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In The Loop

Stay in the loop with the biggest stories in AI—without the noise and nonsense. Each week, Jack Houghton (CPO at Mindset AI) unpacks the latest news, research, and product trends shaping the future of artificial intelligence. From OpenAI breakthroughs to unicorn startups, In The Loop delivers sharp, less than 20-minute episodes packed with insights for product leaders, engineers, and AI-curious innovators. Subscribe to get smarter about AI, every week. Don"t forget to rate and share the show with

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00:13:06

The story behind how OpenAI lost everything this week

In The Loop ·

2025/07/17

Episode Description:In just ten days, OpenAI went from market leader and top dog to a series of very painful events that threaten its market leadership. This episode breaks down the dramatic collapse of their $3 billion Windsurf acquisition, the power play from Microsoft that unraveled it, and how Google swooped in for a surgical “hackquisition.” But that was just the beginning.We unpack how Elon Musk’s Grok 4 leapfrogged OpenAI’s GPT lineup to become the best AI model in the world (for now), and

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00:18:00

What Is Context Engineering And Why Should You Care?

In The Loop ·

2025/07/09

Context engineering is more than just the latest AI buzzword—it’s shaping up to be the future of how we build truly intelligent systems. In this episode of In The Loop, I explore the shift from prompt engineering to context engineering, why this evolution matters, and how it impacts the effectiveness of AI agents. If you’ve ever wondered why some AI tools feel magical while others fall flat, context engineering holds the answer.I unpack what "context" actually means in the world of AI—from

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00:17:14

22 New Jobs AI Will Create—And Do AI-Pessimists Have...

In The Loop ·

2025/07/02

In this episode of In the Loop, I bring you a very top-of-mind topic: how AI is transforming the job market—but this time, we’ll focus on the jobs AI will create. I unpack a recent New York Times article that outlines 22 new roles AI is expected to create, and contrast it with a powerful historical perspective on the Luddites, offering a surprising lens on the current AI discourse.This isn't just about technology—it's about people, work, and the way progress reshapes our lives. From fears of job

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00:18:26

How Enterprise CIOs Build & Buy AI In 2025 (a16z Report)

In The Loop ·

2025/06/25

This week, I’m diving into one of the most insightful pieces of research I’ve come across lately—a report by a16z based on interviews with over 100 enterprise CIOs across five industries. If you’re building, selling, or using AI in a big company—or just trying to understand how enterprise AI is evolving—you’ll want to hear what’s really driving AI adoption at scale.In this episode of In The Loop, I break down three of the most interesting trends from the report that totally shifted how I think about

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00:15:52

EP20 - Apple Is Cooked—Here Are Three Reasons Why

In The Loop ·

2025/06/18

In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack what feels like a turning point for Apple—and not in a good way. From a lackluster WWDC 2025 filled with buzzwords instead of breakthroughs, to a baffling research paper, The Illusion Of Thinking, that downplays the entire AI industry, Apple seems more confused than ever about its future.And then comes the gut punch: Jony Ive, the design visionary behind nearly every iconic Apple product, has joined forces with OpenAI to shape the next era of AI hardware

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00:19:01

EP19 - Mary Meeker AI Trends 2025: Three Reasons Why...

In The Loop ·

2025/06/11

Mary Meeker is back after six years with a deep dive into AI—and in this episode of In The Loop, I break it down and explain why this technology isn’t just another trend. From lightning-fast adoption to its global reach and disruptive potential, I explore how AI is unfolding in ways no tech ever has before.But beyond the big headlines, I also dig into the real-world implications. What’s actually working when it comes to AI implementation? Where is the hype overshooting the reality? I share where the

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00:12:54

EP18 - What Happens To Entry-Level Jobs In The AI...

In The Loop ·

2025/06/04

Are we witnessing the end of entry-level jobs as we know them? In this episode of In The Loop, I’m tuning in from a shed on the coast of Scotland—yes, seriously—to dig into one of the most urgent and overlooked consequences of AI: its impact on early career opportunities. Based on fresh insights from SignalFire’s State of Tech Talent Report 2025, World Economic Forum, and LinkedIn data, I explore how AI and automation are rapidly dismantling traditional junior roles and what this means for economic

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00:12:10

EP17 - Google I/O & Microsoft Build In 10 Minutes:...

In The Loop ·

2025/05/28

In this episode of In the Loop, I dive into the biggest AI reveals from Microsoft’s Build and Google I/O—two landmark conferences that showcased over 150 new AI features in just one week. But this isn't just a recap. I cherry-pick the announcements that I believe signal the future of AI, particularly in how Microsoft and Google are taking radically different routes in shaping our digital world.From Microsoft’s bold vision of an "open agentic web" to Google’s consumer-driven experiments

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00:16:42

EP16 - The Top Five AI Features SaaS Companies Are...

In The Loop ·

2025/05/21

By the end of this In The Loop episode, you’ll have a clear breakdown of the five categories of AI features SaaS companies are launching right now—and the frameworks product teams can use to design them. From small, delightful UX enhancements to semi-autonomous AI agents and powerful standalone AI-native platforms, I walk you through how companies like Google, Stripe, Notion, Attio, and Mindset AI are thinking about their AI strategy.After reading Rich Holmes' fantastic analysis from the

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00:14:41

EP15 - Google, OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic & The Three...

In The Loop ·

2025/05/15

This week’s In The Loop dives into the battle for the future of AI computing—and it’s getting fierce. In this episode, I break down three major AI battlegrounds that could reshape how we code, search, shop, and interact online. It’s Google vs. OpenAI vs. Meta in a high-stakes war that’s as much about market dominance as it is about redefining how we use technology every day.From Google's game-changing Gemini 2.5 launch to Meta’s bold push into consumer AI with their latest app, and OpenAI’s

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00:16:42

EP14 - The Real State Of AI Adoption In 2025: What's...

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2025/05/07

In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack the most compelling AI research released so far this year—highlighting how generative AI is being used not just as a productivity booster but as a deeply embedded layer in both personal and professional lives. Drawing on new data from Harvard Business Review and KPMG, I explore what the top 10 use cases in 2025 really say about the direction of society, the workplace, and how business leaders need to respond.You'll hear my take on the rise of use cases like

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00:15:54

EP13 - Cluely: The AI App That Made Cheating...

In The Loop ·

2025/04/30

In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack the viral storm surrounding a startup that’s made headlines—and sparked outrage—with a bold statement: “We want to cheat on everything.” Cluely, has built an AI tool designed to help users breeze through interviews, exams, and more by feeding them real-time answers. Is this tech genius or just glorified dishonesty?We’ll take a look at the firestorm Cluely has ignited, break down the biggest critiques (and why they matter), and explore how society, education,

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00:20:21

EP12 - Google Agent2Agent (A2A): The Future Of AI...

In The Loop ·

2025/04/24

Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) is a brand new protocol to facilitate communication between independent AI agents—but what does this actually mean?Imagine waking up to a push notification that your fridge has been restocked, your flight’s been rerouted around bad weather, and your taxes were filed—all while you were sleeping. No apps. No tabs. Just invisible agents handling your life. Sounds futuristic? In this episode of In The Loop, I dig into what could make that scenario a reality: Google’s new

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00:21:27

EP11 - Shopify Memo: No Humans Hired Without AI...

In The Loop ·

2025/04/16

This week, I’m unpacking one of the boldest corporate moves we’ve seen for a while—a memo from Shopify’s CEO that might just signal the beginning of a new AI-first era in the workplace. Shopify’s Tobias Lütke dropped a bombshell: no new human hires unless it’s been proven first that AI can't do the job. The policy has sparked everything from praise to panic, and we need to talk about what it really means.In this episode of In The Loop, I deep dive into the Shopify AI memo, dissect the reactions it’s

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00:18:10

EP10 - Does ChatGPT's Viral Image Generator & The...

In The Loop ·

2025/04/09

In this episode of In The Loop, I break down one of the most jaw-dropping AI updates we’ve seen for a few years—the new ChatGPT image generator that’s now baked directly into GPT-4. It’s fast, playful, and wildly powerful. You can take any photo and instantly transform it into something that looks straight out of a Studio Ghibli film. It’s fun—until it gets complicated…I dive into how this model actually works, why it’s such a leap forward, and what it means for artists, creatives, and entire

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00:16:22

EP9 - Apple's AI Crisis Exposed: Is It Having A Nokia...

In The Loop ·

2025/04/02

Apple has always been a leader in tech innovation—but what if it’s about to lose its grip? In this episode, I dive deep into why Apple’s AI strategy is falling apart, from the failed launch of Apple Intelligence to the internal chaos that has executives calling their own products "embarrassing." Could Apple really become the next BlackBerry or Nokia? And, more importantly, what can they do to turn things around?Join me as I break down Apple’s biggest AI missteps, how their legendary

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00:14:13

EP8 - Model Context Protocol (MCP): The Newest AI...

In The Loop ·

2025/03/26

The world is buzzing about Model Context Protocol (MCP)—but why does it matter so much? In this episode of In The Loop, I break down what MCP is, why it’s being compared to the protocols that shaped the internet, and why it could be the key to unlocking the next wave of AI agent adoption. If you've ever wondered how AI agents can seamlessly connect to real-world applications—without endless custom integrations—MCP might just be the answer.We’ll dive into the historical parallels between MCP and

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00:18:47

EP7 - Vibe Coding: Will Developers Be Out Of A Job In...

In The Loop ·

2025/03/19

The way we build software is changing—fast. This week, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, made a bold prediction: within six months, AI will write 90% of all code. Meanwhile, “vibe coding” has become one of the hottest topics in AI, even surpassing "prompt engineering" in Google searches. And then there’s Cursor, an AI-powered coding startup that has skyrocketed by 9,900% in just a year, hitting $100 million in revenue. But what does all of this mean for developers? Will traditional programming be

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00:22:57

EP6 - Multi-Agent Systems: The Next Big Shift In...

In The Loop ·

2025/03/12

What if AI agents started making decisions for us—and we didn’t even realize it? In this episode of In The Loop with Jack Houghton, we dive into the viral “gibberlink” moment—when two AI agents seemingly created their own secret language—and why it’s more hype than reality. But beneath the noise, a quiet revolution is happening: multi-agent systems. These specialized AI agents collaborate, communicate, and tackle complex tasks far more efficiently than a single model ever could—and they’re about to

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00:12:02

EP5 - The Rise of Vertical AI Agents: Why SaaS...

In The Loop ·

2025/03/05

The world of software and technology is undergoing a massive shift—and AI agents are at the center of this revolution. In this episode of In The Loop, Jack Houghton dives into how vertical AI agents, like OpenAI’s deep research agent and Perplexity, are changing the game by consolidating complex workflows into single, powerful agents. Imagine replacing an entire stack of SaaS tools with one AI-driven system. It’s not just possible—it’s already happening.We explore how these multi-agent systems work,

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