How I Stay on Top of AI: My Curated Podcast and Newsletter Sources
I get asked how I stay on top of AI developments. Here’s my 3-step system for tracking AI insights, plus my full curated list of top podcasts and newsletters.
Uncovering insights requires structure, not serendipity. Here is the framework I use to filter the AI ecosystem:
- Curate Aggressively: Limit inputs to high-authority voices.
- Leverage Audio: Podcasts offer off-the-cuff insights you won’t find in written copy.
- Automate Everything: I run GitHub Actions to fetch, parse, and email me summaries daily.
My top five go-to sources span business strategy, news digests, technical research, and practical application:
| Source | Type | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stratechery | Newsletter | Business strategy & tech impact |
| Beyond The Prompt | Podcast | Enterprise AI strategy |
| Benedict Evans | Newsletter | Weekly tech news digest |
| Simon Willison’s Newsletter | Newsletter | AI/LLM practical research |
| How I AI | Podcast | Practical AI workflows |
The full curated list is below, organized by topic. Sources marked Featured are my highest-value picks.
AI News Digests & Weekly Roundups
Featured — Benedict Evans
Newsletter
Weekly curation and analysis of what happened in tech that mattered.
Author: Benedict Evans
Subscription: Freemium (free Tuesday edition; $150/yr for premium Sunday edition)
If I read one source per week to keep track of trends, this is it. A collection of major happenings, data, etc.
The Batch
Newsletter
Weekly digest of the most important AI research, industry news, and practical insights.
Author: Andrew Ng / DeepLearning.AI
Subscription: Free
Useful weekly digest of major trends across AI.
The Deep View
Newsletter
Tri-weekly summary of the most important AI news, tools, and tips in under 5 minutes.
Author: The Deep View
Subscription: Free
State of AI
Newsletter
Monthly synthesis of key developments in AI, AI markets, and geopolitics plus the annual State of AI Report.
Author: Nathan Benaich
Subscription: Free
Investor’s monthly perspective across disciplines, global.
AI Strategy & Industry Conversations
Featured — Beyond The Prompt
Podcast
How organizations leverage AI to accelerate success, with creative strategies and actionable tactics.
Presenters: Jeremy Utley & Henrik Werdelin
Long form, very interesting and wide ranging guests and discussions. Bigger thinking and focus on enterprises, but also some practical tips.
No Priors
Podcast
Leading AI engineers, researchers, and founders discuss the biggest questions in AI and technology.
Presenters: Sarah Guo & Elad Gil
Sharp Tech
Podcast
How technology works and the ways it is impacting the world, with weekly discussions.
Presenters: Andrew Sharp & Ben Thompson
Tech Unheard
Podcast
One-on-one conversations with industry leaders exploring pressing technology trends from AI to leadership.
Presenter: Rene Haas (CEO of Arm)
Interesting interviews with tech leaders; not necessarily about AI.
Business Strategy & Enterprise AI
Featured — Stratechery
Newsletter
Weekly and daily analysis of the business, strategy, and impact of technology.
Author: Ben Thompson
Subscription: Freemium (free weekly; $12/mo or $120/yr for daily updates and podcasts)
Highly condensed, covering major tech industry trends including AI.
Featured — One Useful Thing
Newsletter
Practical implications of AI for work, education, and everyday life from a Wharton professor.
Author: Ethan Mollick
Subscription: Free
Wharton professor’s incredibly popular blog; practical perspectives.
Featured — Applied AI
Newsletter
Reporting on how businesses are deploying AI to automate work across industries.
Author: The Information
Subscription: Paid ($199–399/yr subscription to The Information)
The Information is expensive, but this newsletter is free. Practical business application and implications.
Featured — Bain Software
Newsletter
Technology and software industry research and insights from Bain’s consulting practice.
Author: Bain & Company
Subscription: Free
They say in an email what others write a whole report on.
Enterprise AI Executive
Newsletter
Twice-weekly executive-level insights on generative AI, agentic AI, and enterprise AI strategy.
Author: Enterprise AI Executive
Subscription: Free
‘Executive’ focused, leans on research from major consultants and SIs.
The Change Constant
Newsletter
Weekly teardown of the biggest news in tech and finance for professionals.
Author: Saanya Ojha
Subscription: Free
Somewhat snarky business POV on AI.
Me, Myself, and AI
Podcast
MIT Sloan Management Review and BCG collaboration sharing practical AI implementation secrets and success stories.
Presenters: Sam Ransbotham & Shervin Khodabandeh
The So What from BCG
Podcast
BCG leaders on trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future of business.
Presenter: Georgie Frost
Practical AI Application & Tips
Featured — How I AI
Podcast
Live screen-sharing episodes where guests demonstrate specific, practical AI workflows you can copy immediately.
Presenter: Claire Vo
Very practical on usage of AI by bleeding edge practitioners; also has audio podcast.
AI with Allie
Newsletter
Turning AI buzzwords into actionable business tactics from a former Amazon AI leader.
Author: Allie K. Miller
Subscription: Free
Techniques and tips for using AI tools.
Artificial Corner
Newsletter
Plain English explanations of AI tools and concepts, with practical how-to guides for using AI and Python, aimed at making AI accessible without a technical background.
Author: Frank Andrade (The PyCoach)
Subscription: Freemium (free weekly; $20/mo or $200/yr for courses, guides, and prompt libraries)
Semi-detailed how-tos — helpful for 0–60 learning.
AI Research & Technical Deep Dives
Interconnects
Newsletter
AI models, training methods, open-source developments, and AI research trajectory.
Author: Nathan Lambert
Subscription: Free
AI researcher’s blog — very technical, but makes sense of broader AI trends.
Featured — Simon Willison’s Newsletter
Newsletter
AI, LLMs, Python, open source, data tools, and practical AI explorations from the co-creator of Django.
Author: Simon Willison
Subscription: Free
Practically technical perspective; tests the technology.
Future of Work & Management
Managing The Future of Work
Podcast
HBS professors talk to leaders grappling with forces reshaping work including AI, automation, and labor markets.
Presenters: Joe Fuller & Bill Kerr
Cold Call
Podcast
Harvard Business School’s legendary case studies distilled into audio with faculty discussing real-world business lessons.
Presenter: Brian Kenny
Product Management & Growth
Lenny’s Newsletter
Newsletter
No-nonsense advice on product management, growth, and career development with an accompanying podcast.
Author: Lenny Rachitsky
Subscription: Freemium (one free post/month; $200/yr for full access)
Lenny’s Podcast
‘Podcast
Interviews with world-class product leaders and growth experts uncovering concrete, actionable advice.
Presenter: Lenny Rachitsky
See also his newsletter.