Eye on A.I.
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A biweekly interview podcast hosted by former New York Times correspondent Craig S. Smith that takes a global view of artificial intelligence. Each episode features a conversation with a leading AI practitioner or researcher about their work and the broader implications of AI developments. Eye on AI places incremental AI advances into context and explores how innovations in areas like large language models, robotics, or policy are shaping our world.
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Podcast•Feb 28, 2026•13 min
Suno Hits $300M ARR: AI's Impact on the Music Industry
The episode explores the rapid rise of AI-generated music, spotlighting Suno's milestone of 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue, as well as Google's new Lyria 3 model. It discusses how tools like Suno enable creators to generate full instrumentals from simple prompts or vocal hums, cutting costs and accelerating production, while also highlighting success stories such as a Suno‑crafted track that landed on Billboard and secured a $3 million record deal. The host examines the legal friction between AI firms and major labels, noting Warner Music's recent licensing agreement with Suno and broader copyright debates. Finally, the episode reflects on industry attitudes, from enthusiastic adopters to critics like Billie Eilish, framing AI as an augmentative collaborator rather than a replacement for human creativity.
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Podcast•Feb 22, 2026•9 min
Japanese Toilet Maker Toto's HUGE AI Windfall
The episode examines how Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto has leveraged its advanced ceramic division to become a major supplier of AI‑related semiconductor components, driving a sharp rise in its stock price and drawing activist investor interest. It details Toto's role...
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Podcast•Feb 17, 2026•14 min
Apple Wins The AI Hardware Race
The episode breaks down Apple’s unexpected lead in AI hardware, highlighting how its strategy focuses on powerful, cost‑effective devices like the Mac Mini rather than racing ahead in AI software. It examines upcoming AI‑enabled wearables and recent AirPods/Siri updates, then...
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Podcast•Jan 28, 2026•12 min
Waabi Raises $1B From Uber and VCs
The episode examines Waabi, an autonomous trucking startup that just raised a $1 billion funding round, including a $250 million investment from Uber. It highlights Waabi's AI‑first strategy, which relies on advanced simulation to enable rapid learning and generalization across vehicle platforms...
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Podcast•Jan 15, 2026•13 min
Unprecedented AI Math Discoveries
The episode explores how AI is now generating novel mathematical methods rather than merely solving known problems, highlighting groundbreaking discoveries that could reshape research. Hosts discuss tangible performance improvements and cost savings achieved by applying these AI-driven approaches in real-world...
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Podcast•Dec 17, 2025•10 min
OpenAI’s Image AI Aims to Reduce Creative Friction
The episode examines how OpenAI’s new image AI tools are designed to cut down the friction that often hampers creative workflows, highlighting specific efficiency gains for artists and designers. It discusses the technology’s ability to streamline tasks like image generation,...
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Podcast•Nov 26, 2025•0 min
AI Startup Momentic Nets $15M for Testing Automation
The episode spotlights Momentic, an AI startup that has secured $15 million to expand its engineering team and accelerate its AI-driven software stability testing platform. The hosts explain how Momentic's technology uses advanced AI models to automatically assess and predict software...
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Podcast•Nov 26, 2025•0 min
AWS to Invest $50B Scaling AI Across Key Gov Agencies
AWS announced a $50 billion commitment to expand AI capabilities within major U.S. government agencies, focusing on standardizing cloud tools and speeding up model deployment. The initiative aims to consolidate fragmented digital infrastructures, enabling faster, more secure AI integration across federal...
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Podcast•Nov 21, 2025•0 min
TikTok Adds Feature to Filter Out AI Beauty Filters
TikTok has introduced a new setting that lets users completely block AI-driven beauty filters, aiming to reduce pressure from unrealistic visual standards. The episode discusses how this move reflects growing concerns about digital self-image and the platform's effort to promote...
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Podcast•Nov 20, 2025•0 min
Suno Secures Funding Boost of $200M Post-Warner Deal
The episode discusses Suno's recent $200 million funding round, which follows its new partnership with Warner Music. Executives outline plans for accelerated product upgrades that aim to streamline music creation workflows, while analysts predict the infusion could fundamentally reshape how artists...
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Podcast•Nov 19, 2025•0 min
Google Debuts Gemini 3: AI That Thinks Smarter
The episode introduces Google’s Gemini 3, highlighting its advanced reasoning and comprehension abilities that enable superior multi‑tasking performance. Early adopters report noticeable productivity gains, while industry experts anticipate the model will reshape AI‑driven sectors such as automation, content creation, and...
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Podcast•Nov 15, 2025•0 min
Google Adds Auto-Call Shopping Feature to Its AI Suite
In this episode, the host explains Google’s new Auto‑Call Shopping feature, an AI‑driven agent that eliminates the need for human phone calls by handling store communications automatically. The discussion highlights how the technology streamlines the purchasing process, improves efficiency, and...
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Podcast•Nov 15, 2025•0 min
Cursor Attracts $2.3B as AI Dev Tools Explode
The episode discusses the rapid growth of AI development tools, focusing on Cursor’s recent $2.3 billion funding round and its role in boosting developer productivity. It highlights how Cursor’s AI‑powered code assistant differentiates itself by offering seamless integration and real‑time assistance,...
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News•Nov 2, 2025
OpenAI Just Made ChatGPT a Corporate Data Expert
The post announces OpenAI’s new feature that lets ChatGPT ingest and analyze corporate documents such as spreadsheets, presentations, and strategy decks, positioning it as a corporate data expert. It argues this upgrade could dramatically boost enterprise productivity by turning a...
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