What's Happening? AI

What’s Happening? AI was created to make sense of the fast-moving world of AI. Each episode highlights the latest AI tools, model updates, breakthroughs, and real-world applications in a way that’s designed to be approachable, practical, and engaging.

AI at the Edge: Cheap Models, Smart Browsers, and a Decade of Growth

China’s DeepSeek shocks the AI world with a reasoning model trained for under $300K, Google transforms Chrome into an AI-powered hub with built-in agents, and AMD’s Lisa Su says we’re only in year two of a ten-year AI boom. Plus, Samsung scales Galaxy AI to hundreds of millions of devices and Congress adopts Microsoft Copilot. What does it all mean for the future of AI — and for you?

09-19
07:37

OpenAI’s GPT-5 Codex: The Future of Agentic Coding

OpenAI just dropped GPT-5 Codex. This is a major upgrade that turns AI into a true coding partner. We break down what’s new, from dynamic reasoning and 7-hour coding sessions to smarter code reviews and GitHub integration. What does this mean for developers, teams, and the future of software engineering? Tune in for the full story.

09-18
06:39

AI: Is it Overhyped or Underhyped?

Is AI already overhyped or is the real story that it’s still just getting started? In this episode of What’s Happening? AI, we dive into why leaders in AMD say AI is underhyped, explore breakthroughs in local on-device intelligence, and uncover how new hardware, smarter models, and evolving regulations are setting the stage for AI’s next big leap.

09-17
05:27

After Agentic AI — What Comes Next?

Agentic AI is here. It's powering factories, reshaping consulting, and embedding itself deep into enterprise infrastructure. But what happens after agents that act, plan, and adapt?In this episode we're exploring the frontier beyond agentic AI: self-orchestrating agent networks, persistent memory, hybrid physical-digital systems, and even the beginnings of an “agentic web.” Along the way, we dive into fresh reporting on Amazon’s agent infrastructure, Accenture’s massive upskilling push, and OpenAI’s robotics revival. Plus, new research on governance, small models, and agent ecosystems.You’ll hear why observability and runtime safety are becoming critical, how modularity could beat raw scale, and what signals to watch for as we move into the post-agentic era.Whether you’re building AI tools, leading teams, or just curious about where autonomy goes next, this episode gives you a clear, engaging roadmap of the challenges and possibilities ahead.

09-16
09:02

Super Apps: One App to Rule Them All?

What if one app could handle everything, from booking dinner to paying bills? In this episode, we dive into the rise of super apps and orchestrated large language models (LLMs), from the UAE’s fast new K2 Think model to “agent swarms” that can shrink 18 days of coding into six hours. We’ll unpack the promise of seamless convenience, the risks around privacy and trust, and what these breakthroughs mean for the future of everyday apps.

09-14
06:57

Nano Banana: How Google’s AI Turned the Internet Into a Toy Box

Google’s new Gemini feature, nicknamed Nano Banana, is taking the internet by storm, transforming photos into hyper-realistic 3D figurines. In this episode, we explore how a playful AI tool became a global viral trend, why people are obsessed, where it’s falling short, and what it reveals about the future of creativity. From politicians posting avatars to TikTok competitors racing to catch up, Nano Banana is more than a meme... it’s a glimpse into the next wave of AI culture.

09-12
06:34

The AI Chip Rundown: NVIDIA Rubin and Arm Lumex

NVIDIA has unveiled Rubin CPX, a next-generation chip designed to tackle massive video and software generation workloads in the cloud, while Arm has launched Lumex, a mobile platform promising 5× faster on-device AI for billions of phones and wearables. In this episode, we explore how these two radically different strategies — one aimed at creators and developers, the other at everyday users — are shaping the future of AI hardware and what it means for the tools and experiences we’ll use next.

09-11
05:24

From Runways to Spreadsheets: Today’s AI is Everywhere

In this episode, we dive into today’s biggest AI stories—from Ralph Lauren’s new Ask Ralph shopping assistant to cybersecurity upgrades from Sophos, enterprise automation from Genesys and Claude, JFrog’s developer tools, and fresh AI helpers like Annie the PR copywriter and Excel Superagents. Whether it’s fashion, security, or your daily spreadsheet grind, AI is making moves you’ll want to hear about.

09-10
06:42

Google Gemini Gets Multimodal, Multilingual, and Massive

Google’s Gemini just had a massive update week—adding audio uploads, expanding into new languages, clarifying usage tiers, and reaching over 10 million students. But it’s not all smooth sailing: safety concerns for younger users are rising, even as Gemini gets greener and more efficient behind the scenes. In this episode, we break down how these changes connect and what they mean for the future of AI in daily life.

09-09
05:44

What's Happening? AI - 9/08/2025

This episode explores the latest AI tools transforming creative work. We break down Adobe Premiere coming to iPhone with pro-grade AI features, Google Photos’ new Veo 3 model that turns stills into moving clips, Hypernatural’s push to democratize video creation, and the rise of agentic AI tools reshaping design and animation workflows. Perfect for designers, editors, and animators looking to stay ahead of the curve.

09-08
13:41

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