AI & Automation: Real Talk from People Actually Doing It

Published Mar 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

AI, automation, and the side of the internet that promises you'll make thousands in your sleep—what's real, what's not? We talked to some people actually doing it.

  • Can You Automate Your Job? – We had callers who automate tasks at work, with one even encouraging his team to do it, even though his company doesn’t officially endorse it.
  • The Truth About ‘Get Rich with AI’ Scams – Social media ads claiming you can automate everything and make big money? Nope. Our experts say it’s not that simple.
  • What’s Actually Being Automated? – SEO, social media posts, website updates, even full-blown AI-driven business operations. But it takes time and knowledge.
  • AI is Changing Everything – But it’s not an instant money-maker. If you’re not already skilled in it, don’t fall for the hype.

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