Turn a sweet voice memo or favorite song snippet into a custom ringtone, no tech skills required. Here’s a simple guide to get started.
AI brings back a school shooting victim
Jim Acosta interviewed an AI avatar of Joaquin Oliver, a 17-year-old killed in the Parkland shooting. Was that too far? A listener uses ChatGPT to get better at painting. Plus, Zuckerberg’s Hawaiian compound, a scary new bank scam, and AI wedding vows.
GPT-5: Everything you need to know
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman compares it to a PhD. in your pocket. Hotels use AI to spy on you, a creepy Instagram update, and three smart travel tech hacks. I also talk to Adrian from Arizona who got fined after leaving a bad review. Don’t miss it!
Hot granny falls in love with ChatGPT
Andréa Sunshine says AI understands her better than any man. Do you Zillow people? Here are my secret real estate snooping hacks. Plus, an engineer turned down a billion-dollar job offer from Facebook. And why AI isn’t taking your job … laziness is.
Deepfake Elon Musk stole her money
Laura from California fell for a crypto scam you won’t believe. Why Gen Z grads are saying no to Big Tech jobs, Tesla’s 24-hour charging diner, Apple’s foldable iPhone. Plus, a cool tip to get your own voice on Waze.
AI demands nuclear power
AI’s massive energy appetite is fueling a U.S. nuclear power revival. The renaissance has begun.
What to know about GPT-5
It isn’t just smarter, it’s a game-changer. If you’re not learning it now, you’re already behind.
Your neighbor’s mortgage is one click away!
On this episode of The Current AI Podcast, George shares secret real estate hacks to elevate your snooping game, AI tips for writing difficult messages and obituaries, the latest docusign scam and much more.
United's bad PR move
United Airlines grounded its entire fleet for a day, calling it a “technology disruption.” The rumors of a cyberattack spread fast!
Travel the world without paying for hotels
Want to globe-trot like a baller but on a budget? Try home swapping: the Airbnb alternative that doesn’t cost a mortgage payment per night.
A chilling Uber stat you need to know
Sealed court docs reveal assault is reported in Uber rides every eight minutes. Here’s the scoop.
Three scams targeting Millennials
From fake job offers to AI crypto cons, the schemes are sneakier than ever. Here’s how to spot them before they drain your wallet.
AI won’t steal your job (laziness will)
Using AI for every memo, report, or task? Your boss can tell. That’s how you get fired.
Simplify legal docs with AI
About to sign an important contract? Use AI to break it down in plain English before you commit.
Introducing The Current AI Podcast
For years people have been asking for an audio version of The Current Newsletter and now with AI, we’re finally able to deliver!
The iPhone Fold
Apple’s AI flops while folding phone rumors fly. Will this new phone distract from Siri’s shortcomings?
Fitness granny falls in love with ChatGPT
Could you fall in love with a chatbot? Influencer and author Andrea Sunshine did, but her digital romance came to a sudden end when her chat logs were deleted. She shares how the relationship began, what it feels like to connect deeply with AI, and what she’s doing to get her chatbot lover back.
Stop your TV from collecting data
Your smart TV isn’t just watching shows, it’s watching you. Here’s how to stop it from tracking everything you do.
Hands-off AI regulation
In 1993, leaders resisted calls to control the internet and it changed the world. Now, the U.S. is taking the same approach with AI.
Amazon Echo can do that?
Why tap and swipe all morning? One Alexa command can launch your lights, news, coffee and your day.