Is OpenAI preparing to monetize with ads? Was the latest GPT-5 release a strategic decision or a true technical leap? In this Pre-Season 11 Summer Special of the AIAW Podcast, Anders Arpteg and Henrik Göthberg are joined by Jesper Fredriksson (AI Engineer Lead, Volvo Cars) and Robert Luciani (AI Wizard, Negatonic AB) to unpack the biggest AI news from June–August 2025. We dive into GPT-5’s benchmark and coding performance, the hunt for better AI metrics, Perplexity’s bid on Google Chrome, Meta’s superintelligence push, Tesla’s AI chip pivot, the Swedish Prime Minister’s use of AI, and who might win the global AI frontier race. 

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Join us in this week’s episode of AIAW Podcast as we sit down with Agrin Hilmkil, Member of Technical Staff at Latent Labs, for a no-nonsense dive into the frontlines of AI innovation. From the latest LLM drops and agentic AI trends to training hacks and experimental breakthroughs, Agrin unpacks it all with clarity and insight. We also break down key takeaways from Google I/O, including AI-powered search, the Imagine 4 image generator, and Vue 3’s lip-synced video output—plus a bold look at self-trained models, Claude 4's whistleblower mode, and Europe's approach to AI infrastructure. Whether you’re building, researching, or just trying to keep up, this episode is your fast-track to what’s shaping AI right now. 

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Join us on AIAW Podcast Episode 158 as we delve into the complex world of AI and intellectual property with Rasmus Fredlund and Daniel Enetoft, European Patent Attorneys at EIP. From the challenges of patenting AI-generated inventions to navigating open-source strategies, the EU AI Act, and global regulatory contrasts, this episode is a must-listen for anyone at the crossroads of tech, law, and innovation. Discover how legal frameworks are evolving to meet the pace of AI and what it means for the future of ethical leadership and invention. 

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Get ready for a powerful conversation with Paulina Modlitba — MIT Media Lab alum, tech humanist, author, and public speaker with over 15 years in digital innovation and future-facing strategy. In this episode, Paulina will share how her early fascination with technology led her to explore the intersection of AI, creativity, and human values. She will unpack insights from Sweden’s evolving AI landscape, reveal why most AI projects still fail, and explain how ethics, clarity, and optimism can guide better tech development. From demystifying AI for the public to reimagining creative work and preparing for AGI, this episode will offer a compelling vision for a more human-centered future of AI.

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In Episode 151 of the AIAW Podcast, we sit down with Tifenn Dano Kwan, CMO at Amplitude and former marketing leader at SAP Ariba and Dropbox, to explore the power of product-led growth, how AI is transforming digital experiences, and the role of behavioral data in shaping smarter marketing strategies. From the future of UI and onboarding to the ethical challenges of AGI, this episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, marketing, and product innovation. Tune in for a bold, forward-looking conversation with one of the tech industry's top marketing minds.

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Join us for Episode #156 of the AIAW Podcast, where Snowflake EMEA’s Principal Architect AI/ML and Field CTO, Mats Stellwall, walks us from his SPSS beginnings in the 1990s to today’s cutting‑edge Generative AI, revealing why Snowflake’s Data Cloud is the premier platform for scaling AI/ML workloads. We’ll unpack game‑changing tools like Agentic AI, Cortex Analyst, and Cortex Search, dive into real‑world enterprise use cases, navigate regulatory and ethical challenges, and peer into the future of AI—from frontier vs. task‑specific models to the promise (and perils) of AGI—so you can stay ahead in the AI revolution. 

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Get ready for a deep dive into the future of AI with Episode 155 of the AIAW Podcast! Join us as four industry experts —Luka Crnkovic-Friis (King / Microsoft), Martin Lundqvist (Arundo Analytics), Vilhelm von Ehrenheim (QA.tech), and Jesper Fredriksson (Volvo Cars)—unpack Agentic AI: From Practical Implementation to Strategic Implications. Discover how agentic AI’s autonomy, adaptability, and goal-driven intelligence reshape industries, from single-agent workflows to multi-agent ecosystems. With expert insights on real-world applications, system design, organizational scaling, and navigating risks, this episode delivers actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential while staying ahead of its societal impact. Don’t miss this chance to explore the agentic era—tune in and start shaping your AI-driven future today!

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Join us for Episode 154 of the AIAW Podcast as we explore the transformative power of the AI Enablement Toolbox with Carl Carlheim Gyllensköld, AI Enablement Manager, and Patrick Juhl, AI Program Director at King. In this insightful conversation, our guests break down King's innovative approach—from a human-centric focus and hands-on workshops to pilot projects and the empowering role of CAKE Champions—that has revolutionized how teams adopt AI tools and drive productivity. Discover how these practical, data-driven strategies are making AI accessible and effective, fueling change and continuous learning across the organization .

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Join us for AIAW Podcast Episode 153 as we sit down with Magnus Gille—Product Owner AI Enablement at Scania and Swedish Champion in AI-prompting—to explore his evolution from AI enthusiast to Prompt SM victor. Discover how persona creation and iterative refinement propelled him to the top, what it’s like engineering AI under tight time constraints, and how an AI-first future may reshape our world. From the challenges of rapid innovation to the tantalizing promise of AGI, this freewheeling and in-depth conversation reveals powerful prompting techniques, offers a fresh perspective on AI’s potential, and might just transform how you think about the technology shaping tomorrow. 

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In Episode 152 of the AIAW Podcast, we delve into the dynamic intersection of digital transformation, innovation, and AI with award-winning leader, author, and CIO at Green Cargo, Ingo Paas. Drawing on a career that spans retail, sports, and logistics, Ingo shares strategies for building Digital Composable Enterprises, bridging legacy systems with cutting-edge AI, and harnessing horizontal and vertical innovation for holistic growth. He also offers insights into scalable investment approaches, the disruptive technologies set to reshape industries in the coming years, and the ethical implications of an AI-driven world. We then explore assistive technology and the transformative concept of personal digital twins—AI extensions of individuals that embody their values and preferences, functioning as intermediaries between humans and machine AI. Originating from Ingo’s efforts to support those with severe disabilities, this approach offers a holistic alternative to fragmented assistive solutions and highlights the importance of principle-driven AI systems that keep humans in control. By emphasizing interoperability, robustness, and modularity, composable architectures enable resilient, evolutionary investments in AI. Ultimately, Ingo envisions a future where AI empowers autonomy rather than restricts it, and shares a glimpse of his upcoming book, Empowering Human Autonomy, revealing how semantic, generative, and agentic AI capabilities can unlock new levels of accessibility for individuals and businesses alike. 

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