Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Doomscrolling vertical videos is just brain rot, right? 🥴

Not anymore. 

NotebookLM just released its new AI-powered vertical video shorts tool that changes individualized learning on the go. 

We know what you're thinking: I'm not a student -- why do I need short-form video? 

Well, that's exactly why we're dishing our 5 best business use-cases and 5 tips to get expert results right away. 

(Because this new NotebookLM feature has the potential to unlock new learning avenues for your entire org.) 

Ep 888: NotebookLM's New Cinematic Shorts: How They work, 5 Tips and 5 Best Use Cases (Replay)

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
NotebookLM Cinematic Shorts Feature Overview
How NotebookLM Vertical Videos Work
Google Nano Banana 2 Lite Engine Details
Free vs. Paid NotebookLM Video Limits
Custom Prompting for Shorts Best Practices
Explainer, Cinematic, and Short Video Types
Step-by-Step Studio Workflow in NotebookLM
Top 5 Use Cases for NotebookLM Shorts
Five Expert Tips for Effective AI Shorts
Quality, Rendering Times, and Editing Limits

Timestamps:

00:00 Slack's new AI feature
05:50 Uploading and chatting with sources
08:57 Creating a 60-second AI promo
10:39 Rendering detailed video prompts
15:46 Limitations of animated shorts
16:36 Using Google AI Studio Templates
19:51 Personalizing content for specific audiences
23:08 Executive briefings on the go
28:09 Fixing broken workflows with everyday AI
30:46 AI at Work on Wednesdays Wrap-Up

Keywords: 
NotebookLM, Google cinematic shorts, vertical video AI, AI-powered video shorts, personalized AI video, AI learning tool, AI voice over, captions in AI video, mobile AI apps, NotebookLM tips, AI video use cases, uploading sources to AI, PDF to video AI, Google Gemini, AI context grounding, hallucination-free AI, Nano Banana 2 Lite, Gemini 3.1 Flash, video overview formats, explainer videos, cinematic AI video, AI video daily limits, free versus paid AI plans, prompt engineering, brand guidelines in AI, call-to-action in AI video, executive briefings AI, customer education video, FAQ explainer shorts, repurposing webinars, podcast to short video, marketing content AI, internal training AI, SOP to video, playbook animation, animation image model, audio overviews, slide deck generation, workflow automation AI, AI for business, AI video generation, Google AI Studio, context-based video, custom video prompts, source grounded AI content, AI onboarding videos, social media AI video, interactive learning AI.
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OpenAI's new ChatGPT Work is on fire. 🔥

The company said they've added 2 million users in the past two days alone. 

Wanna know a secret about it though? 

(It's kinda not new at all. It's just Codex in Chat clothing.) 

Regardless, millions of new users are realizing for the first time what it means to have an agent that can work for them 24/7. And even if you're not a technical builder, it's pretty easy to set up a swarm of agents to help with any kind of work. 

We show you how. 

Ep 887: ChatGPT Work: What’s New, Who It’s For and How to Use It (Replay)

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
ChatGPT Work vs Codex Comparison
OpenAI's Viral ChatGPT Work Launch
Key Differences: Desktop vs Web Versions
ChatGPT Work User Growth and Backlash
Remote Access and Computer Use Features
Agentic AI: Multiple Agents on Desktop
Advanced Workflow Automation Capabilities
Syncing and Integration Challenges Explained
Detailed Demo: Site and Skill Creation
Power User Features: Sub-Agents & Goals

Timestamps:

00:00 Chad GPT Work launch details
04:03 Confusion over ChatGPT update
09:20 Preparing AI news stories
12:32 Highlighting improved computer use
13:57 2 million new users in 48 hours
17:35 Chat syncing and organization benefits
21:17 Model's unique context handling
25:59 Discussing Beehive and audience insights
29:50 Exploring Desktop AI Features
31:22 Ending and subscription reminder

Keywords: 
ChatGPT Work, ChatGPT for Work, OpenAI, Codex, Codex app, Codex for beginners, Codex update, AI agent, agentic AI, desktop AI app, web AI app, ChatGPT desktop, ChatGPT web, GPT-5.6, GPT 5.6 Soul, nontechnical AI users, business deliverables, remote feature, remote mode, mobile AI syncing, AI-powered automation, sub agents, multi-agent workflows, computer use, browser use, built-in browser, technical AI tasks, non-coders, usage credits, artifacts, interactive dashboards, AI context window, auto compaction, agent MD files, custom instructions, chain of thought, plan mode, steering, queuing, looping processes, context syncing, cloud code, team plan, private AI sites, personalized AI outputs, persistent agent workspace, skill creation, manual knowledge work.
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A U.S. vs China AI cold war is starting, and most business leaders have no idea they're already in it.

China's open models just closed the gap with America's best, oftentimes at a fraction of the price.

Now both governments are moving to wall off their AI within days of each other.

Why? Because this was never about benchmarks. It's about power y'all. 

We break it all down on today's show and help you figure out the 101 of the AI war between U.S. and China. 

Ep 886: The U.S. vs China AI Cold War Is Starting: What It Means and How It Impacts You (Replay)

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
U.S.-China AI Cold War Overview
Chinese AI Models Closing U.S. Gap
Government Restrictions on AI Model Access
Economic and Geopolitical AI Power Struggle
Risks for U.S. Businesses Using Chinese AI
Open Source vs. Closed Source AI Debate
Chinese AI Model Pricing Undercuts U.S.
AI Model Distillation and U.S. Security Concerns
Enterprise AI Cost-Effectiveness Benchmarks
Microsoft Testing Chinese AI Deployments
Future AI Model Export Controls & Strategies
Recommendations for AI Model Sourcing and Risk

Timestamps:

00:00 US-China AI tensions escalate
04:30 Switching to Chinese AI models
08:47 US vs China in open source models
11:39 China's narrative control efforts
14:42 Challenges in AI model development
18:25 Differentiating open source strategies
23:04 AI model cost-effectiveness analysis
26:31 US measures against model distillation
29:38 Discussing Microsoft's use of AI models
31:17 Controlling export of AI models

Keywords: 
US vs China AI cold war, China AI restrictions, US AI restrictions, AI model export controls, Chinese open source AI models, AI geopolitical power, economic growth through AI, global AI standards, AI superpower race, AI model benchmarks, open weight models, enterprise AI deployment, trillion parameter AI models, Microsoft AI model testing, AI model pricing, Claude Fable 5, GPT-5.6, GLM 5.2, Kimmi K3, Alibaba Qwen 3.8, model distillation, AI cybersecurity risks, AGI leadership, military AI use cases, China narrative control, model adoption, compute power for AI, AI training data, AI export law, US national security and AI, model routing, mixture of models, cost per intelligence index, Anthropic models, cost per task AI, model capability parity, AI market adoption, cloud competition, AI architecture innovation, AI model sanctions
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"How do you use AI every day?" 🤔

One of the most common questions I get. And TBH, it's been hard to give a straight answer. 

Because by the time I've collected all the info, something changes. But over the last few months -- as work goes from the web to desktop -- my personal workflows have steadied and stayed consistent. 

So I'm taking you inside Everyday AI and the 9 AI tools and workflows I use the most. 

Hundreds of AI tools and modes a year. 

Thousands of hours. 

All boiled into one episode. 

Ep 885: Inside Everyday AI: My 9 most Used AI Tools and Workflows (Replay) 

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
Codex AI Agent Workflow Overview
Top Nine AI Tools and Workflows
Third Shift AI Stats Automation
AI-Powered Communication Triage Agents
Custom ChatGPT Sites for Workflow
Parrot Dictation Local App Build
Episode Planning with Gemini and Codex
Frontend Design Using Claude, Stitch, GPT Image
Gemini Notebook Deep Research Use
Codex AI Skill Building and Automation
ChatGPT Voice Remote Desktop Control

Timestamps:

00:00 Everyday AI tools and workflows
05:54 Nontechnical AI user insights
07:46 Agent control and coworking insights
12:34 Automating daily metrics analysis
13:26 Analyzing Show Popularity and Trends
17:10 Using AI for email management
20:58 Design criteria for app features
25:16 Automating YouTube video summaries
28:29 Building Personal Project Apps
32:25 Interactive learning with Gemini notebook
33:14 Preparing for big shows
36:58 Experimenting with new technology
40:06 Using ChatGPT for productivity
43:05 Exploring AI Tools and Workflows

Keywords: 
AI tools, AI workflows, codex, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, desktop agents, agentic desktop, AI models, OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, computer use, browser control, Chrome extension, sub agents, goal mode, plan mode, Cloud Code, Cloud Code Work, benchmark stats, podcast downloads analytics, newsletter A/B testing, LinkedIn inbox automation, comms triage agent, skills automation, custom AI skills, plug-in creation, scheduled tasks, app design with AI, Claude Design, Google Stitch, GPT Image, front-end AI design, local dictation LLM, Parrot app, speech to text, YouTube transcription automation, CRM with ChatGPT sites, iMessage automation, teamwork sharing via AI, notebook study, Gemini Notebook, deep research, sentiment analysis, MCP server, Agent MD, AI-powered remote desktop, ChatGPT Voice, full duplex AI interaction, AI-powered productivity, knowledge work automation, AI project orchestration, AI-powered slide deck, automated reports, personalized apps with AI, AI-driven content planning, throwaway apps, AI-driven bullet point summaries, AI for business leaders, agent control, automated LinkedIn messaging, CastMagic, StreamYard integration, Canva automation
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Ever wish your agent would just watch you work and copy you? 👯

Oh wait, that's exactly what OpenAI released. 

The new 'Record and Replay' feature in Codex allows you to simply record anything you do and turn it into a repeatable workflow for your agents. 

Join us LIVE as we show you how. ⏺️

Ep 884: Codex Record and Replay: How to Teach an Agent Once Your Most Time-Consuming Workflows (Replay)

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
Codex Record and Replay Feature Overview
Transition from Prompting to Demonstration
Skill Markdown Files as Business Artifacts
Codex vs Claude Desktop Agent Comparison
Workflow Recording and Security Best Practices
Step-by-Step Codex Record and Replay Demo
Video Understanding Capability in Codex
Editing and Sharing Skills Across Platforms
Automating Multi-App, Cross-System Workflows
Validation, Scheduling, and Automation of Skills

Timestamps:

00:00 OpenAI's record and replay feature
04:41 Preparing for screen sharing
08:56 Managing Small Tasks Efficiently
10:03 Automating top story analysis
15:43 Debating AI business strategies
18:29 Codec's video ingest feature
22:01 Practicing low stakes automation
24:57 Using skills and plugins efficiently
26:19 Using Chattopty for workflow automation

Keywords: 
codex record and replay, OpenAI record and replay, record and replay feature, codex workflow automation, proactive AI agents, skill.md file, skill markdown file, editable skill files, demonstration over prompting, desktop AI agents, Mac AI features, video ingestion AI, video understanding by AI, cross-platform AI workflows, AI workflow scheduling, codex plugins, codex Chrome profile, AI screen recording, reusable AI skills, skill file cross-compatibility, Claude desktop import, Google Gemini video support, AI workflow privacy, enterprise AI permissions, low stakes workflow automation, scheduled AI automations, computer use access, browser automation AI, AI handling Chrome profiles, prompt engineering replacement, automation library, validation of AI skill files, skill validator, PyYAML error handling, skill replay, Codex versus Claude, multi-app workflow automation, real business artifact AI, automation success criteria, desktop program integrations, computer task recording, mundane workflow automation, non-technical AI setup, AI scheduled worker, AI skill refinement
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