AI ASSEMBLED - Episode AIA050426

AI Assembled 050426 Season 03, Episode 21   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. This Week's Episode NVIDIA opens 70+ AI models to SMBs for free with no GPU purchase required, OpenAI and Microsoft tear up their exclusivity deal, and Salesforce turns Slack into a free AI work platform—a week that dramatically lowered the cost and complexity of building AI into a small business. 10 Stories Covered  1 NVIDIA NIM API: 70+ Free Models, No GPUs Required - NVIDIA is offering more than 70 production-ready AI models for free at build.nvidia.com using an OpenAI-compatible API—eliminating the biggest infrastructure barrier for SMBs building AI features. 2 OpenAI–Microsoft Partnership Rewritten - The exclusivity deal ended April 27, killing the AGI clause and freeing OpenAI to use AWS, Google Cloud, and others—meaning lower inference prices and less vendor lock-in for SMBs. 3 OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5 and Super App - The new flagship model rolled out April 23 with major gains in coding, research, and analysis, while OpenAI confirmed it's combining ChatGPT, Codex, and its AI browser into one unified workspace. 4 ChatGPT for Clinicians Goes Free - OpenAI launched a free, HIPAA-aware AI tool for verified physicians, NPs, PAs, and pharmacists—a major productivity boost for independent practices and specialty groups. 5 Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.7 + Claude Design - Major coding and image-handling improvements plus a new design tool that lets SMBs create prototypes, slides, and visual assets without expensive software. 6 Salesforce Makes Slack the Free AI Work Platform - On April 29, Salesforce announced Agentforce Operations and made Slack AI free for every customer—one early adopter hit 50%+ autonomous case resolution. 7 Google Embeds Gemini Across Workspace - At Cloud Next, Google rolled Gemini into Gmail, Docs, and Drive, giving tens of millions of small business customers immediate AI access with zero implementation. 8 Vodafone-Google SMB Bundle - Telecom and infrastructure providers are becoming AI distribution channels, bundling agentic AI and cybersecurity for small business customers. 9 Deloitte Warning: Agentic AI Outpacing Guardrails - 74% of companies plan to deploy agentic AI in two years, but only 21% have mature governance—define what your agents can and cannot do in writing before you deploy. 10 AI Tax Prep Risk Alert - 25% of US taxpayers used AI chatbots for 2026 taxes, creating audit exposure from hallucinated advice—the same caution applies to legal, HR, and compliance work. Why Listen? • Free production AI infrastructure - NVIDIA just removed the GPU cost barrier • Cloud lock-in is breaking - The OpenAI-Microsoft split changes pricing for everyone • Free Slack AI for Salesforce customers - Turn your chat tool into an agent platform • Critical risk warnings - Tax, legal, and governance pitfalls to avoid Contact & Subscribe Spotify, iTunes Chris Doelle - X:@chrisdoelle, Facebook (Chris Doelle), LinkedIn (Chris Doelle) AI Consultant • Podcaster • Author • Speaker