In this month's AI news update episode, our hosts Ather Gattami and Anders Arpteg discuss all the latest AI breakthroughs, from OpenAI's Sora 2 and Claude 4.5 to Gemini 2.5 and Grok 4 - and the massive infrastructure race behind them, including the $500 billion Stargate project and Elon Musk's Colossus 2 data center. They explore OpenAI's move toward productisation with its "Instant Checkout" feature, Microsoft's "Vibe Working", and Google's browser-integrated Gemini, before highlighting DeepMind's progress on the Navier–Stokes problem. The episode ends on an optimistic note: AI's power lies in augmenting, not replacing, human capability.
AI-podden
Hosted by Ather Gattami, AI-podden has become a central voice in the Swedish conversation on artificial intelligence. This isn't a dry technical lecture; it's a series of grounded discussions that explore how these rapid technological shifts are reshaping our world in real time. Each episode brings in a different perspective, featuring guests from across the spectrum of society-from researchers and entrepreneurs to policymakers and cultural critics. You'll hear thoughtful analysis on the latest developments, but also practical conversations about ethics, societal impact, and the human stories behind the algorithms. Tuning into this podcast means getting a clearer, more nuanced picture of the forces defining our future, moving beyond the headlines to understand the true stakes and opportunities of AI. It’s that commitment to diverse, substantive dialogue that has made it one of the country's most popular listens in technology and news.
Podcast Episodes
AI, War, and the Human Touch
In this episode, we host special guest; Senior Business and Tech Correspondent at SVT and author, Alexander Norén. We discuss how AI is transforming warfare, especially through autonomous drones and decision-making syste…
The AI Revolution: Industry Disruption, Investment Shifts, and Future Challenges
In this episode we speak to Anders Indset, a philosopher, deep tech investor, and best-selling author. We discuss AI's real-world impact, emphasizing Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) that optimize industry-specific data…
Data, Independence and Bias: The EU AI landscape
In this episode we chat to Niklas Silfverström, CEO of Klang.ai, about Europe's need for AI independence. We discuss data privacy risks, the Cloud Act, and AI bias, emphasizing the need for European infrastructure and la…
The AI Race: GROK 3, Open-Source Wars, and the Future of AGI
In this episode, we host Anders Arpteg to discuss GROK 3's rapid innovation, the competitive AI landscape, and the rise of Chinese models. We explore Elon Musk's influence, AI power concentration, open-source challenges,…
Game on with AI: How King is Levelling Up
In this episode, Ather speaks to Galina Esther Shubina, Senior Director of AI Strategy at King. They discuss how AI improves gameplay and development at King through AI-powered playtesting bots. Galina is excited about r…
Driving AI at Volvo
In this episode, Ather speaks to Mehrdad Mamaghani, Volvo Group's Head of Data Science. They discuss AI's role in predictive maintenance, financial forecasting, and sustainability. Merdad critiques the hype around AGI, e…
AI-Podden News - December
Merry Christmas folks! This week, guest host (Sifted's) Mimi Billing and Ather discuss December's AI news updates. Highlights included Uber's entry into AI data labeling, Google DeepMind's Genie 2 for training AI in simu…
AI-Podden News - November
This week, guest host (Sifted's) Mimi Billing and Ather discuss November's AI news updates. Topics include; OpenAI's Slush presentation, which revealed both innovation and cultural challenges, and the diminishing returns…
AI's Dual Identity: Philosophy Meets Practicality
Christian Guttmann, Executive Director of the Nordic AI Institute, discusses AI as both a philosophical aspiration and a practical tool. He highlights applications like personalized banking recommendations and data query…
Navigating AI Ethics and Regulation
This week we welcome back; Reggie Townsend, Vice President of Data Ethics at SAS Institute and member of President Biden's National AI Advisory Council. We discussed AI development and regulation in the US. He stressed b…