AI Making Us Smarter or Dumber w/AI Marketing Experts

Welcome to AI Marketing Experts, the podcast where smart marketers harness AI to work smarter, not harder.

In this episode, we dive into the real-world impact of AI across industries—from voice assistants and customer service to website optimization and digital strategy.
Join us as we explore the growing role of Voice AI, what Apple’s upcoming Siri update means for your business, and why adapting your digital footprint for AI-driven search is more important than ever. We also unpack how smart marketers are testing AI tools in the wild, avoiding tech flops (hello, Taco Bell), and staying one step ahead in a rapidly evolving space.
Whether you're an early adopter or just starting your AI journey, this episode is packed with real insights, industry stories, and practical tips to help your brand thrive in the age of automation.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why voice AI is changing the way customers interact with businesses
✅ What Apple’s “World Knowledge Answers” means for SEO and local listings
✅ The marketing risks of relying too much on Google alone
✅ How to prep your website and listings for voice-driven search
✅ Why testing and monitoring AI tools is crucial before going all in
✅ How reputation and reviews impact your visibility in AI search results
✅ What the “hype bubble” really means for the future of AI

Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:12] - Podcast Intro – What AI Marketing Experts Is All About
[01:13 - 04:08] - What Is New In The AI World?
[04:09 - 13:23] - Is AI Making Us Dumber?
[13:24 - 22:27] - Are We Just Finally Working Smarter, Not Harder?
[22:28 - 28:38] - Can You Really Trust AI With Your Business?
[28:38 - 32:28] - Voice AI: Powerful, Flawed, and Here to Stay
[32:29 - 39:40] - AI Answers Are Coming. Will Your Website Be Ready?
[39:41 - 41:54] - Siri Is Catching Up — Slowly — But It Will Matter
[41:55 - 43:50] - Closing Thoughts + Why We’re Doing This Again Next Week

Resources & Tools Mentioned:

Voice AI systems for businesses (call handling, lead gen)
Apple’s upcoming Siri update: “World Knowledge Answers”
AI voice assistants (Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant)
Apple Business Listings optimization
Website content for voice search questions
Taco Bell AI fail (18,000 cups of water case)
Structured data and schema for search visibility
Digital footprint & reputation marketing strategies
ChatGPT and alternate search platforms
Technology adoption curve (early adopters insight)

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