
Purpose-Built Enterprise AI Agents: What Actually Works
08.01.2026 | 31 min.
Why wasn't 2025 the year of the agents? 🙅Cuz enterprise companies were trying to copy-and-paste human roles with general purpose agents that weren't ready. But you know what won the agentic race? Narrow, purpose-built agents. You know.... those built off large swaths of data to do one very specific thing well. As a VP of Engineering at LinkedIn, Prashanthi Padmanabhan knows a thing or three about building agents with purpose. And she joins Everyday AI to spill the enterprise AI agent secrets. Purpose-Built Enterprise AI Agents: What Actually Works -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson and Prashanthi PadmanabhanNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Purpose-Built Enterprise AI Agents OverviewGeneral vs. Narrow AI Agent Use CasesAI Agent Integration in LinkedIn RecruiterCollaborative Human-in-the-Loop Agent DesignAI Agent Workflow Reverse EngineeringBuilding Trust in Agentic AI ImplementationIterative Development with Customer FeedbackMeasuring AI Agent Impact and EfficiencyDomain-Specific, Context-Driven AI AgentsScalability Challenges for Enterprise AI AgentsTimestamps:00:00 "AI Agents: Hype Vs. Reality"05:21 "Optimizing Recruitment with AI Agents"09:20 "Building Effective Recruiting Tools"13:00 "Scoping Purposeful AI Solutions"14:46 "Unlocking Talent with AI"18:38 "Boost Business with AI Expertise"20:27 "Purpose-Built Recruitment Intelligence"25:56 "Boosting InMail Acceptance Efficiency"28:52 "Building Effective Enterprise Agents"29:51 "Building Trust Through User Experience"Keywords:AI agents, enterprise AI agents, purpose-built agents, narrow AI agents, general AI agents, AI assistant, recruiting AI agent, LinkedIn hiring assistant, LLMs, agentic technology, human-in-the-loop, recruiter automation, workflow automation, enterprise workflows, candidate sourcing, resume parsing, talent matching, AI-powered recruiting, hiring manager, conversational AI, AI trust, user experience, agent orchestration, domain-specific AI, model fine-tuning, data mining, personalized outreach, strategic recruiting, ATS integration, HR tech, context engineering, memory sophistication,Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

How to actually use ChatGPT in 2026: The 7 rules to quickly become a power user
07.01.2026 | 40 min.
Hate to say it: you're not using ChatGPT right. 🫣We've helped millions better leverage the tech, and see the same common mistakes. So, here's the no-nonsense guide on how to ACTUALLY use ChatGPT the right way in 2026. (Because even the way you were using ChatGPT last month won't work anymore.) Don't miss this show. How to actually use ChatGPT in 2026: The 7 rules to quickly become a power user -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:ChatGPT Free vs Paid Model BreakdownImportance of Using Thinking ModelsContext Switching in ChatGPT WorkflowsProjects and Custom GPTs for ProductivityApps and Connectors for Business Data IntegrationChatGPT for Teams, Business, and EnterpriseLeveraging Chain of Thought SummariesLive Demo: Building Dashboards with ChatGPTTimestamps:00:00 "Mastering ChatGPT: 7 Rules"05:21 "Free GPT Model Limitations"06:26 "$20 Opportunity Explained"10:30 "Managing AI Subscriptions Overload"14:16 "Custom ChatGPT Projects Explained"17:59 "ChatGPT Apps: Learning Curve Insights"19:20 "Choosing AI for Business Operations"24:21 "Shorter Shows & Live Demos"26:59 "AI Predictions via GPT Automation"29:55 "Chain of Thought Summaries Explained"33:36 "Canvas Mode SaaS Dashboard"37:42 "Repost LinkedIn for Course Access"Keywords:ChatGPT, ChatGPT 2026, ChatGPT power user, ChatGPT thinking models, ChatGPT rules, Custom GPTs, Projects in ChatGPT, Context switching, Chain of thought summaries, ChatGPT teams, ChatGPT enterprise, ChatGPT business plan, AI at work, Competitive cheat code, Model router, GPT-5.2, GPT-5.2 instant, GPT-5.2 Pro, Deep research mode, Canvas mode, Apps with file search, Apps with deep research, Apps with sync, Connectors, Company knowledge, Google Drive integration, Structured workflows, AI operating system, Project memory, Shared GPTs, Large language models, Reasoning tokens, Prompt engineering, Context engineering, Multi-model AI, Data connectors, No code GPT builder, Custom instructions, Productivity with AI, AI dashboard, SaaS dashboard canvas,Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

AI in 2026: 7 reasons why the pace of AI this year will far exceed 2025.
06.01.2026 | 35 min.
You still using AI to..... write emails? 🤔You know these things can like.... access your dynamic data, plan, use tools and create work outputs just like us, right? Chances are, you're still using LLMs like a back-and-forth chatbot straight outta November 2022. But 2026 is gonna slap you in the face, because the rate of adaption is gonna be undeniable. Join us for our first #HotTakeTuesday of 2026 for the 5 reasons why. AI in 2026: 5 reasons why the pace of AI Adoption this year will far exceed 2025 -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Five Pillars of 2026 AI AccelerationReasoning by Default in Large Language ModelsAgentic Scaffolding for Autonomous AI ExecutionFrictionless Data Integration with RAG PipelinesExponential AI Task Endurance MetricsAI Models Delivering Economically Meaningful WorkGDP Valve Benchmark for Enterprise AIAdvanced Front-End LLMs vs Old Transformer ModelsTimestamps:00:00 "AI's Untapped Potential in 2026"05:32 "Embracing AI as Team OS"08:50 "Evolution of Reasoning AI Models"12:34 "Enhanced AI Tools and Scaffolding"16:04 "Gemini Versions and Data Grounding"19:24 "Measuring AI Task Proficiency"21:07 "Exponential Growth of AI Models"25:56 "Can ChatGPT Create Spreadsheets?"29:10 "Benchmarking AI for Economic Impact"30:51 "LLMs Outpace Humans in Efficiency"34:05 "Everyday AI: Subscribe & Thrive"Keywords:AI in 2026, pace of AI adoption, frontier AI capabilities, enterprise automation, agentic scaffolding, reasoning models, hybrid reasoner, large language models, economically meaningful work, AI agents, ChatGPT, Claude Opus 4.5, Google Gemini 2.5, Anthropic, OpenAI CEO of applications, Fiji Simo, proactive super assistant, operating system for enterprises, task endurance, exponential task duration, RAG pipeline, data integration, connectors, integrations, personalized AI, business context, knowledge workers, problem-solution AI, coding capabilities, METR, model evaluation and threat research, 50% time horizon, Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

Meta buys AI agent giant, Grok under fire for explicit images of minors, OpenAI building pens & more
05.01.2026 | 34 min.
Meta just made a multi-billion acquisition for AI agents. 🤖OpenAI might wanna make pens and buy .... Pinterest? 🎯And why is Grok generating explicit images of minors? 🤮Weird (and gross) week in AI. If you missed anything, don't worry. On Mondays, we bring you the AI News that Matters so you can be the most up-to-date person in your company when it comes to AI. Meta buys AI agent giant, Grok under fire for explicit images of minors, OpenAI building pens and more -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Meta Acquires Manus AI Agent StartupOpenAI Eyes Pinterest Acquisition for Image DataAI Agents: Manus and GenSpark Enterprise InvestmentsLM Arena 2025: Gemini 3 Pro RankingsGoogle Gemini 3 Pro Multimodal PerformanceGrok Under Fire for Explicit Minor ImagesAnthropic’s Claude Code AI Self-DevelopmentOpenAI Building AI-Powered Smart PenCES 2026 AI-Driven Hardware AnnouncementsSoftBank Completes $41B OpenAI InvestmentTimestamps:00:00 "Everyday AI News & Insights"03:19 "Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus"07:12 "OpenAI Eyes Pinterest Acquisition"11:24 "Google Gemini 3 Pro Triumphs"14:34 "CES 2026 Kicks Off"19:50 "AI Solutions for Business Growth"25:34 "Claude Code Now Accessible Broadly"28:33 "OpenAI Explores AI Hardware Concepts"32:50 "SoftBank Completes $41B OpenAI Investment"33:44 "Big AI Announcements Coming"Keywords:Meta acquisition, AI agent startup, Manus, Super agents, Multibillion dollar tech deal, General use AI, Meta AI agents, Manus Singapore, AI research automation, Anthropic, Alibaba, DeepSeek, Silicon Valley AI, Meta AI strategy, Google AI, Microsoft AI, OpenAI acquisition, Pinterest purchase, AI-powered visual platform, Image data, AI and online shopping, AI advertising, Ad suite, Pinterest Performance Plus, User purchase intent, ChatGPT, Agentic commerce, AI search, Conversational AI, Social advertising, Gemini 3 Pro, Google Gemini, Multimodal vision, Coding performance, Claude Opus 4.5, Text-to-image model, GPT Image 1.5, Nano Banana Pro, CES 2026,Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

5 Practical AI Workflows That Actually Matter
02.01.2026 | 33 min.
Might internal memos be a thing of the past?When you can just build something as fast as writing a memo about it, why wouldn't you just build the demo? In this episode of Everyday AI, we sit down with Google Cloud’s Richard Seroter to break down five simple ways to use AI with Google. No technical background needed.We talk faster research, better learning, building ideas without overthinking, and why “demos over memos” might change how teams work.If you want practical, no-BS ways to actually use AI in your day‑to‑day, this one’s worth a listen.5 Practical AI Workflows That Actually Matter -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson and Google's Richard Seroter (Replay)Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Five Practical AI Workflows with GoogleGemini Deep Research for Rapid AnalysisNotebookLM AI-Powered Knowledge ExplorationGemini CLI and Code Assist for DevelopersGoogle Jewels Autonomous Coding AgentsAI Change Management and Workflow AutomationGemini's Contextual Integration with Email and CalendarGemini and Agentic AI Across Google ProductsTimestamps:00:00 "Simple AI Strategies for Workflows"06:14 "Embracing AI-First Thinking"08:49 "Effective Strategies for Deep Research"11:24 "Context Engineering with LLMs"15:32 "Unlocking AI's Business Potential"17:33 Simplifying Complexity with AI21:21 "Everyone's a Builder Now"24:54 "Building AI Tools for Everyone"28:06 "Communicating Intent to AI Agents"30:16 "AI: The Smarter Interface"33:30 "Everyday AI: Wrap-Up & Subscribe"Keywords:Gemini Deep Research, Google AI, generative AI, AI workflows, Google Cloud, NotebookLM, AI strategies, AI transformation, change management, contextualized AI, agentic work, AI-powered research, personalized AI, deep research tools, collaborative AI agents, AI in business, AI for analysis, large language models, AI for everyday business leaders, Gemini CLI, code assist, AI coding agent, Google Jewels, autonomous AI, background AI teammate, context engineering, integrating AI in workflows, AI for HR, marketing AI, AI-powered knowledge management, learning with AI, AI onboarding, student AI tools, spec driven development, Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner



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