In this special crossover episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso welcomes the hosts of sister podcast, The Neuron — Grant Harvey and Corey Noles — alongside Channel Insider Managing Editor Victoria Durgin for a fast-paced, unfiltered discussion about the state of AI in 2026.
From Anthropic vs. OpenAI vs. Google to the AI bubble debate, AGI definitions, and how everyday users are leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, this episode breaks down what’s hype, what’s real, and what it actually means for businesses and individuals.
Plus: how The Neuron became one of the fastest-growing AI podcasts in just one year.
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Welcome + Neuron crossover intro
02:39 – Why The Neuron reboot worked
05:16 – Landing interviews with Microsoft & OpenAI
09:35 – Favorite interviews (OpenAI, Pathway, Microsoft AI)
12:35 – Who’s winning AI right now? Anthropic vs. OpenAI vs. Google
17:26 – What is AGI and why can’t anyone define it?
20:30 – Real-world AI use cases (plumbing, home repairs, daily life)
24:39 – How Grant & Corey use AI professionally
32:06 – Is it impossible to stay ahead of AI?
34:47 – You don't need to spend 10 hours a day learning AI. Alberto Romero on how to learn AI in 1 Day.
37:54 – Are we in an AI bubble?
44:05 – AI vs. the internet revolution comparison
48:18 – Safety, regulation, and responsible AI use 50:21 – Where to follow The Neuron
Whether you’re an IT leader, business decision-maker, or just trying to figure out where in your life you could use AI, this conversation delivers clarity without the hype.
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