The Must-Listen-to AI and Generative AI Podcasts

Staying up-to-date with the latest content on artificial intelligence (AI) can be challenging due to the rapidly evolving nature of the field. However, several podcasts consistently provide timely and up-to-date discussions on AI. Each of these podcasts offer a unique perspective, and together provide direct insight from a wide range of experts and thought leaders in the space, as well as comprehensive coverage of the latest advancements and real-world applications. Here are the top podcasts known for their focus on current AI topics:

TOP AI AND GENERATIVE AI PODCASTS

1. AI Today

The "AI Today" podcast by Cognilytica, hosted by Kathleen Walch and Ronald Schmelzer, covers a wide range of AI topics, including emerging trends, industry applications, and AI ethics. Described for “those wanting no-hype, practical, real-world insight,” AI Today features interviews with experts, industry leaders, and researchers, offering insights into the latest developments in the AI space.

2. The AI Podcast

Produced by Nvidia and hosted by Noah Kravitz, “The AI Podcast” features one person, one interview, and one story in every episode. Intended to explore the impact of AI on our world, every episode covers a unique and interesting way AI is being used for innovation, creativity, and discovery. 

3. All-In

The "All-In" podcast, hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg, offers candid discussions on technology, entrepreneurship, and investing. With diverse insights and unfiltered conversations, it provides valuable perspectives on startups, venture capital, and the latest trends.

4. Practical AI

The "Practical AI" podcast, hosted by Daniel Whitenack and Chris Benson, is a must-listen for those interested in everyday applications of AI and focuses content on making AI “practical, productive, and accessible to everyone.” The show explores AI use cases and real-world implementations and interviews experts in the field. 

5. TWIML AI

"TWIML AI" (This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) is hosted by Sam Charrington and covers various AI and machine learning topics, including the latest research, industry applications, and interviews with thought leaders. The podcast’s mission is to “bring the top minds and ideas from the world of ML and AI to a broad and influential community of researchers, data scientists, engineers, and tech-savvy business and IT leaders.” 

6. Eye on AI

“Eye On AI” is a podcast by New York Times correspondent Craig S. Smith. With new episodes bi-weekly, Eye On AI features guests making an impact in the AI space, with a focus on putting “incremental advances in machine learning into a broader context” while considering global implications.

7. AI Ignition

Hosted by Deloitte, “AI Ignition” is a podcast that explores the future of AI in the enterprise. Each month, host Benna Ammanath explores “the human side of AI through thought-provoking conversations with today’s AI leaders.”

8. Data Skeptic

The "Data Skeptic" podcast by Kyle Polich delves into various topics related to data science and AI, including generative AI. It features expert interviews, discussions on cutting-edge research, and practical applications of generative AI. The machine intelligence season particularly explores how far we’ve come with generative AI and machine learning and how far we have to go.

‍9. Talking Machines

"Talking Machines" by Neil Lawrence and Katherine Gorman provides human conversations about machine learning. This podcast covers a wide range of topics, including generative AI. It features interviews with leading researchers and experts who explore the latest developments and advancements in the field. ‍

‍10. AI in Business

The "AI in Business" podcast by Daniel Faggella is designed for non-technical business leaders looking for AI opportunities, want to align AI capabilities with strategy, and need to deliver ROI. Each week, Faggella interviews leading AI executives from Fortune 500 organizations and unicorn startups to “uncover trends, use-cases, and best practices for practical AI adoption.”

‍11. Machine Learning Guide

"Machine Learning Guide" by Tyler Renelle provides an overview of machine learning concepts and explores various subfields, including generative AI. It offers beginner-friendly episodes to teach machine learning fundamentals, such as “intuition, models, math, languages, and frameworks”, and deeper dives into specific topics within generative AI.

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TOP AI AND FINANCE PODCASTS

As an autonomous finance company, Vic.ai is invested in staying ahead of the curve on AI-related news and trends for finance and accounting. Here are a few podcasts that specifically focus in on leveraging AI to uplevel the back office.

1. Accounting for AI ‍

"Accounting for AI" is hosted by Vic.ai and explores cutting-edge topics like AI in finance, productivity hacks, and more. Tune in to hear industry experts share insights that can help transform your accounting practices and elevate your business.

2. AI for Finance 

“AI for Finance” is hosted by Emagia, and the podcast discusses critical developments in AI and autonomous finance. With bi-monthly episodes, AI for Finance features thoughtleaders in generative AI, order-to-cash, and business finance to “share the critical insights that today’s financial professionals need to make faster, bolder, more informed decisions in an increasingly digital and autonomous landscape.”

2. Emerj AI Financial Services

The "Emerj AI in Financial Services" podcast, also hosted by Daniel Faggella, features interviews with top experts in the financial space. Designed for financial services leaders, consulting and IT services leaders, and other professionals with an interest in the evolving world of AI in financial services.

This article originally published May 2023, and was updated May 2024.