Ep 807: Claude Tag, Gemini Home, Copilot Excel Skills and 7 other AI Features Available Today you Should Be Using
All frontier AI models are reportedly delayed. ⏳New reports show that frontier models there were supposed to be released this month like GPT-5.6 and Gemini 3.5 Pro have been delayed as a result of the ongoing Anthropic vs. U.S. Government dispute. So while we may have to wait a few more weeks for SOTA AI models, we DID get a ton of new AI features and model updates that are available now. Tune in as we dish the 7 new AI features that can change your workflow today. Claude Tag, Gemini Home, Copilot Excel Skills and 7 other AI Features Available Today you Should Be Using — An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:GPT 5.5 Instant Model Upgrade DetailsGoogle Finance AI Portfolio Tracker LaunchGemini-Powered Google Smart Speaker ReleaseClaude Tag Collaboration in Slack ExplainedCanva Grow 2.0 Automated Marketing PlatformGemini in Chrome Select from Screen FeatureMicrosoft Copilot Skills Automation in ExcelTimestamps:00:00 Upcoming AI Model Releases Delayed05:44 Switching between AI models07:15 AI-powered portfolio analysis tools12:51 Setting tasks with voice commands15:20 Introducing Claude team plan17:55 Discussing Anthropic's new feature21:50 Canva's New Feature at Cannes25:11 New Chrome Feature Overview28:45 Using Copilot skills in Excel31:33 Show schedule and subscribingKeywords: GPT 5.5 Instant, OpenAI, AI model update, conversational AI, large language models, Gemini 3.5 Pro, Google AI, Anthropic, Claude Tag, Slack integration, Claude Enterprise, Claude Team Plan, Claude Slack app, multiplayer AI in Slack, channel manager AI, proactive AI assistant, Google Finance app, portfolio tracking, AI research tool, finance AI, Android AI apps, iOS AI rollout, AI-powered key moments, smart speakers, Gemini for Home Assistant, Google smart speaker, natural language conversations, Siri, Alexa Plus, bidirectional voice mode, Google Calendar integration, AI home assistant, Canva Grow 2.0, performance marketing AI, ad automation, campaign optimization AI, Magic Layers integration, LinkedIn ads, TikTok ads, Meta ads, Gemini in Chrome, select from screen, computer use capabilities, Gemini 3.5 Flash, Chrome AI features, Microsoft Copilot, Excel AI, Copilot skills, reusable Copilot workflows, finance skills in Excel, business intelligence AI, custom Excel skills, markdown skills for AISend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.
Ep 809: OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Release: What's New, Why the Feds Are Blocking it and What's Next
Good news: OpenAI's GPT-5.6 has been released! 🥳Bad news: 99.9% of users can't access it. 😥While OpenAI has had to change their release approach due to increased government involvement in AI oversight, the majority of AI leaders are stuck in a new bind: Sitting and waiting for AI access. Since Anthropic's Fable fights with the U.S. government, the Trump admin has increased its regulatory oversight. But don't sit and wait. Because when availability opens to all, your org will need to be ready. We'll help you understand the lay of the new land. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI GPT-5.6 Announcement & DelayFederal Government’s AI Model Review ProcessGPT-5.6 Model Family: Sol, Terra, Luna ExplainedNew Durable Product Tiers in OpenAI ModelsBreakdown of GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, Luna PricingGPT-5.6 Benchmarks: Coding and Agentic TasksSafety, Cybersecurity, and Bio-Risk CapabilitiesAnthropic Shutdown Compared to OpenAI LaunchUS-China AI Race and Model Distillation IssuesEnterprise AI Supply Chain & Access RisksOperator Playbook: Model Fallbacks and RoutingTimestamps:00:00 Delayed GPT-5.6 release concerns04:37 Explaining GPT 5.6 Model Tiers08:50 Luna usage by developers11:08 Previewing new model with US government12:53 OpenAI's government collaboration concerns15:55 Cutting Costs on AI Tokens19:02 OpenAI model safety concerns24:13 Anthropic's export order issue27:46 Accessing the Start Here series30:11 US enterprises and Chinese open source models34:10 Managing AI model access risks36:41 Navigating AI model restrictionsKeywords: GPT-5.6, OpenAI, AI model update, GPT upgrade, new language model, US government AI regulation, Frontier Labs, AI safety, government scrutiny, model access limitations, Sol Terra Luna, durable product tiers, API access, Codex, enterprise AI, model benchmarking, Sol model, Terra model, Luna model, AI cost efficiency, token pricing, cybersecurity capabilities, biological chemical capabilities, agentic workloads, coding benchmarks, terminal bench, exploit bench, safety stack, model overstepping instructions, model card, emergent capabilities, cyber executive order, federal involvement, Anthropic, Mythos 5, Fable 5, AI export controls, model shutdown, AI race US vs China, model distillation, Chinese labs, proprietary models, open source AI, AI military use, model routing, model fallback, supply chain risk, AI democratization, enterprise AI strategy, model subscription, model release restrictions, AI workflow optimization, artificial intelligence index, LM arena, GLM 5.2, Google Gemini 3.5 ProSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.
Ep 808: OpenAI’s limited release of GPT-5.6, Mythos starts slow reinstatement, OpenAI gets spicy and more AI news
OpenAI has released GPT-5.6, but the majority of us will have to wait. ⌚After the Anthropic vs. U.S. Government feud, it now looks like we'll have to wait for frontier models. That wasn't the only big AI news headline that might change your company's AI strategy. Anthropic got the green light to roll out Mythos 5 to a select few, Google reportedly extended its strike team to catch up on coding and more. OpenAI’s limited release of GPT-5.6, Mythos starts slow reinstatement, OpenAI gets spicy and more AI news -- An Everyday AI chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI GPT-5.6 Limited Release ExplainedOpenAI Sol, Terra, Luna Model NamingUS Government Restrictions on AI RolloutsAnthropic Mythos 5 Access and StandoffAnthropic Fable 5 Suspension DetailsGoogle Gemini 3.5 Pro Release DelayedGoogle's AI Coding Mid-Training InitiativeRaiseUS Nonprofit: AI Workforce AdaptationAnthropic Accuses Alibaba of Model DistillationOpenAI & Broadcom Unveil Jalapeno AI ChipKey AI Industry Partnerships & Product LeaksTimestamps:00:00 OpenAI's GPT 5.6 limited release06:14 OpenAI's new model release details09:54 Access suspension and negotiations13:18 Google's AI strategy and delays16:33 Anticipating Gemini 3.5 Pro Release20:40 Accusations of AI model theft24:48 OpenAI and Broadcom chip partnership28:05 OpenAI's recent developments and updates29:56 OpenAI and AI weekly updatesKeywords: GPT-5.6, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mythos 5, Fable 5, Frontier models, Gemini 3.5 Pro, Google, model rollout, limited AI access, AI safety, US government AI regulation, Sol model, Terra model, Luna model, Max reasoning mode, Ultra mode, sub agents, advanced AI benchmarks, coding workflows, cybersecurity, third-party AI analysis, government licensing, AI model guardrails, AI model democratization, model naming scheme, model availability, AI model security, jailbreak resistance, safety filters, general model access, trusted testers, AI export control, national security, Anthropic pullback, supply chain risk, defense department, AI industry competition, talent loss, AI coding, mid training, engineering agents, AI strike team, RaiseUS nonprofit, workforce AI disruption, technology policy, industrial scale distillation, Alibaba, AI model theft, China-US tech tensions, distillation attacks, Jalapeno AI chip, Broadcom, AI inference, custom hardware, data center GPUs, Microsoft, Meta, Elastic compute, AI-powered career navigation, Slack Claude Tag, Canva Grow 2.0, Copilot skills, AI ad creation, AI automation, DigitalOcean plugin, Apple hardware AI, smart glasses, Vision Pro, portfolio tracking AI, Google Finance, home smart speakers, voice AI, GLM 5.2, open source AI, US labor market AI effects, AI job disruption, model leaks, government approval delays.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.
Ep 806: Desktop Agent Lingo Simplified: Goals, Loops, Plans, Subagents and how it works in Codex and Claude Code
Talking about prompts and chatbots won't help you talk about AI strategy in 2026. You've gotta know the ins and outs of loops, plans, goals, subagents and more. In this episode of Everyday AI, we're breaking down the agent lingo and how the key terms play out in systems like Codex and Claude Desktop. Desktop Agent Lingo Simplified: Goals, Loops, Plans, Subagents and how it works in Codex and Claude Code -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Desktop Agent Vocabulary PrimerAgent Harnesses: Codex vs. Claude CodeDesktop Agent Plans: Features and WorkflowGoal Setting in Codex and Claude DesktopPlan vs. Goal: Key DifferencesAgent Loops: Automation and VerificationSub Agents: Parallel Task ManagementContext Windows and Task DelegationGuardrails, Verification, and Cost ControlTransition from Chatbots to Autonomous AgentsTimestamps:00:00 Shifting focus to AI agents03:28 Accessing the Start Here series09:31 Using plan mode in clawed desktop12:04 Understanding plan vs. goal mode14:25 Setting project goals and planning19:33 Accessing Start Here series22:03 Building effective training loops26:48 Managing sub agents effectively27:30 Setting up sub-agent system30:47 Closing and subscription reminderKeywords: desktop agent, desktop AI agent, agent lingo, agent vocabulary, long running agent, autonomous agent, codex, Claude Code, Claude desktop, AI harness, agentic harness, agentic tools, super app, Microsoft super app, OpenAI codex, long running desktop agents, plan mode, planning phase, agent plan, goal setting, AI goal, agent goals, loop mode, agent loops, scheduled automations, sub agents, agent subagents, context windows, parallel work, context hygiene, verification steps, approval points, skills, automations, API token usage, project threads, co work tab, code tab, work trees, checkpoints, file access, browser automation, human in the loop, token efficiency, agent delegation, AI supervision, knowledge work automation, AI subagent management, desktop agent mental model, computer control, AI project management, AI workload delegation, remote steering, front end chatbot, proactive AI, AI context sharing.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.
Ep 805: Codex Record and Replay: How to Teach an Agent Once Your Most Time-Consuming Workflows
Ever wish your agent would just watch you work and copy you? 👯Oh wait, that's exactly what OpenAI released. The new 'Record and Replay' feature in Codex allows you to simply record anything you do and turn it into a repeatable workflow for your agents. Join us LIVE as we show you how. ⏺️Codex Record and Replay: How to Teach an Agent Once Your Most Time-Consuming Workflows -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Codex Record and Replay Feature OverviewTransition from Prompting to DemonstrationSkill Markdown Files as Business ArtifactsCodex vs Claude Desktop Agent ComparisonWorkflow Recording and Security Best PracticesStep-by-Step Codex Record and Replay DemoVideo Understanding Capability in CodexEditing and Sharing Skills Across PlatformsAutomating Multi-App, Cross-System WorkflowsValidation, Scheduling, and Automation of SkillsTimestamps:00:00 OpenAI's record and replay feature04:41 Preparing for screen sharing08:56 Managing Small Tasks Efficiently10:03 Automating top story analysis15:43 Debating AI business strategies18:29 Codec's video ingest feature22:01 Practicing low stakes automation24:57 Using skills and plugins efficiently26:19 Using Chattopty for workflow automationKeywords: codex record and replay, OpenAI record and replay, record and replay feature, codex workflow automation, proactive AI agents, skill.md file, skill markdown file, editable skill files, demonstration over prompting, desktop AI agents, Mac AI features, video ingestion AI, video understanding by AI, cross-platform AI workflows, AI workflow scheduling, codex plugins, codex Chrome profile, AI screen recording, reusable AI skills, skill file cross-compatibility, Claude desktop import, Google Gemini video support, AI workflow privacy, enterprise AI permissions, low stakes workflow automation, scheduled AI automations, computer use access, browser automation AI, AI handling Chrome profiles, prompt engineering replacement, automation library, validation of AI skill files, skill validator, PyYAML error handling, skill replay, Codex versus Claude, multi-app workflow automation, real business artifact AI, automation success criteria, desktop program integrations, computer task recording, mundane workflow automation, non-technical AI setup, AI scheduled worker, AI skill refinementSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.