AI Haven't A Clue

This week we're joined by AI Expert, Tiktok Star and MySpace Veteran Will Francis — who shares his top tips on how to actually use AI well.From ChatGPT and Gemini to Claude and Chinese AI models, Will breaks down which tools are best for what, and why most people are using them all wrong. He reveals how to turn AI into your second brain, build your own apps for free, and finally stop sounding like a robot online.AND as always we've got the latest news for you, including an artist that REALLY snook an AI painting into a gallery and why five minutes of training can make you an AI detective.Get in touch with us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com

Fresh from the Future of Media conference where we took AI Haven’t a Clue live, James and George dive into the wildest week yet in artificial intelligence.From AI-generated podcasts and humanoid robots to ChatGPT’s new shopping features, the hosts ask: is this really progress, or just polished slop?Expect chaos as an audience member steals the mic, a robot that can’t handle rain makes headlines, and “The Zuck” once again haunts George’s dreams. Plus: the UK’s surprising place in the global AI adoption rankings, a heated debate over AI bias, and the ongoing question — do humans still matter in the age of AI?If you’re into AI news, tech trends, or sarcastic British banter about robots, this episode of AI Haven’t a Clue is your new favourite listen. Get in touch at aihaventaclue@gmail.com.

How do we make AI tools more inclusive — and why are women adopting AI 25% less than men? Zehra Chatoo, former Meta leader and founder of Code for Good Now, joins AI Haven’t a Clue to explain how we can fix AI’s representation problem. From Albania’s AI minister expecting 83 virtual children to a Baltimore teen nearly arrested for “armed crisps,” this week we debate deepfakes, smart glasses, and Elon’s latest vanity project (“Grokopedia,” anyone?). Plus: the long-awaited confirmation on whether people at Meta really do call him “The Zuck.”Get in touch with us over at aihaventaclue@gmail.com!

Did you know 19 million Brits now use AI daily—for shopping, work, and even scheduling? But there’s a catch… the UK’s average AI IQ is a lot lower than you think1The AI search wars are heating up — and OpenAI’s new browser, Atlas, could be a total game-changer. George and James dive into why Google’s worried, how Pinterest plans to clean up “AI slop,” and why being rude to ChatGPT might actually make it smarter. Plus: ChatGPT’s eyebrow-raising new “adult mode,” Amazon’s major cloud outage, and what it means that 19 million Brits are already using AI every day.Have a question to ask us? Get in touch at aihaventaclue@gmail.com!

We're digging into the rise of AI-generated podcasts with Jeanine Wright, CEO of Inception Point AI, a company producing over 3,000 podcast episodes a week—without a single human voice. Is this the future of entertainment or the death of creativity? And thats not all, we've got fresh news for you on ChatGPT’s wholesome ad campaign, AI-made music, and whether the bubble is about to burst.Get in touch with your questions at www.aihaventaclue.com

AI has a copyright problem. What happens when AI trains on your words, photos, and ideas — without asking or paying? In this episode we dive into the messy legal fight over who really owns the internet. Our guest, William Bowes, General Counsel at YouGov and former legal chief at Condé Nast, reveals the untold story of how Big Tech built AI on copyrighted content — and why creators might finally start getting paid.From Elon Musk’s robot army to AI actors in Hollywood the team unpacks the wild new frontiers of AI, as well as some of the blunders too (we're looking at you Deloitte!).Get in touch with us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. Stay curious, and remember — someone’s probably training an AI on this description right now.

We cover a lot of exciting news this week from ChatGPT’s new “Pulse” feature and whether we should let AI plan our holidays, to Spotify’s crackdown on AI-generated “slop.” We ask the big question: is AI really to blame for job losses, or just changing the game? Plus, could ChatGPT really break up a marriage? (sounds like it can!)Journalist Jack Benjamin joins to dig into the massive shifts AI is bringing to media, publishing, and advertising — including why independent publishers could be on the brink. And of course, we're putting your ears to the test as AI Challenge returns… can James finally claw back a win?Get in touch with us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com

We're wading through one of the strangest AI news cycles yet. From Zuckerberg’s smart glasses flop (spoiler: they wouldn’t even take his calls) to the triumphant fightback of a stolen voice on ScotRail, we’ve got drama, laughs, and some jaw-dropping numbers on just how many people are really using ChatGPT.We also ask: Is AI about to crash like the dot-com boom, or is it closer to electricity in its impact? Could Generation Alpha actually bring back… magazines? And our brilliant guest, Shilpa Saul, takes us deep into the rise of analog engagement—because maybe the future isn’t just digital after all.Got a question, weird AI story, or just want to tell us we’re wrong?Get in touch: aihaventaclue.com

Should we trust ChatGPT for financial advice (spoiler: it’s not great), James breaks down a $31 billion “tech prosperity” deal that could make the UK an AI superpower, and Albania unveils the world’s first AI-powered minister. Plus, we chat about AI saving the NHS millions, a Japanese pop group that let AI write their anniversary hit, and a toy alien that’s creeping out parents everywhere. Special guest Marcos Angelides joins to help tackle your listener question: in 10 years, will AI supercharge small creators—or keep the big media giants in charge? And of course, the AI Challenge returns with some suspiciously uncanny childhood favourites… IS that one of the teletubbies?!New episodes drop every Friday. Got a question or story for us? Reach out at aihaventaclue.com.

What happens when AI gets fined $1.5 billion for stealing from authors? Are AI podcasts the future of content… or just a flood of low-quality “slop”? Can AI Translate Your Airpods in Real Time? Could ransomware gangs really feed stolen art into AI training models? And is AI making us anxious about our jobs?This week we're talking Google’s student freebies, Anthropic’s massive copyright battle and the rise of tools that fight back against AI scraping. Plus, designer, creative director and founder of Driftime, Abb'd Taiyo joins us to reveal how creatives are navigating the AI era and what skills the next generation really needs.Got a question, hot take, or weird AI story? We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch at aihaventaclue.com. And don’t forget — new episodes drop every Friday. Subscribe, share, and stay curious.

From Will Smith’s viral AI spaghetti video to the growing trend of AI girlfriends, this episode covers the weirdest and most worrying corners of artificial intelligence. We looking at Sam Altman’s OpenAI salary, Taco Bell’s AI ordering disasters, AND the suprising country that hit the jackpot with .ai domain sales.Joining us is psychotherapist Jourdan Travers, who breaks down the psychological impact of AI companions, how they affect young people, and why relying on an AI girlfriend might not be as harmless as it seems.It’s part funny, part terrifying, and 100% essential listening if you want to understand where AI is taking us next.Join our substack and check out our website here!And you can get in touch with us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com.

Could EVERYONE in the UK be getting FREE Chatgpt+? And how has Will Smith been getting jiggy with AI this week? We're breaking down the latest AI news, looking at reports of AI psychosis, a £2 BILLION deal with the UK government, and a tragic lawsuit that could change AI safety forever. We're joined by guest Simon Andrews : tech commentator, newsletter wizard, and veteran of the internet/mobile/social booms—joins us to share his no-nonsense take on whether AI is hype or history in the making. Will AI become just another Segway? And as always we're answering your listener question, this week we're looking into superstitions and whether it's likely AI will turn itself off on Friday the 13th.... get in touch with your questions, find us on YouTube and check out our substack and website here: https://linktr.ee/aihaventaclue.

This week we’re diving into the news, including the UK's new data centres and influencers who actually missed their flight thanks to ChatGPT. We imagine what a night out planned entirely by AI would look like and we’re joined by the hilarious Viv Ford, a comic who road-tests her punchlines with artificial intelligence.Subscribe to our substack here: AI Haven't a Clue | Substack - and find us across all socials.

This week, the AI wars go global — China’s DeepSeek rattles Silicon Valley, Elon Musk loses at chess (and possibly friends), and Grok lands in hot water over some very unwanted Taylor Swift “content.” But the real showstopper? We chat to Valentina González and Andrea Petrescu, the founders of Seraphinne Vallora — the world’s first AI fashion marketing agency — whose virtual model just fronted a Guess campaign in Vogue. They spill the tea on creating their AI Model Vivienne (aka Vivi), why brands are calling them non-stop, and how AI could be the fashion industry’s new BFF rather than its grim reaper. Oh, and we try to tell real love letters from AI-generated ones… with mixed success.Have a great AI story for us, or want to ask James a really hard question? Get in touch at aihaventaclue@gmail.comDon't forget to subscribe to our Substack!And check out our swanky new website : https://www.aihaventaclue.com/New episodes every Friday....See you next week!

Is AI crossing the line from helpful to horrifying? This week on AI Haven’t a Clue, things get wild. Rod Stewart caused chaos after using generative AI to create a "heavenly" concert featuring Ozzy, Elvis, Tupac and more — and the internet had thoughts. Meanwhile, Disney is reportedly using AI to recreate Dwayne Johnson for the new Moana remake. No filming needed. James is on holiday this week, and no we haven't replaced him with AI - the wonderful Phil Rowley joins us and is diving into the future of travel with a brand-new report revealing how AI could fully personalise and automate your holidays by 2035 — from booking your flight to adjusting your hotel air-con. Creepy or convenient? Plus, we explore what happens when AI rewrites the ending of your favourite films (yes, Inception is on the list), how Google is using AI to build video games in real time, and why big questions around intellectual property are starting to explode. Who owns the output of AI? And how do creators protect their work when anyone with a laptop can replicate their ideas? Guest Carl Rosen, AI and IP Strategy Expert at PA Consulting, joins us for the most mind-bending episode yet. If you're curious about how AI is shaking up everything from law to entertainment to travel, this is the one to watch. Is it the future we’ve all been waiting for — or a total ethical nightmare? Let us know what you've seen, are using, or ask us a question at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. 

The tech giants are throwing down: Meta’s spending $69 billion on AI. Microsoft’s investing even more. Google’s rewriting search itself. So… what does it all mean for us?In this episode of AI Haven’t a Clue, futurist Phil Rowley joins George and James to unpack the escalating AI arms race and what it means for everything from entertainment to everyday life. AI-generated movie endings (without the directors permission!), NPCs that think for themselves, and algorithms that shape what we play, watch and hear, we look at all of the ways AI is shaping creativity. And that's not all! We break down the four forces reshaping the future: democratisation, diffusion, dimensionalisation, and dismantling. Phil explains why AI might not replace human creativity, but radically extend it — and why the next big entertainment trend could come from someone with just a smartphone. Plus, the AI Challenge returns: can you tell which presenters are real and which are AI-generated fakes? Want to ask James a question? Get in touch at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. Check out our Substack hereInsta / TikTok

A man PROPOSES to ChatGPT, a man named PSYCHO takes down an AI in a wild coding showdown, and Netflix quietly unleashes AI on its originals— and that’s just the first ten minutes.Plus, we’re joined by former Meta exec and AI thought-leader Tony Evans, who shares game-changing insights from his new book Generation AI — including why leadership has to evolve fast, how smart glasses are making a comeback, and why Gen Z and Boomers need each other more than ever. Find a link to the new book here: https://onv.ai/Plus, we dive into Denmark’s bold new deepfake law, Amazon’s slightly creepy AI wristband, and a baby photo challenge that gets… weird (check out the photos on our socials!)Tune in for the chaos, the clarity, and the codswallop.

This week, we sit down with the UK’s Minister for AI & Digital, Feryal Clark, to ask the big questions: Why is the government investing billions in artificial intelligence? Why is Scotland at the centre of it all? And most importantly — what’s in it for the public? From supercomputers in Edinburgh to AI tools tackling cancer and climate change, we explore the real purpose behind the UK's AI revolution.As always we’ll also be unpacking the latest AI news, taking a listener question and facing off in a tense AI Challenge.Whether you’re an AI optimist, sceptic, or just tuning in for the absurdity, this episode unpacks what’s driving Britain’s boldest tech leap yet— while keeping you entertained with news and playful banter.

AI might help you write emails and plan dinner—but is it secretly cooking the climate while it's at it? In this eye-opening episode, we dig into AI’s hidden environmental cost with not one but two top experts: Dr. Felicia Lu and Noman Bashier. From energy-sucking data centers to cooling systems draining water from drought-stricken areas, the impact is bigger—and murkier—than you think.But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. We also unpack the bizarre AI experiment that ended with a fridge full of metal cubes, ask if the first AI-made trillionaire is coding from their mum’s basemen AND revisit the mystery of the AI band Velvet Sundown and its synth-pop soulGet in touch with us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com!

Tennis fans, cover your ears—Wimbledon just sacked its 147-year-old line judge tradition in favour of AI! That’s right, over 200 humans out, cold robotic accuracy in. Meanwhile, at Glastonbury, we’re wondering: is it only a matter of time before an AI act headlines the Pyramid Stage? And straight from the main stage, we're even hearing from Jarvis Cocker with his thoughts on the use of AI.As always, we're bringing you the biggest and weirdest AI news:Microsoft’s new AI doctor that scores 8/10 while human medics only manage a 2/10.A man gets scammed by AI-generated Jennifer Aniston asking for Apple gift cards. No, really.AI-enhanced four-day workweeksListener Libby asks: “Will AI be playing Glasto?” We dive in and name-drop the Velvet Sundown , a mysterious AI band making waves on Spotify.Our guest is the fabulous Tara Thompson—AI educator, workshop wizard, and inclusivity advocate—who’s using tech to level the playing field for neurodivergent users and beyond. She shares why we all need to read (or AI-summarise) those Terms & Conditions, what red flags to watch for, and how to make AI actually inclusive. It all starts with US.And of course, this week’s AI Challenge gets lyrical as George and James try to spot which poem is from ChatGPT, and which won second prize at the National Poetry Competition. It gets emotional. Like, “fluorescent tube thrown like a javelin” emotional.James’s top tip: Use Epicure AI to turn fridge chaos into fine dining - https://epicure.kaikaku.ai/ - let us know how you get on!Got a question or weird AI encounter? Email: aihaventaclue@gmail.comRemember : Stay curious. Stay ridiculous. Stay unsubstituted by an AI line judge.