#148: Microsoft’s Quiet AI Layoffs, US Copyright Office’s Bombshell AI Guidance, 2025 State of Marketing AI Report, and OpenAI Codex

AI is moving faster than most people realize—and it’s continuing to reshape the workforce. Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput dig into Microsoft’s 6,000 job cuts and what they signal about the future of AI-powered automation, they also explain the major copyright report that triggered a high-level firing and they break down new data from the 2025 State of Marketing AI Report. The episode also covers OpenAI’s autonomous coding agent, TikTok’s new AI video tool, the rise of AI baby podcasters, what to watch for at Google I/O and more in our rapid fire section. Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:06:49 —More Quiet AI Layoffs, Including at Microsoft 00:19:24 — Bombshell Copyright Decision and Drama 00:30:01 — 2025 State of Marketing AI Report Findings 00:39:18 — OpenAI Releases Codex 00:41:40 — Altman Wants to Build “Core AI Subscription” for Your Life 00:56:20 — Altman, Musk, and Grok Drama 01:01:22 — Are Chatbots Replacing Search? 01:05:36 — AI in Education Updates 01:11:15 — The Cost of AI 01:14:29 — AI Product and Funding Updates 01:20:04 — Listener Question This episode is brought to you by the AI for B2B Marketers Summit. Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET, and learn real-world strategies on how to use AI to grow better, create smarter content, build stronger customer relationships, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s even a free ticket option. See the full lineup and register now at www.b2bsummit.ai. This week’s episode is also brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year’s conference, visit www.MAICON.ai. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy