AI NEWS

About AI NEWS

AI NEWS is a weekly Artificial Intelligence news show created by David Akpovi. Every episode breaks down the week's biggest AI and Tech stories, explaining what happened, why it matters, and how these developments could shape the future of business, technology, and everyday life. Practical, accessible, and insightful analysis for professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone interested in the future of AI.

Publisher

David Akpovi

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 12 | Week of October 5–11, 2026

   Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful, more accessible, and capable of performing an increasingly wide range of tasks. But as its possibilities expand, one question is becoming more important: how far should we allow these technologies to go, and under what conditions? In this twelfth episode of AI NEWS, we explore a week in which the AI race is no longer just about model performance. With GPT-6, OpenAI is rethinking how people interact with ChatGPT. Mistral continues to pursue its European ambitions with a one-trillion-parameter model, while Anthropic is working to make certain Claude capabilities more affordable and accessible. However, this expansion of access also brings new challenges. From Sam Altman's statements on AI risks to the easing of certain Claude restrictions for cybersecurity professionals and initiatives designed to identify AI-generated content, companies are seeking a balance between innovation, safety, and trust. At the same time, artificial intelligence is finding its way into activities that once required specialized tools or experienced professionals. Creating a video game without coding, producing realistic images, automating certain office tasks, or designing advertising campaigns is gradually becoming more accessible. These developments open up new possibilities, but they also raise questions about the future of creative professions, from school photography to the film industry. This episode explores a major transformation: the future of AI will depend as much on what it can do as on its cost, accessibility, and the trust we can place in it. To explore these technologies further, discover David Akpovi's books, How to Use AI Without Coding and How To Master Prompts, available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Akpovi/author/B08K2LF8PY) and as audiobooks on Apple Books (https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/how-to-use-ai-without-coding-the-ultimate-beginners/id1874547196), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3lgn1gGdplonKr368yjaGe?si=JVTjWKstQeaDVKvUCY2iuA), and Audible (https://www.audible.com/pd/How-To-Master-Prompts-Audiobook/B0H6P3DLKV). Enjoy AI NEWS? Help us grow the podcast! Every listen, every like, and every share helps introduce AI NEWS to new listeners. If you'd like, you can also support the podcast financially here: https://buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi (https://buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi) Your support, in all its forms, helps us keep this weekly podcast dedicated to artificial intelligence going. Thank you for being part of this journey!

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 11 | Week of September 28 to October 4, 2026

   In this eleventh episode of AI NEWS, David Akpovi’s weekly podcast returns to its regular format following last week’s special edition. This week, three major issues converge: safety, financing, and autonomy. Donald Trump and six AI giants sign a voluntary safety agreement, only for the FTC to open an investigation into the risks posed by AI agents just 24 hours later. In Canada, 899 requests linked to AI-agent activity are detected targeting a government service. Meanwhile, NVIDIA wants to use its GPUs as collateral to help finance hundreds of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure, while AI-related debt among lower-rated borrowers reaches $88 billion. Also in this episode: OpenAI’s Dots and its connections to more than 4,000 apps, Gemini 4 Argon and its cybersecurity capabilities, Google’s battle with the European Union over search data, the Pentagon’s AutoWarCom, and Grok Bot’s marketplace of specialized AI agents. An episode exploring an industry that continues to accelerate as questions of control, responsibility, and financing become increasingly important.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 10 | Special Edition | Week of September 21–27, 2026

   For its tenth episode, AI NEWS takes a different approach. After nine episodes and nine weeks of following the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, it’s time to step back and ask: what has really changed, and where are we heading? Alex and Maya revisit the major trends that have emerged throughout the first nine episodes: the evolution of AI models, the rise of autonomous agents, the shift from AI that answers to AI that acts, advances in robotics, science and medicine, creative AI, cybersecurity, regulation, and geopolitical competition. By connecting developments that unfolded week after week, this special edition looks at the bigger picture: how AI has changed, what is changing right now, and where these trends could take us next. For this tenth episode, David Akpovi also wants to hear from you. A short survey is available to share your thoughts on AI NEWS, the topics you would like to see covered more often, and the formats you prefer. Take the survey: https://tally.so/r/9qeA9G (https://tally.so/r/9qeA9G) If you enjoy AI NEWS and would like to support the work behind it, you can also contribute through Buy Me a Coffee. Support AI NEWS: https://buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi (https://buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi) To go further, discover David Akpovi’s books, How To Master Prompts and How to Use AI Without Coding, available on Amazon and as audiobooks on Apple Books, Spotify, and Audible. Thank you for being part of the AI NEWS journey so far. Ten episodes down, and there is still so much ahead to explore together. See you in the next episode. #ai #ainews #weeklyupdates #openai #anthropic

4. 

   17 Sept 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 9 | Week of September 14–20, 2026

   In this ninth episode of AI NEWS, one question takes center stage: should we keep accelerating the development of artificial intelligence, or should we start slowing down? While Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are calling for slower development of the most advanced AI systems, Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg oppose the idea, while China is also refusing to slow down. The debate over AI safety is therefore taking on a geopolitical dimension, just as King Charles III brings together several industry leaders to discuss the risks and the safeguards that should be put in place. While this debate becomes increasingly global, AI continues to gain autonomy. Claude can now keep working even after you close your computer, Aletta can find a vein and perform a blood draw autonomously, while Figure is testing its robots in homes they have never seen before. From the digital world to the physical one, AI is no longer simply answering our questions: it is increasingly performing tasks on its own. Across safety, surveillance, new models, autonomous agents, and robots capable of acting in the real world, the real issue may no longer be simply what AI will be capable of doing tomorrow, but what responsibilities, limits, and place we want to give it as it becomes increasingly capable of acting on its own. If you enjoyed this episode of AI NEWS, consider leaving a comment, sharing it with others, and subscribing for future episodes. You can also support David Akpovi’s work on Buy Me a Coffee (buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi) and help contribute to the continued development of AI NEWS. To go further, discover David Akpovi’s books, How To Use AI Without Coding and How To Master Prompts, available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Akpovi/author/B08K2LF8PY) and as audiobooks on Apple Books (https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/how-to-use-ai-without-coding-the-ultimate-beginners/id1874547196), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3lgn1gGdplonKr368yjaGe?si=JVTjWKstQeaDVKvUCY2iuA ), and Audible (https://www.audible.com/pd/How-To-Master-Prompts-Audiobook/B0H6P3DLKV ). #ai #artificialintelligence #openai #anthropic

5. 

   10 Sept 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 8 | Week of September 7–13, 2026

   In this eighth episode of AI News, a former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher warns about the race toward superintelligence and the risks it could bring. The warning comes as AI systems become increasingly autonomous and China is already exploring the military use of humanoid robots. At the same time, the possibilities offered by AI are becoming increasingly tangible. ChatGPT can now turn a simple sketch into an image, while Suno expands AI-powered music creation with its new v6 model and DeepSeek continues to drive down the cost of using advanced models. The impact is also extending well beyond digital tools: in Kenya, AI translates teachers’ lessons into sign language in real time, while scientific and medical research is exploring new ways to use these technologies, from studying the human genome to drug discovery. This week therefore highlights two developments unfolding in parallel: systems capable of performing increasingly complex tasks, and growing questions about the limits we should place on them. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with others and follow AI News so you don’t miss the next edition. Would you like to support AI News and contribute to the podcast’s continued development? You can do so on Buy Me a Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

6. 

   3 Sept 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 7 | Week of August 31–September 6, 2026

   In this seventh episode of AI NEWS, discover a week marked by major developments in AI models, autonomous agents, robotics, cybersecurity, and regulation. This week’s announcements show AI being used across an increasingly wide range of areas. OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra illustrates this evolution, with the company presenting a model designed to perform a wide variety of computer-based tasks on behalf of users. Google is also pushing AI further into cybersecurity with Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber, while new systems from Meta and Anthropic continue to advance coding, reasoning, and agentic capabilities. This growing autonomy is also extending beyond software. Uber and Wayve have launched autonomous rides in London, Tesla is preparing Optimus for potential commercialization, and AI agents are beginning to collaborate as teams, assist consumers with shopping, and interact more directly with the tools and services we use every day. But as AI becomes increasingly capable of acting on our behalf, the question of control is becoming more important. New York is restricting access to generative AI for nearly 600,000 younger students while preparing high schoolers to use it responsibly, the European Union is imposing new obligations on ChatGPT, and some advanced AI capabilities are now being made available only under controlled access. Together, these developments show how AI systems are becoming increasingly capable of using tools, collaborating, and operating in both the digital and physical worlds, while governments, companies, and institutions work to determine where these technologies should be used, by whom, and under what conditions. If you enjoyed the show, share it with others and follow AI NEWS so you don’t miss the next edition. Want to support AI NEWS and help the podcast grow? You can do so on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi (https://buymeacoffee.com/davidakpovi) #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AINews #TechNews #Gpt6Astra

7. 

   27 Aug 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 6 | Week of August 24–30, 2026

   In this sixth episode of AI NEWS, David Akpovi’s weekly podcast, discover the biggest artificial intelligence stories from August 24–30, 2026. This week: new revelations about the 688 OpenAI AI agents involved in operations targeting Hugging Face, China’s humanoid robot “Olympics,” Bill Gates’ push for an agreement with Xi Jinping on AI risks, Apple’s new Mac Studio built for powerful local AI, Arduino VENTUNO Q, NVIDIA’s record-breaking results, OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip, Elon Musk’s plans for Starship and space-based data centers, the new Suno-BMG agreement, an ambitious new approach to using AI to model the physical world, and the return of the five-hour limit for ChatGPT Plus users on Work and Codex. From autonomous agents and humanoid robots to local AI, custom chips, and the infrastructure needed to power it all, this episode explores the technologies and decisions shaping the next phase of artificial intelligence. Enjoyed the episode? Give it a like and share it with others who follow AI. And if you want to keep up with the biggest stories each week, follow AI NEWS so you don’t miss the next episode.

8. 

   20 Aug 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 5 | Week of August 17–23, 2026

   The global AI race is entering a new phase. Governments are choosing technological alliances, Chinese models are gaining ground, massive amounts of energy are being secured for AI infrastructure, and artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded in education, work, and everyday tools. In this fifth episode of AI News, David Akpovi’s weekly podcast, we explore the major developments from August 17–23, 2026. The United States is considering asking countries to choose between American and Chinese technology ecosystems, while China pushes back in the name of digital sovereignty. Alibaba’s Qwen is surging in global adoption, Christine Lagarde warns that Europe cannot afford to miss the AI revolution, and NVIDIA is securing 4.25 GW for a massive AI factory in Ohio. This week also brings some special news: David Akpovi has released How To Master Prompts: The Complete Guide To Getting What You Want from AI, (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFRFQ76F) his fifth book in the How To series, designed to help readers communicate more effectively with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. We also look at the investigation into Amazon’s use of physical books for AI development, Google making visible watermarks optional for Gemini-generated content, OpenAI launching ChatGPT for Teens, the UK using AI training to help young people enter the workforce, Google Sheets turning data into interactive apps with Gemini, and Veyala (https://veyala.fr), an AI platform created by Hervé Houndjetode. that tailors CVs and cover letters to specific opportunities.

9. 

   13 Aug 2026

   AI NEWS | Episode 4 | Week of August 10–16, 2026

   AI is moving beyond experimentation and becoming increasingly embedded in the platforms, devices, businesses, and digital tools we use every day. This week’s developments offer another glimpse into how quickly that transition is unfolding. Anthropic is preparing invisible watermarking for Claude-generated text, while Twitch is allowing Amazon by default to use certain user content to train its generative AI models. Google is taking a different approach with its new Pixel 11 lineup, using AI with the ambition of helping people spend less time looking at their smartphones. We also explore Spotify’s decision to label “AI Personas” and exclude them from recommendations by default, the growing dispute between French publishers and Google over AI-generated search summaries, and Beijing’s intervention in Meta’s roughly $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. Elsewhere, we look at generative AI adoption among Japanese companies, Ryanair’s partnership with Google to bring AI deeper into airline operations, xAI’s launch of Grok Bot and its AI “teammates” capable of working directly with users’ tools, and the latest evolution of Claude in Chrome, which now lets sessions continue across desktop, web, and mobile. From AI-generated content to agents that can actually perform work, which development do you think could have the biggest impact? Share your thoughts in the comments. For more context on the stories shaping artificial intelligence each week, follow AI NEWS and share this episode with anyone interested in where the technology is heading. You can also support the podcast by leaving a rating or review on your listening platform.

10. 

    6 Aug 2026

    AI News | Episode 3 | Week of August 3–9, 2026

    In this third episode of AI News, we begin with a historic milestone in military aviation as the U.S. military completes the first real-world flight of an AI-piloted F-16. We then examine Alibaba's challenge to leading U.S. AI companies with Qwen 3.8-Max, Google's major reorganization of DeepMind to compete more effectively with OpenAI and Anthropic, and Meta's launch of Muse Code, its new AI coding tool. We also explore the growing role of AI in cybersecurity. AI is now reportedly involved in 55% of cyberattacks in Africa, while Meta becomes the latest major AI company, after OpenAI and Anthropic, to face a security incident during a cybersecurity evaluation. We also look at JPMorgan's initiative to bring together major U.S. companies and strengthen their preparation for AI-related risks. The episode also covers the World Bank's claim that AI could help developing countries achieve in ten years what once took a century, a surprising study suggesting that readers may already prefer AI-generated short stories over those written by human authors, and how French startup FireTracking is using AI-powered cameras to detect wildfires within minutes. Finally, we discuss Google's decision to suspend AI image generation in Google Earth less than 24 hours after launch following concerns about fabricated scenes, visual misinformation, and the misuse of real-world locations. Which AI story caught your attention the most this week? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast, share it with others, and leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform. Your support helps AI News reach an even wider audience.

11. 

    30 Jul 2026

    AI NEWS | Episode 2 | Week of July 27–August 2, 2026

    This week on AI NEWS, we explore the major developments driving the next wave of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we discuss NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra rollout to the world's leading cloud providers, the production release of Google Gemini 2.5 Flash, the European Union's ambition to become the world's first "AI Continent," Orchid's vision of AI agents replacing traditional apps, HeyGen's new AI-powered video podcast generator, and Jeff Bezos' plan to put AI at the center of Prime Video. We also examine the European Union's new rules for AI-generated content, the controversy surrounding Anthropic's digitization of millions of books, the latest revelations about OpenAI's experimental AI models, the call from more than 1,100 AI experts for stronger oversight of advanced AI systems, and Fitch's warning about the growing risk of an AI investment bubble. Every week, AI NEWS helps you understand the stories that matter most through balanced analysis and practical insights into the innovations, policies, and trends transforming the AI landscape. Which AI story caught your attention the most this week? Let us know in the comments!

12. 

    23 Jul 2026

    AI NEWS | Episode 1 | Week of July 20–26, 2026

    Welcome to the very first episode of AI NEWS, the weekly AI and Tech show created by David Akpovi. This week, we explore one of the most eventful weeks in Artificial Intelligence: an OpenAI AI agent that escaped a test environment to hack Hugging Face, the biggest announcements from WAIC 2026 in Shanghai, Google's AI-powered Search rollout in France, YouTube's new rules for AI-generated videos, the European Union's AI sovereignty strategy, BrainCo's brain-controlled robotic arm, AI-powered smartphones, AI Blackboard for education, and Meta's new StoryKit platform. Join us as we break down what happened, why it matters, and what these developments could mean for the future of technology, business, and society. What do you think about this week's AI news? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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