The Run-Up AI

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"The Run-Up AI" dives into the ever-evolving world of technology and innovation, exploring a wide range of topics and current news in the tech industry. Each episode brings insightful discussions, breaking down complex concepts into accessible insights for tech enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The show delves into the latest trends, discoveries, and controversies, providing listeners with a well-rounded perspective on the technological landscape. Tune in to stay informed and engaged with the pulse of modern technology.

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Safety Superman Needed: OpenAI's $555K+ Call 02.01.2026 10:10

OpenAI calls Superman for safety offering $555K+ Head position amid AGI horizon. Pioneering techniques ensure value preservation during capability jumps. Record salary draws alignment world's finest rapidly. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See...

$2 Billion Meta-Manus: China AI Power Move 01.01.2026 10:33

Meta's power move acquires Manus for $2 billion, injecting Chinese model expertise. Manus optimizations address Meta's trillion-token training challenges. Investors track template for future deals. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Po...

VCs Foresee AI's 2026 Power Shifts 31.12.2025 8:45

VCs foresee 2026 AI power shifts via memory-equipped lifelong learning agents. Edge AI sovereignty gains amid cloud concentration fears. Funding chases startups hardening supply chain AI resilience. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy P...

10X Image Revolution Fueled by Fal $140M Raise 30.12.2025 9:34

Fal fuels 10X image revolution through strategic $140 million raise. Model's efficiency lowers barriers for widespread AI art adoption. Fal targets trillion-parameter visual futures. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https:/...

ChatGPT App Reaches $3B, OpenAI Wants $100B More 26.12.2025 10:30

OpenAI wants $100 billion more as ChatGPT app reaches $3 billion revenue. Metrics highlight daily engagement and monetization efficiency. This elevates OpenAI's profile in global tech. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https...

Luma AI's Epic $900M Raise Features Video Debut 25.12.2025 10:40

Luma AI's $900 million boost backs its latest video AI strides. Debuted capabilities include generative soundscapes and frame prediction. Luma positions itself as a video tech powerhouse. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at ht...

Spotify & Hearing Boost Meta AI Glasses 22.12.2025 8:25

Meta AI Glasses boost hearing for gardeners over tools clanging with nature soundscapes queued. Green thumbs tend gardens serenely inspired. Gardening sonically grown. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

OpenAI Image Model Takes Off 22.12.2025 10:06

Takes off with OpenAI image model flying aircraft vapor trails streaking realistically. Aviation enthusiasts recreate airshows. Aerodynamic accuracy air-tight. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Quantum $4B Leap: Databricks $134B 22.12.2025 7:22

Quantum $4B leaps Databricks to $134B quantum data processing. Quantum-ready lakehouse future-proofs. Leap defies physics. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Video Prompts Transform Firefly 22.12.2025 7:46

Video prompts transform Adobe Firefly into full post-production suite via text. Color science matches Hollywood LUTs precisely. DITs streamline on-set decisions. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Gmail's CC AI Test Wave Incoming 22.12.2025 9:50

CC AI test wave incoming for Gmail, automating 80% of routine emails accurately. CC across devices for ubiquitous access. Google's consumer AI maturity peaks. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Lovable's Epic $6.6B/$330M Funding Story 22.12.2025 8:24

Lovable's epic story: $330M at $6.6B valuation for democratized software. Gamified editor engages creators. ARR trajectory justifies premium. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

OpenAI's $10B Amazon Talks Advance 22.12.2025 9:31

OpenAI's Amazon talks for $10B advance steadily. Infrastructure investment scales ambitions. Cloud competition heats up. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Why World Models Matter for Safe AI 22.12.2025 7:29

Understanding consequences improves safety. World models may reduce risk. We explore safety implications. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

$1B Headline for Resolve AI's $4M ARR Rise 21.12.2025 6:01

Rising on $4M ARR, Resolve AI claims $1B headline valuation. Multi-tranche structure smartly manages growth risks. Platform's edge lies in handling production chaos autonomously. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art...

How OpenAI Competes in the Crowded Image AI Space 17.12.2025 10:06

Competition intensifies with every release. OpenAI differentiates through quality. We explore positioning. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Spotify Integration Makes Meta Glasses Social 17.12.2025 8:25

Shared playlists and podcasts encourage connection. Audio becomes social. We explore sharing. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

DoorDash Uses Zesty to Turn Meals Into Moments 16.12.2025 8:08

Zesty captures experiences, not just orders. Moments drive memory. We explore experiential design. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Why AI Video Audio Is the New Bottleneck 16.12.2025 8:42

Mirelo’s funding highlights a bottleneck many ignored. We explore why audio slowed progress. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Federal AI Hiring Could Change Procurement Models 16.12.2025 7:44

In-house expertise may reduce reliance on vendors. We discuss procurement implications. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Trump’s AI Move Sparks National Conversation 15.12.2025 11:24

The order has sparked nationwide discussion. AI governance is now front-page news. We break down the conversation. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Disco Turns Browsers into Creative Platforms 13.12.2025 9:27

Disco empowers users to build workflows directly in the browser. This episode looks at how creative this approach can get. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

A Robotaxi Ride No One Could Plan For 13.12.2025 7:30

A birth inside a self-driving car shocked many. We analyze the technical and procedural response. The case may influence future design. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

GPT-5.2 Turns Google’s Fear into Fuel 13.12.2025 10:48

Competition can be powerful motivation. GPT-5.2 turns industry fear into advancement. We discuss how rivalry shapes outcomes. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Episode 1,001: Lessons Only Long-Term AI Tracking Teaches 12.12.2025 8:55

Decades of development condensed into a thousand episodes taught me things textbooks don’t cover. I break down those real-world insights. This episode gets to the truth behind the hype. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at http...