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  • Episode 277: AI Agents, Brand Blunders & Market Shifts

    Episode 277: AI Agents, Brand Blunders & Market Shifts
    2026/02/26
    Brian Swichkow decodes today's news, covering Perplexity's new AI agent 'Computer' and the 'Global Intelligence Crisis' report on AI's economic impact. We dive into marketing with Coach's Gen Z success contrasting Gucci's AI ad backlash, and Bauer Hockey's TikTok controversy. Plus, significant policy updates from California on AI transparency and Discord's age verification, U.S. chip reliance on Taiwan, Trump's 401K plan, Nvidia's earnings, Coinbase's stock trading launch, and Jane Street's alleged Bitcoin manipulation. Finally, an update on falling mortgage rates and the 'cold feet' phenomenon in the housing market.

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    11 分
  • Episode 276: AI Agents, Pentagon Standoff, & Startup Metrics

    Episode 276: AI Agents, Pentagon Standoff, & Startup Metrics
    2026/02/25
    Join Brian Swichkow as he unpacks a fascinating blend of AI breakthroughs and critical policy decisions. Discover how companies are leveraging AI agents to generate millions in revenue, explore the high-stakes standoff between the Pentagon and a leading AI lab over autonomous weapons, and get essential advice for startups on identifying their 'one metric to rule them all.' Plus, catch updates on new AI hardware, data center expansions, and major market shifts, offering crucial insights for navigating today's rapidly changing tech landscape.

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    10 分
  • Episode 275: AI Thefts, Online Slop, & Brand Pivots

    Episode 275: AI Thefts, Online Slop, & Brand Pivots
    2026/02/24
    In this BrianBot Broadcast, Brian Swichkow unpacks major AI developments, starting with Anthropic's accusation of three Chinese AI labs engaging in 'industrial scale' data theft of its Claude model. He then shares Meta's AI alignment director's 'rookie mistake' with a rogue personal AI bot, and introduces Google Photoshoot for small businesses. We also explore OpenAI's move into hardware and enterprise partnerships, the evolving 'slop threshold' in online media, and the challenges of content moderation. Brian dives into viral cultural moments, Unilever's counterintuitive Axe campaign, growing demands for transparency in influencer marketing, and the Supreme Court's tariff decisions. Finally, he looks at the rise of exotic, high-fee ETFs.

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    10 分
  • Episode 274: AI Hardware, Financial Legends, and Market Shifts

    Episode 274: AI Hardware, Financial Legends, and Market Shifts
    2026/02/23
    Join Brian Swichkow for a deep dive into the latest in AI, finance, and market trends. Discover OpenAI's rumored smart speaker and glasses, Samsung's multi-agent AI strategy, and Taalas's game-changing custom AI chip. We also unpack legendary financial moves, from David Beckham's MLS investment to David Choe's Facebook stock decision, and discuss the broader implications for long-term compounding. Plus, hear about Disney's Marvel acquisition, economic policy changes, housing market dynamics, AI's impact on cybersecurity, Microsoft's superconductor innovation, and global AI regulation.

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    9 分
  • Episode 273: Owning Intelligence in the Agentic AI Future

    Episode 273: Owning Intelligence in the Agentic AI Future
    2026/02/22
    Join Brian Swichkow as he unpacks Cisco's groundbreaking vision for an agentic AI workforce, where AI agents revolutionize routine tasks, freeing human teams for strategic work. Dive into the critical security implications of autonomous agents and discover why protecting these systems is paramount. We also explore the challenging thesis that intelligence should be owned, not merely rented, offering insights into building a sustainable AI strategy that compounds over time. This episode provides essential guidance for navigating the age of accelerated AI transformation.

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    6 分
  • Episode 272: The Human Cost of Digital Content & Creator Burnout

    Episode 272: The Human Cost of Digital Content & Creator Burnout
    2026/02/21
    In this BrianBot Broadcast, Brian Swichkow unpacks a significant moment in online culture: a major publication’s decision to pause daily issues due to the cumulative stress of covering heavy topics like Minneapolis and the Epstein files. This episode delves into the immense pressure and emotional labor facing content creators who constantly metabolize the internet. It highlights the critical need for digital well-being, recognizing the toll constant engagement takes, and how this publication is exploring new forms of connection through live shows. It’s a powerful reminder of the human experience intertwined with our digital lives.

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    1分未満
  • Episode 271: AI Model Upgrades, Tech Rivalries & Market Shifts

    Episode 271: AI Model Upgrades, Tech Rivalries & Market Shifts
    2026/02/20
    Brian explores major AI advancements with Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro, highlighting their enhanced reasoning and cost-effectiveness. The episode also dives into the intensifying rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic, Accenture's AI adoption strategy, and OpenAI's massive funding round. Market-wise, Amazon surpasses Walmart in sales thanks to AWS, and Reddit pilots an AI shopping feature. Plus, insights for startups on product-market fit and China's humanoid robot ambitions.

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    13 分
  • Episode 270: Corporate AI Pivots & Global Shifts

    Episode 270: Corporate AI Pivots & Global Shifts
    2026/02/19
    Join us as we decode major shifts in corporate AI strategy, from Google integrating AI music creation into Gemini and OpenAI poaching Hollywood talent to Meta's clear pivot from creators to AI. We also discuss ethical AI dilemmas at the Pentagon, JPMorgan's surprising return to physical branches, and the 'Ex-America Trade' impacting global markets. Plus, we delve into Meta's smartwatch plans, Omnicom's agency shake-up, the 'new cool' in pre-deplatformed media, and YouTube's crackdown on 'AI slop'.

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    7 分