THE AI CHICKS Round Up - Craziest AI Stories of 2025

In this year-end roundup episode, The AI CHICKS - Aisha Corpas Wynn and Lana Hout - bring the energy as they dive into the craziest and most unexpected AI stories of the year—no guest needed, just top-tier banter. From McDonald’s infamous 64 million-person data breach, to the rise of AI-only sports like chess and battlebots, the world of AI gets taken for a spin. The conversation heats up with a deep dive into AI actors and the groundbreaking AI musician turning into chart-topping hits. The AI Chicks also take a critical look at AI’s impact on teen mental health and human relationships, this episode is the perfect mix of jaw-dropping headlines, industry insight, and those signature hot takes.

Show Notes

EPISODE COVERS:

00:00 Secure Passwords Matter

05:37 AI's Role in Sports

08:39 AI Redefining Entertainment Industry

10:20 Rise of AI Actors

14:06 AI Avatar Disrupts Music Industry

18:01 AI's Impact: From Fun to Tragic

19:23 AI Dependency Risks Teens

TIMELINE:

1.     AI's biggest headlines and wildest moments

2.     McDonald's weak password causes data breach

3.     AI chess as a spectator sport

4.     Rise of AI-driven hiring platforms

5.     BattleBots and robotic competition evolution

6.     AI actors signing talent agency deals

7.     Tilly Norwood—AI actress industry frenzy

8.     Human versus AI in entertainment

9.     Poet becomes hits AI musician

10.  Debates over AI and human awards

11.  Concerns about AI avatars replacing creatives

12.  Teens forming unhealthy AI relationships

13.  AI's impact on mental health

14.  The future: AI and dating revolution

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