The Layman’s AI

You’ve heard of AI agents. They’re AI tools that take action based on what you tell them. But when will you see a practical version of this next big thing in AI? ChatGPT dots might be the answer.
In this episode, we break down OpenAI’s new dots technology. Unlike a normal chatbot, a dot is an always-on AI agent. It keeps working on your tasks even after you close the chat. We discuss how it works, who can use it right now, and what it could do for your daily life. Could this AI assistant become a game changer for your smartphone? Give us a listen and decide for yourself.

Halloween is right around the corner, and you may be looking to add some flair to your holiday. Maybe you are having guests over and can’t decide if you want the same typical Halloween party or want to try something different. In this episode, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to come up with fun Halloween party games that are sure to add some extra character to your gathering.

Shopping online is basically a modern-day staple. Everyone who knows anyone shops online, and we are all led to believe we're getting the best deals. But what if my deal was better than your deal, even though we live right next to each other and are buying from the same online store? In this episode, we discuss how dynamic pricing uses artificial intelligence (AI) to charge different prices to different shoppers. These prices are based not on product quality or location, but on factors like your browsing history and personal data.

Artificial intelligence is moving at a fast pace, and it is becoming more dangerous by the day. It has the potential to destroy human society if we don't take drastic measures immediately. Or is all of that just AI hype and fear? In this episode, we discuss the call from major tech developers to slow down AI development and why we think there may be more to it than meets the eye. Are we all doomed? Or is this all just hype?

As artificial intelligence keeps advancing, it's easy to get lost in the possibilities of the technology and forget about the people behind it. In this episode, Adam welcomes Tom Northrup, founder of Human First AI, who brings 16 years of industry experience to the conversation. Together they discuss how we can embrace AI while still preserving the human touch that makes us who we are. Give this one a listen to hear how putting people first can shape a better AI future.

By now, you've probably heard of vibe coding — using artificial intelligence (AI) to build software without writing the code yourself. But can a beginner with no coding experience actually pull it off? In this episode, we put it to the test in a head-to-head vibe coding showdown using Anthropic's Claude Opus 5. Adam has zero coding knowledge, while Bryan knows just a little. Listen in and find out who comes out on top.

Vibe coding is one of the hottest topics in artificial intelligence right now. But have you ever thought about what it actually means? Will it replace programmers? Will it make them better? Or is it just hype? In this episode, we share our thoughts on the phenomenon — plus a preview of what's coming in our next episode.
 

We all know artificial intelligence is just a machine. It may look and sound more human every day, but at its core, it's still lines of code — and that's exactly why you can work it to your advantage.
In this episode, we share our favorite AI "cheat codes": simple prompting tricks that get sharper, more specific results from your large language model (LLM). Whether you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, these tips will help you stop settling for generic answers and start getting responses you can actually use.
Give it a listen, and you may never look at your LLM the same way again.