Basically AI | AI Conversations and News

AI is changing everything. Your job, your phone, your kid's homework, and maybe the entire economy. But most AI coverage is either too technical or too hyped. Basically AI is the daily show that cuts through the noise. Every weekday, we break down the top AI stories in plain language, explain what they actually mean for real people, and spotlight tools you can start using today. Whether you're AI-curious or AI-obsessed, this is where you start your day.

Basically AI | AI Conversations and News is a technology podcast hosted by Dusty Porter, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dusty Porter hosts Basically AI | AI Conversations and News, a technology show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Massive Week in AI: Nvidia's Big Reveal, Meta's Setback, Government Drama

  Mar 16, 20269 minS1

  <p>In today's episode of Basically AI, we break down the biggest developments in artificial intelligence from the past few days.</p> <p>We cover Nvidia's massive AI conference and upcoming chip announcements, Meta delaying its newest AI model after disappointing internal tests, and a surprising legal battle between AI company Anthropic and the U.S. government.</p> <p>Nvidia GTC AI Conference News<br /> https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nvidia-ceo-set-reveal-new-chips-software-ai-megaconference-gtc-2026-03-16/</p> <p>Meta Delays New AI Model<br /> https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/business/meta-delays-release-of-new-ai-weighs-licensing-googles-gemini-after-disappointing-trial-runs-report/</p> <p>Anthropic Lawsuit Over Pentagon Decision<br /> https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/03/09...

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  Episode #9

  OpenAI's Pentagon Deal, Anthropic Ban Backlash, and AI's Next Medical Breakthrough

  Mar 2, 20265 minS1

  <p>Host Dusty Porter covers three AI stories: OpenAI signing a Pentagon deal just hours after President Trump ordered agencies to cut ties with Anthropic over its refusal to support mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, while noting reports that the Pentagon still used Claude in Middle East strikes; Sam Altman says the deal was rushed, the optics look bad, and calls the Anthropic ban a poor decision, as consumer backlash pushes Claude to #1 on Apple's App Store and "cancel ChatGPT" trends. He also discusses OpenAI raising $110B at a $730B valuation led by Amazon, with Nvidia and SoftBank participating...

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  Episode #8

  Beyond the Chatbot: The Rise of Agentic AI

  Feb 26, 20268 minS1

  <p>Today in AI: Anthropic updates its safety posture amid rising pressure, OpenAI doubles down on London as a major research hub, Nvidia declares an "agentic AI" inflection point after record earnings, and DeepSeek's model rollout strategy highlights the growing chip geopolitics shaping the AI race.</p> <p>Links Mentioned:</p> <p > https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-changing-safety-policy-2026-2</p> <p > https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/openai-make-london-its-biggest-research-hub-outside-us-2026-02-26/</p> <p > https://www.axios.com/2026/02/25/nvda-earnings-nvidia-jensen-huang</p> <p > https://www.reuters.com/world/china/deepseek-withholds-latest-ai-model-us-chipmakers-including-nvidia-sources-say-2026-02-25/</p> <p > https://www.reuters.com/podcasts/cuba-boat-shooting-nvidia-pentagon-v-anthropic-2026-02-26/</p>

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  Episode #6

  AGI by 2027? Anthropic's CEO and the Reality of Human-Level AI

  Feb 25, 20266 minS1

  <p >Today we're looking at the massive numbers shaping the AI landscape. From a new UNESCO report predicting significant revenue losses for artists by 2028, to IBM's warning about AI-enabled credential theft, the 'rest of us' need to stay alert. We also dive into the staggering 6-gigawatt deal between AMD and Meta, and why Anthropic's CEO thinks AI might surpass us at almost everything—and why that's actually okay for your career."</p> <h2 >Reference Links:</h2> <p >UNESCO Report: Artists face steep income decline due to AI </p> <p >IBM X-Force Index: 2026 Threat Intelligence Highlights </p> <p >AMD & Meta Deal: Me...

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  Episode #5

  The Pentagon Just Threatened to Ban the AI You Use Every Day

  Feb 24, 202611 minS1

  <p>The Pentagon just gave Anthropic an ultimatum: drop your AI safety guardrails or get cut off from the military entirely. Today we break down what happened, why it matters, and what it means for everyone who uses AI tools. Plus, DeepSeek V4 just launched, and it's gunning for the coding crown at a fraction of the cost. A Google VP says two types of AI startups are about to die. Anthropic's new security tool tanked cybersecurity stocks. China is putting actual robots on trains, and Honor, yes, the phone company — is making a humanoid robot. All that and your To...

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