The AI Engineer Podcast

AI is moving beyond answers and into getting things done. Jaeden Schafer breaks down the latest wave of AI agents, including Perplexity Teammates, Meta Muse’s voice and avatar features, and Airbnb’s plans for an AI travel assistant.This AI Chat news roundup also covers OpenAI’s GPT-6 Cyber, Thinking Machines’ Inkling model, Google’s video-generation updates, Anthropic’s work on protein research, and the debate over AI regulation and data-center costs.What makes an agent genuinely useful—and which tools are worth paying for? Jaeden shares his perspective on computer control, automation, and the practical value behind the announcements.Show LinksHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleAI Box: https://aibox.aiAI 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.

What do the midterms mean for the AI boom? Jaeden breaks down the pressure on data-center stocks, the debate over AI regulation, and the latest developments at Anthropic and OpenAI.This AI Chat roundup covers Anthropic's AP news-licensing deal, ChatGPT Images 2.6 and GIF creation, OpenAI's enterprise strategy and growth, Google's Malaysia data-center plans, Isomorphic Labs' fundraising ambitions, and reports about China's review of SoftBank's ABB robotics deal.Buy or license data for AI at FIUND: https://fiund.comShow LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet 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.

Anthropic faces new scrutiny as the FTC seeks executive testimony in its consumer-harm investigation. Jaeden breaks down the news, the reported $63 billion financing plan for Broadcom chips destined for Anthropic, and OpenAI's claim that an internal model refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis.We also cover Verizon's $2 billion-plus AWS agreement, GPT-6.1 Terra, and Oracle's new Fusion Claw agentic applications. The math result is a claim under review—not a solution to P versus NP—and the FTC investigation is not a finding of wrongdoing.Join the AI Hustle Skool community for practical AI business workflows: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSources discussed:FTC testimony report: https://www.axios.com/2026/10/26/ftc-ai-safety-probe-anthropic-openaiOpenAI mathematical research: https://github.com/openai/mathVerizon earnings and AWS agreement: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-delivers-another-record-breaking-quarter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we discuss Elon Musk's recent $40 billion fundraising effort aimed at acquiring GPUs. We also cover Microsoft's planned layoff of 60,000 employees and Anthropics' strategy to retain enterprise customers. Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet 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.

In this episode, we break down Anthropic's recent S1 filing for their NASDAQ IPO, revealing shocking figures such as $16.29 billion in first-half revenue alongside an $80.7 billion net loss. We also explore how Anthropic's unique class F shares enable co-founders to maintain significant control over the company, positioning them for a potentially monumental IPO.Chapters00:00 IPO Overview01:58 Financial Details04:00 Revenue Projections05:59 Voting Power Explained08:00 Customer Base Insights10:01 Closing Thoughts Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet 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.

In this episode, we cover Replit's decision to discontinue its partnership with Anthropic and the launch of Amazon's new Bee personal AI devices. Additionally, we explore Tesla's recent demonstration of its new Roadster and clarify why this vehicle is not designed for self-driving capabilities. Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet 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.

In today’s AI Chat, Jaeden Schafer covers three stories shaping how AI is researched, used, and heard. Anthropic is giving METR researchers employee-level access to look under the hood. Apple and Meta are teaming up to bring the Muse AI model to Mac computers. And Deezer plans to let listeners filter out AI-generated music.We break down what these developments could mean for independent AI research, AI on personal computers, and listener choice in music streaming. Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet 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.

In this episode, we explore Meta's latest AI model launch and the impact of the recent bankruptcy of Character AI. We examine the implications for the AI landscape and what it means for the future of character-based artificial intelligence. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet the top 100+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet 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.

In this episode, we explore OpenAI's release of an intelligent user interface, along with Anthropic's new 5.5 Haiku model. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s innovative hardware project Manus, which has successfully raised $500 million dollars. Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet 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.

In this episode, we report on an appeals court's decision to uphold the Pentagon's supply chain risk ban impacting Anthropic's AI models. Understand the legal and operational ramifications of this ruling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.