you create content, this is a shift you need to understand. Want to go deeper on AI?   📖...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft is bringing Anthropic’s Claude into Copilot, and it changes how AI works in your everyday tools. In this episode, I break down what multi-model AI means inside Microsoft 365, how Claude and GPT now work together, and why choosing the right model for the task is becoming a new digital skill. From smarter research to AI agents like Copilot Cowork, this is a shift every org...

Send us Fan Mail Meta is training AI agents using employee work data, and it’s raising serious questions about the future of work. In this episode, I unpack Meta’s Model Capability Initiative, how it tracks clicks, keystrokes, and workflows to train AI, and why this marks a shift from AI as a tool to AI as a replacement.  I also explore the implications for trust, employee privacy, and what it mea...

Send us Fan Mail Ireland has just launched a national AI skills platform, and the ambition is huge. In this episode, I break down AIReady.ie, a free government initiative aiming to upskill one million people in AI.  I explore what’s included, who it’s for, and why closing the AI skills gap is now critical for individuals, businesses, and the wider economy. Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Play...

Send us Fan Mail AI SIX dives into ChatGPT Images 2.0 and explains why this upgrade is a turning point for anyone creating social graphics, posters, and campaign visuals with AI. In under seven minutes, Joanne breaks down how the new gpt-image-2 model delivers sharper text, better layouts, and usable on-brand visuals straight from a prompt—plus what this means for public sector comms teams, solo m...

Send us Fan Mail Can AI help you hire the right people and avoid costly mistakes? In this long listen episode, I speak with Travis Coffey, co-founder of Quotient AI, about how predictive AI is transforming hiring. We explore how organisations can identify top performers, reduce bad hires, and use behavioural data to build stronger, more effective teams.  Plus, why keeping the human in the loop sti...

Send us Fan Mail Agentic AI skills are now in demand and the hiring data proves it. In this episode, I break down the 2026 Stanford AI Index and what it reveals about the shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment.  If your organisation is still testing, you may already be behind. Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Playbook 📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop . ...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could clone your expertise and scale yourself? In this episode, I share why I’m building an AI version of myself, what Meta is doing with Mark Zuckerberg, and what this means for the future of work, leadership, and personal IP.  Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Playbook 📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop .  🎓 Level up with the CPD Accredited A...

Send us Fan Mail Should you build your own AI agents… or rent them? In this episode, I break down Anthropic’s new Claude Managed Agents and what they mean for your organisation. From faster deployment to new trade-offs around control and data, this shift is changing how AI gets built, who builds it, and how quickly it shows up in your workplace. Want to go deeper on AI?   📖 Buy AI Playbook 📩 Get...

Send us Fan Mail WordPress just embedded AI assistants and agents directly into its platform, and it could change how you run your website overnight. In this episode, I break down what these new tools can actually do, how AI can now draft, edit, and manage your content, and what this means for marketers, business owners, and content teams.  If your website runs on WordPress, this is a shift you ne...

Send us Fan Mail The EU is about to enforce new rules on labelling AI-generated content. Are you ready? In this episode, I break down the latest EU Commission guidelines, what actually requires disclosure, and what doesn’t. I also explain the key exemption most comms teams need to understand, and why human review and editorial responsibility matter more than labels when it comes to trust.  If you...

Send us Fan Mail Should AI companies pay creators for the content they train on? In this episode, I speak with MEP Axel Voss about the growing tension between generative AI and copyright. We explore proposed EU changes, how creators could be protected and paid, and what this means for media, innovation, and the future of AI in Europe.  🔗 Connect with Axel Voss on LinkedIn Want to go deeper on AI?...

Send us Fan Mail The EU has banned AI-generated visuals in official communications, and it raises an important question for every organisation. In this episode, I unpack why the European Commission, Parliament, and Council have drawn a clear line on synthetic media, what it means for trust and authenticity, and how communicators should think about using AI in their own content.  If you’re creating...