AI Haven't A Clue

What do soap operas, school exams, and billionaire tech wars have in common?AI. Obviously. This week OpenAI buys a podcast (we’re still waiting for our offer), Sam Altman calls for a complete economic reset, and Elon Musk edges closer to building the world’s first trillion-dollar company. Meanwhile, Alexa has had a big update, China's lobsters are taking over and we're starting the move to make AI mark school exams. Contact us over at aihaventaclue.com!

Elon Musk isn’t just building companies, he’s quietly creating a whole empire spanning cars, AI, satellites, media... and this fully integrated system could reshape power, politics, the global economy.... reality itself! This week we're chatting to the authors behind the new book Muskism, Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian to tell us more. But that's not all! We're breaking down AI for Gen-Z, think less AI and more SLAY-I! Why your next beer might cost less thanks to a robot called Rachel, a fruity new Love Island slop, and we put Chat to the test to see how smart it really is with translations.....Contact us over at aihaventaclue.com and follow us at @haveaiclue.

AI isn’t just answering your questions anymore, it’s about to act on your behalf.We're chatting autonomous shopping agents, to billion-dollar ad wars and a $10M AI music scam, as well as a little bit of Shakespeare to help understand just how prompt engineering works. With economist Dr Daniel Knapp, we unpack the hidden AI revolution happening under the surface. Including advertising machines you don’t see, how AI is spending your money on its own, and we also touch on the uncomfortable truth about creativity, trust, and control.Oh...and would you take a pay cut because AI can do your job? Let us know over at aihaventaclue.com

As AI floods the internet with content, a strange trend is emerging: people are starting to pay for things that are guaranteed human. From writing to music, “AI-free” might soon be the ultimate status symbol.  In other news, Anthropic sues the US Government, a toy that's straight out of a horror movie, and new stats show half of UK businesses don’t even know if they have an AI strategy.  Want to remove slop for good on your phone? James gives the lowdown on just how to do that in his big thing, and we're looking at AI tutors in our listener question.  Contact us over at [email protected] or over at aihaventaclue.com! 

They started on the same mission: build artificial intelligence that benefits humanity.But somewhere along the way, the partnership between Elon Musk and Sam Altman fractured — and the consequences reshaped the entire AI industry.In Part 2 of this special deep dive, we uncover what happened after ChatGPT took the world by storm. From Musk’s public call to pause AI development, to the rising tension between OpenAI and xAI, this episode explores the personalities, decisions, and power struggles driving the most important technological race of our time.Two of the most influential minds in tech.One defining battle for the future of AI.Contact us over at aihaventaclue.com

They started with the same mission: build artificial intelligence that benefits humanity.Now they’re locked in a battle for its future.This episode breaks down the full timeline of Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s relationship...from their early alliance at OpenAI, to Musk’s dramatic exit, public criticism, and the rise of ChatGPT.Why did Musk leave?Did OpenAI abandon its mission?Was this ever about safety... or about control?If you want to understand who is shaping artificial general intelligence… and why it matters to you… this conversation is essential listening.The AI Wars didn’t start with ChatGPT. They started here.What did you think of this episode? Let us know at [email protected].

Two of the most powerful people on Earth aren’t politicians. They’re tech CEOs.We're questioning the mindset driving today’s AI leaders. From Sam Altman comparing AI training to raising a human, to accusations of mass data theft between global rivals, the stakes are no longer theoretical.We examine: The AI arms race between America and China, whether big tech can be trusted with your private data, the rise of AI wearables that will sit on your face, in your ears, and inside your home AND the uncomfortable truth about how little most of the world understands what’s coming. Contact us over at aihaventaclue.com!

An AI safety leader quits warning “the world is in peril.” The Prime Minister moves to clamp down on AI chatbots. Hollywood panics over AI recreations of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. So… how worried should we be?We're breaking down the realistic scenario for AI deepfakes in the next election, the hidden environmental cost of generative AI and whether regulation really will catch up. Plus, we meet Matt from Matt Reconstructs History, the creator using AI to bring Ancient Rome, the Great Fire of London, and pivotal historical moments to life - responsibly.Get in touch with us over at aihaventaclue.com!

AI can now detect your feelings from your voice. What could possibly go wrong?This an AI was told to maximise profit. It lied, raised prices, and refused refunds.In this episode, we unpack the infamous “vending machine test” and what happens when AI is told to put money first. Is this a harmless experiment, or a preview of how autonomous AI agents could behave in the real world? We unpack Anthropic’s cheeky Super Bowl ad taking aim at ChatGPT, Sam Altman’s public reaction, and why ads inside AI might get dystopian fast.Contact us at aihaventaclue.com.

Hollywood sold us humanoid robots, but the real AI revolution looks nothing like scifi. It’s spreading quietly into media, infrastructure and everyday life. Futurist Phil Rowley breaks down how AI is moving laterally across industries, why robots don’t need to look human to change the world (they look more like dogs) and how media, trust and power are being reshaped behind the scenes. Get in touch with us over at aihaventaclue.comFind Phils report here:  https://cloud.3dissue.net/37819/37738/38109/142210/index.html?20338

NYT Bestselling author Karen Hao lifts the lid on OpenAI’s cult-like AGI rituals, internal factions and burning effigies, revealing why today’s AI giants look more like empires than tech firms. We ask: who’s really in control of AI... and should we be worried?And we explore some of the weirdest stories we can find, from the never-ending Elon Musk vs Sam Altman soap opera, to robot police hitting the streets of China, to ANOTHER man falling in love with his chatbot. Contact, support and find out more over at aihaventaclue.com!

An AI artist racks up millions of streams. A chart-topping song gets banned for being made by a machine, and SWEDEN is putting its foot down! From predictive policing straight out of Minority Report to AI data centres draining trillions of litres of water, the consequences of AI are getting very real, very fast. We break down the Grok scandal, ask whether Big Tech can really self-regulate, and hear directly from policy expert Sinead Coogan Jobes on why the UK thinks it’s got AI governance right and why others aren’t so sure. Contact us at aihaventaclue.com.

AI was meant to make life easier, so why is it now being called a public health emergency?Grok is under fire after generating harmful content, and now the UK government is stepping in. We're asking the big questions this week : Should AI be banned for under-16s? Are AI toys a public health risk? And has Big Tech gone to far this time? We're also touching on Chatgpt's new health feature, and how Apple and Google are joining forces. Find out more about Set @ 16 over at setat16.orgCheck out Matt Reconstructs History here: https://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Reconstructs_HistorySend us a voicenote, support us and get in touch at [email protected]. Stay Curious!

Over 20% of videos recommended to new YouTube users are now AI-generated, but does it matter? This week on AI Haven’t a Clue, we explore how AI slop, misinformation, and algorithmic incentives are reshaping culture faster than regulation can keep up.We dig into Nvidia’s latest chip announcements, debate whether universities still matter in a world of instant AI knowledge, and reveal how people are “gaslighting” ChatGPT to get better answers. Plus, we’re joined by an anonymous artist who secretly hung AI-generated art inside a national museum — without permission — and sparked a debate about what art even means anymore.Send us a question, voicenote or something cool to [email protected] find our Patreon over at aihaventaclue.com

We’re closing out 2025 the only way we know how, by looking back at the biggest AI stories, revisiting our most unforgettable guests, and finally crowning the winner of this year’s last AI Challenge. We're looking back at guests such as Gayanne Potter, Kimberley Wyatt and the unforgettable Jeanine Wright. Who was your favourite guest? Let us know aihaventaclue.com

From AI-written Christmas cracker jokes to Mark Zuckerberg’s mythical bunker, we're looking back on the strangest year in tech yet. George and James look back on AI’s wildest moments, ask whether 2025 was the first AI Christmas, and test whether Grok or ChatGPT writes the pettiest Christmas card. Spoiler: Elon doesn’t come off well.Follow us on socials @haveaiclue and contact us at aihaventaclue.com

ITS FINALLY GROK WEEK - Elons chatpot is giving festive dystopia with a side of Sam Altman slander...who would have guessed?We're unwrapping the £31 BILLION tech prosperity deal put on Ice, the HUGE MOVES with Disney and OpenAI, and the Amazon AI recaps falling flat. And it couldn't be Zuckmas without Christmas Cards, festivities, and a fully AI-generated Christmas song that nobody asked for… but everyone needed.Get in touch with your questions at [email protected] or find us at aihaventaclue.com.

What happens when your friendly chatbot becomes your “best mate”… and then your delusional life coach?We speak to a guest who spiralled into AI psychosis after becoming constantly affirmed by his chatbot. Plus, we dive into the week’s wildest AI news: Waterstones considering AI-written books, Wallace & Gromit flirting with artificial claymation, ChatGPT testing ads, England’s football squad using AI for penalties, and (of course) more Zuck chaos than anyone asked for.Contact us at [email protected] Follow us at @haveaiclueFind Anthony Duncan at @anthonypsychosissurvivor / https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonypsychosissurvivor?_r=1&_t=ZP-92H8jH1tJt8

How can we spot AI Faces when AI-generated images look more real than real ones? Dr Kay Ritchie joins the show to explain why most of us can’t tell the difference and how a simple five-minute training session can boost accuracy.We're also breaking down the latest news, including the “AI bubble,” Apples AI chief dramatically stepping down, Warner Music teaming up with Suno on a 250 MILLION pitch, and the disturbing case of a smart toy dispensing explicit advice to children.Plus: An Elf on the Shelf AI hack, and another tense AI Challenge showdown. Follow us at @haveaiclueGet in touch at [email protected].

General Counsel at YouGov, Will Bowes, returns with brand-new research on how the UK really uses AI.The trio dive into public trust, regulation, hallucinations, why AI trust levels in the UK remain low and a surprising insight into student behaviour around AI. We also examine recent headlines including Grok’s controversial Elon Musk praise, AI fashion tools from ASOS, and the UK’s ongoing debate about AI regulation and copyright.Get in touch with us over at [email protected] And follow us at @haventaiclue!

We welcome the UK’s actual AI Minister, Kanishka Narayan, to explain why Britain is throwing billions at AI, whether robots will steal your job, and why Wales is suddenly the centre of the tech universe.But don’t worry, we've still got our weekly round of news including a silent Paul McCartney protest song, Disney’s questionable AI free use choice, The Coca Cola AI Christmas ads, humanoid robots face-planting in Moscow, and James being haunted by creepy “AI truth-seeking” adverts. (We also ruin the professionalism with an AI fart-detecting challenge).Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on socials at @haventaiclue

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]!

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 [email protected]!

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]'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!