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Generative AI 101
Hosted by Emily Laird · EN
Welcome to Generative AI 101, your go-to podcast for learning the basics of generative artificial intelligence in easy-to-understand, bite-sized episodes. Join host Emily Laird, AI Integration Technologist and AI lecturer, to explore key concepts, applications, and ethical considerations, making AI accessible for everyone.
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AI Use Case Thursday: Meeting Intelligence
2w ago00:10:29Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird takes AI meeting intelligence out of the buzzword blender and asks the only question that matters: did the meeting actually change anything? From decision logs and owners to risk flags and follow-up drafts, this episode shows how AI can turn office chatter into actual work, as long as humans still check the machine’s homework. Think less “magic robot secretary” and more pit crew for your calendar, fast, practical, and allergic to vague recap emails. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI and meeting intelligence. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Elon Musk vs OpenAI: The Conclusion
2w ago00:11:02Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird breaks down Elon Musk’s failed case against OpenAI, where nonprofit ideals, Microsoft money, capped-profit math, and one brutal statute of limitations collide like Avengers with subpoenas. The lawsuit may be over, but the bigger question is still lurking in the server room: can an AI company chase billions without losing its mission? It is court drama, corporate theology, and Dune-style power politics, minus the sandworms, plus cloud bills big enough to make a Bond villain sweat.. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the dramatic ending to Elon Musk vs OpenAI. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Microsoft's Big Workplace AI Finding
2w ago00:11:37Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird breaks down Microsoft’s big workplace AI finding: employees are adapting fast, but company culture, managers, and reward systems are dragging behind like a Windows 95 loading screen. This episode tackles the Transformation Paradox, why generative AI, inference, and AI agents are changing work faster than organizations can handle. It is a sharp, funny, SEO-friendly look at Microsoft AI research, workplace transformation, employee readiness, and why the future of work needs better systems, not louder tech hype. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Microsoft's big finding. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →OpenAI’s Stack Sweep
2w ago00:12:46Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird breaks down OpenAI’s full-stack power play, from GPT-5.5 Instant becoming the new ChatGPT default to voice agents, browser-based Codex, and the subterranean network tech keeping giant GPU clusters alive. This episode turns AI infrastructure into a neon-lit city after midnight, where the chatbot is just the storefront and the real action is happening under the street. It is funny, sharp, and a little unsettling, like discovering your Roomba has been promoted to building manager. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about OpenAI's full stack and releases. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Anthropic’s Trillion-Dollar Bet
3w ago00:10:25Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird follows Anthropic as Claude graduates from polite chatbot to office cyborg with spreadsheets, agents, audit logs, and a utility bill that could make Zeus sweat. From Excel and Outlook to finance agents and GPU megafarms, this episode asks whether AI is becoming the new operating layer for work, or just Wall Street’s shiniest casino chip. It is part Star Wars power grab, part Office Space fever dream, with Claude standing outside the conference room holding a deck and way too much confidence. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Anthropic's trillion dollar ambitions. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Compute Awakens: SpaceX, Anthropic, and the GPU Spice War
3w ago00:11:55Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird pulls back the curtain on the SpaceX-Anthropic compute deal, where AI stops looking like cloud magic and starts looking like megawatts, GPUs, cooling systems, and very expensive landlord drama. This episode breaks down why inference is the new bottleneck, why Claude needs more muscle, and why the AI race now feels less like a chess match and more like Dune with server racks. From agentic AI to orbital data centers, it is a fast, funny look at the machinery deciding who gets the future and who gets stuck in the waiting room. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Anthropic and SpaceXAI deal. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →AI & the Great Acceleration
3w ago00:12:02Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird blasts past the “AI is slowing down” takes and shows why the machine is actually speeding up, from frontier models to coding benchmarks to data centers humming like the Death Star. This episode breaks down Stanford HAI’s 2026 AI Index with sharp wit, real numbers, and a healthy suspicion of quarter-zip prophecy. It is a high-voltage look at adoption, jobs, schools, and the big question: can human judgment keep up with the shiny machines? Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the current state of AI acceleration in 2026. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Musk vs OpenAI
4w ago00:12:22Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird breaks down Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with OpenAI, where founding promises, billion-dollar stakes, and Silicon Valley grudges collide like a Marvel multiverse with subpoenas. This episode unpacks how a nonprofit AI dream became a capital-hungry powerhouse, and why Musk says the mission got lost in the money fog. Expect charitable trusts, model distillation, IPO pressure, and enough founder drama to make Succession look like a bake sale. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Elon Musk vs OpenAI. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →AI Safety: The Deepfake Goes MultiModal
4w ago00:11:40Tap to summarizeOn Generative AI 101, host Emily Laird breaks down why AI safety in 2026 is less about spotting seven-fingered weirdness and more about questioning the smooth, polished fake in a designer suit. From voice cloning scams to multimodal misinformation, this episode exposes how synthetic content can hit like a Marvel trailer with a phishing link taped to the back. The big takeaway: slow down, verify the source, break the channel, and never mistake confidence for truth. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI safety in 2026. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
Transcribe →ChatGPT 5.5
Apr 2900:13:37Tap to summarizeHost Emily Laird breaks down why GPT-5.5 is less chatty sidekick and more office-grade operator, the AI equivalent of R2-D2 getting admin access. From agentic coding and massive context windows to tax forms, research, and safety risks, this episode cuts through the hype with sharp wit and useful warnings. The chatbot is no longer just talking back, it is reaching for the tools. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about ChatGPT 5.5. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
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