In this episode, Erik talks about the rise of Agentic Web Browsers. These "next generation" web browsers are the new hotness, and companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft claim they can save you time by doing tasks on your behalf. But do they actually work? What are the risks of letting an AI control your browser?

SHOW NOTES

Consumer Reports: Should You Use an AI Browser Like ChatGPT Atlas?

ChatGPT Atlas browser

Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:35 - What are agentic web browsers?
00:13:15 - Consumer reports agent browser comparison
00:23:22 - Tips
00:29:07 - Wrap up

CONTACT

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

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Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

This episode was originally published on September 8, 2023 (Episode 60), during the AI hype cycle. What is still true today? Does Amazon still want to own the AI highway? Is higher education and business responding to ChatGPT the same way today?

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Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, branding, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. As we make this transition to "Examining" we will be updating our various account links, so please bear with us.

SHOW NOTES

YouTube: This video is titled “YouTube” and is available on the YouTube platform

Harvard Business Review: How to Prepare for a GenAI Future You Can’t Predict

ZDNet: 75% of businesses are implementing or considering bans on ChatGPT

Slate: Amazon Web Services isn’t trying to win the A.I. race. It wants to own the road

CONTACT

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

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Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

(Show notes created with help from Bing Chat AI)

This episode was originally published on February 1, 2022.

In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work productivity, specifically those that force us to rethink how we work. Our co-hosts also discuss their work resolutions/goals for using technology and being productive.

SHOW NOTES

Books
*The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
*ReWork - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Remote - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Make Time - Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky

Tools mentioned
*Pinboard
*IFTTT
*Day One
*No code tools

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TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca