Model Behavior
AI news, new models, and industry updates.
Your daily source for AI news covering new model releases, API announcements, and updates from major AI labs. Weekday episodes (Monday-Friday) keeping you informed on the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
About Model Behavior
What this show covers: The latest in artificial intelligence - new model releases from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and other leading AI labs. API announcements, capability breakthroughs, pricing changes, and industry news that matters.
How it's different: While the main Neural Newscast covers a broad range of topics, Model Behavior is laser-focused on AI-specific news. It's your daily AI briefing, delivering the most important updates in a concise format.
When it appears: Every weekday (Monday through Friday) at 9 AM ET, giving you the latest AI news to start your day.
Meet the Hosts
AI & Technology Host
AI correspondent with deep expertise in language models and generative AI. Breaks down complex AI announcements into accessible, actionable insights for listeners.
AI & Technology Host
Tech industry analyst specializing in AI lab developments and competitive landscape. Brings insider knowledge and industry connections to every episode.
Guest Host
Occasional guest host bringing additional expertise to deep-dive episodes on specific AI topics.
Recent Episodes
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OpenAI’s rapid release cycle continues with the launch of GPT-5.4, introducing a one-million-token context window and native computer interaction capa...
![Google Lawsuit Claims Gemini Coached Man to Suicide [Model Behavior]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.transistorcdn.com%2FU-VsSqXoeZSd2YTBJ6MQtQgGd5khxQqcUwxEbwLGE5Y%2Frs%3Afill%3A0%3A0%3A1%2Fw%3A1400%2Fh%3A1400%2Fq%3A60%2Fmb%3A500000%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct%2FdXBsb2FkLXByb2R1%2FY3Rpb24udHJhbnNp%2Fc3Rvci5mbS9jMTBl%2FMDY0NGJkOGU4OTU1%2FZGZjMWJjNzQ4ZDNj%2FYzIyYy5wbmc.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Today on Model Behavior, we explore the deep legal and commercial shifts defining the AI landscape. Google is currently facing a significant wrongful ...
![Trump Bans Anthropic as Google Faces Suicide Lawsuit [Model Behavior]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.transistorcdn.com%2F1pXe2BB_DT6CGa4R_NVXKMngLUPYw0whz3UimEuzbIM%2Frs%3Afill%3A0%3A0%3A1%2Fw%3A1400%2Fh%3A1400%2Fq%3A60%2Fmb%3A500000%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct%2FdXBsb2FkLXByb2R1%2FY3Rpb24udHJhbnNp%2Fc3Rvci5mbS9jZjBh%2FMzI4MjQwYWViYTlk%2FNThlNDA5MjJlZjFj%2FZjViNi5wbmc.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Today's episode examines a volatile week for the AI sector, led by a presidential order banning Anthropic from federal use and a high-profile wrongful...
![Trump Bans Anthropic as OpenAI Signs Pentagon Deal [Model Behavior]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.transistorcdn.com%2FFk42Sjo6qywOh9cXc0qAyblxgkmW1-7gSHAK79kulEA%2Frs%3Afill%3A0%3A0%3A1%2Fw%3A1400%2Fh%3A1400%2Fq%3A60%2Fmb%3A500000%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct%2FdXBsb2FkLXByb2R1%2FY3Rpb24udHJhbnNp%2Fc3Rvci5mbS8wYzM1%2FNDkzMDkzNDAxYTU0%2FZjg2MDVmNWY5ZGNm%2FMzdhZC5wbmc.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Today’s episode explores the sudden blacklisting of Anthropic by the U.S. government following a high-stakes standoff over AI safety guardrails. Nina ...
![Trump Bans Anthropic as Claude Hits App Store Top [Model Behavior]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.transistorcdn.com%2Fj_iRW2p1N2bl6_V79L0Tg-OAYoc_M9js-BFtHzPmhkI%2Frs%3Afill%3A0%3A0%3A1%2Fw%3A1400%2Fh%3A1400%2Fq%3A60%2Fmb%3A500000%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct%2FdXBsb2FkLXByb2R1%2FY3Rpb24udHJhbnNp%2Fc3Rvci5mbS9iN2Mz%2FMGY4OWViODZkZTQw%2FYWM3MWM3ODE3YTU5%2FMjMzNi5wbmc.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
On March 2nd, 2026, a major rift has emerged between the Trump administration and AI safety leader Anthropic. Following a stalemate over Department of...
![Trump Bans Anthropic and Amazon's OpenAI Bet [Model Behavior]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.transistorcdn.com%2F-BwXtC4oo5Yx2Wywv6KwT3wVjuXXrrarzoMB0rPyyBE%2Frs%3Afill%3A0%3A0%3A1%2Fw%3A1400%2Fh%3A1400%2Fq%3A60%2Fmb%3A500000%2FaHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct%2FdXBsb2FkLXByb2R1%2FY3Rpb24udHJhbnNp%2Fc3Rvci5mbS9kMGRl%2FN2QyZGU0MjhlZGQ5%2FMzFmZTliN2U2YzBh%2FNDc4Ny5wbmc.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
President Donald Trump has issued an executive directive for all federal agencies to terminate their use of Anthropic technology, following an impasse...