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– AI News with a Human Touch AI is transforming how we work, create, and connect—but what does that mean for the future of content, business, and creativity? Hosted by Emmy-nominated digital pioneer Shira Lazar, The AI Download is your go-to source for sharp insights, expert interviews, and real-world discussions on AI, emerging tech, and the creator economy. Each week, we break down the biggest AI trends, explore its impact on creativity and business, and bring you candid conversations with

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41:54

Inside Coca-Cola’s Viral AI Ad: Can Machines Create...

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2025/06/05

Eric W. Shamlin breaks down how AI is transforming everything from high-budget ad campaigns to human connection—blurring the lines between innovation, emotion, and employment.Special thanks to our sponsor Prophet – award-winning AI and services for marketing and PR leaders looking to make better, faster brand decisions. Go to prprophet.ai to learn more. PRophet. Human Led. AI Fed.This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter — Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling.This week

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35:44

Google’s AI Power Grab, the Side Hustle Illusion, and...

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2025/05/30

From eerily realistic video tools to AI-powered shopping and smart glasses saving lives—Google’s latest AI reveals are changing everything. ZDNet’s Sabrina Ortiz joins Shira Lazar on The AI Download to break it all down and share her tips for staying human in an AI-powered world.This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter. Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling.This week on The AI Download, Shira Lazar is joined by Sabrina Ortiz, Senior AI Editor at ZDNet, to break down

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47:33

Agents of the Future: David Yang on the Rise of AI...

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2025/05/23

Are AI agents here to steal your job—or save your business? Newo.ai founder David Yang joins Shira Lazar to break down the next big shift in artificial intelligence and what it means for entrepreneurs, employees, and society. This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter. Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling.On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar dives into 2025’s buzziest AI trend: AI agents—or as today’s guest calls them, “AI employees.” Visionary entrepreneur

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55:58

ARtistry & AI: Paige Piskin on Crafting Viral Filters...

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2025/05/16

How Paige Piskin’s AR designs captivated 300 billion views and what’s next for the future of augmented reality and AI-driven storytelling. This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter. https://www.hivelighter.ai/ On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar welcomes renowned XR and VFX artist Paige Piskin. With over 300 billion views and 1.3 billion shares on her AR designs, Paige has redefined what it means to create immersive digital experiences. Shira and Paige dive deep into the

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59:10

PR vs. the Machines: Aaron Kwittken on AI’s Role in...

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2025/05/01

Can AI pitch better than a publicist? In this episode, we find out.This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar is joined by PR innovator and CEO of PRophet.ai, Aaron Kwittken, for a high-energy conversation that pulls no punches. From industry disruption to ethical meltdowns at Meta, Kwittken shares his unfiltered take on how AI is transforming public relations, media trust, and the future of influence.He also breaks down why marketers must

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56:17

AI, Dating, and the Tech Intimacy Scale: Cathy Hackl...

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2025/04/25

Can AI help us feel more, not less?This episode is sponsored byHivelighter.On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar is joined by tech futurist and “Godmother of the Metaverse” Cathy Hackl for a refreshingly real conversation about the emotional and ethical layers of artificial intelligence. From dating experiments at TED to climate-saving snow leopard alerts, Hackl reveals how AI is already shaping our most personal and planetary decisions.They unpack everything from automation

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64:22

The Future of Film Is Ethical AI: Don Allen on...

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2025/04/17

What if the future of filmmaking wasn’t just AI-powered—but artist-first?This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.What if the future of filmmaking wasn’t just AI-powered—but artist-first?On this week’s AI Download, Shira Lazar sits down with futurist and creative technologist Don Allen III, Creative AI Pipeline Director at Asteria, one of the first ethical AI film studios. From robot rights and a new religion to clean data models, they explore how creators and studios can embrace AI without

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64:23

Future-Proofing Creativity, Careers & Dating? (with...

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2025/04/10

From Tinder’s AI love assistant to the copyright chaos of generative content, this episode of The AI Download dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping our personal and professional lives. Creative AI technologist Taryn Southern joins Shira Lazar for a deeply human look at how AI is transforming creativity, careers, and connection.This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.In this episode, Shira Lazar is joined by filmmaker, technologist, and digital storyteller Taryn Southern to

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58:57

AI Art Backlash, Digital Clones & The Future of Work...

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2025/04/03

From Studio Ghibli-style AI art that broke ChatGPT to fashion models being cloned—and owned—by AI, this episode dives into the wild ethical frontier of generative tech. Sandy Carter joins to explore what we’re getting right, what we’re missing, and how to stay human in an AI-first world.This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.In this powerful episode, Shira Lazar is joined by Sandy Carter (COO of Unstoppable Domains) and co-host Nadia G. to explore some of the biggest—and most

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41:08

AI Just Took Your Order—And Your Job? (feat. Nate Jones)

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2025/03/27

From Nvidia’s robot revolution to AI-powered dating profiles and fast food drive-thrus run by bots—AI is taking over. But what does that mean for our jobs, love lives, and ethics?This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.In this jam-packed conversation, Shira Lazar is joined by producer Nadia G. and AI educator Nate Jones to break down the biggest AI headlines and what they really mean. From the Vatican weighing in on ethics to California’s bold new AI regulation roadmap, the trio explores

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42:16

AI’s Energy Crisis & the Future of Education with Dr....

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2025/03/20

AI’s rise isn’t just disrupting industries—it’s draining energy grids, rewriting education, and igniting a Hollywood war. Are we prepared for the consequences?This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.In this must-listen episode, AI expert Dr. Chris Mattmann (Chief Data & AI Officer at UCLA, former NASA CTO) breaks down the hidden environmental cost of AI, how universities are fighting to stay relevant, and whether we’re already living with AGI.🔹 Is AI’s energy demand spiraling into a

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56:54

Mark Cuban: The Truth About AI, Healthcare & the...

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2025/03/13

AI is transforming industries at breakneck speed—revolutionizing healthcare, reshaping the job market, and redefining media. In this exclusive conversation, Mark Cuban shares his bold vision for AI, where he’s investing next, the future of work, and why transparency in tech is more critical than ever.This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.AI isn’t just automating the world—it’s shifting power and reshaping industries. But as technology accelerates, are we ready for what’s next?On THE AI

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66:37

AI is Reshaping Journalism—Who Wins? Baratunde...

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2025/03/06

AI is rewriting the rules of journalism, creativity, and power. But who wins, and who gets left behind? Emmy-nominated storyteller Baratunde Thurston joins The AI Download to explore how AI is redefining media, shifting power in journalism, and challenging the future of storytelling.🔹 Sponsored by HivelighterAI is revolutionizing journalism, storytelling, and content creation—but at what cost? As AI billion-dollar startups boom, ethical dilemmas emerge, and independent voices struggle to

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62:36

Who’s Making the Rules? The Truth About AI Policy &...

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2025/03/06

AI is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace. From governance to generative models, former White House Science and Technology Advisor Arati Prabhakar breaks down the stakes, the opportunities, and why public engagement in AI policy is more critical than ever.This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter.AI isn’t just the future—it’s shaping our reality right now. But who’s really in control? And what happens if we get it wrong?This week on THE AI DOWNLOAD, host Shira Lazar sits down with

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The AI Download Trailer

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2025/02/26

Decode AI, Stay Human with Shira Lazar: Smart AI News, Zero HypeShira Lazar, an Emmy-nominated host and digital trailblazer, has been at the forefront of social media and technology for over two decades. As the founder and CEO of What’s Trending, she’s built a career on breaking down the biggest shifts in digital culture. Now, she’s tackling the AI revolution—what’s real, what’s hype, and what it all means for you.Welcome to The AI Download—your go-to source for AI news with a human

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