Countdown AI

By Countdown AI

Welcome to Countdown AI, the show that covers the most important news in artificial intelligence. From fresh breakthroughs to the companies leading the way, each episode helps you stay informed on

... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Countdown AI:

How many episodes does Countdown AI have?

The podcast currently has 599 episodes available.

Countdown AI episodes:

June 25, 2026Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Distillation Attack on Claude
In this episode, we cover Anthropic’s allegation that Alibaba-linked operators used nearly 25,000 fake accounts and 28.8 million Claude interactions in what it calls its largest known distillation attack. We also look at why model distillation is becoming a major front in the U.S.-China AI race.
Show Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
15min
June 24, 2026Anthropic ships Claude Tag, OpenAI Unveils It's Own Chip
In this episode, we cover Anthropic’s launch of Claude Tag and what it could mean for how users organize and interact with AI workflows. We also look at OpenAI unveiling its own AI chip strategy as major labs push for more control over compute.
Show Links
Build AI workflows visually at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/builder
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
11min
June 23, 2026SpaceX Signs $6.3B Reflection AI Deal, Nvidia Eliminate Data Center Water
In this episode, we cover SpaceX’s reported $6.3 billion compute deal with Reflection AI and why access to Nvidia GB300 chips could matter for open-source AI competition. We also look at how new data center cooling designs aim to cut on-site water use to nearly zero as AI infrastructure keeps expanding.
Show Links
Add 80+ AI Models to Claude for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/mcp
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
20min
June 19, 2026Midjourney's Strategic Hardware Pivot
In this episode, we discuss Midjourney's surprising pivot to hardware with their full-body ultrasound scanner, a game-changer in preventative healthcare. Additionally, we explore Anthropic's federal ban turning into a marketing narrative, the drama surrounding Amazon's film 'Artificial', and the competitive landscape of AI chips involving AWS, NVIDIA, and Intel.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:00 Midjourney's Ultrasound Pivot
00:25 Anthropic's Federal Ban
00:44 Amazon's Film 'Artificial'
00:49 AWS and Tranium Chips
11:32 Intel's Stock Surge
Show Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 with the AI Box MCP: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/mcp
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
14min
June 18, 2026Top MCP's You Should be Using for Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini
In this episode, we explore the functionalities of MCPs and how they enhance the capabilities of AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. We also discuss the differences between MCPs and APIs, share practical use cases, and highlight some of the most effective MCPs available for maximizing your AI integrations.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to MCPs
02:00 Understanding APIs vs. MCPs
03:59 Setting Up MCPs Easily
09:58 Top MCP Tools and Recommendations
15:01 Benefits of Using MCPs
Show Links
Get the AI Box MCP: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/mcp
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
17min
June 17, 2026Odyssey's Rise to $1.45 Billion Valuation
In this episode, we discuss State Farm's controversial decision to reduce commissions for its sales agents due to advancements in AI technology. Additionally, we explore Allbirds' unexpected name change to Smartbirds as they pivot to AI infrastructure, the launch of Pinterest's AI shopping app, and the public's rising skepticism towards AI.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:00 State Farm's Commission Cuts
04:12 Allbirds Rebrands to Smartbirds
09:24 Achieves $1.45B Valuation
15:34 Pew Research on AI Sentiment
16:42 Social Media Algorithm Control
Show Links
Get Images in Claude with the AI Box MCP: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/mcp
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
18min
June 16, 2026Meta's Manus Acquisition: Cancellation Details
In this episode, we share exciting personal news alongside discussions on Meta's unwinding of their $2 billion Manus acquisition and the repercussions stemming from that decision. We also cover recent developments involving Anthropic’s AI models, Apple's Siri updates, and Jeff Bezos' Prometheus company raising $14 billion for physical AI innovation.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Personal News
02:01 Meta's Manus Acquisition Unwinding
06:00 Anthropic's AI Model Controversy
14:59 Siri's Future Changes
16:50 Bezos' Prometheus Funding
Show Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
17min
June 09, 2026Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri
In this episode, we explore Lovable's remarkable growth as it hits $500 million in annual recurring revenue and discuss Apple's exciting new features in AI and vibe coding. Additionally, we cover insights on upcoming IPOs for major AI players and my personal journey of vibe coding an iOS app.

Chapters
00:00 Lovable's Growth Highlights
00:52 Apple's AI Features
03:52 Perplexity's IPO Plans
09:35 Updates on OpenAI and Tools for Humanity
14:04 Google DeepMind's AI Accelerator
20:06 My Vibe Coding Experience
Show Links
Selfpause our Vibe coded app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/selfpause-daily-affirmations/id1518538414
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
22min
June 05, 2026IPO Delays from S&P 500 Regulations
In this episode, we examine the S&P 500's refusal to allow SpaceX's fast-track entry, which also impacts OpenAI and Anthropic’s IPO prospects. We also discuss Google's $920 million monthly deal with SpaceX for AI compute power and escalating enterprise spending on AI token budgets.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:16 S&P 500 Denies SpaceX Fast-Track
00:27 Google's Compute Deal with SpaceX
00:33 Enterprises Exceed AI Budgets
00:53 Brian Chesky's AI Lab
01:46 Investors in Competing AI Firms
Show Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
13min
June 02, 2026$80 Billion Funding from Alphabet's AI Initiatives
In this episode, we explore Alphabet's ambitious plan to raise $80 billion for AI development, including a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway. We also discuss Trump's recent executive order on AI regulation, GitHub's controversial pricing changes, and the shifting landscape of AI hardware investments.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Alphabet's $80 Billion Raise
04:01 Trump's AI Executive Order
05:46 GitHub Copilot Pricing Issues
07:42 Opal's Pivot to AI Hardware
09:49 Uber Caps AI Spending
Show Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
13min

FAQs about Countdown AI:

How many episodes does Countdown AI have?

The podcast currently has 599 episodes available.