Last Week in AI

By AI Weekly

AI Weekly is your daily source for the latest in artificial intelligence. Each episode rounds up the biggest AI news, new breakthroughs, and the developments shaping technology, so you always know

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June 17, 2026Odyssey's Billion-Dollar Milestone Unveiled
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
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18min
June 16, 2026Meta’s Last-Minute Withdrawal from Manus Deal
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
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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
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
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22min
June 05, 2026S&P 500 Blocks Future AI IPOs
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
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13min
June 02, 2026Alphabet's Need for $80 Billion in AI Tech
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
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13min
June 01, 2026Weekly Update: Anthropic IPO and Nvidia
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's confidential IPO filing at a $965 billion valuation, shedding light on the competitive landscape against OpenAI and SpaceX. Additionally, we explore Microsoft’s new reasoning model, Nvidia’s Cosmos 3 for robotics, Intel’s price-cutting AI chip, and Strava’s new paywall that’s reshaping API access in the fitness space.

Chapters
00:00 Anthropic's IPO Announcement
02:00 Microsoft's MAI Thinking 1
04:01 Nvidia's Cosmos 3 Model
05:59 Intel's Crescent Island AI Chip
08:00 Strava's API Paywall
10:00 Windborne's Weather AI Model
Show Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
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14min
May 29, 2026Anthropic Reports $965 Billion Valuation Milestone
In this episode, we explore the staggering $65 billion raise by Anthropic, propelling them beyond OpenAI’s valuation and transforming the AI landscape. We also discuss innovative moves by companies like Shift and Asana, tackling community-driven robot training and expanding their tech capabilities amidst an evolving market.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Anthropic's Valuation Surge
05:01 Shift's Robot Training Initiative
09:28 AI in Healthcare at Boston Children's
11:49 Grok's Funding and Independence
14:00 Asana Acquires Stack AI
Show Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
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16min
May 28, 2026Recent Trends in AI Returns
In this episode, we explore the critical insights around measuring the return on investment (ROI) of AI technologies in business. Discover why simply implementing AI isn't enough, as we discuss the importance of rethinking productivity, innovation, and the overall impact on how people work within organizations.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI Shows
00:55 ROI in AI Context
01:55 Measuring ROI Effectively
04:02 Innovation vs. Productivity
06:34 AI Application Examples
12:47 Final Thoughts on AI ROI
Show Links
AI Applied: Job & Career
AI Chat: Daily AI News
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AI in Faith: AI & Christianity
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14min
May 26, 2026Uber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal
In this episode, we explore Uber's struggles with justifying its substantial AI spending and the challenges companies face in measuring ROI. We also discuss a recent report highlighting enterprise AI adoption, the Pope's perspective on technology, and the evolving landscape of AI in music licensing.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Uber's AI Spending Issue
05:59 Pope's AI Document Overview
12:09 Enterprise AI Adoption Landscape
18:03 AI in Music Licensing
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.
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19min
May 26, 2026Recap: AI Interaction Models This Week
In this episode, we discuss Thinking Machines Lab’s latest announcement, Interaction Models, a new approach for making AI collaborate more naturally with people. We also look at why its upcoming limited research preview matters and how it could shape the next wave of real-time AI products.
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14min

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