Chatbait, Trick Questions, and Ultrasonic Wisdom

Ed Bennett and Chris Boyer dive into the latest digital annoyance: chatbait. It’s the AI version of clickbait - when chat tools just can’t let go, coaxing you to “keep the conversation going” long after you got your answer. Think of it as emotional manipulation, but with better grammar. To prove the point, the hosts test ChatGPT with a “simple” NFL trivia question that quickly exposes how chatbots can sound confident while being completely wrong. (Let’s just say logic isn’t their strong suit.) This week’s recommendation brings things back to the physical world — literally. Ed swears by ultrasonic cleaners for keeping eyeglasses spotless, crisp, and fingerprint-free. Because sometimes the best tech doesn’t need a neural network — just bubbles. Mentions from the Show: Chris Boyer on LinkedIn Ed Bennett on LinkedIn Chris Boyer website Ed Bennett of BlueSky Chris Boyer on BlueSky