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Should the public own a stake in artificial intelligence?

In this episode of AI SIX, I explore a bold proposal from Senator Bernie Sanders that would see the American public own shares in leading AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI through a national sovereign wealth fund.

As AI becomes one of the most powerful technologies of our time, should its rewards belong to a handful of companies and investors, or to all of us?

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The 2026 Digital News Report from Reuters Institute and the University of Oxford reveals that AI is beginning to reshape how people discover, consume and verify news.

In this episode, I explore the key findings on AI and news consumption from a global survey of 100,000 people across 46 countries. From the rise of AI chatbots as a news source to the growing trust gap, changing audience behaviours and the impact of Google's AI Overviews on publisher traffic, there are important lessons for communicators, journalists and business leaders alike.

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Just days after launch, Anthropic's most powerful public AI model, Fable 5, was suddenly taken offline worldwide following an emergency directive from the US Government.

In this episode, I unpack what happened, why national security concerns led to the shutdown, and what it means for organisations building their workflows around frontier AI models.

Listen in as I explore the growing risks of AI dependency and what leaders need to consider as governments take a more active role in shaping access to advanced AI.

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Can AI help us become better communicators, or is it creating new challenges for education and trust?

In this episode, I speak with Fiona Malone, lecturer and science communicator at Atlantic Technological University Galway, about the role of AI in higher education, science communication, and academic integrity. We discuss AI literacy, critical thinking, authentic assessment, and why educators need to embrace AI while helping students use it responsibly.

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 The IMF has warned that Ireland is unusually exposed to AI disruption due to its concentration of tech, digital, and knowledge-based jobs. 

In this episode, I explore which roles are most at risk, why Ireland may feel the impact of AI more sharply than other advanced economies, and what government, businesses, and workers can do to prepare for a rapidly changing workforce. 

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Anthropic is calling for the option of a coordinated global pause on frontier AI development. 

In this episode, I explore why one of the world's leading AI companies is raising concerns about recursive self-improvement, what it means for AI safety and governance, and whether advanced AI is approaching a point where human oversight may struggle to keep pace. 

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 How are people really using AI in 2026? 

In this episode, I unpack the latest Harvard Business Review study revealing the top 10 generative AI use cases, from therapy and companionship to autonomous AI agents and writing assistance. 

I also explore the rise of "thinkslop", the growing trend of outsourcing thinking and decision-making to AI, and what it means for the future of work, learning, and human judgement. 

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Could the song of Summer 2026 be completely AI-generated? 

In this episode, I explore the viral phenomenon of The Puerto Rico Song, created using AI music platform Suno. From millions of social media views to celebrity endorsements, I examine what this breakout hit tells us about the future of music, creativity, and how AI is changing the way viral content is made and shared. 

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 Claude for Marketing signals the next phase of AI: specialised agents built for specific business functions. 

In this episode, I explore how Anthropic's new marketing-focused AI is moving beyond chatbots to become a true marketing co-pilot, what it means for the future of agentic AI, and the governance considerations organisations need to address as AI becomes embedded in everyday workflows. 

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Would you take life advice from a chatbot? More and more people are, and it's raising important questions about our relationship with AI. 

In this episode, taken from my weekly Good Morning Dublin Digital Download, I explore the rise of parasocial relationships in the AI age. From AI chatbots and virtual influencers to digital versions of loved ones, I discuss why we're forming emotional connections with artificial intelligence, the risks of becoming overly reliant on AI, and how to maintain healthy boundaries while embracing the technology.

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