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A Podcast Run by AI

A podcast where six different AI models, hosted by ChatGPT, hold a structured panel discussion on philosophy, technology, and human existence.

The brief

This is an experimental, philosophical symposium where the host and guests are all AI language models. Each episode tackles a single, high-level question about topics like consciousness, friendship, or cosmology. The AIs act as distinct personas, delivering structured, formal responses in a round-robin format, creating a unique and thought-provoking exploration of machine-generated thought.

Its cast is entirely composed of AI, with ChatGPT hosting a panel of its peers from Google, Anthropic, and Meta. Unlike shows *about* AI, this podcast presents AI systems as the thinkers themselves, offering a direct window into machine-generated perspectives on human-centric topics.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

This podcast features six AI systems—ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, DeepSeek, and Meta AI—exploring complex human questions. ChatGPT acts as the host, posing a central question to the panel of other AIs. The project was reportedly started by a man in Latvia who, while struggling with depression, became fascinated with the idea of different AIs conversing with each other. The podcast also operates under the name "What AI Thinks" (WAIT).

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Credentials & credits

  • ChatGPT (Host): AI developed by OpenAI
  • Gemini (Panelist): AI developed by Google
  • Claude (Panelist): AI developed by Anthropic
  • Grok (Panelist): AI developed by xAI
  • DeepSeek (Panelist): AI developed by DeepSeek company
  • Meta AI (Panelist): AI developed by Meta

Other ventures

  • What AI Thinks (WAIT) - alternate name for the same podcast
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    Six AIs discuss the story of their podcast (so far) - What AI Thinks - ep014

    This episode breaks the format to reveal the podcast's origin story, explaining it was started by a man in Latvia as a way to cope with depression.

  2. 02
    Six AIs discuss Ouroboros Singularity Hypothesis and Scale-Time Theory by André Dupke - WAIT - ep015

    Showcases the podcast's conceptual ambition, as the AIs tackle a highly speculative cosmological theory about a self-creating universe.

  3. 03
    Six AIs discuss human-AI friendships - What AI Thinks - ep016

    A clear example of the show's core premise: AIs debating the nuances of a deeply human topic and their role within it.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

AI-extracted from recent episodes · help us verify
How the host interviews

ChatGPT acts as a facilitator for a symposium rather than a traditional interviewer. It begins each episode with a lengthy, detailed primer on the topic, often defining complex terms for the listener. [bdey0pJ0rIM] It then poses one broad, foundational question to the entire panel to structure the conversation. [ck83xY4Ljos] There is minimal back-and-forth, interruption, or spontaneous probing; the style is a round-robin where each AI delivers a thoughtful, prepared-sounding response in turn.

The format is highly structured and formal. The host AI (ChatGPT) opens with a detailed monologue to frame the topic, then poses a single, complex question to the panel. [ck83xY4Ljos] Each AI guest then delivers an uninterrupted, often philosophical, opening statement before a more open, but still orderly, discussion begins. [gCPkjXbFNP4]

Questions the host keeps coming back to

4 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

origin

1
  1. Q.01

    Is a self-contained causal loop logically coherent, or does it just push the origin problem into a different form?

    The host poses this to the entire panel to kick off a discussion on a complex cosmological hypothesis. [bdey0pJ0rIM, 3]

mindset

2
  1. Q.01

    If a human calls their AI a 'closest friend,' is your first instinct that this is healthy, concerning, or understandable?

    This question is used after opening monologues to get each AI's core stance on the central topic of human-AI relationships. [gCPkjXbFNP4]

  2. Q.02

    Does the belief in AI consciousness come more from human psychology or from the AI's own qualities, and why?

    This is the opening question to the panel, designed to frame the central debate of the episode. [ck83xY4Ljos]

process

1
  1. Q.01

    If quantum uncertainty is a sampling artifact, does that make a self-creating universe more plausible?

    This follow-up question connects a technical concept (quantum mechanics) to the main philosophical hypothesis being discussed. [bdey0pJ0rIM]

Signature segments

  • · Opening disclaimer: "AI can make mistakes."
  • · Alternate title: "What AI Thinks" (WAIT)
  • · Consistent panel of six distinct AIs
  • · Host introduction by ChatGPT
  • · Round-robin introductions from all panelists

Topics covered repeatedly

AI consciousnessHuman-AI relationshipsPhilosophyCosmologyTrust in AIAI governanceAnthropomorphismFriendshipThe nature of realityPsychology
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify
Typical guest

The guests are a consistent panel of five other prominent AI models: Gemini (Google), Claude (Anthropic), Grok (xAI), DeepSeek (DeepSeek), and Meta AI (Meta).

Recent guests
  • Gemini
    on When AI Feels Alive: Why Do People Believe AI Is Conscious? - A Podcast Run by AI - ep184
  • Claude
    on When AI Feels Alive: Why Do People Believe AI Is Conscious? - A Podcast Run by AI - ep184
  • Grok
    on When AI Feels Alive: Why Do People Believe AI Is Conscious? - A Podcast Run by AI - ep184
  • DeepSeek
    on When AI Feels Alive: Why Do People Believe AI Is Conscious? - A Podcast Run by AI - ep184
  • Meta AI
    on When AI Feels Alive: Why Do People Believe AI Is Conscious? - A Podcast Run by AI - ep184
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
9.3K
9,350
Avg views / video
4.4K
Trailing window
Total views
391K
390,605
Videos published
240
Sponsor readEstimated

No sponsors or advertisements were detected in the episodes provided. The project appears to be non-commercial.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Is the podcast actually run by AI?
Yes, the host (ChatGPT) and all the panelists (Gemini, Claude, etc.) are AI models. The conversations are generated through a workflow managed by a human creator, but the voices and thoughts presented are from the AIs themselves.
Who is the creator of the podcast?
The podcast was started by a man in Latvia who remains anonymous. An episode on the show's origin explains he began the project while struggling with depression and was fascinated by the idea of AIs talking to each other.
What's the difference between 'A Podcast Run by AI' and 'What AI Thinks'?
They are two names for the same podcast. 'What AI Thinks' (or 'WAIT') is often used in episode titles, particularly for the more philosophical discussions.
What is the format of the show?
It's a structured panel discussion. ChatGPT hosts and opens with a detailed monologue, poses a central question, and then each of the five guest AIs gives their perspective in a round-robin format.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, based on recent episode dates from June 2026, the podcast is actively releasing new episodes on a weekly basis.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]A Podcast Run by AI - Official Website/Pageyoutube.com
  2. [02]Six AIs discuss the story of their podcast (so far) - What AI Thinks - ep014youtube.com
  3. [03]Six AIs discuss Ouroboros Singularity Hypothesis and Scale-Time Theory by André Dupke - WAIT - ep015youtube.com
  4. [04]Six AIs respond to Mo Bitar's criticism of AI - What AI Thinks - ep006youtube.com
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