Cursor Acquires Koala: Saving Employees
In this episode, Jaeden overviews the acquisition of "Koala" by "Cursor". Koala had raised $15 million dollars in Series A funding and shut their doors after 4 years of service. This is another mark in an ever growing trend of AI companies acquiring talent from other agencies in order to expedite their growth.Try AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/oldL-t6vAr4Chapters00:00 The AI Coding Landscape: Acquisitions & Trends11:41 Koala's Downfall & Cursor's Strategy
23 Jul 12min
OpenAI vs. Google: Who Really Won?
In this episode, Jaeden discusses the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO) and the participation of OpenAI along with Google DeepMind. While OpenAI seemingly "finished faster" than Google DeepMind because of their early announcement. They actually received their scores and released faster because of some tricky under the table maneuvering. Should this behavior be allowed?Does it undermine the efforts of real human students who take these tests to release info on completion early?Let us know what you think in the comments! Try AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/aQifR7TKoasChapters00:00 Introduction to the International Math Olympiad02:18 The Competition Between OpenAI & Google06:30 The Drama Unfolds: OpenAI's Early Announcement10:24 Industry Landscape: AI Models & Their Progress
22 Jul 12min
Will THIS Save Your Privacy From AI?
In this episode, Jaeden reviews the funding and promises from company "Confident Security". Claiming that their new "CONFSEC" encryption tool will keep data from being stored (but not seen) by AI.Try AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/A2F7oPX7zZ8Chapters00:00 Introduction to Confident Security02:22 The Importance of Data Security in AI04:42 Confident Securities Innovative Solutions07:51 Future Implications for AI & Security
22 Jul 9min
How Profitable Is Grok's AI Companion!?
In this episode, Jaeden discusses the recent launch of Grok 4 and its impact on the company's revenue and app downloads. He analyzes the introduction of AI companions and their effect on user engagement, comparing it to the launch of the new model. The conversation also touches on subscription plans and the competitive landscape of AI models, concluding with insights on the future of AI technology.Try AI Box: https://aibox.ai/AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/SPUeT9BXuNgChapters00:00 Introduction to Grok and AI Companions02:50 Grok 4 Launch and Revenue Surge05:42 Impact of AI Companions on Downloads and Revenue08:58 Future of Grok and AI Models
22 Jul 10min
Navigating Anthropic's New Usage Limits
In this episode, Jaeden discusses the recent changes in usage limits by Anthropic for their AI tool, Claude code. He highlights the implications of these changes for developers and the importance of transparency in AI companies. The conversation also touches on the pricing plans and the value developers are getting from these tools, as well as the potential future challenges that AI companies may face regarding usage limits and customer communication.Try AI Box: https://aibox.ai/AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/SBRv-iSM348Chapters00:00 Anthropic's Usage Limits and AI Tools02:42 The Max Plan: Cost vs. Value05:54 Transparency Issues in AI Usage09:05 Future Implications for AI Companies
22 Jul 12min
DuckDuckGo's Game-Changer: Blocking AI Images
In this episode, Jaeden discusses DuckDuckGo's recent decision to block AI-generated images in search results, highlighting the implications for image search and content quality. He explores the challenges and potential future developments in AI within search engines, emphasizing the need for users to have control over the content they encounter. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of AI-generated content and its impact on traditional blogging and information consumption.Try AI Box: https://aibox.ai/AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/8akqLxabj4wChapters00:00 DuckDuckGo's Bold Move Against AI Images02:47 Implications for Image Search and Content Quality06:05 The Future of AI in Search Engines08:53 Navigating the AI Content Landscape
21 Jul 12min
Loveable Raises $200M at $1.8B Valuation
In this episode, Jaeden discusses Lovable, an AI company that has recently achieved unicorn status with a valuation of nearly $2 billion. He explores the company's rapid growth, including a $200 million Series A funding round just eight months after launch, and highlights its impressive user engagement, with over 2.3 million active users. Jaeden emphasizes the significance of Lovable's platform for non-technical users in creating prototypes and discusses the company's future aspirations to enable the development of production-grade applications.Try AI Box: https://aibox.ai/AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/qqEZQDD35HcChapters00:00 Introduction to Lovable: The Unicorn AI Company02:46 Growth and Funding: Lovable's Rapid Ascent06:00 User Engagement and Future Aspirations of Lovable
20 Jul 7min
Unlocking Growth: Perplexity AI's Unique Strategies
Jaeden delves into the rapid growth and strategic maneuvers of Perplexity AI, a company aiming to compete with Google in the search engine space. With a recent valuation surge to $18 billion, the discussion highlights their unique growth strategies, particularly their partnership with Airtel in India, which could potentially unlock millions of new users. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of their growth in the AI market and the importance of strategic partnerships in expanding their user base.Try AI Box: https://aibox.ai/AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/wZa2YXQQjuIChapters00:00 Perplexity AI's Rapid Growth and Valuation Surge08:57 Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion in India
19 Jul 9min
