Summary In today's episode, I compare the core capabilities of leading foundation models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Here's what this means for you. You can choose more effective AI tools by prioritizing ecosystem integration over raw intelligence benchmarks. You'll also learn these concepts: how token prediction engines require external software to handle complex tasks,…
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AI can make its own tools, but only if you ask it to. One of the biggest productivity mistakes I see in the use of AI, especially in vibe coding, is trying to have AI do everything. Generative AI models are fundamentally language models. They’re good at language. They’re not good at things that aren’t…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through Google's Opal, a new agent builder still in Google Labs that lets you automate workflows inside the Google Workspace. Here's what this means for you. You get a practical look at how Opal's node-based structure works alongside the 5P framework so you can build reliable automations without writing…
Summary In today's episode, I explain why email click metrics often differ from Google Analytics page views. Here's what this means for you. You can stop chasing perfect data matches and instead focus on meaningful trends in your marketing performance. You'll also learn these concepts: why corporate security firewalls inflate click counts, how ad blockers…
OpenAI recently published a gigantic prompt library as examples for people to get started with AI. What’s the one thing in common with the vast majority of examples? They specify the need for context. Lots of context. The prompts themselves are incredibly generic, but clearly made to not overwhelm a beginner. Here’s an example: Write…
Summary In today's episode, I explain why AI detection tools fail and the risks they pose to professional credibility. Here's what this means for you. You gain a better understanding of why these tools produce false accusations and how to defend your work. You'll also learn these concepts: the distinction between type one and type…
Summary In today's episode, I explain why you should avoid using AI to simply summarize industry reports and how to create more impactful content instead. Here's what this means for you. You gain the ability to build authority and avoid intellectual property risks by providing your own unique perspective. You'll also learn these concepts: the…
What advice do you need to retire? As conference season ramps back up, I’m updating slide decks and talking points – and finding some dinosaurs that were correct once upon a time, but now need to be put out to pasture. Here’s one about video generation. I used to say that video generation can’t handle…
