AI Assembled is a cutting-edge podcast where AI takes center stage. Hosted by Chris Doelle, the show features content sourced by ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Deep Seek, Manus, and others and expertly crafted into engaging discussions through Genspark. Each episode dives into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, blending human insight with the power of machine-generated storytelling. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping industries, all with the help of innovative AI tools working behind the scenes.

Show notes:

STORY 1: OPENAI CHATGPT TRANSLATE
January 15, 2026
Standalone translation tool competing with Google Translate
50+ languages, tone-aware translations, grammar help

STORY 2: OPENAI CHATGPT GO + ADS COMING
January 16, 2026
$8/month subscription tier launched, ads coming to free/Go tiers
10x more messages than free tier, Plus/Pro/Business/Enterprise remain ad-free

STORY 3: BOSTON DYNAMICS & GOOGLE DEEPMIND PARTNERSHIP
January 5, 2026
Physical AI era begins with Atlas humanoid robots
Gemini Robotics AI integrated, shipping to Hyundai this year

STORY 4: MICROSOFT COPILOT AGENT BUILDER POWERED BY GPT-5
January 2026
No-code AI agent creation for small businesses
Custom workflow automation, enterprise AI for SMBs

STORY 5: GARTNER PREDICTS 60% OF BRANDS USING AGENTIC AI BY 2028
January 15, 2026
End of channel-based marketing predicted
78% of consumers demand AI content labeling

STORY 6: AI AGENTS FILTERING DOWN TO SMALL BUSINESS
January 2026
$50-$500/month pricing now accessible to SMBs
70% of customer inquiries automated in e-commerce example

STORY 7: 57% OF US SMBS NOW INVESTING IN AI
January 2026
Up from 36% in 2023, 30% daily AI use
82% of AI-using SMBs increased workforce in 2025

STORY 8: 7 AI TOOLS FOR ONE-PERSON BUSINESS
January 17, 2026
ChatGPT Pro, Notion AI, Zapier Central, Canva AI, Descript, HubSpot AI, Lindy
Solopreneurs scaling six-figure businesses without hiring

STORY 9: ENTERPRISE AI ADOPTION AT 95%
January 15, 2026
Personal adoption high but enterprise conviction missing
SMBs have agility advantage over large companies

STORY 10: AGENTIC AI IS #1 SMB TECH PRIORITY FOR 2026
January 10, 2026
Shift from experimentation to deployment
Token Shock concern: unpredictable usage-based pricing

ACTION PLAN: 5 STEPS FOR 30 DAYS
1 Experiment with AI agents (ChatGPT Go $8/mo, Microsoft Copilot, Lindy)
2 Audit AI stack and pricing (identify Token Shock risks)
3 Create AI transparency policy (78% consumer demand)
4 Build first custom AI agent (Copilot Studio or Zapier Central)
5 Track AI ROI weekly (Task, Time Saved, Quality 1-10)

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