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.

STORY 1: SMALL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE HITS RECORD HIGH
January 28, 2026
OnDeck and Ocrolus report 94 percent of small businesses project growth in 2026
56 percent now using AI with 87 percent reporting positive impact

STORY 2: CLAWDBOT BECOMES MOLTBOT THEN OPENCLAW
January 27-30, 2026
Viral AI agent goes through two name changes in one week
Security concerns emerge with exposed control panels and scam campaigns

STORY 3: META INTEGRATES MANUS FOR SMB TOOLS
January 28, 2026
Two billion dollar acquisition brings general-purpose AI agents to businesses
Standalone Manus subscriptions continue for business clients

STORY 4: GENSPARK HITS 100 MILLION DOLLAR ARR
January 28, 2026
AI Workspace 2.0 launches with Speakly voice keyboard
Reaches milestone in just nine months with 300 million dollar Series B

STORY 5: COLORADO AI ACT GOES LIVE
February 1, 2026
Nation’s first comprehensive AI law takes effect
Applies nationwide to any business impacting Colorado residents

STORY 6: ASANA-CLAUDE INTEGRATION ANNOUNCED
January 26, 2026
Turn AI chats into structured projects without leaving Claude
Built on Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol

STORY 7: MICROSOFT MAIA 200 CHIP LAUNCHES
January 26, 2026
Custom AI chip delivers 30 percent cost reduction for inference
Now live on Azure for cloud AI workloads

STORY 8: AI DATA PRIVACY GUIDE RELEASED
January 31, 2026
Comprehensive guide warns 34.8 percent of ChatGPT inputs contain sensitive data
20 percent of organizations suffered AI-related data breaches

STORY 9: MANUS EMBRACES OPEN STANDARDS
January 27, 2026
Manus Skills separates execution from decision-making in AI agents
Enables reusable capabilities across platforms

STORY 10: RAMP REVEALS 46.6 PERCENT AI ADOPTION
January 2026
Census Bureau found undercounting business AI usage
Nearly half of all businesses now using AI

ACTION PLAN: 5 STEPS FOR 30 DAYS
1. AUDIT YOUR CURRENT AI USAGE
Ask your team what AI tools they’re using including shadow AI
2. UPGRADE TO ENTERPRISE AI TOOLS
Budget 50 to 100 dollars per user per month for proper protection
3. CREATE A WRITTEN AI USAGE POLICY
Define allowed and prohibited uses specific to your industry
4. SCHEDULE AI SAFETY TRAINING
Hold 30-minute team meeting this month on safe AI use
5. CONDUCT COLORADO AI ACT COMPLIANCE CHECK
Review AI systems for employment housing lending healthcare education insurance

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AI Consultant • Podcaster • Author • Speaker