Brian, Andy, and Karl discussed Gemini 3 rumors, Neuralink’s breakthrough, N8n’s $2.5B valuation, Perplexity’s new email connector, and the growing risks of shadow AI in the workplace.
Key Points Discussed
Gemini 3 may launch October 22 with multimodal upgrades and new music generation features.
AI model progress now depends on connectors, cost control, and real usability over benchmarks.
Neuralink’s first patient controlled a robotic arm with his mind, showing major BCI progress.
N8n raised $180M at a $2.5B valuation, proving demand for open automation platforms.
Meta is offering billion-dollar equity packages to lure top AI talent from rival labs.
An EY report found AI improves efficiency but not short-term financial returns.
Perplexity added Gmail and Outlook integration for smarter email and calendar summaries.
Microsoft Copilot still leads in deep native integration across enterprise systems.
A new study found 77% of employees paste company data into public AI tools.
Most companies lack clear AI governance, risking data leaks and compliance issues.
The hosts agreed banning AI is unrealistic; training and clear policies are key.
Investing $3K–$4K per employee in AI tools and education drives long-term ROI.
Timestamps & Topics
00:00:00 💡 Intro and news overview
00:01:31 🤖 Gemini 3 rumors and model evolution
00:11:13 🧠 Neuralink mind-controlled robotics
00:14:59 ⚙️ N8n’s $2.5B valuation and automation growth
00:23:49 📰 Meta’s AI hiring spree
00:27:36 💰 EY report on AI ROI and efficiency gap
00:30:33 📧 Perplexity’s new Gmail and Outlook connector
00:43:28 ⚠️ Shadow AI and data leak risks
00:55:38 🎓 Why training beats restriction in AI adoption
The Daily AI Show Co-Hosts: Andy Halliday, Brian Maucere, and Karl Yeh
