FridAI - AI Guardrails

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Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton

699 episodes

2 days ago

Two long-time small-business owners, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, come to you each week to talk through the trials, success, pitfalls and tips it takes to successfully run a small business in today's world. Hear real-world folks talk about real-world problems, letting you know not only what it takes to get it done but that you're not alone in doing it!

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FridAI - AI Guardrails

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

24 minutes 3 seconds

2 months ago

FridAI - AI Guardrails

Dave and Shannon kick off Casual Friday by troubleshooting a recent recording delay that turned out to be an AI video agent (Opus Clip beta) hammering CPU, noting browser quirks and local processing. They pivot into a broader conversation about the risks of oversharing personal details with AI, the “sycophant” tendency of chatbots, impacts on teens, and the need for parental controls and guardrails. Dave cautions against overreacting to isolated news stories amplified by modern media, while both acknowledge AI can help process thoughts and even ease loneliness—ideally as a temporary aid.
Listener Andy reframes AI as “simulated intelligence,” a tool that should be matched to the job; the hosts agree, emphasizing oversight and recognizing AI’s limits and “stupid loops.” They daydream about near-term household robots and ask listeners what price would make an “AI handyman” a must-buy. Dave’s quick tip: skip guided food tours and have ChatGPT build a self-guided itinerary tailored to your tastes, which saved his family money and improved the experience. They close by inviting listener feedback on the discussion.

00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #681 for Casual FridAI, September 5th, 2025

September 5th: Bring Your Manners to Work Day

00:01:22 Opus Clips

Agent Opus Beta

00:03:58 The risks of telling AI personal details

Sometimes AI uses information about you in ways that can be uncomfortable or unhealthy

00:06:48 Don’t make decisions based upon the news
00:09:37 Using technology to stave off loneliness

ChatGPT’s Parental Controls are coming

00:11:08 What’s your “I’m in!” price for an AI Handyman?

Shannon: $20K
Dave: $50K
You? feedback@businessbrain.show

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00:16:18 Andy-Is AI Artificial Intelligence or Simulated Intelligence?
00:18:45 Book a food tour with ChatGPT
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