This week on AI Weekly Digest, we break down the most important AI news stories—beyond the headlines and the hype. On the agenda: – In Bowling Green, Kentucky, a small city uses AI to shape its 25-year urban plan. Is this the future of civic participation, or just another digital gimmick? – Once hailed as the hottest AI job, the prompt engineer is already disappearing. What happened? – Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine, wants to challenge Google — by tracking your every move online. – Lyft launches an AI assistant to help its drivers earn more by planning smarter routes. A new step in the gig economy's AI transformation. – And finally, the most advanced AI models are getting stronger... but also more prone to hallucinations. Even OpenAI doesn’t know exactly why. Five stories, five perspectives — to understand how AI is reshaping our tools, our work, and the tough questions we face. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What if your security system could detect a medical emergency—before anyone called for help? In this episode of AI Experience, you’ll meet Egor Olteanu, co-founder and CEO of VOLT AI, a company at the intersection of artificial intelligence, safety, and real-time video surveillance. After serving in the U.S. Army and working at Google X, Egor set out to solve a problem most security teams quietly live with: video feeds are rarely watched, and alerts often come too late. You'll hear how VOLT’s AI connects to existing cameras to detect anomalies in real time—from fights and seizures to intrusions after hours. Together, we explore what it means to shift from passive observation to proactive detection, what AI can actually "understand" from a scene, and how human guards and machines can work together without one replacing the other. If you work in education, corporate security, or just want to understand how AI is reshaping public safety, this conversation will give you a clear and concrete view of what’s changing—and what’s still to come. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What if the most confident answer your AI gives you… was completely made up? In this episode, you’ll hear from Daniel Wilson, AI and Data Sovereignty Advisor to Malaysia’s National AI Office and founder of InfoScience AI. With years of hands-on experience in neuromorphic systems and secure AI architectures, Daniel helps you unpack a central paradox of generative models: why they hallucinate, why that might not be a bug, and how you can reduce the risk when using them. Together, you explore the mechanics of inference, the limits of context windows, and the subtle art of prompting. Daniel also explains how AI hallucinations mirror aspects of human memory—and what it takes to design systems that truly know when they don’t know. If you’ve ever used AI in your work, this episode will give you the tools to better understand its blind spots—and maybe your own. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week in AI news: the U.S. military is testing AI to interpret the world, the future of AI-powered fast food, proof of humanity may soon be required for remote interviews, Gen X unease in the workplace, and Shopify now prioritizes AI over humans. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Can a car feel the road beneath its wheels—and should it? In this episode of AI Experience, we explore how artificial intelligence is enabling vehicles to sense their environment in an entirely new way. Boaz Mizrachi, co-founder and CTO of Tactile Mobility, explains how AI-powered virtual sensors can estimate grip, friction, and road conditions—without adding any new hardware. Drawing on 30+ years of experience in signal processing and system design, Boaz reveals how this technology mimics the instincts of a professional driver and why visual data alone isn’t enough for autonomous vehicles. We also discuss the limits of generative AI in edge computing, how tactile sensing can close the final 1% gap in safety, and what it takes to train AI models on real-world driving data collected across all conditions—from icy Canadian roads to dusty summer highways. If you’re curious about the next frontier of mobility and the role AI will play in making it safer, smarter, and more responsive, this episode is a must-listen. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week on "AI Experience," we take a sweeping look at the profound and sometimes unsettling impacts of artificial intelligence. From The New York Times integrating AI into its newsroom to Turkish translators forced to train their digital replacements, to the erosion of trust in big platforms and the flood of AI images on Pinterest, we explore the many facets of a revolution in progress. An essential episode to understand the stakes of a world undergoing rapid transformation. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Would you engage with an influencer if you knew they weren’t real? AI-generated influencers are reshaping the world of digital influence, raising questions about authenticity, engagement, and the future of social media. In this episode, Ilia Rozman, AI expert and founder of Rozman Experts Ltd, explains how AI-driven influencers are created, why businesses are investing in them, and what their rise means for human influencers. From AI models with a purpose to large-scale automated content, Ilia shares his experience in building digital personalities that interact, influence, and even generate revenue. Are AI influencers just a trend, or are they here to stay? Tune in to find out. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week in AI news: 2025 trends and innovations according to Forbes, why banks remain cautious about AI, and a look at the intersection of artificial intelligence and religion. Dive into the CIA’s digital twins of world leaders and the impact of the DeepSeek phenomenon on AI’s valuation. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Who owns the future of storytelling—humans or AI? In this episode, Pete Pachal, former journalist and Founder and CEO of The Media Copilot, shares how generative AI is reshaping journalism and the media industry. You’ll hear about the opportunities AI creates for journalists to tell better stories and reach wider audiences, but also the challenges it introduces, from ethical dilemmas to job insecurity. Pete draws on his extensive career in journalism to offer practical advice and insights for navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you’re in media or simply curious about AI’s impact, this conversation will get you thinking about what’s next for the stories you consume—and the ones you create. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

A look back at the latest in AI: this week, explore artificial intelligence innovations in Hollywood, Apple’s advancements with a reimagined Siri, and the arrival of GenCast, an AI capable of revolutionizing weather forecasting. Also, discover how AI hallucinations are becoming valuable resources for science and the latest updates to NotebookLM, a tool redefining how we interact with our documents. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.