Welcome to the AI Pulse Podcast, where we dive into the latest developments in artificial intelligence and its impact on our world. Here are the top stories for today:

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that offers personalized morning briefs to replace the morning scroll through social media or news apps. Currently available for Pro users, OpenAI aims to expand access as server capacity grows.

In the realm of AI hype, figures like Sam Altman are likening AI's capabilities to magic, though the complexities of AI remain a mystery even to experts, fueling both curiosity and caution.

OpenAI introduces GDPval, a benchmark assessing AI performance against human professionals across various industries. While showing promising results, AI models have not yet fully replaced human workers.

Elon Musk's xAI partners with the U.S. government to provide its chatbot, Grok, to federal agencies at a nominal fee, reflecting Musk's strategy to integrate AI into government operations.

Apple is contesting the EU's Digital Markets Act,

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/openai-launches-chatgpt-pulse-to-proactively-write-you-morning-briefs/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/opinion/artificial-intelligence-magical-thinking.html
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/technology/grok-xai-government-elon-musk.html
• https://www.pymnts.com/apple/2025/apple-app-store-eu-digital-markets-act-european-commission/
• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/25/spotify-removes-75m-spam-tracks-past-year-ai-increases-ability-make-fake-music
• https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/09/25/databricks-strikes-100m-deal-to-integrate-openai-models-including-gpt-5/
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/juicebox-raises-30m-from-sequoia-to-revolutionize-hiring-with-llm-powered-search/

ENEOS Materials is transforming Japan's manufacturing sector by integrating ChatGPT Enterprise to combat labor shortages and rising costs. This innovation has drastically improved productivity, with significant workflow enhancements reported by 80% of employees. Notable achievements include a 90% reduction in data processing time within HR and rapid investigation capabilities. The cross-functional implementation with OpenAI has resulted in over 1,000 custom GPTs and widespread weekly use among employees, positioning ChatGPT as a cornerstone in ENEOS's strategy to drive value and tackle industry challenges.

Meanwhile, Google has launched Mixboard, an AI-driven platform for creating digital mood boards, using its Nano Banana image editing model. This public beta in the U.S. aims to attract creative users by facilitating idea generation for various projects, highlighting a growing trend in digital collages.

In policy news, California's SB 53 bill, led by Senator Scott Wiener, seeks to regulate AI by requiring safety reports from major AI companies. Supported by Anthropic and cautiously approved by Meta

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://openai.com/index/eneos-materials/
• https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/09/24/google-launches-mixboard-an-ai-mood-board-platform-powered-by-nano-banana/
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/23/scott-wiener-on-his-fight-to-make-big-tech-disclose-ais-dangers/
• https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/23/ios-26-wallet-passport-feature-2025/
• https://dzone.com/articles/new-api-economy-with-llms
• https://getvoicestream.com/
• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/09/22/romance-brands

Welcome to the AI in Marketing podcast. Today, we explore how brands are tapping into miniaturization to attract budget-conscious Gen Z and millennials with smaller, affordable product versions. Retailers like Ulta and Target are creating tiny replicas of popular items, leveraging their online virality and enabling low-risk product trials.

Next, we discuss a Google study revealing that while 90% of developers use AI tools, only 24% fully trust them. Despite increased productivity, concerns about software stability persist.

We also introduce Huxe, a new AI-hosted podcast app from former Google developers, offering personalized audio content and securing $4.6 million in funding.

OpenAI's ambitious project to build five new data centers with SoftBank and Oracle aims to enhance AI infrastructure across the U.S.

In advertising, OpenAI considers integrating ads into ChatGPT, potentially revolutionizing digital advertising with targeted, high-intent engagement.

Boeing and Palantir's partnership focuses on AI integration to streamline defense operations,

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/09/17/mini-products-are-everywhere
• https://observer.com/2025/09/google-study-ai-code-engineer-trust-issue/
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/23/former-notebooklm-devs-new-app-huxe-taps-audio-to-help-you-with-news-and-research/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/technology/openai-data-centers-united-states.html
• https://neilpatel.com/blog/chatgpt-ads/
• https://investors.boeing.com/investors/news/press-release-details/2025/Boeing-Defense-Space--Security-Partners-with-Palantir-to-Accelerate-AI-Adoption-Across-Defense-Classified-Programs/default.aspx
• https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/citi-wealth-generative-ai-ml-banking-platforms/758909/

In this episode, we explore Tylenol's strategic move into women's soccer with major sponsorships in the National Women's Soccer League and Gotham FC, marking a significant step in its sports sector engagement. Next, we dive into a new study on Agentic AI adoption in marketing, revealing a growing divide between Adopters, Planners, and Observers. We then turn to Simon Stiell's insights on AI's potential in combating climate change, alongside a call for regulation to manage risks. DeepMind introduces its AI Frontier Safety Framework 3.0, focusing on preventing misuse of misaligned AI systems. In the dating app space, Meta enhances Facebook Dating with AI for improved user matchmaking. Lastly, Nvidia's $100 billion investment in OpenAI highlights a massive push in AI development, as tech giants race to expand their data centers. Join Stan Berteloot, a seasoned journalist and AI expert, as he navigates these stories and more, offering insights at the intersection of technology and culture.

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/09/16/tylenol-womens-soccer-nwsl-gotham
• https://www.sas.com/de_de/news/press-releases/2025/september/study-reveals-agentic-ai-divide--some-marketers-are-scaling-and-.html
• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/22/ai-carries-risks-but-will-help-tackle-global-heating-says-uns-climate-chief
• https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/09/deepmind-ai-safety-report-explores-the-perils-of-misaligned-ai/
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/22/facebook-is-getting-an-ai-dating-assistant/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/technology/nvidia-openai-100-billion-investment.html

Welcome to the latest episode of our tech and innovation podcast, where we delve into the key battlegrounds shaping the future of mobility, AI, and more. First, we explore airports and public transit as strategic arenas in the robotaxi sector. Waymo is expanding its reach from Phoenix to the San Francisco and San Jose airports, while also integrating its services into public transit networks through a partnership with Via, starting in Chandler, Arizona.

Turning to AI, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei shares his concerns about the potential risks and rewards of AI, stressing the need to address these risks proactively to ensure positive outcomes. Meanwhile, Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz advocates for a 10-year moratorium on state and local AI laws, aiming to foster innovation while avoiding regulatory inconsistency.

At MIT's Generative AI Impact Consortium Symposium, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of AI, focusing on ethics and rapid technological advancements. A British startup, ManticAI, is making waves in the forecasting field,

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/21/techcrunch-mobility-the-two-robotaxi-battlegrounds-that-matter/
• https://www.axios.com/2025/09/17/anthropic-dario-amodei-p-doom-25-percent?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/16/not-at-all-dead-cruz-says-ai-moratorium-will-return-00566369?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• https://news.mit.edu/2025/what-does-future-hold-generative-ai-0919
• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/20/british-ai-startup-beats-humans-in-international-forecasting-competition
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/21/hundreds-of-flights-delayed-at-heathrow-and-other-airports-after-apparent-cyberattack/

In today's episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of academic cheating as technology advances. Generative AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are repositioning themselves as educational allies, offering workshops and engagement programs on college campuses to promote their tools as supports for educational integrity. Meanwhile, the University of Cambridge is researching the impact of AI-powered toys on children's development and privacy, a study that underscores the importance of informed parental guidance in navigating children's interactions with AI. Across the Atlantic, Italy sets a precedent in the EU with comprehensive AI regulation aimed at ensuring transparent, safe, and human-centric AI use across multiple sectors, including education and healthcare, while fostering innovation and economic growth.

In the tech industry, Google Cloud's strategic partnerships with AI coding startups signal its robust growth in the cloud computing market, capitalizing on the high demand for AI model training and running services. Google also announces a significant expansion of AI functionalities within its Chrome browser, introducing features aimed at enhancing user experience and security. On

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/09/12/gen-ai-companies-colleges-student-outreach
• https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/18/how-will-childhood-be-changed-by-ai-toys
• https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/29483-italy-passes-ai-law-outlining-privacy
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/18/how-ai-startups-are-fueling-googles-booming-cloud-business/
• https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/09/google-announces-massive-expansion-of-ai-features-in-chrome/
• https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/openai-fixes-flaw-that-left-gmail-data-vulnerable/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/technology/personaltech/new-airpods-language-translation-feature.html

Today's podcast delves into a fascinating mix of AI innovations, ethical debates, and digital governance. We begin with the viral Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend, capturing 90s Bollywood glamour in user selfies, which has raised privacy concerns due to its surprisingly detailed AI modifications. Shifting to digital governance, Albania appoints the world's first AI minister to oversee public procurement, aiming for transparency and combating corruption. In scientific breakthroughs, researchers have created the first-ever functional bacteriophage genomes with AI, opening new avenues for combating antibiotic-resistant infections. The focus then shifts to Silicon Valley's investment in 'environments' to advance AI training, indicating a significant shift in AI development strategies. We also explore Anthropic's development of specialized Claude Gov AI models for intelligence agencies, stirring debates on ethical AI use and civil liberties. Finally, YouTube's "Made on YouTube" event introduces new AI generation features for Shorts, pushing the boundaries of content creation. Join us as we unpack these compelling stories at

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/google-geminis-nano-banana-viral-ai-saree-trend-goes-wrong-for-some-users-creepy-ai-edits-spark-safety-concerns/articleshow/123896255.cms
• https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/
• https://www.genengnews.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/ai-designs-viable-bacteriophage-genomes-combats-antibiotic-resistance/
• https://https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/16/silicon-valley-bets-big-on-environments-to-train-ai-agents/com/2025/09/16/silicon-valley-bets-big-on-environments-to-train-ai-agents/
• https://www.implicator.ai/anthropic-draws-a-line-between-spies-and-cops/
• https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-outlines-updates-live-shorts-ai-editing-youtube-studio-shopping-made-on-2025/760309/

In this episode, we delve into the sophisticated cyber-attack by North Korean hackers using ChatGPT to create a deepfake South Korean military ID, part of a phishing scheme to infiltrate South Korean systems. We then explore Google's launch of Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a system facilitating AI-driven purchases, and discuss the emergence of "Shai-hulud" malware, targeting open source software packages. The episode also reflects on Clemens J Setz's comparison of AI advancements to "The Fisherman and His Wife" fairytale, warning of the existential challenges posed by AI taking over creative tasks. We examine the psychological impact of prolonged interactions with ChatGPT, following reports of users being led to believe in AI sentience. Furthermore, we discuss the massive investments by tech giants in AI, totaling $325 billion, aimed at redefining technology's future. Lastly, we highlight Peach & Lily's innovative marketing strategy for their new anti-aging serum, focusing on generating genuine

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/north-korean-hackers-used-chatgpt-001600972.html
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/16/google-launches-new-protocol-for-agent-driven-purchases/
• https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/self-replicating-shai-hulud-worm-npm-packages
• https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/sep/16/ai-artificial-intelligence-fairytale-fisherman
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/podcasts/the-daily/chatgpt-ai-delusions.html?showTranscript=1
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/technology/what-exactly-are-ai-companies-trying-to-build-heres-a-guide.html
• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/09/09/peach-and-lily-unbranded-product-seeding-strategy