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In The Loop

Stay in the loop with the biggest stories in AI—without the noise and nonsense.

Each week, Jack Houghton (CPO at Mindset AI) unpacks the latest news, research, and product trends shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

From OpenAI breakthroughs to unicorn startups, In The Loop delivers sharp, less than 20-minute episodes packed with insights for product leaders, engineers, and AI-curious innovators.

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Average duration
16 minutes
Episodes
31
Years Active
2025
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The Real Cost Of AGI—According To OpenAI

The Real Cost Of AGI—According To OpenAI

This week on In The Loop, I’m breaking down OpenAI’s staggering financial projections and what they reveal about the true cost of pursuing AGI. With spending expected to soar to $115 billion by 2029,…

00:12:36  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
Has Google Just Beaten Apple With The New AI Phone? (Google Pixel 10)

Has Google Just Beaten Apple With The New AI Phone? (Google Pixel 10)

Has Google just leapfrogged Apple in the AI device race with its brand-new Pixel 10? After months of talking about AI trends and whether we’re in a bubble, I wanted to take a closer look at how this …

00:16:04  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Is The AI Bubble About To Burst?

Is The AI Bubble About To Burst?

This week’s topic: Are we in an AI bubble? Sam Altman himself recently said yes—and called today’s startup valuations “insane.” Meanwhile, ChatGPT faced a user rebellion, and massive infrastructure i…

00:15:09  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
GPT-5 Review: Everything You Need To Know

GPT-5 Review: Everything You Need To Know

GPT-5 has finally arrived—but is it the AI revolution we were promised, or just a clever business move + marketing hype


After months of speculation, heated debates, and a very memorable launch event, …

00:19:06  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
The Top Four AI Trends & Predictions Of Summer 2025

The Top Four AI Trends & Predictions Of Summer 2025

This summer, the world of AI has taken a sharp and fascinating turn. In this episode of In The Loop, I break down four powerful trends that are quietly—and not-so-quietly—reshaping the future of our …

00:17:27  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Why is learning at work so bad & how do we fix it with AI?

Why is learning at work so bad & how do we fix it with AI?

AI is reshaping work while corporate learning stays stuck. Compliance-first courses, born after Enron and locked into SCORM, waste time and budget. Companies spend $340B a year; 70% is forgotten with…

00:26:18  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
The Crazy Story Of How OpenAI Lost Everything In One Week

The Crazy Story Of How OpenAI Lost Everything In One Week

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In just ten days, OpenAI went from market leader and top dog to a series of very painful events that threaten its market leadership.

This episode breaks down the dramatic collapse…

00:13:06  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
What Is Context Engineering And Why Should You Care?

What Is Context Engineering And Why Should You Care?

Context engineering is more than just the latest AI buzzword—it’s shaping up to be the future of how we build truly intelligent systems. In this episode of In The Loop, I explore the shift from promp…

00:18:00  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
22 New Jobs AI Will Create—And Do AI-Pessimists Have A Point?

22 New Jobs AI Will Create—And Do AI-Pessimists Have A Point?

In this episode of In the Loop, I bring you a very top-of-mind topic: how AI is transforming the job market—but this time, we’ll focus on the jobs AI will create. I unpack a recent New York Times art…

00:17:14  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
How Enterprise CIOs Build & Buy AI In 2025 (a16z Report)

How Enterprise CIOs Build & Buy AI In 2025 (a16z Report)

This week, I’m diving into one of the most insightful pieces of research I’ve come across lately—a report by a16z based on interviews with over 100 enterprise CIOs across five industries. If you’re b…

00:18:26  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
EP20 - Apple Is Cooked—Here Are Three Reasons Why

EP20 - Apple Is Cooked—Here Are Three Reasons Why

In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack what feels like a turning point for Apple—and not in a good way. From a lackluster WWDC 2025 filled with buzzwords instead of breakthroughs, to a baffling res…

00:15:52  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
EP19 - Mary Meeker AI Trends 2025: Three Reasons Why AI Is Different Than Any Other Tech In History

EP19 - Mary Meeker AI Trends 2025: Three Reasons Why AI Is Different Than Any Other Tech In History

Mary Meeker is back after six years with a deep dive into AI—and in this episode of In The Loop, I break it down and explain why this technology isn’t just another trend. From lightning-fast adoption…

00:19:01  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
EP18 - What Happens To Entry-Level Jobs In The AI Era? State Of Talent Report 2025

EP18 - What Happens To Entry-Level Jobs In The AI Era? State Of Talent Report 2025

Are we witnessing the end of entry-level jobs as we know them? In this episode of In The Loop, I’m tuning in from a shed on the coast of Scotland—yes, seriously—to dig into one of the most urgent and…

00:12:54  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
EP17 - Google I/O & Microsoft Build In 10 Minutes: What We Learned From The Two Biggest AI Conferences

EP17 - Google I/O & Microsoft Build In 10 Minutes: What We Learned From The Two Biggest AI Conferences

In this episode of In the Loop, I dive into the biggest AI reveals from Microsoft’s Build and Google I/O—two landmark conferences that showcased over 150 new AI features in just one week. But this is…

00:12:10  |   Wed 28 May 2025
EP16 - The Top Five AI Features SaaS Companies Are Shipping In 2025 (And Why They Work)

EP16 - The Top Five AI Features SaaS Companies Are Shipping In 2025 (And Why They Work)

By the end of this In The Loop episode, you’ll have a clear breakdown of the five categories of AI features SaaS companies are launching right now—and the frameworks product teams can use to design t…

00:16:42  |   Wed 21 May 2025
EP15 - Google, OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic & The Three Battles To Own All AI

EP15 - Google, OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic & The Three Battles To Own All AI

This week’s In The Loop dives into the battle for the future of AI computing—and it’s getting fierce. In this episode, I break down three major AI battlegrounds that could reshape how we code, search…

00:14:41  |   Thu 15 May 2025
EP14 - What's AI Really Used For: The Real State Of AI Adoption In 2025

EP14 - What's AI Really Used For: The Real State Of AI Adoption In 2025

In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack the most compelling AI research released so far this year—highlighting how generative AI is being used not just as a productivity booster but as a deeply embe…

00:16:42  |   Wed 07 May 2025
EP13 - Cluely: The AI App That Made Cheating Viral—And Maybe Acceptable?

EP13 - Cluely: The AI App That Made Cheating Viral—And Maybe Acceptable?

In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack the viral storm surrounding a startup that’s made headlines—and sparked outrage—with a bold statement: “We want to cheat on everything.” Cluely, has built an …

00:15:54  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
EP12 - Google Agent2Agent (A2A): The Future Of AI Agent Protocols Or A Flop?

EP12 - Google Agent2Agent (A2A): The Future Of AI Agent Protocols Or A Flop?

Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) is a brand new protocol to facilitate communication between independent AI agents—but what does this actually mean?


Imagine waking up to a push notification that your fridge…

00:20:21  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
EP11 - Shopify Memo: No Humans Hired Without AI Approval—Tobias Lütke's Vision

EP11 - Shopify Memo: No Humans Hired Without AI Approval—Tobias Lütke's Vision

This week, I’m unpacking one of the boldest corporate moves we’ve seen for a while—a memo from Shopify’s CEO that might just signal the beginning of a new AI-first era in the workplace. Shopify’s Tob…

00:21:27  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
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