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Meta has just dropped Llama 4 — and it’s a game-changer. 

In this episode, I break down how Meta’s new open-source models, Scout and Maverick, are reshaping the AI landscape with multimodal capabilities, massive memory, and seamless in-app integration.

Why does open-sourcing matter? Because Meta’s putting powerful tools in everyone’s hands — not just the tech giants. 

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Have you ever wanted to see yourself as a Studio Ghibli character? Or maybe boxed up like a Barbie doll, complete with accessories, packaging, and ready for a retail shelf? Well, now you can and you’ve probably seen it all over your newsfeed. 

ChatGPT’s new image creator, powered by the GPT-4o model, has gone viral. And in this episode, I explore why it’s taken off, how people are using it, for fun but also to break some big rules, and what it means for the future of creativity, content, and yes, comms too.

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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 what it is, how it works, and why it matters.

Press play and get ahead of the curve—in just six minutes.

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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 into AI. So I was excited to see them launch an AI maturity benchmark for marketing. I have written an in-depth blog post on this topic also, so head over to publicsectormarketingpros.com to read it.

Let me ask you something. How ready is your marketing team to actually use AI, not just talk about it? Because Google has the receipts. They say brands that properly embrace AI marketing maturity can see up to 59% more revenue growth. That’s not hype, that’s strategy, and it starts with understanding where you are on the AI maturity curve.

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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 small, get curious, and grow confident with AI, Ian brings clarity, warmth, and a whole lot of geeky excitement.

If you're a marketer, creator, or teacher wondering how to evolve without losing your voice, this is the episode for you.

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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 AI economy: data centres.

We’ll explore their significance, especially in the Irish context, how they support AI technologies, and the big questions we need to ask about climate, energy, jobs, and justice.

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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 for a test drive and interviewed it inside WhatsApp (yes, really). Using Play AI to bring our convo to life, I asked Meta AI everything from "Do you hallucinate?" to "Are you following EU copyright law?"

So is this sneaky or savvy from Meta? Tune in to hear what I discovered—and let me know if you’ve spotted Meta AI in your chats too.

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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 also give a shout-out to some bonus tools that make a big difference in my workflow, including Gemini for YouTube video insights, Microsoft Co-Pilot for customer service training, and Notion AI for content organisation. 

Plus, I’ll leave you with my best tip for making AI work for you.

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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 digital world, and even replace a few traditional roles.

I’ll cover the power of VoicePal for capturing my best ideas, Claude as my AI thinking partner, Opus Clip for easy video editing, and SocialInsider for understanding how my content is performing. 

Let’s get into the tools that help me work smarter every day.

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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-forward four years she is pregnant, and her education dreams are in jeopardy. But not so. She becomes even more determined to leverage the power of knowledge to raise herself and her daughter. 

Committed to the AI revolution, I decided over six months ago to create this podcast to show up for myself and for you as we learn AI together. 

Now today’s episode is less AI generated and more what dreams are made of. Bear with me, before you cringe at my crass. 

Today I want to share the news that I have been accepted onto the Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy to take their Executive Programme in Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy this summer.

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