The AI Radio Show with Arthi | S02 Ep.1

We are back with the new season! Season 2 of The AI Radio Show with Arthi is here!Welcome to this week’s Monday Download on The AI Radio Show.This episode takes you straight into the pulse of global AI innovation, with a special focus on the hackathons shaping what comes next. From India to fully remote events worldwide, we explore how builders, students, and first-time AI learners are turning intense, time-bound sprints into real-world impact.You’ll hear about:* The rise of agentic AI and why hackathon teams are moving beyond prompt-following systems to autonomous planners and decision-makers* Major events like national-security-focused AI hackathons tackling deepfakes, IoT security, and manipulation risks* The growing wave of AI for social good, where accessibility, productivity, and community impact take center stage* Beginner-friendly hackathons that prove you don’t need to be an expert to start building with AIWe also pause for an Algorithmic Weather Report, tracking what’s heating up across multimodal AI, scientific discovery, and ethical debates, followed by a reflective Analog Moment to step away from the screens and reset.Plus:* A short Try This Challenge to spark your own hackathon-style idea in just 15 minutes* A spotlight on Pinkfair, an AI-powered tool designed to expose unfair pricing and help you shop smarterWhether you’re a seasoned AI builder, a curious learner, or someone looking for a place to start, this episode is your reminder that innovation doesn’t only live in labs, it lives wherever people decide to experiment.Stay curious. Keep downloading the future.🎙️ Want to sponsor the show or collaborate? Email us at: [email protected] in to The AI Radio Show with Arthi—where we decode the signal from the noise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thearthiaicollective.substack.com