Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in every business and household today.
While AI was first developed in the 1950s, it has taken on a new lease of life in recent years, largely thanks to the launch of OpenAI ChatGPT in 2022.
Many companies have already adopted AI in one way or another – including in marketing, customer service and data analysis – and more companies are joining the battle every day . But with AI technology evolving so quickly, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments and news.
Podcasts are an effective way to stay up to date with the latest news in the world of AI. There are AI podcasts to meet the needs of listeners of all skill levels. Some break down the latest AI news into easily digestible snippets. Others give listeners access to the greatest minds in AI and related industries. TechTarget Target AI is just one of many podcasts available to listeners. It features ongoing content on the world of AI as well as current developments in AI.
Here are 12 of the best AI podcasts available on Apple, Spotify and other platforms.
Each of these podcasts was chosen based on searches of Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. All have a rating above 4 stars and some are award-winning. All are hosted by longtime tech journalists, industry experts, or researchers.
AI Breakdown
From the Breakdown Network, AI Breakdown is a daily podcast focused on analyzing AI news. Host Nathaniel Whittemore guides listeners through the latest news in AI and examines what these changes mean for advances in human creativity, disruptions to work and industries, and the ever-changing relationships between humans and computers.
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
Average episode length: 25 minutes.
Host: Nathaniel Whittemore.
Frequency: Every day.
AI in business
THE AI in business The podcast is presented by Emerj, a publishing and marketing research company focused on enterprise AI ROI. Hosted by Daniel Faggella, this podcast is aimed at non-technical business leaders who want to integrate AI into their business practices to accelerate growth and generate ROI. Through interviews with executives from companies such as Facebook, Mastercard and IBM, Faggella uncovers use cases, best practices and keys to success in implementing AI in business.
Where to listen: Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud.
Average episode length: 27 minutes.
Host: Daniel Faggella.
Frequency: Weekly.
AI Today Podcast
Hosts Kathleen Walch and Ronald Schmelzer, both founders and managing partners of AI at Cognilytica, discuss the latest AI news in the AI Today Podcast. Discussions include cutting-edge AI technology and interviews with expert guests in easy-to-digest content that can be applied to real-world problems in the AI and technology industries.
Where to listen: Apple and Spotify.
Average episode length: 20 minutes.
Hosts: Kathleen Walch and Ronald Schmelzer.
Frequency: Twice a month.
Data skeptic
Data skeptic is an interview-based podcast hosted by Kyle Polich that covers topics including AI, machine learning, data science, and statistics. It features themed seasons and offers a bingeable season of AI-related content, including discussions on large language models, brain-inspired AI, and AGI-related security issues.
Where to listen: Apple and Spotify.
Average episode length: 40 minutes.
Host: Kyle Polich.
Frequency: Weekly.
A look at AI
THE A look at AI the podcast focuses on an AI expert in each episode. Host Craig S. Smith — award-winning correspondent for The New York Times — interviews AI researchers, tech company executives, and other experts who are at the forefront of trends in the world of AI and machine learning. The podcast covers many topics, including using AI in advanced robotics, harnessing AI for synthetic biology, and potential risks of using AI.
Where to listen: Apple and Spotify.
Average episode length: 50 minutes.
Host: Craig S. Smith.
Frequency: Twice a week.
Hard fork
Hard fork is a technology podcast from The New York Times, hosted by journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton. The podcast covers the latest technology news and frequently features AI-related news and discussions. Hard fork won the 2024 iHeart Podcast Award for Best in Technology.
Where to listen: Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
Average episode length: 70 minutes.
Hosts: Kevin Roose and Casey Newton.
Frequency: Weekly.
Lex Friedman Podcast
Lex Fridman is an AI researcher at MIT currently conducting research on robot-human interaction and machine learning. He hosts his eponymous podcast, which covers AI, history and world news. It features in-depth interviews with expert guests including Sam Altman, Yann LeCun and Elon Musk.
Where to listen: Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
Average episode length: 2+ hours.
Host: Lex Friedman.
Frequency: Twice a week.
Me, me and AI
From MIT Loan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group, Me, Me and AI is a podcast that asks the question: why aren’t more businesses succeeding with AI? Hosts Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh attempt to answer this question and more through interviews with leaders from organizations that have found success through AI adoption, such as NASA, Volvo, and Duolingo .
Where to listen: Apple and Spotify.
Average episode length: 28 minutes.
Hosts: Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh.
Frequency: Two to three episodes per month.
Practical AI
Practical AI is a weekly podcast, presented by Changelog, that takes a refreshing look at the world of AI and machine learning. Chris Benson and co-host Daniel Whitenack present the latest trends in AI through discussions with technology professionals, students and industry experts. Taking a hands-on approach, Benson and Whitenack cover a variety of topics, including machine learning, neural networks, generative adversarial networks, and major language models in an accessible way that allows listeners to apply this information to real-world situations.
Where to listen: Apple and Spotify.
Average episode length: 45 minutes.
Hosts: Chris Benson and Daniel Whitenack.
Frequency: Weekly.
The AI Podcast
Host Noah Kravitz interviews guests who are making a difference in their industry using AI. Guests included a doctor developing AI-based technology to detect possible heart diseases and a startup CEO using AI-based voice acting to eliminate language and cultural barriers. Every episode of Nvidia AI Podcast presents a unique story about AI and its effects on the world.
Where to listen: Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud.
Average episode length: 30 minutes.
Host: Noah Kravitz.
Frequency: Twice a month.
The artificial intelligence fair
The artificial intelligence fair — formerly known as The marketing AI show — aims to make AI accessible to the business sector. Host Paul Roetzer is the founder and CEO of the Marketing AI Institute and creator of the Marketing AI Conference. He and co-host Mike Kaput present the latest news in AI to give business owners and professionals actionable insights to accelerate their business and career growth.
Where to listen: Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
Average episode length: 65 minutes.
Host: Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput.
Frequency: Weekly.
Also check out the book Artificial Intelligence Marketing written by Roetzer and Kaput.
The TWIML AI podcast
Hosted by Sam Charrington, AI industry analyst and thought leader The TWIML AI podcast (Previously This week in machine learning and AI) covers topics such as machine learning, AI, deep learning, neural networks, and natural language processing. Each episode gives tech-savvy businesses and IT professionals access to the minds of experts and industry leaders in machine learning and AI. With over 7 million downloads, The TWIML AI podcast is a leading voice in the ML/AI industry.
Where to listen: Apple and Spotify.
Average episode length: 45 minutes.
Host: Sam Charrington.
Frequency: Weekly.
Ava DePasquale is a freelance content writer.
