AI newsletters and podcasts

This selection of insightful newsletters and podcasts tracks key developments in AI, robotics and data science – with a strong emphasis on engineering relevance. Check them out and subscribe to your favourites to stay up to date with the latest tools, trends and thinking shaping the future of engineering.

AI Related Newsletters

• Axios AI+ a concise, journalist-led insights from Axios on AI industry developments, investments and global policy shifts.
• AI Infrastructure Alliance Newsletter covers the software and hardware stack supporting AI systems – essential reading for engineers involved in deploying or building AI infrastructure.
• Robotics Business Review Newsletter explores where robotics and AI intersect, highlighting technological advancements and market trends highly relevant to engineering professionals.
• The Batch (DeepLearning.AI) is a weekly digest from Andrew Ng’s team, featuring cutting-edge AI news, research summaries, and thoughtful commentary.
• Import AI, written by Jack Clark (ex-OpenAI), this newsletter dives deep into AI policy, research trends and the societal implications of emerging technologies.
• AI Weekly (O’Reilly) delivers AI-focused articles, tutorials and expert commentary across a broad spectrum of technical and strategic topics.
• Towards Data Science is a vibrant medium platform where practitioners share real-world insights, tutorials and think pieces.
• Synced Review focuses on AI research and technology from China – offering unique international perspectives on cutting-edge development.
• One Useful Thing by Ethan Mollick blends research-backed insights and practical examples, this newsletter highlights one impactful way AI is shaping work, creativity, and decision-making – often with real-world experiments.
• Superhuman by Zain Kahn is a fast-growing daily AI newsletter featuring the latest tools, trends, and tips – ideal for busy professionals wanting a quick, useful snapshot of what matters in AI today.
• AI Ethics Brief – Montreal AI Ethics Institute provides a concise, well-curated weekly summary of AI ethics news and research. Ideal for engineers and leaders wanting to stay informed about the responsible development and deployment of AI systems.

Ai and Engineering Podcasts

• AI Daily Brief a short-format, high-frequency update podcast summarising key AI news in under 10 minutes – ideal for busy professionals.
• AI in Industry (Emerj) hosted by Daniel Faggella, this show explores how businesses are using AI across sectors, including manufacturing, logistics and engineering.
• AI New Zealand Podcast hosted by Justin Flitter, this podcast focuses on AI adoption in Aotearoa. Hear from local innovators applying AI across sectors, including engineering, infrastructure, and business.
• AI Today – Cognilytica covers real-world AI applications in sectors like manufacturing and engineering. Look out for use-case-focused episodes.
• Engineering Reimagined – Aurecon’s podcast exploring how engineers and thought leaders are solving complex global challenges. Includes episodes on AI, digital twins, and the role of engineers in shaping sustainable futures.
• IEEE Spectrum Podcast from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, this podcast frequently explores AI’s impact across electrical, computer and software engineering.
• Lex Fridman Podcast provides in-depth, often technical interviews with scientists, engineers and philosophers. A broad, reflective take on AI and human intelligence.
• Manufacturing Tomorrow discusses advanced manufacturing and the growing role of AI in smart factories, robotics and industrial systems.
• MinterEllisonRuddWatts Technology Podcast – AI Series legal and strategic perspectives on AI from one of Aotearoa’s leading law firms. Tailored for business and technical leaders navigating regulatory change.
• NZ Tech Podcast a long-running series hosted by Paul Spain, covering tech trends in Aotearoa. Regular episodes explore AI, digital infrastructure, and innovation shaping the future of engineering.
• Possible by Reid Hoffman explores AI, innovation, and the future of society through thoughtful conversations with technologists, entrepreneurs and creatives.
• Robots Podcast delivers news and interviews from the world of robotics – an ideal listen for those tracking AI's role in automation and intelligent systems.
• Talking Innovation listen to Aotearoa-based conversations with engineers tackling real-world challenges across sectors. Hosted by Caliber Design, this series explores innovation, collaboration, and the future of engineering in New Zealand.
• Talking Machines offers accessible explanations of machine learning and interviews with leading researchers. Great for engineers wanting conceptual clarity.
• The AI Podcast (NVIDIA) hosted by Noah Kravitz, features innovators applying AI across research, health, design, industry and beyond.
• The Robot Brains is built around conversations with top roboticists and AI engineers creating the next generation of intelligent machines.
• TWiML & AI "This Week in Machine Learning & AI" offers interviews with experts from academia and industry – a mix of technical depth and strategic vision.