AI Six Podcast

Send us a textIs your AI being too nice?In this episode, I unpack the recent backlash against OpenAI after an update reportedly turned ChatGPT into a sycophantic yes-man—agreeing with everything from quitting your job to harming animals. Following user complaints, OpenAI rolled back the update and admitted the model had become “overly supportive [and] disingenuous.” If you’re using AI in your work—or plan to—you need to hear this. Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textIn 2025, AI is doing more than automating tasks—it’s helping people live better lives. In this episode, I break down a new Harvard Business Review study revealing how real users are turning to AI for emotional support, life organisation, learning, and even self-discovery.Don’t miss this snapshot of how AI is evolving in everyday life.Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textIn this timely episode, I’m giving you a high-level overview of newly published AI guidelines for public sector staff in Ireland. Developed by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, this guidance is a proactive step towards safe, ethical, and effective AI use across government services.Tune in to hear what the guidelines cover—from decision frameworks and lifecycle tools to real-world use cases like AI-powered heart scans and smarter tax query handling. I also highlight the strong emphasis on data protection, human oversight, and risk management—essential for building public trust.Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textThis is a story about a business deciding to be AI-first. Before adopting its AI-driven approach, Duolingo, the language learning platform, had developed its first 100 language courses over a period of about 12 years. In the past year alone, it launched 148 new language courses using AI, which would have taken over a decade with human teams.But Duolingo’s move mirrors a wider trend in tech, with companies like Shopify also adopting “AI-first” strategies.The World Economic Forum predicts that AI will transform 23% of jobs in the next five years, making Duolingo’s approach a case study for broader workforce and business model changes in the digital economy.Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textIn this episode, organisational psychologist and digital transformation expert Maria McCann joins me to explore the human side of AI in the public sector. From fostering psychological safety to preparing teams for fast-paced change, Maria shares her experience leading innovation across healthcare and government in Ireland and the UK. We dive into practical frameworks for readiness, ethical data use, and how to build resilient, empowered teams in an AI-driven future.Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textRecently, Irish authors, screenwriters, and poets protested outside the Dáil in Dublin against Meta’s use of their copyrighted works to train its AI models, specifically the Llama system. This raises the question—is AI stealing copyright?Hello and welcome back to the AI Six podcast, where I break down AI in just six minutes a day, making it simple and manageable.AI training is becoming a hot topic, especially after authors in Dublin accused Meta of using pirated books—stolen words—to train its AI. Today, we’ll look at what's happening, what it means for marketers and creators, and how copyright fits into the AI era. Is AI overstepping the boundaries of creativity and copyright? Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textYou’ve probably heard the phrase: do more with less. But what happens when you really do it, using AI agents? A TikTok I watched this week stopped me in my tracks. It listed companies pulling in millions in recurring revenue with teams smaller than most local cafes. How? Agentic AI. Let’s talk about it.In this episode of AI Six, I’m unpacking how small teams are using agentic AI to scale faster, work smarter, and operate with precision and speed. These businesses aren’t bloated—they’re lean, agile, and empowered by AI systems that act, think, and adapt.This shift isn’t about replacing people—it’s about amplifying their output. The smartest teams aren’t waiting for perfect tools or big budgets. They’re experimenting, layering AI into everyday tasks, and moving fast.Agentic AI isn’t the future—it’s already here.Will you lean in, or be left behind?Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textWhat’s the real risk of doing nothing about AI? It’s not just missed innovation, it’s lost talent, rising costs, and a reputation for being behind the curve. In this episode, I’m unpacking what happens when teams don’t learn AI, and why the biggest cost isn’t money, it’s momentum.Nearly half of AI adopters report major-to-extreme skills gaps—and the cost of doing nothing? Massive.In today’s episode, I’m unpacking what happens when teams don’t learn AI. Spoiler: it’s not just about money, it’s about losing talent, efficiency, and momentum.From missed automation to talent drain, we’ll cover why inaction is the real risk—and how to start bridging the gap today.Will your team adapt, or fall behind?Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textFirst there was ChatGPT – smart, fast, and reactive. But now there’s something new: AI that doesn’t just wait for your prompt, it takes initiative. It acts, adapts, and gets things done while you sleep. It’s called Agentic AI and it’s changing everything. In this episode, I’ll break it down simply and explain why marketers should care.In this episode, I unpack what Agentic AI really means—AI that doesn’t just respond, but plans and executes tasks on its own. It’s already helping marketers automate content, streamline campaigns, and unlock new levels of productivity.This shift is already happening. The question is: are you ready to work with AI that works with you?Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com

Send us a textYou know you should be using AI in your marketing, but you’re not. Why? Because like so many marketers who answered my recent survey, you feel blocked. Maybe it’s time, maybe it’s fear, maybe your organisation is anti-AI. Today I’ll help you go from stuck to empowered in six minutes!This episode was inspired by a survey I sent to my AI-curious community, where I asked one simple question: What’s stopping you from embracing AI in your marketing? The answers were honest, vulnerable, and incredibly familiar. So, here are the questions and answers summarised for this six-minute episode! Need More Support? If you’re ready to explore how AI can make your marketing smarter and more efficient, check out my Professional Diploma in AI for Marketers. Or, if you’re looking for in-company training, I can help get your team up to speed. Use the code AISIX10 for a special discount just for podcast listeners. https://publicsectormarketingpros.com