AI

AI

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Heard in 298 episodes across 167 shows since Oct 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the capability and field of developing computational systems that perform tasks commonly associated with human intelligence, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, language generation, and decision-making. In the podcast context, the term chiefly refers to consumer-facing generative AI assistants and the broader economic, political, regulatory, infrastructure, and geopolitical competition surrounding AI development, including data centers and technology controls.

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Episodes

298
across 167 shows

This week

113
episodes on 87 shows

Share of the conversation

2.7‰
18.0× its usual level

Expert statements

19
4 positive · 15 negative

Share of the conversation

Mentions of AI per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.

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Oct 140.09‰1
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Oct 240.07‰2
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Oct 260.10‰5
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Oct 280.12‰2
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Nov 70.14‰2
Nov 80.20‰7
Nov 90.30‰13
Nov 100.50‰28
Nov 111.26‰96
Nov 121.88‰60

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What experts have said about AI

19 statements · 4 positive · 15 negative

  1. Jim MassoNegativeNov 12, 2026· Energy Gang

    Current AI cannot produce outputs uninformed by historical data or prior examples.

    “AI is not going to do anything that hasn't been informed by previous history or previous data.”

    Listen at 51:16

    Open the episode · AI in energy: How can new technology strengthen the resilience of energy systems? | From ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi
  2. Michael BakerNegativeOct 16, 2026· Closing Bell

    Hedge funds are capitulating on long AI credit positions.

    “we're equally seeing hedge funds capitulating on long AI credit trades across our markets.”

    Listen at 38:37

    Open the episode · Closing Bell Overtime: 10/16/26
  3. Saravan PenubarthiNegativeOct 15, 2026· Energy Gang

    Few companies have implemented AI in operations rather than only in laboratories

    “they are talking to someone who has really implemented AI in the operations, not just in the lab. And very few can claim that.”

    Listen at 15:13

    Open the episode · AI beyond the hype: Can it make energy operations more resilient?
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