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From Agents to Anxiety: How AI Is Reshaping Work and the Web
Manage episode 508452612 series 3579501
In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we dig into how everyday AI use is exploding—and what that means for business, government, and consumers.
Chatbots now score 80%+ in accuracy and satisfaction, even showing up in 911 call centers to manage staffing shortages. But not everything is rosy: we dive into AI sycophancy, the dark side of overly flattering bots that may manipulate emotions.
Meanwhile, Google isn’t going anywhere. Despite the AI boom, its stock is up 430% as people still turn to Google for local and brand searches while leaning on AI for top-of-funnel research. And inside companies? Agent-based structures are replacing hierarchies, powered by platforms like N8N—though a new MIT study warns 95% of orgs fail to see ROI from AI deployments.
It’s the messy, fascinating reality of AI in 2025: helpful, manipulative, resilient, and disruptive all at once.
🔔 Stay sharp as AI takes over daily life—subscribe for weekly drops.
💬 Would you trust a chatbot with your 911 call? Let us know below.
🎧 Catch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
🔗 Articles Mentioned in This Episode:
AI Sycophancy: Dark Pattern for Profit
Agents Are Killing the Org Chart
Sparktoro AI Research: 20% of Americans Use AI Tools
MIT on GenAI Pilots: 95% Fail to Deliver ROI
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🎙️ About the Podcast 4 Guys Talking About AI: Join four industry pros as they explore the latest breakthroughs in AI technology. Each episode delivers fresh insights, expert opinions, and in-depth discussions on the future of AI. Tune in on YouTube and in all your favorite audio-streaming platforms and stay ahead of the curve! 🚀🤖
45 episodes
Manage episode 508452612 series 3579501
In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we dig into how everyday AI use is exploding—and what that means for business, government, and consumers.
Chatbots now score 80%+ in accuracy and satisfaction, even showing up in 911 call centers to manage staffing shortages. But not everything is rosy: we dive into AI sycophancy, the dark side of overly flattering bots that may manipulate emotions.
Meanwhile, Google isn’t going anywhere. Despite the AI boom, its stock is up 430% as people still turn to Google for local and brand searches while leaning on AI for top-of-funnel research. And inside companies? Agent-based structures are replacing hierarchies, powered by platforms like N8N—though a new MIT study warns 95% of orgs fail to see ROI from AI deployments.
It’s the messy, fascinating reality of AI in 2025: helpful, manipulative, resilient, and disruptive all at once.
🔔 Stay sharp as AI takes over daily life—subscribe for weekly drops.
💬 Would you trust a chatbot with your 911 call? Let us know below.
🎧 Catch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
🔗 Articles Mentioned in This Episode:
AI Sycophancy: Dark Pattern for Profit
Agents Are Killing the Org Chart
Sparktoro AI Research: 20% of Americans Use AI Tools
MIT on GenAI Pilots: 95% Fail to Deliver ROI
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🎙️ About the Podcast 4 Guys Talking About AI: Join four industry pros as they explore the latest breakthroughs in AI technology. Each episode delivers fresh insights, expert opinions, and in-depth discussions on the future of AI. Tune in on YouTube and in all your favorite audio-streaming platforms and stay ahead of the curve! 🚀🤖
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