In A(i) Nutshell

Andrew Miles Davis kicks off a new series designed to answer the question that comes up in almost every training session he delivers, which is not how a tool works but what it is actually for. Starting with AI music generators like Suno, Udio, and Producer AI, he breaks down five genuine business use cases including using AI-generated music as a content bed, running creative split tests in paid ads, repurposing video content across platforms with tailored soundtracks, and making internal presentations land better with music that actually gets attention. The standout example comes from a FIFA session where the exercise produced a song a national women's football team adopted as their own. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for daily ten-minute episodes that move past the hype and focus on what AI can actually do for your work.

Andrew Miles Davis opens April with a look at three things he is genuinely excited about this month, starting with his new Mac Mini which he bought primarily to properly test Claude's Cowork desktop agent feature and explore real use cases he can teach. He reflects honestly on missing his YouTube goals two months running, explains the echo problem in his new studio space, and sets out why this month feels different. The headline announcement is a two day AI training course he is delivering in partnership with the National Film and Television School and Amazon Prime, running across Cardiff, London, Glasgow, and Leeds, marking the longest AI course he has ever delivered. He also celebrates passing 600 podcast episodes and sets his sights on reaching 900 by the end of the year. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for daily ten minute AI updates from someone who tests everything before he teaches it.

In this Cool Tools Tuesday episode, Andrew Miles Davis finally features a tool he has been recommending to clients and charities for years but has somehow never covered on the show, Lumen5, a video creation platform that turns blog posts and URLs into polished social videos automatically by matching text highlights to images, footage, and a music bed. He also breaks down Comic Ink, a dedicated AI comic book generator that impressed him for its character consistency and generous free plan, and rounds off with Renamer.ai, a file renaming tool that uses AI to bulk rename screenshots, documents, and photos so you can actually find them again. All three tools have usable free plans and practical applications for marketers working without a design or video team. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for three new tools every Tuesday, tested and explained in plain language.

At the end of every month, Andrew breaks down the three AI tools he has actually used the most, and this month marks a notable shift with ChatGPT dropping off the list entirely for the first time as Claude takes over as his primary large language model. He explains why he is still in the honeymoon period with Claude, what he has been testing with the Cowork feature, and why the patience he extends to a newer tool reveals something important about trust and consistency in AI. Perplexity holds its place as his go-to for reliable answers, and MidJourney version 8 earns its spot purely on the strength of its stylisation capabilities for presentation work. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for a daily ten minutes of practical AI insight from someone using these tools in real client work every day.

Andrew Miles Davis covers this week's biggest AI news stories including the shutdown of Sora, OpenAI's decision to walk away from a reported billion pound Disney deal as it shifts focus towards a unified desktop platform play, and the rapid rise of Seedance 2.0 as the AI video tool quietly filling the gap. He also breaks down the first federal conviction of its kind after a man used AI-generated music and bot accounts to steal over eight million pounds from streaming platforms, and weighs up what it means that Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly training an AI agent modelled on himself to handle his own cognitive load. Andrew rounds off with the BlackRock CEO's call for more tradespeople and fewer lawyers, backed by a hundred million dollar investment into skilled trade programmes. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for the AI news that actually matters to marketers, delivered in ten minutes every weekday.

Andrew Miles Davis returns to his most popular talk format, breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of generative AI for marketers, content creators, and everyday professionals in 2026. The good covers what he calls the hesitation problem, explaining how AI removes the blank page and gives people something to react to rather than starting from nothing. The bad focuses on a point most marketers overlook entirely, that the algorithms shaping what content gets seen were never something anyone agreed to, and mastering them is now one of the hardest challenges in content marketing. The ugly goes straight to deepfakes and the collapse of trust online, arguing that this is not a future risk but a problem already causing real damage at speed. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for a daily ten minutes of no-nonsense AI thinking built for people doing real work.

Andrew Miles Davis tackles three of the most common questions he gets asked during corporate training sessions, including a reframe of the AI jobs debate that shifts the conversation away from which roles disappear and towards which tasks are already being absorbed right now. He draws on a recent Anthropic labour market study to explain why highly educated, well-paid professionals may be more exposed than they think, and why tradespeople could soon command fees that rival lawyers. He also gives a straight-talking verdict on Microsoft Copilot, explaining exactly who should and should not bother with it, and shares four practical ways to keep AI chats organised before they become unusable. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for daily ten-minute episodes built for marketers who want to stay ahead of what AI is actually doing to their work.

In this Cool Tools Tuesday episode, Andrew Miles Davis reviews three tools worth knowing about right now, anchored by his first look at MidJourney version 8 and a frank assessment of whether early AI movers can survive once the major platforms catch up. He also breaks down Lemon, a voice-powered AI agent that connects to your apps and lets you speak instructions directly to your email, notes, and calendar, alongside Comet, Perplexity's AI-native browser now available on iOS. Andrew gives an unfiltered take on what each tool does well, where it falls short, and whether it is genuinely useful for a working marketer or just another shiny release. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for daily ten-minute tool breakdowns built for marketers who want to know what is actually worth their time.

Andrew Miles Davis kicks off a new series built around a counterintuitive idea: the fastest way to get better at AI prompting is to stop doing certain things, not add more to your process. Drawing on a lesson from over twenty years of martial arts training, he breaks down four prompting habits that are quietly holding marketers back, including over-reliance on vague briefs, leaving personal expertise out of prompts, treating AI like a search engine, and tool-hopping every time something new launches. Each point is grounded in real examples from Andrew's training sessions with marketing teams across the UK. Subscribe to In AI Nutshell for a daily ten minutes of practical AI guidance built for marketers who want results, not hype.

In this week's AI news roundup, Andrew Miles Davis covers the stories that matter most to marketers right now, including a striking new study showing Google AI Overviews surfaces negative brand information far more frequently than ChatGPT, raising urgent questions about brand reputation in AI-powered search. He also breaks down the Hollywood legal assault on ByteDance's Kling video tool, the growing queue of publishers suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, and why AI deepfakes are now eroding trust in viral moments in real time. Andrew rounds off with an extraordinary story of a dog owner who used AI and Google DeepMind to build a custom cancer vaccine that appears to be working. If you want ten minutes of no-nonsense AI news built specifically for marketers, subscribe to In AI Nutshell.

In this episode of the In A Nutshell podcast, Andrew discusses three effective prompts for generative AI that can enhance decision-making and productivity. He introduces the 'Stress Test' prompt, which encourages users to explore the limits of their ideas, the 'Competing Priorities' prompt that helps clarify conflicting goals, and the 'Simplicity Factor' prompt that focuses on distilling information to its essentials. Each prompt is designed to improve the quality of outputs and facilitate better understanding of complex situations.

In this episode of the In A Nutshell podcast, Andrew explores a series of random questions that delve into the intersection of AI, digital marketing, and personal insights. He discusses the influence of music on his life decisions, the absurdity of certain AI tools, and the common pitfalls in digital marketing strategies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of patience when using AI tools and reflects on everyday objects that enhance mood and productivity.

In this episode of the In A Nutshell podcast, Andrew discusses three innovative AI image tools that are transforming the way content creators and marketers work with visuals. He highlights Canva's new Magic Layers feature, which allows users to edit images in layers, Claude's visualization capabilities that turn ideas into visual representations, and Quiver, a tool for generating custom logos and icons quickly. Each tool offers unique functionalities that enhance creativity and efficiency in design and marketing.

In this episode, Andrew discusses his transition from ChatGPT to Claude, outlining the top five reasons for his switch. He delves into ethical considerations, new features, and the overall user experience, emphasizing the importance of trust and reliability in AI tools. Andrew shares insights on how Claude's functionality and approach have influenced his decision to stay with it for the time being.

In this episode of the In A Nutshell podcast, Andrew discusses the latest developments in AI, including Ben Affleck's Netflix deal involving AI in post-production, the impact of AI on jobs as revealed by recent research, and the latest innovations from Adobe and Zoom. He also touches on legal challenges faced by Meta and Antropic, highlighting the ongoing debates surrounding AI's role in society and the workplace.

In this episode of the In A Nutshell Podcast, Andrew addresses frequently asked questions about AI tools, focusing on how to choose the right tool to master, how to effectively use AI with limited time, and the considerations for investing in AI tools. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and understanding one's goals when using AI, and discusses the value of large language models and specific tools like Perplexity and Claude.

In this episode of the In A Nutshell podcast, Andrew discusses his pet peeves regarding generative AI, focusing on user experience frustrations. He highlights three main issues: the models ignoring user constraints, confusion in model training, and passive-aggressive responses from AI. Through personal anecdotes and relatable examples, Andrew expresses his annoyance and the emotional impact these issues have on users.

In this episode, Andrew reflects on a year of Cool Tools Tuesday, discussing his favorite tools and features that have emerged over the past year. He categorizes tools into popular and underrated, providing insights into their functionalities and personal recommendations. The conversation highlights the evolution of AI tools and their impact on content creation and productivity.

In this episode, Andrew reflects on the journey of reaching 600 episodes of the In A Nutshell podcast. He shares key lessons learned over the last hundred episodes, including the evolving power of prompts, the rapid growth of video content, and the importance of combining insights from various platforms to enhance content creation. Andrew also discusses the ease of planning future episodes and his aspirations for improving his recording setup.

In this episode of the In A Nutshell podcast, Andrew discusses the latest developments in AI, focusing on the competition between OpenAI and Claude, Meta's strategic moves in AI licensing, the launch of Fanlock to combat AI deepfakes, the need for a spoiler filter on YouTube Premium, the rapid adoption of AI in the fashion industry, and the rise of GenAI as a significant app category.

In this episode of the In a Nutshell podcast, Andrew discusses three effective prompt hacks for generative AI that can enhance communication and understanding. He emphasizes the importance of crafting prompts that are accessible yet intelligent, encouraging creativity and clarity in content creation. The conversation covers how to ask the right questions and focus on key points when presenting ideas, especially to decision-makers.