Acquired AI

Acquired AI keeps you up to date on everything happening in artificial intelligence. We break down the top AI news, the latest tools and research, and the trends driving the industry forward.

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Oct 4, 2025 · 11 min
The Future of AI Through 10 Headlines
We explore the future of AI through the week’s top stories. Apple, Intel, and Nvidia all play critical roles in shaping what comes next. We also share insights from smaller companies pushing bold ideas. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle To recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 3, 2025 · 12 min
OpenAI Targets Hollywood with Sora 2
OpenAI’s Sora 2 has sparked conversations in Hollywood about the future of AI in movies. The model’s advanced realism and creative control could reshape production pipelines. Studios may start experimenting with AI as a core tool in development. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 2, 2025 · 10 min
Capital and Compute: The New AI Currency
OpenAI’s data centers and Oracle’s fundraising highlight the two currencies of modern AI: compute and capital. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 27, 2025 · 9 min
Cohere’s Big Raise and Bigger Partnership
Cohere’s $100M funding and AMD alliance are game changers. Find out why they matter now. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 26, 2025 · 10 min
AI Stories You Won’t See Elsewhere
Some AI developments are too niche for mainstream reporting. Yet their influence is undeniable. This episode reveals those hidden stories and their quiet impact. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 18, 2025 · 14 min
The Shortcut to Innovation
The AI Box App Builder is being seen as a shortcut to innovation. We explore how it accelerates idea-to-product cycles. This episode also asks whether shortcuts sometimes come with trade-offs. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 17, 2025 · 10 min
What Anthropic’s $13B Means for OpenAI
Anthropic’s raise puts pressure on OpenAI. We explore how this funding shifts the dynamics between rivals. The episode also looks at the potential for collaboration and competition. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 16, 2025 · 12 min
OpenAI’s Response to Safety Demands
Users and regulators have been demanding more safety. We discuss how ChatGPT’s updates answer those demands. This episode also explores where the pressure for the next changes may come from. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 15, 2025 · 10 min
Anthropic’s Settlement as a Precedent
This case may become the blueprint for future lawsuits. We examine how courts may use it to guide decisions. It could shape the next decade of AI law. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 14, 2025 · 8 min
OpenAI’s Secret to Faster Breakthroughs: StatSig
Could StatSig help OpenAI shorten innovation cycles? We explore how this could give them a huge edge. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 13, 2025 · 11 min
Meta’s Hypernova Breakthrough
Why Hypernova may be Meta’s greatest technological breakthrough. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 12, 2025 · 6 min
Is Musk Meta’s Shadow Innovator?
Is Musk acting as Meta’s unseen innovator? Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 8, 2025 · 6 min
Can Transparency Save AI After Grok?
Grok’s failure points to hidden dangers in closed systems. We explore whether transparency could restore user trust. Is open AI the safer future? Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 7, 2025 · 7 min
The Future of AI at Meta Uncovered
Discover the reasoning behind how Meta is reshaping its approach to artificial intelligence. Tune in for insights into the company’s bold strategy. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 6, 2025 · 4 min
Field AI Unveils Vision for Universal Robot Brains Explained
Discover the story behind the innovation that powers Field AI's approach to robot intelligence. We discuss whether this is the future of robotics innovation. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 5, 2025 · 18 min
Google Rolls Out Its Nano Banana Image AI Explained
We analyze the introduction of how artists and designers might benefit from this launch. Discover how it could shift the balance of design and AI. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 4, 2025 · 13 min
How Eight Sleep Uses AI to Redefine Recovery Revolution
With AI at its core, Eight Sleep is reimagining nightly recovery. Explore how this innovation could impact wellness, performance, and everyday life. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 3, 2025 · 13 min
11 Labs API: Where AI Meets Creativity
This discussion dives into the intersection of AI and art through 11 Labs API. We examine how technology is enhancing—not replacing—human creativity. What emerges is a new model for collaboration. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 29, 2025 · 9 min
The Truth About Perplexity Bids To Buy Google!: What happens if perplexity pulls it off
Perplexity’s bid to acquire Google has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley and beyond. The conversation explores whether this is a genuine possibility or simply a statement of intent. Tune in to hear how this move could reshape the entire digital economy and what’s at stake. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 28, 2025 · 9 min
New Updates to GPT-5: Beyond Benchmarks
Metrics only tell part of the story. We analyze GPT-5 updates in context of real-world performance. Hear why the benchmarks are just the beginning. Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.