The Layman’s AI

The year 2025 is coming to a close, and there is one topic that remained a headline across society—Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, we break down the year in which generative AI went mainstream, covering the biggest stories that made ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and many more household names. Listen in to hear our thoughts on the year's top AI headlines as we look forward to even more AI advanc...

When we started this podcast from the United States, we never would have guessed the majority of our listeners hail from the country of Pakistan. But here we are, 30 episodes in, and that remains a fact, which has us asking: Why? In this episode, we discuss how these two countries compare regarding AI technology use and adoption, along with government and business AI policy. We have come to find o...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has, no doubt, been one of the year's biggest societal game-changers of 2025. The acronym AI seems to be spoken in every breath of every industry, and the hype train is full speed ahead. However, many experts believe the investment bubble may be ready to burst at any moment. In this episode, we utilized Claude projects to create the episode topic and outline, driving o...

Many artificial intelligence (AI) tools have started to hit the market, and the frequency will only increase from here. Most people only know AI through a Large Language Model (LLM) like ChatGPT, and while those tools have great uses, there are many other AI-driven functions that can utilize this technology.   Today we share our thoughts on Duckbill AI, a tool marketed as an AI personal assistant...

The holiday season has arrived, and it's that time of year again to pack your calendar and enjoy the festivities. With more holiday activities than days in the week, you're likely looking for ways to add a little more cheer to the season. In this episode, we use Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot 365 to help brainstorm some ways you can make this time of year feel a little more joyous and a lot l...

Want to hear all about the latest artificial intelligence stories catching the interest of the general public when it comes to AI technology? Then this episode is just what you need. We asked an LLM to come up with some of the top AI news stories currently trending and selected a few for in-depth discussion. Give us a listen and hear our insights on these subjects, and we would love to hear what y...

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and there is no doubt that you are starting to put together your gift shopping list. Chances are, utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool is not on your mind—but maybe it should be. In this episode, we leverage ChatGPT to help plan effective holiday shopping strategies and demonstrate how you can employ its advanced AI features to not only find the best...

Thanksgiving is approaching, and you likely have family arriving to host a feast, like most of the U.S. Also, like most hosts, you may be feeling stressed about how exactly you are going to be cooking a holiday dinner for a bunch of people—not to mention you want to catch the Macy's Day Parade and enjoy some football games. In this episode, we use Claude AI's Projects feature to show you how to pl...

In case you haven't heard, ChatGPT has decided to 'let adults be adults' and now allows users to create explicit content using its AI technology tools. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the company deciding to cross this ethical line with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM). --Spoiler-- We strongly disagree with this content policy shift. Some call it digital freedom of expressio...

You have probably heard people saying many times over, 'You need to learn AI skills.' You may not know exactly what that means, but that's where we come in. In today's episode, we go over 5 key skills that we believe everyone should develop in the currently evolving job market. We break down these essential, non-technical abilities and explain why they matter to the average person: Effective AI Pr...

Do you know who Tilly Norwood and Diella are? Well, here's a hint: They aren't real. However, you may not have guessed just by seeing their photos, hearing their voices, and even checking their social media accounts (really)! In this episode, we discuss how Generative Artificial Intelligence models have become so lifelike that you may not believe you are real yourself. What are the ethical benefit...

All Hallows' Eve is almost upon us... or as most of us call it, Halloween. If you are looking for some Halloween inspiration to help you get in the spirit of the season, give this episode a listen for some ideas to help get your creative juices flowing. Here, we use various Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to put together a spooky Halloween playlist, unique costume ideas, creative home decoratio...

In today's episode, we asked Claude to help us put together an outline for today's topic: AI's use in the medical field. We'll go over how this cutting-edge technology is already being used to revolutionize the healthcare industry. This includes wearable devices that track our activities, AI assisting doctors with critical medical analysis, and accelerating medication development. We hope that by...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most popular generative AI tools on the market: AI image generators. We take some of the most popular tools available right now and create stunning images, sharing our tips and thoughts on how you can get the most out of them and maybe even become a bit of an AI artist yourself—digitally speaking.

One of the hottest topics in generative AI is the ability to create music with a simple prompt. In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of AI music generation by experimenting with two popular tools, Udio and Suno. We give listeners insight into what these AI tools are truly capable of, and ask: Can human creativity still thrive alongside this new AI technology? Listen and decide for yoursel...

While everyone knows what a large language model is, not everyone knows that there are many more helpful AI tools that can help you harness the power of AI. In today's episode, we discuss how you can use Perplexity AI and Google's NotebookLM to help you with research. Give a listen and find out how these tools can enhance your work, making your hard work truly work hard for you.

In this episode, we build on Part 1 by exploring the negatives of AI for mental health. While we previously explored how this technology can be used as a form of therapy, there are many downsides as well. We examine real-world cases where individuals turned to AI self-help tools, noting both the benefits and the tragic results linked to AI chatbots. Tune in to hear our take on where to draw the li...

In this episode, we'll discuss the different ways that AI is being implemented within the mental health field. Although this topic might be considered taboo in some circles, we actually find that there are a number of situations where AI can provide a benefit, though not without caution. This is part one of a two-part series that will discuss both the positives and negatives of how AI can be imple...

In today's episode, we welcome our guest Ang from Australia to sit down and chat about AI in the workplace and society. We discuss a wide range of AI uses and trends from across many industries and in everyday life, along with where we see things trending. Ang gives us her insight and opinions from her perspective in Australia, comparing to what we see here in the U.S. to give us an international...

In this episode, we wrap up our three-part series dissecting America's AI Action Plan by discussing the elements of its third pillar. This section covers the call for America to take the lead in international AI diplomacy and security. We discuss every subsection of this pillar and provide our thoughts on this section, as well as the entire action plan executive order.

In today's episode, we dissect Pillar 2 of the new executive order, "America's AI Action Plan." The second pillar, "Building American AI Infrastructure," describes a plan to enhance America's AI infrastructure through strengthening the energy grid, restoring semiconductor manufacturing, training a skilled AI workforce, and more. We will go over each bullet point and provide our thoughts and sugges...

In today's episode, we dissect Pillar 1 of the new America's AI Action Plan executive order. The first pillar, titled "Accelerate AI Innovation," outlines the plan to build the U.S.'s standing in the world of artificial intelligence and describes different points on how to achieve this. We will go over each key objective, from removing regulatory barriers and promoting open-source AI to enabling w...

In this episode, we prompted Google Gemini to come up with the outline topic. Here, we discuss how AI is being used to personalize your online experience—everything from your streaming feeds to targeted advertisements. While this may seem like a good concept to provide recommendations that revolve around you as an individual, we must ask the question: Has this practice gotten too intrusive and dev...

What do durian fruit, tofu, kimchi, and the Cleveland Browns have in common? Well, not much—but in this episode, we ask four of the top Large Language Models (LLMs) two different questions to spot the differences in their responses. For the first prompt, we provide a random list of ingredients and ask each LLM for a recipe idea. For the second, we pose the age-old question: When will the Cleveland...

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the future of AI, sparking a lively debate about its true impact on society. Will artificial intelligence be our ultimate savior or our biggest downfall? Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom—we also reveal why the human touch is irreplaceable in creative fields. Plus, hear what a cutting-edge AI predicts for its own future, and how we really feel about i...