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AI SIX Podcast

Introducing the AI SIX Podcast: Learn AI on the GoArtificial intelligence is changing marketing, offering new ways to connect, create, and deliver value. To help marketers adapt, I’m introducing the AI SIX Podcast – a practical, daily resource designed to make AI learning manageable and relevant.What Is the AI SIX Podcast?The AI SIXPodcast is a six-minute daily podcast tailored for marketers looking to understand and use AI effectively. Hosted by me, Joanne Sweeney, a communications and marketing

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Ep 152: Building a Custom GPT

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2025/07/31

Send us a text I’ve switched into testing mode. I’ve built a Custom ChatGPT to analyse my podcast, not just for downloads, but for insight, influence, and impact. In this episode, I’m sharing how I did it, and how useful these AI tools are for business and everyday life. ChatGPT has a brilliant feature called “Custom GPTs”. It lets you build a version of ChatGPT that acts like a virtual assistant with a specific role. You give it instructions, upload files, and define how it should beha...

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Ep 151: RAG - The Secret Weapon of Smart AI

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2025/07/30

Send us a text Think AI just makes things up? You’re right, it often does. But there’s a fix. It’s called RAG, and it helps AI ground its answers in real, relevant information. In this episode, I’ll explain how it works and why it’s essential if you rely on AI for content or communication. In today’s episode, I'm talking about something you’ve probably used without even knowing it: RAG – Retrieval-Augmented Generation. Most large language models, like GPT, Claude, Gemini, work by predicting t...

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Ep 150: EU AI Act Tools Go Live

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2025/07/28

Send us a text European Commission AI Assessment Tools for EU AI Act Compliance The European Commission and related stakeholders have introduced several tools to support organisations in complying with the EU AI Act. These tools help identify your obligations, assess the risk associated with your AI systems, and guide you through compliance requirements. EU AI Act Compliance Checker An interactive tool that helps businesses, especially SMEs and startups, assess if their AI system is covered ...

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Ep 149: Cloudflare Blocking AI Crawlers

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2025/07/27

Send us a text Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure provider powering about 20% of global web traffic, has rolled out a significant policy change: as of July 2025, it is blocking AI web crawlers from scraping content by default unless website owners explicitly permit them. This marks a turning point in the landscape of AI model training and content creator rights. By default, AI crawlers (bots used by companies such as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta, and more to collect content for la...

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EP 148: Why Smart People Own AI at Work

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2025/07/26

Send us a text I didn’t write this headline—but I wish I had! Credit goes to Forbes and author William Arruda for the brilliant title: Why Smart People Own AI at Work. It instantly grabbed my attention, and in today’s episode, I’m jumping into why this mindset matters more than ever. Hello and welcome back to the AI SIX podcast, a daily-six-minute show, helping you understand how AI is changing your working life and re-shaping marketing, communications, and the world of work as we know it. I’...

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EP 147: America’s AI Action Plan

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2025/07/25

Send us a text America is the country that started the AI race. And as president of the United States, I’m here today to declare that America is going to win it. These are the words of President Trump at the AI Summit this week when he unveiled, ‘Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan’. Hello and welcome back to AI SIX, the podcast that keeps you up-to-date with AI in a non-nonsense way. I’m Joanne Sweeney. In today’s episode, we dive into the 28-page blueprint that aims to...

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Ep 146: AI and Identity: Denmark Moves to Copyright...

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2025/07/24

Send us a text Denmark is making history. It’s set to become the first EU country to give people copyright over their own faces, voices, and likenesses—a bold move in the fight against deepfakes and AI misuse. In this episode, I explain what this landmark legislation means, why Denmark is leading the charge, and how it could shape the future of digital identity and AI regulation across Europe. You’ll learn: Why the Danish Parliament has broad support for this moveHow it will empower citizens ...

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Ep 145: ChatGPT Introduces AI Agents

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2025/07/23

Send us a text Imagine telling ChatGPT: “Book my next podcast guest, draft the show notes, update my calendar, and email me when it’s done.” And it just… does it. Welcome to the Agentic AI era. In this episode, I’ll break down how ChatGPT Agents are the next big leap in AI. These aren’t chatbots waiting for prompts—they’re autonomous agents that remember your goals, take actions, and complete tasks on your behalf. Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing...

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Ep 143: Harvard AI Diaries Day 5 - I've Graduated

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2025/07/21

Send us a text I’m officially a Harvard graduate. In this final entry of the Harvard AI Diaries, I wrap up an intense, unforgettable week at the Kennedy School, where I presented my AI Political Communications Assistant to a room of brilliant global leaders. It was a week of early mornings, late nights, and real applied learning that pushed me to think bigger about AI, leadership, and governance. I came with a solid foundation in AI, but I’m leaving with a transformed perspective on how we ca...

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Ep 144: AI and Law Enforcement - Harvard AI Diaries...

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2025/07/19

Send us a text This week on AI SIX, we’re taking a ride, literally. Join me for a special carpool karaoke-style conversation as I drive through Cambridge and Downtown Boston with Dr Steve Morreale, a former federal agent and seasoned criminal justice professor with deep insights into leadership, ethics, and innovation in policing. He’s also the host of The CopDoc Podcast, where he speaks with thought leaders across law enforcement and criminal justice. As we cruise past the iconic Harvard Squ...

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Ep 142: Harvard AI Diaries Day 4

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2025/07/18

Send us a text Today, we tackle the tough questions shaping AI in government and the public sector: - Can AI outputs be copyrighted? - Are LLMs infringing on copyright? - Who’s responsible for misinformation? We dive into live case studies like OpenAI vs The New York Times, explore the “liar’s dividend,” and debate trust and governance in an AI-flooded world. Plus, what are agentic AI agents, and how are they already changing workflows? And what does generative AI mean for the future of work ...

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Ep 141: Harvard AI Diaries Day 3

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2025/07/17

Send us a text Is AI a risk, or is the real risk ignoring it? On Day 3 at Harvard Kennedy School, we dive into what “AI risk” truly means for government, policy, and society. From misaligned models and over-reliance on automation to environmental impacts and job futures, today’s sessions pushed us to see risk not as a reason for inertia, but a reason to act. We also explored the opportunities: better public services, new tools for creativity, and smarter governance. We wrapped the day by buil...

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EP 140: Harvard AI Diaries Day 2

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2025/07/16

Send us a text Key Takeaways from Today’s AI Class – Cargo Cults, Prompting, and the Rise of Intelligent Agents, and what about Privacy In today’s Part II of Harvard AI Diaries, I reflect on a series of thought-provoking sessions exploring how AI intersects with human intelligence, decision-making, and future technologies. We dug into the “Cargo Cult AI” analogy, the limits of current models, and how good prompting — using frameworks like TIC and Chain of Thought — can unlock bett...

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Ep 139: Harvard AI Diaries Day 1 — A Front Row Seat...

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2025/07/15

Send us a text Welcome to a special edition of AI Six Podcast, reporting daily from Harvard University. I’ve joined 72 public sector leaders from around the world at the Kennedy School to explore how AI is reshaping government, policy, and society. On Day One, we dove into the science of generative AI, the ethics of model training, and why AI + Me is the real superpower. From beating Gandalf in a gamified challenge to debating key policy questions, it’s been an intense and inspiring start. Tu...

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Ep 138: Meet AI-J My AI Agent

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2025/07/12

Send us a text Ever wish you could clone yourself to answer client questions or onboard your team? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of building AI-J, my AI agent trained on 10+ years of my marketing and comms work, using Botpress. You’ll learn: - Why I built it - How it works - What it can do for public sector comms pros - Lessons from testing I’m also looking for public sector marketing and comms professionals to join a focus group to test AI-J in real-world settings. If you’re ...

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Ep 137: Midjourney Launches AI Video Generator

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2025/07/11

Send us a text Midjourney just took its first step into AI video with the launch of its V1 Video Model in June 2025, and it’s making waves. In this episode, I break down what this launch means for creators, marketers, and businesses eager to explore AI video, covering: - How Midjourney’s image-first approach to video generation works - The “Animate” feature that transforms images into 5–21 second videos - Motion controls and what low vs high motion settings offer - Pricing that undercut...

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Ep 136: AI For Podcasting

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2025/07/10

Send us a text Ever wondered how a daily six-minute podcast gets made while running a business, teaching, and speaking across Europe? The answer: AI (and a committed team). In this episode, I take you inside AI SIX, revealing how AI powers every step of producing a daily show – from idea to recording, editing, and promotion – while still requiring human insight to create meaningful content. You’ll learn: - How I plan episodes in Notes, ChatGPT, and Perplexity - The workflow across Monday.com ...

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Ep 135: Let Go of Skills AI Can Take Over

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2025/07/09

Send us a text Still proud of your perfectly formatted press release or your five-step Excel hack? AI can do those now, and faster. It’s time to move yourself up the value chain before your role evolves without you. In this episode, I unpack: Which skills AI is already replacing (and what Salesforce’s CEO says about it)How to audit your current tasks to see what AI should take overWhy hanging onto old skills isn’t safe but riskyHow to free up space for strategy, creativity, and influenceIf AI...

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Ep 134: AI Assist in UK Government

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2025/07/08

Send us a text The UK government has launched Assist, a secure, AI-powered tool built specifically for its communications professionals. Designed by the Government Communication Service (GCS), Assist is saving time, improving quality, and transforming how government teams draft and review content. In this episode, I explore: What Assist is and how it worksHow it’s saving over 3 hours a week for 2,700+ usersA case study on using AI to build crisis communication plansWhy this could change...

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Ep 133: Microsoft Makes AI Mandatory at Work

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2025/07/07

Send us a text Microsoft just flipped the switch on AI and it’s no longer optional. In June 2025, Microsoft announced an internal policy requiring employees to use AI tools daily, from GitHub Copilot to internal workflow automation, marking a seismic shift in how the tech giant approaches AI within its workforce. Starting next year, your AI usage could be part of your performance review if you work at Microsoft, with potential impacts on your bonuses, career progression, and even job security...

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