AI Haven't A Clue

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.

Ever wanted to have a heart-to-heart with a dodo? Or debate ethics with a whale? This week’s guest, zoologist Jack Ashby, tells us how he’s using generative AI to give museum specimens a voice.This week, James and George dig into the juicy Microsoft–OpenAI “lovers’ tiff”, why everything on LinkedIn now sounds like it was written by ChatGPT, and whether you should be worried about AI stealing your kids' faces. James and George are going head to head in an AI Challenge keeping in theme with animals - reckon you can spot the fake cat? It’s harder than you think…Get in touch with your questions, queries, or just to say hello! over at aihaventaclue@gmail.com

This week, the boys are sunburnt and semi-sensible live from the Cannes Lions Festival — where they dive into the biggest AI news of the week, including how artificial intelligence is being used to protect endangered elephants, and controversially, how it’s been used unlawfully in court.We’re also joined by the brilliant Kimberley Wyatt (yes, that Pussycat Doll) to hear how she’s embracing AI in her creative work, and what excites or unnerves her about the future.Our AI question of the week explores whether machines could (or should) have a place in the legal system — from judging to lawyering AND we take on an AI-generated ad challenge Cannes-style.Got thoughts or questions? Email us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com.

We’re boldly going where no pod has gone before…We're talking all things from asteroid dodging to Apple’s AI skepticism - George and James blast off into the cosmos with Professor Massimiliano Vasile, a leading expert in space systems engineering and AI. Find out how artificial intelligence is changing space travel — from planning smarter missions to possibly saving Earth from rogue asteroids.Back on Earth, we unpack the latest AI headlines:Apple says AI models are faking it till they make it (and failing at hard stuff)Teachers get the go-ahead to let AI mark homework AI might just be your new work/life balance coachPLUS:James tackles a live listener question at IAB EngageA new AI Challenge takes off with some… unearthly soundsAnd we’re taking your weirdest, hardest, most bonkers AI questions – email us at aihaventaclue@gmail.comWhether you're a space cadet or just AI-curious, this episode’s got you covered.Strap in, hit play, and remember – stay curious.

From fashion fixes to therapy bots and the return of actual handwriting, this episode of AI Haven’t a Clue has it all.George (on actual holiday, not AI-generated) and James tackle the latest AI headlines:– Why AI might work better when we’re mean to it (sorry, robot feelings)– Why Klarna’s customer service robot might need customer service itself– Why students are putting down ChatGPT and picking up pens (yes, really)– And why your next therapist might be... a chatbot. What could go wrong?Plus, we chat to Ahmed Zaidi, founder of Hyran Technologies, about using AI to tackle fast fashion’s waste problem — because if AI can’t save the planet, at least it might help your wardrobe make less guilt-ridden choices.There’s also another AI Challenge in the mix, and James tackles a listener question about how the UK can stay ahead in the AI race. (Jetpacks not included.)💬 Got a burning question, a weird AI story, or just want to vent to something that’s not ChatGPT?Email us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com — we might read it out (unless you ask us not to).

AI is stealing voices. Yours could be next.In this episode of AI Haven’t a Clue, hosts George Butler and James Chandler chat with three top voiceover artists caught in the crossfire of the AI revolution. Kasey Logan is cloning her voice. Peter Dickson (yes, the X Factor guy) is watching the chaos unfold. And Gayanne Potter? Her voice is turning up on Scottish Rail announcements — and she never gave permission.We also dissect the latest AI headlines: Darth Vader goes synthetic, Apple courts devs with AI toys, and Microsoft’s CEO ditches podcasts for transcripts.And finally, take our AI Voice Challenge: can you tell who’s real and who’s a robot?This is one episode you really don’t want to miss — unless you’re a robot trying to learn how to steal someone’s identity. In which case... please don’t.Got questions? Email us: aihaventaclue@gmail.com Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/aihaventaclueGravy for the Brain: https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/

New research reveals that despite writing essays and predicting storms, theres something AI models still can't reliably do... We also dive into Google's bold move to embed chatbots directly into search, and how AI is revolutionising weather forecasts (finally, a reason to trust your weather app?).We're joined by Dr. John Woodward – who’s here to blow our tiny human minds.From self-writing algorithms to AI copilots in military jets, Dr. Woodward breaks down what’s coming next, what jobs might vanish (gulp), and what skills the next generation really needs to survive the AI apocalypse (spoiler: it's not interpretive dance… yet). We also chat about AI in medicine, the global arms race for smarter machines, and how on earth we’re supposed to spot a fake AI image these days.PLUS: The hosts take on the AI Song Challenge – can they guess which tunes were made by a human, and which were cooked up in a synthetic sound lab? Can they pass the test? And can you do better?You can send in your questions, stories and messages over to aihaventaclue@gmail.com and follow us on all socials at @haventaiclue.And don't forget to subscribe to our SUBSTACK! https://aihaventaclue.substack.com/?r=5oinlu&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist