Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI tools and episode overview

02:13 Joshua discusses his use of Perplexity and other AI tools

03:48 Limitations of Gemini for business use and lack of memory

05:46 Data security concerns with Gemini and Google Workspace

08:00 The evolution of AI models and their capabilities

10:01 Cost considerations and subscription management for Claude

11:53 Using AI to automate routine tasks like time cards

13:47 The value of local AI models versus online models

15:56 The role of AI in hobbies and strategic games like chess

17:56 The concept of Centaur chess and human-AI collaboration

20:01 Ethical and gray areas in AI use in gaming and business

21:59 The future of AI in sports, gaming, and everyday life

24:08 Practical tips for managing AI subscriptions and productivity

You're staring at three AI subscription pages — $20, $100, $200 — wondering which one actually makes you more productive and which one just makes you feel productive. The people spending $200 sound confident, but nobody's showing you the math.

Josh and Caleb break down what they actually pay for right now, why Caleb is dropping from $100/mo Claude down to $20, and the simple time-audit rule that tells you whether an AI subscription is paying for itself. Along the way: why Gemini Business is somehow worse than the free personal version, why Josh's blue-screened attempt at a local model isn't the answer, and where paid AI genuinely earns its keep.

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