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From Agents to Anxiety: How AI Is Reshaping Work and the Web

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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:

911 Centers Are Turning to AI

The Great Hack 2.0 (IMDB)

AI Sycophancy: Dark Pattern for Profit

Agents Are Killing the Org Chart

Sparktoro AI Research: 20% of Americans Use AI Tools

Alphabet/Google Stock Levels

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! 🚀🤖

  continue reading

45 episodes

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Content provided by Andy Steuer, Neal Polachek, Greg Sterling, and John Girard, Andy Steuer, Neal Polachek, Greg Sterling, and John Girard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Andy Steuer, Neal Polachek, Greg Sterling, and John Girard, Andy Steuer, Neal Polachek, Greg Sterling, and John Girard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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:

911 Centers Are Turning to AI

The Great Hack 2.0 (IMDB)

AI Sycophancy: Dark Pattern for Profit

Agents Are Killing the Org Chart

Sparktoro AI Research: 20% of Americans Use AI Tools

Alphabet/Google Stock Levels

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! 🚀🤖

  continue reading

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