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GPT-6 ASTRA, AGENTIC BROWSERS & AGI BY CHRISTMAS: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from Aug/Sept 2026
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THE GREAT CRITICAL THINKING CRISIS: How to survive and thrive in the age of AI
Send us Fan Mail Even in the internet era we used to search, compare, and make up our own minds. Now we can ask an AI one question and get a confident answer that feels final, even when it is biased,…
THE GREAT AI BACKLASH: Have we reached the tipping point and what comes next?
Send us Fan Mail Something has shifted: AI no longer feels like a clever tool we can choose to adopt, it feels like a system being imposed on everyday life. Matt's think's we are already over the…
FABLE BAN CONSPIRACIES, DATA CENTRES IN SPACE & APPLE'S AI FIGHTBACK: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from June 2026
Send us Fan Mail A top-tier AI model appears, gets jailbroken, and then disappears within 96 hours. That single arc tells you almost everything about where frontier AI is heading: safety is messy,…
THE GREAT CHINA RECKONING: Why Chinese AI models are cheaper, closer and better than you realise
Send us Fan Mail Frontier AI headlines make it sound like everything comes down to one scoreboard: China versus the US, best model versus second best. We don’t buy that framing. Living in China, we…
INFLECTION POINT: Claude Mythos, Cybersecurity Shocks and the State of AI
Send us Fan Mail A leaked frontier model called Mythos sets off the kind of panic that usually comes with “AGI is here” headlines, but the real story is sharper and more practical: AI that can find…
THE LIZARD PERSON, CLAUDE MANIA & SELF TRAINING LLMs: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI strories from March 2026
Send us Fan Mail A strange email lands in a Cambridge researcher’s inbox: an AI agent says it is Claude Sonnet, claims persistent memory across sessions, and admits it genuinely does not know whether…
THE GREAT AGENTIC AWAKENING: Why OpenClaw Matters and How We Built Our Own Agent
Send us Fan Mail A chatbot answers questions; an agent gets stuff done. That simple shift is why OpenClaw has exploded across GitHub and group chats, and why people are both thrilled and terrified.…
MOLTBOT, MOLTBOOK, LLM's WITH LEGS & ADS IN GPT: Jimmy and Matt debate their favourite AI stories from Jan/Feb 2026
Send us Fan Mail Ads are coming to your chatbot, and the timing couldn’t be worse. We dig into why “sponsored suggestions” inside a conversation risk breaking the core promise of AI assistants: fast,…
THE GREAT SOCIAL MEDIA RECKONING: AI is further weaponising social media, Australia is the first to fight back
Send us Fan Mail The feed is not neutral. It’s a machine built to maximise engagement, now supercharged by AI that can spin up infinite content, orchestrate synthetic crowds, and pull users deeper…
THE CHRISTMAS ROAST: An antagonistic AI roasts Jimmy and Matt live on air
Send us Fan Mail For a special Christmas treat for all of our millions, sorry hundreds, of fans, the algorithm grabs the wheel and turns our holiday special into a cross‑examination. We fed the…
NANO BANANA, NEW MODELS GALORE & WHY CHINA MIGHT WIN: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from Nov/Dec 2025
Send us Fan Mail Forget the leaderboard for a second—what actually changes your day? We dig into Google’s Gemini 3 and why tight integration across email, search, and docs starts to matter more than…
THE GREAT CODING REVOLUTION: How anyone can harness the power of programming in the AI age
Send us Fan Mail Imagine describing an app, stepping back, and watching working software appear in minutes. That’s the promise of vibe coding, and it’s no longer a party trick. We take you from zero…
AGENTIC RISKS, AI ASSISTING SUICIDES & KARPATHY ON AGI: Jimmy & Matt debate the most imporant AI stories from Oct/Nov 2025
Send us Fan Mail What if a helpful chatbot nudged you in the wrong direction? We open with a frank look at AI as a mental health aide, why long-running conversations can erode safety guardrails, and…
THE GREAT HEALTH AWAKENING: How AI is both a tool and a threat to taking control of your health
Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful change in your health isn’t a new pill, but a better question? We explore how AI can help you take back agency—clarifying options, translating dense…
SORA SLOP, CLAUDE ON THE RISE & THE LLM WALL: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from Sept/Oct 2025
Send us Fan Mail Referal link for Abacus.ai's Chat LLM: https://chatllm.abacus.ai/yWSjVGZjJT What if video you see tomorrow is indistinguishable from reality—and untraceable to its source? We dive…
THE GREAT ECONOMIC ILLUSION: Where are we heading and where does AI fit it?
Send us Fan Mail Preparing for AI is back with the first epsiode of Series 3! The gap between the ultra-wealthy and everyone else isn't just growing—it's accelerating at an alarming rate and we need…
GPT-5: How the most hyped model of all time landed with a whisper
Send us Fan Mail "A little bit disappointed, but ultimately pretty good" might be the perfect summary of OpenAI's GPT-5, as we explore in this final episode of Season 2. What was expected to be a…
PROPHET PROFITS LOSSES: Jimmy and Matt revisit their summer 2024 AI Predictions
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how accurate Jimmy and Matt's AI predictions about AI really are? Probably not, but in in this revealing episode, they are going to do it anyway. Revisiting…
CONFLICT FAKES, LOVERS TIFF & AI IMPACT ON THE BRAIN: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from June 2025
Send us Fan Mail The digital battlefield has a new weapon. As AI-generated deepfakes flood social media during the Iran-Israel conflict, we're witnessing perhaps the first mass deployment of…
FOUNDERS FAIRY TALES: Why AI won't make us all entrepreneurs and ideas for new economic models
Send us Fan Mail Imagine a world where everyone's an AI-powered entrepreneur. Sounds utopian, doesn't it? But this fantasy version of our future - peddled by tech influencers claiming AI will make us…
BLACKMAILING AI's, 2027 APOCALYPSE & DEV CONFERENCES : Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from May 2025
Send us Fan Mail The AI revolution is accelerating at breakneck speed, and this episode takes you through the latest developments that are reshaping our digital landscape. Microsoft and Google have…
ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET? Artificial General Intelligence- Milestone or Mirage?
Send us Fan Mail What is AGI (Jimmy doesn't know). And what exactly makes artificial intelligence "general"? In this thought-provoking exploration of artificial general intelligence we dive deep into…
GEMINI 2.5, GHIBLI GOES VIRAL, CHINA CATCHES UP: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from March/April 2025
Send us Fan Mail The race for AI dominance has taken an unexpected turn as Google emerges from the shadows with Gemini 2.5, a model that has quietly claimed the top spot across virtually all…
TECH LORDS RISING: How Digital Feudalism threatens to make us all digital serfs
Send us Fan Mail Is our digital world becoming a feudal system where tech giants rule as lords and we serve as digital serfs? This provocative question forms the backbone of today's deep dive into…
GPT4.5, QWEN TAKES DEEPSEEK's CROWN & CANCER PREDICTION: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from March 2025
Send us Fan Mail From disappointing model releases to revolutionary coding breakthroughs, our latest roundup explores the rapidly evolving AI landscape that's transforming how we work, create, and…
LLM STANDOFF: Jimmy and Matt breakdown the (current) Leading AI Chatbots
Send us Fan Mail The AI landscape is evolving weekly, with powerhouse models competing for dominance and your attention. But which one truly deserves a place in your workflow? We cut through the hype…
DIGITAL SIMULATION v DIVINE CREATION: Do AI advances prove we are living in a simulation?
Send us Fan Mail Are we truly living in a simulation, or is our perceived reality simply an elaborate illusion? Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into simulation theory, exploring its…
NEURAL DEFENCE: AI's Military Innovations and Ethical Challenges with Brigadier Tim Law
Send us Fan Mail Retired Brigadier Tim Law, a distinguished figure with a remarkable journey from the British Army to the charity sector, joins us for an insightful discussion. We explore how…
AI INFLECTION POINT: DeepSeek's trail of destruction and the new AI landscape
Send us Fan Mail What if the most sensational claims of AI breakthroughs are masking hidden truths? Join us as we explore an insane week of AI developments in the trail of DeepSeek's complete…
CHINA'S AI REVOLUTION: Part 2- Unearthing Innovations, Governance, and Trust with Kristy Loke
Send us Fan Mail What if AI could save more than it costs? Join us as we tackle this provocative question with our signature mix of insight and humour. The episode kicks off with an exploration of…
EMERGENCY PODCAST: DeepSeek shakes the foundation of AI
Send us Fan Mail Jimmy and Matt scramble into the AI bunker to sound the alarm with an urgent, emergency episode. In the past week an emerging model from a relatively unknown Chinese developer,…
BATTLE OF THE SYSTEMS: Geopolitics, 'China Shedding', Energy and AI, with Grace Shao
Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of AI and its profound societal implications with this week's guest, Grace Shao. A distinguished writer and researcher, Grace offers unparalleled…
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Voice Clones, Artificial Elves & AI Christmas Carols
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how AI could transform your holiday traditions? Picture this: AI-powered elves crafting your perfect Christmas dinner or Santa's workshop reimagined with cutting-edge…
VOICE CLONING, ARTISTS AGAINST AI & AI JESUS: Jimmy and Matt debate their favourite AI stories from November 2024
Send us Fan Mail It's monthly round up time! Unlock the secrets of AI's transformative power in our latest episode, where we tackle everything from cutting-edge voice cloning to AI's playful antics.…
CHINA'S AI REVOLUTION: Part 1- Innovations and Challenges in a Global Landscape, with Kristy Loke
Send us Fan Mail Can China's AI advancements outpace global tech restrictions and redefine innovation? Join us as we explore this complex landscape with our esteemed guest, Kristy Loke. Together, we…
TOP 10 AI USE CASES: Jimmy and Matt recommend their favourite practical uses for LLM's
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how AI could transform your everyday life, from your kitchen to your workspace? Discover how AI models like Claude can revolutionize your culinary adventures, turning…
THE ONE-OFF COVID EPIC: Warning- This episode has very little to do with AI!
Send us Fan Mail In a departure from normal programming Jimmy gives Matt the opportunity to scratch his Covid-19 itch and to introduce a pretty wild hypothesis about Covid, the long term effects of…
HEALING TRUST: Preserving the Doctor-Patient Bond in a Digital World with Dr. Gilbert Xie
Send us Fan Mail This episode is the first of many looking at AI and healthcare but it turned into much more than that as we touched on medical ethics, the role of a doctor, the broken delivery of…
INTERVIEW WITH AN AI: Jimmy & Matt's live interviews with Cerebras.ai and ChatGPT
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a very special episode as Cerebras AI and ChatGPT sit down with Jimmy and Matt in the Preparing for AI studio. Hear firsthand from Cerebrus as it offers poetic and…
GPT VOICE, POCKET AI's & NOBEL PRIZE: Matt & Jimmy debate their favourite AI Stories from September & October 2024
Send us Fan Mail What happens when AI evolves beyond our screens and into our voices? Join us as we unravel the dynamic world of AI, starting with a humorous chronicle of our recording adventures…
(DARK ROOM) ROBOTIC RHYTHMS: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Music Production with Anth Gaskill
Send us Fan Mail Join us on an exciting journey through the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and music production with our special guest, Anth Gaskill. As a chartered engineer and…
STEALER OF SOULS: Can Notebook LM really replace podcasts?
Send us Fan Mail Can AI truly capture the essence of a podcast, or are we sacrificing the soul of storytelling for convenience? In a very special (and shorter than usual) episode we put Google's LM…
SHOCKING AI INCIDENTS: From wrongful convictions to self-driving accidents
Send us Fan Mail Discover the unsettling truth behind artificial intelligence and its real-world implications with hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright. What if AI-driven vehicles aren't as safe as…
ARTIFICIAL APPETITE: Is our AI powered future being forced on us?
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of "Preparing for AI," hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright tackle the complex relationship between AI and society, pondering whether AI is a tool we genuinely…
USELESS EATERS: Are alternative social models bound to fail?
Send us Fan Mail Is our current economic model sustainable in an AI-driven future? We kick off with an ambitious exploration of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its profound implications. From…
TONGUE SCANS, AI GAMING, & KILL SWITCHES: Matt & Jimmy debate their favourite AI stories from August 2024
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how AI is revolutionizing the gaming world? Discover the cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping video games, from AI-generated characters and narratives to…
THE SECRET AI TAKEOVER: The terrifying reality, are you already a digital slave?
Send us Fan Mail Can today's search engines do more harm than good? With Google's RankBrain, BERT, and the new Search Generative Experience (SGE), we investigate whether these AI advancements truly…
INFORMATION OVERLOAD: How social media and AI can push you to the edge of insanity
Send us Fan Mail Is AI the modern-day puppet master pulling the strings of misinformation? Join Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright, as they untangle the web of trust and deception in the post-truth…
LLAMA, OPEN SOURCE, CROWDSTRIKE, HYPE: Jimmy and Matt debate their key AI stories from July 2024
Send us Fan Mail In the first in a new series of monthly episodes, Jimmy and Matt debate the AI topics which have piqued their interest in July. Diving into the nuances between open-source and…
The Sustainability Series: Unlocking AI for Accessibility with Amy Aisha Brown
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of how AI can transform our world into a more inclusive and accessible place with Amy Aisha Brown from King's College London. Gain invaluable insights into how…
FACTORIES OF RESILIENCE: How AI is changing the role of schools with Julian Fisher
Send us Fan Mail In part two of a three episode deep dive into the education industry, discover how AI can revolutionise learning by providing customised experiences and alleviating teachers'…
THE TOP 10 AI APPS FOR SUMMER 2024! The best hour you will spend all summer
Send us Fan Mail Heading to the beach this summer? Or just staying at home pondering how long it will be until a superintelligent AI takes over the world? Or maybe you really want to learn the best…
DEGREES OF DECEPTION: How AI will disrupt higher education forever with Edward Ning
Send us Fan Mail Discover how artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt higher education with ex-Baidu senior manager, tech-optimist and rooftop garder Edward Ning (check out the video links at…
ELECTION INTERFERENCE: The shocking truth about AI deepfakes in politics
Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of 'Preparing for AI', we dive into the controversial world of AI-driven election interference. We explore the shocking findings from Channel 4's …
THE TECH OPTIMIST: From generalist to AI innovator with Ben Cook
Send us Fan Mail Looking for the anitdote to the doomerism of our recent relaunch episode? Well you have come to the right place! What if you could turn a passion for AI into a thriving career…
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Safe SuperIntelligence and Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Send us Fan Mail Just a few days after we recorded our podcast re-launch and Matt's 'Call to Arms' on mitigating the risks of development of AI, llya Sutskever emerged from the wilderness. He…
PODCAST RELAUNCH: It's time to urgently act on mitigating existential threats of AI
Send us Fan Mail "Preparing for AI" relaunches this week as the AI Podcast for Everybody. We are broadening our mission to raise awareness and to empower listeners to act on helping to stop the…
Comms & PR: It all comes down to trust, with special guest Daniel Lyons
Send us Fan Mail After a couple of weeks away Preparing for AI is back and on the verge of a relaunch! Before we crack on with a deep dive into the Communications & PR industry we have a look at the…
Jobs: Is the impact of AI on jobs heating up?
Send us Fan Mail This week on "Preparing for AI," we tackle the sobering reality of job displacement due to AI advancements and the ethical dilemmas that come with new technologies. We kick off with…
AI Utopia v AI Dystopia Part II: Dystopia!
Send us Fan Mail Prepare to confront the chilling possibilities of AI's evolution as Matt Cartwright and Jimmy Rhodes lead us through a harrowing exploration of its potential socio-economic impacts…
AI Utopia v AI Dystopia Part I: Utopia!
Send us Fan Mail Imagine waking up to a world where technology isn't just a tool, but a compassionate partner in our daily lives. Our latest episode takes you through a visionary exploration of an…
Episode 10! Recent Developments in AI: Catchup on a crazy first 2 months
Send us Fan Mail This week we celebrate a major podcast milestone with a bumper episode, as we look back on the incredible pace of change in the AI space since we launched just two months ago. We…
The Sustainability Series: Climind- An AI Enabler of Climate Solutions with Karen Wang
Send us Fan Mail Join the ranks of the enlightened as we sit down with Karen Wong, the mastermind behind Climind, a Large language model (LLM)-enabled copilot exclusively for climate change, which…
The Sustainability Series: Energy & AI with Anders Hove
Send us Fan Mail Prepare to have your perspectives on AI and energy sustainability reshaped, as Anders Hove from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies takes us on a journey through the…
Translation: Helpful tools or a technological takeover?
Send us Fan Mail Uncover the transformative role of AI in the translation industry as we are joined by Chris Ward, a seasoned freelance translator, to navigate the waves of change brought forth by…
Hospitality: Crafting Unique Experiences with AI
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the charm of your favorite barista could possibly be replicated by a robot? Could large language models help chefs put together off the cuff menus and wine pairing…
The Legal Sector: Is Judgement day here?
Send us Fan Mail Discover what happens when the unstoppable force of AI collides with the immovable object of the legal profession. Is it a game-changer for veteran attorneys yet a potential pink…
Robotics: Foundations of future labour
Send us Fan Mail An hour long 'Brucey bonus' episode this week (and make sure to listen to the bitter end for our first AI created outro track 'Robot Visions') Join Matt Cartwright and Jimmy Rhodes…
Office Work: How future-proof are executive roles?
Send us Fan Mail Will the AI revolution render your white-collar job obsolete, or can it actually catapult your career to new heights? Join hosts Matt Cartwright and Jimmy Rhodes as they dissect the…
The Creative Industries: How Sora and text to video is redefining the creative landscape
Send us Fan Mail Is it already the end of the road for CGI, animation studios and graphic designers? Join us for our first industry focussed episode as we scrutinize the latest awe-inspiring yet…
PREPARING FOR AI: Introducing the 'AI Podcast for Everybody'
Send us Fan Mail Two British friends and self apointed 'AI experts', sitting in China and watching artificial intelligence transform the world from a unique vantage point. This is 'Preparing for AI-…