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Up First AI

Up First AI

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"Up First AI" is a cutting-edge podcast dedicated to exploring the latest advancements and trends in artificial intelligence. Each episode delves into a range of topics, from groundbreaking AI technologies to ethical considerations and societal impacts. We provide in-depth coverage of the most significant AI news, ensuring listeners are always informed about the evolving landscape. Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of AI, offering insights and analysis on the most important developments.© Up First AI Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Odyssey’s Valuation Milestone and State Farm Shift

    Odyssey’s Valuation Milestone and State Farm Shift
    Jun 17 2026
    In this episode, we discuss State Farm's controversial decision to reduce commissions for its sales agents due to advancements in AI technology. Additionally, we explore Allbirds' unexpected name change to Smartbirds as they pivot to AI infrastructure, the launch of Pinterest's AI shopping app, and the public's rising skepticism towards AI.


    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction
    02:00 State Farm's Commission Cuts
    04:12 Allbirds Rebrands to Smartbirds
    09:24 Achieves $1.45B Valuation
    15:34 Pew Research on AI Sentiment
    16:42 Social Media Algorithm Control


    Show Links

    • Get Images in Claude with the AI Box MCP: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/mcp

    • How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    • Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    17 mins
  • Meta Cancels Manus Deal: Key Takeaways

    Meta Cancels Manus Deal: Key Takeaways
    Jun 16 2026
    In this episode, we share exciting personal news alongside discussions on Meta's unwinding of their $2 billion Manus acquisition and the repercussions stemming from that decision. We also cover recent developments involving Anthropic’s AI models, Apple's Siri updates, and Jeff Bezos' Prometheus company raising $14 billion for physical AI innovation.


    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction
    00:59 Personal News
    02:01 Meta's Manus Acquisition Unwinding
    06:00 Anthropic's AI Model Controversy
    14:59 Siri's Future Changes
    16:50 Bezos' Prometheus Funding


    Show Links

    • Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

    • How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    • Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    17 mins
  • Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri

    Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri
    Jun 9 2026
    In this episode, we explore Lovable's remarkable growth as it hits $500 million in annual recurring revenue and discuss Apple's exciting new features in AI and vibe coding. Additionally, we cover insights on upcoming IPOs for major AI players and my personal journey of vibe coding an iOS app.


    Chapters
    00:00 Lovable's Growth Highlights
    00:52 Apple's AI Features
    03:52 Perplexity's IPO Plans
    09:35 Updates on OpenAI and Tools for Humanity
    14:04 Google DeepMind's AI Accelerator
    20:06 My Vibe Coding Experience


    Show Links

    • Selfpause our Vibe coded app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/selfpause-daily-affirmations/id1518538414

    • Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

    • How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    • Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    21 mins
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