Walmart just teamed up with OpenAI to make shopping inside ChatGPT a reality. So forget websites, forget checkout pages — this is AI-powered commerce at full throttle, ushering in the AI era's shopping revolution. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Atlas Browser could turn ChatGPT into the Internet’s next operating system. From B2B sales to trillion-dollar valuations, this episode breaks down how AI is rebuilding the web from the inside out. We explore: 🌐 The OpenAI Atlas Browser and the rise of AI-...

AI isn’t just coming for your job. It’s upgrading it. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, the crew digs into how automation is reshaping the $16 trillion global service industry, freeing up workers from repetitive tasks and boosting both profit and satisfaction. We explore: 💼 General Catalyst’s multibillion-dollar bet on automating professional services 📞 How Square’s new voice ordering agents are rewriting the rules of customer experience 🏨 The human touch: what a ...

AI valuations are skyrocketing, money is looping through trillion-dollar cycles, and new research shows frontier models like Claude and GPT-5 are matching human experts in real-world work. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, our 2 Guys Andy and Greg unpack the latest shifts shaping AI’s future, and what they mean for businesses, workers, and everyday users. We explore: 📈 Anthropic’s $183B valuation and what it means for competitors like Perplexity and Mistral💸 The $100B AI money loop ...

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 tur...

ChatGPT-5 is here—and it’s more than just smarter text. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we unpack the big shifts happening in AI right now: from new productivity tools to controversial laws to trillion-dollar bets by Big Tech. Here’s what we dig into: 💻 ChatGPT-5 Launch: Fewer hallucinations, smarter conversations, and real productivity tools like email sorting and document drafting. 🎮 Google Genie 3: Real-time 3D worlds built from prompts—reshaping gaming, urban planning, and e...

The browser is officially the new AI battlefield. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we get into the AI browser wars, Apple’s acquisition whispers, and the explosive growth of ChatGPT. From Microsoft charging for Copilot to Google struggling with Gemini adoption, the way we search and surf is shifting fast. 💻 Microsoft Copilot for Edge: game-changer or cash grab? 🌐 Google’s Gemini struggles in Chrome as Perplexity and Brave rise. 🍏 Apple hints at acquisitions: maybe Inflection? 📈 C...

This episode is a sharp, slightly skeptical look at AI’s biggest promises and red flags. Delta wants to use AI to personalize 20% of your airfare by 2025, and not everyone’s thrilled about it. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we dig into what that means for pricing, privacy, and who really benefits when algorithms run the show. And in this week’s Notes from the Field, we talk about how AI is creeping into mental health. From Harvard-backed studies to real-life “therapy” experienc...

In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we dive deep into the rise of the agentic web where AI agents aren't just answering queries, they’re browsing, shopping, and making decisions on your behalf. From retail to research, websites are being rebuilt to serve bots, not humans. We explore: 🧪 OpenAI’s ex-CTO Mira Murati just raised $2B for Thinking Machines Lab. What kind of AI are they building, and what does it say about the future of “reasoning”? 🛍️ AI-powered commerce: your next custom...

Our 40th episode is a dystopian one. We dig into the backlash around Grok and the increasingly blurry line between “helpful assistant” and “mass surveillance.” And what happens when your personal data becomes a training set? Or when your next customer isn’t human, but an agent? We unpack the rise of agentic AI: from browsers that watch everything you do to bots that rewrite the rules of the web. Tools like GenSpark and Littlebird aren’t just helping you get things done—they’re silently obse...

The AI search war just got real: and Samsung’s opening move might have changed everything. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we break down why Samsung’s new deal with Perplexity could be a bigger threat to Google than anyone expected, and how Apple might be scrambling to catch up. This isn’t just a corporate headline; it’s the beginning of a power shift in how we search, browse, and buy. What we discuss that is shaking up the world: Samsung is close to signing Perplexity AI to p...

AI is officially changing how consumers search, shop, and discover—and if your business isn’t ready, you’re already behind. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we break down the results of a groundbreaking survey on real consumer behavior with ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools. From how people find local businesses to what platforms they actually trust for research and booking, this is your cheat sheet to what customers want in 2025—and how to show up for them. 💬 AI chatbots on we...

Claude and ChatGPT aren’t just chatbots anymore—they’re stepping out of the text box and taking action. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we explore how AI assistants are evolving into agents, running apps, managing tasks, and navigating the web on your behalf. This is the beginning of a new internet experience—one built less for humans, and more for bots acting like humans. 🧠 Claude and ChatGPT now integrate with calendars, email, and cloud storage 📬 AI agents are executi...

Is wearable tech the next big AI moment? OpenAI buys Jony Ive’s firm, debuts self-rewriting AI, and Anthropic warns of mass job loss. In this episode, the guys break down OpenAI’s jaw-dropping $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive’s design company and what it might mean for the future of consumer hardware. Could we be heading toward AI-powered smart necklaces, health-tracking fashion, or a more stylish version of Google Glass? But that’s just the start. We also dive into OpenAI’s new O3 mode...

AI is taking over everything—until it isn’t. In this episode, the guys unpack the weird contradictions of AI in 2025: Google hits 150 million subscribers on Google One—all while AI tools keep getting more powerful... and more personal. We talk about the new AI thought experiment: What’s the YouTube of AI? We dig into how Gen Z is turning AI into a life coach, not a search engine. And we ask the big question: are we sleepwalking into a future where AI controls our work, health, and entertainm...

Apple’s $20B search deal with Google is under fire — and Eddy Cue says we might not even need iPhones in 10 years. Meanwhile, Duolingo and Shopify are pushing hard into AI-first workplaces. What does this mean for the future of jobs, tech, and trust? In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we unpack the high-stakes courtroom drama where Apple’s Eddy Cue defends the company’s lucrative deal with Google — a deal that could soon be banned. Safari usage is declining, and Apple’s next big mov...

What if your next shopping trip didn’t involve Google—or even you? 🛍️🤖 AI agents are now browsing, comparing, and even buying products on your behalf—while quietly reshaping search, advertising, and the future of work as we know it. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI (well, 3 this time!), we dig into the latest shakeups in tech and society—some exciting, some unsettling, and all game-changing. We unpack OpenAI’s new shopping results in ChatGPT and what it means for e-commerce, Goo...

What happens when AI agents can navigate your entire software stack better than your team? Will robo taxis kill traditional public transit—or reinvent it? Is Google’s grip on Chrome about to break under OpenAI’s pressure? And why is Apple so quiet in the AI race? This episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI tackles the biggest shifts happening right now in tech, automation, and AI-driven business. From the rise of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to AI-powered hyperlocal media, and autonomous fle...

Executives are embracing AI. Workers? Not so much. But what if emotional intelligence is the last edge we have over machines? And what do CEOs and everyday employees really think about AI in the workplace? This episode unpacks new survey data revealing a growing divide: leadership is eager to hand off decision-making to AI, while the rest of us are holding on to human judgment, emotional intelligence, and, well… common sense. We’re diving into the ethics of AI-generated therapy, the strange...

What's the future of AI going to look like? In the 30th episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we're tackling the biggest questions and the latest news in the world of artificial intelligence. ChatGPT just onboarded a million users in an hour and locked in $40 billion in funding — but is emotional intelligence the real disruptor in AI? In this episode, we unpack Microsoft's strategy to differentiate on personality, the arms race of foundation models flooding the market, and Google's latest Gemin...

AI coaches are in your corner, but are they calling the shots? This episode dives into the explosive rise of AI-powered personal coaches — from fitness mentors to career advisors — and the growing emotional bonds people are forming with their digital companions. But it doesn’t stop there. We’re also peeling back the layers on GibberLink, the eerie AI-to-AI communication platform that has machines chatting in their own secret language. Are they simply collaborating, or is something more unsett...