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Early Adoptr

Here"s the thing about AI content right now: it"s designed to confuse you.Every day, another "AI expert" drops a 47-slide deck about "leveraging synergistic paradigms for exponential optimization." Another guru promises "revolutionary breakthroughs" using terms that sound impressive but mean absolutely nothing.This isn"t accidental. It"s gatekeeping by design.The AI industry has a vested interest in making this stuff sound impossibly complex. Because if you think you need a PhD to use ChatGPT,

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55:53

Atlas Has Entered the Chat: What AI Browsers Mean for...

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2025/10/29

AI browsers are here, and they could completely reshape how we use the internet.OpenAI’s Atlas just launched, instantly putting Google on defense and kicking off Browser Wars 2.0. But this time, it’s not about speed or design—it’s about who controls your digital gateway and the data that powers it.In this episode, Jess and Kyle break down how Atlas works, what it means for privacy, the rise of agent-based browsing, and why your business can’t afford to ignore the shift toward AI-native

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57:48

The AI Backlash: How to Build During the Trough of...

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2025/10/22

From LinkedIn posts about abandoned pilots to earnings calls where CEOs walking back their AI promises on earnings calls, are we witnessing the crash after the hype? Welcome to the Trough of Disillusionment – and it might be the best thing that's happened to AI.This isn't the death of artificial intelligence. It's the birth of something sustainable. While media headlines turn negative and executives panic, the real builders are taking advantage of the chaos. History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes:

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59:02

AI Slop: How Low-Quality AI Content is Breaking the...

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2025/10/15

The internet is drowning in AI-generated garbage. From Meta's Vibes to Sora 2 to that clearly ChatGPT generated email from your colleague, businesses are losing an estimated $9 million per 1,000 employees annually to low-quality AI content cluttering their workflows.This isn't about AI being bad. It's about automation without oversight creating an exponential pollution problem that's actively degrading the internet, tanking workplace productivity, and threatening the future training data for AI

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57:23

The Complete AEO Toolkit (AEO Part 2: On-Site,...

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2025/10/08

OpenAI just launched "Buy It in ChatGPT" - letting users complete purchases without ever visiting your website. If you're not cited by AI engines, you don't just lose traffic. You lose the entire sale.This is Part 2 of our Answer Engine Optimization series. Last week we covered why AEO matters. This week, we're getting tactical. We break down the exact three-pillar framework you need: on-site optimization, off-site citation building, and measurement strategies that actually work.The timing couldn't

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58:25

Getting Your Business Into the AI Conversation (AEO...

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2025/10/03

60% of searches now end without a click. If you're still optimizing for Google rankings while your competitors are getting cited by ChatGPT, you're already behind.Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) - also known as GEO, GSO, AIO - is fundamentally changing how customers find businesses. Instead of ranking #1 on Google, you need to become the source that AI engines quote when someone asks a question. This isn't SEO 2.0. It's a complete shift in how search works.What You'll Learn:Why "getting cited"

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1:00:13

AI Hallucinations: Why AI Lies With Complete...

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2025/09/24

In this episode, Kyle and Jess tackle the elephant in the room that's sabotaging AI implementations everywhere: AI hallucinations. If you've ever wondered why ChatGPT confidently tells you complete nonsense, or why that "perfect" AI-generated content turned into a business nightmare, this episode breaks down exactly what's happening under the hood and gives you tips and strategies to help minimise the risk of hallucinations.We also cover YouTube's new AI creator tools, a new movie studio lawsuits,

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55:12

AI Data Requirements: What Your Business Need Before...

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2025/09/17

In this episode, Kyle and Jess continue their deep dive with data veteran Eric Callahan, exposing the truth about how most businesses actually handle their data. It's messier than you think, and that's exactly why your AI initiatives keep failing.Eric talks us through his "duct tape analogy" - a brutally honest take on why most companies are digital Frankensteins, we get real about technical debt, data hygiene nightmares, and why throwing AI at bad data is like putting premium gas in a broken

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1:07:00

AI Starts with Data: What Most Companies Get Wrong

Early Adoptr ·

2025/09/10

In this episode of Early Adoptr, Kyle and Jess bust the biggest AI myth of all: “We don’t have enough data.” The truth? You’re already swimming in it. From emails to spreadsheets to customer conversations, every business has more than enough information to start building AI-powered insights.To prove it, they bring in data veteran Eric, who’s spent 15+ years cleaning up messy data for startups and enterprises alike. Eric shares why even Fortune 500s are struggling with data quality, how to avoid AI

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57:08

Business Data for AI: How to Turn Customer Emails and...

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2025/09/03

In this episode, Kyle and Jess tackle the biggest myth in AI adoption: "I don't have enough data." The reality? Every business owner is sitting on a goldmine of untapped information - they just don't know how to see it or use it. From email threads to customer support tickets to that "Bible spreadsheet" you've been updating for three years, your business is generating incredible amounts of data every single day.We break down the three types of data your business already has, explain how to actually

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59:05

How to Get AI to Actually Do What You Want - Prompt...

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2025/08/27

In this episode, Kyle and Jess are completely overhaul their most popular episode on prompt engineering, because GPT-5 isn't just faster than GPT-4 - it's fundamentally different. It follows instructions with "surgical precision," handles 800 pages of context at once, and will get confused if you give it contradictory prompts that older models would just ignore. Not to mention there's been a whole host of other updates to prompt engineering that deserve attention too.We dive deep into why role

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57:42

Your Laptop Can Run AI Now? Testing Small Language...

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2025/08/20

In this episode, Kyle and Jess get hands-on with Small Language Models (SLMs) - showing you exactly how to set up your own private AI that runs entirely on your laptop. If last week was the "why," this week is all about the "how," complete with real business use cases and a step-by-step quick win you can try today.We dive deep into LM Studio, walk through analyzing business documents without sending data to the cloud, and show you how to create content that actually sounds like you wrote it. Plus,

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00:58:11

Small Language Models 101: Why Bigger Isn't Always...

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2025/08/13

In this episode, Kyle and Jess explore the world of Small Language Models (SLMs) - the focused, cost-effective AI alternatives that might be perfect for your small business. While everyone's talking about expensive enterprise AI solutions, we dive into why smaller, specialized models could be the smarter choice for most business owners.We break down what Small Language Models actually are (hint: think specialist vs. generalist), explore real-world use cases from customer support chatbots to

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00:59:41

ChatGPT Agent Review: We Tested OpenAI's New AI...

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2025/08/06

In this episode, Kyle and Jess dive deep into OpenAI's much-hyped ChatGPT Agent feature - and spoiler alert: the reality doesn't quite match the marketing. After Kyle spent a week testing everything from flight booking to DMV appointments, we deliver our take on what works, what doesn't, and why you probably shouldn't connect your email just yet.We also cover some critical AI news that affects every business owner: YouTube's controversial AI-powered age detection system and

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00:57:43

Minimum Viable AI Policy: The Framework Every...

Early Adoptr ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, it's the final part of our three-part series with Sean Bhardwaj from Breakthrough Growth Partners. If you missed parts one and two, we highly recommend going back to listen - they set the foundation for today's practical framework.This week, we're diving into the solution: how to actually create an AI policy framework that protects your business while enabling confident AI adoption. Sean introduces his "Minimum Viable AI Policy" (MV(AI)P) - a simple, one-page

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01:01:49

The Ultimate Guide to AI Pitfalls And the Framework...

Early Adoptr ·

2025/07/23

In this episode, it's part two of a three-part series with Sean Bhardwaj from Breakthrough Growth Partners. If you missed part one, we highly recommend going back to listen - it sets the foundation for today's discussion.This week, we're tackling the uncomfortable truth about AI adoption: why most AI initiatives fail (it's usually not because of the technology itself!). Sean breaks down the five major pitfalls that consistently trip up businesses, no matter how big or small your

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01:11:40

Building AI Guardrails That Actually Work (with Sean...

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2025/07/16

Jess and Kyle are joined by their first guest, Sean Bhardwaj from Breakthrough Growth Partners! This is part one of a two-part series that dives deep into AI transformation and policy fundamentals, and honestly, it's the conversation every business owner needs to hear right now. Spoiler alert: your team is already using AI tools whether you know it or not, and it's time to get strategic about it.Sean brings some serious wisdom about why AI isn't just another productivity hack - it's

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00:00:39

Welcome to Early Adoptr

Early Adoptr ·

2025/07/11

Meet the hosts of Early Adoptr, Jess and Kyle. We're here to make AI your unfair advantage.

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01:10:17

The Elephant in the Room: AI Ethics Every Business...

Early Adoptr ·

2025/07/09

Welcome to the episode where Jess and Kyle finally tackle the elephant in the room! This is a long, but very important one. While they've been showing you all the amazing ways AI can supercharge your business, this week they're diving deep into the ethical implications that every entrepreneur needs to understand. Spoiler alert: AI ethics isn't just about doing the right thing (though that's important!) – it's about protecting your business, managing risks, and staying competitive

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00:57:36

AI Agents in Action: Real Examples, Real Frameworks,...

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2025/07/02

In this episode, Jess and Kyle dive deep into real-world AI agent use cases, moving beyond theory to show you how you can create an AI agent today. They share their framework for identifying which tasks should become agents (versus simple automations), walk through actual examples they've built, and introduce the concept of "fun-gents" - low-stakes AI projects perfect for beginners. Plus, they cover Anthropic's major legal victory and why one startup's controversial "cheating" AI is getting roasted

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00:56:38

AI Agents vs Agentic AI: Why Everyone's Getting It Wrong

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2025/06/25

In this episode of Early Adoptr, Jess returns from the scorching Cannes Lions with insights on how AI is transforming advertising and business. She and Kyle break down the critical difference between AI agents and agentic AI - two terms everyone's using interchangeably but shouldn't be. From real-world examples at Cannes to building personal assistant workflows, they explore the ladder of AI autonomy and why understanding these distinctions matters for your business decisions.Chapters:00:00 Intro

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