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


• 00:23:27 Business Brain 681 Outtro
  
  
  
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