The Vergecast We found stuff AI is pretty good at
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Aug 10, 2025 
Join Jake Kastrenakes, an Executive Editor at The Verge, who shares savvy tips for harnessing AI to enhance internet searches. Allison Johnson, a Senior Smartphone Reviewer, discusses how AI can simplify family calendars and bedtime routines. Esther Cohen, Director of Subscriptions, reveals her experience using ChatGPT for a big move from NYC to Miami Beach. Lastly, Travis Larchuk, a Producer, shares how Google Gemini aids him in managing tabletop role-playing games. Tune in for humor and insight on AI’s surprising benefits and limitations!
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Using AI To Plan A Big Move
- Esther Cohen used ChatGPT to compute taxes, utilities, and take-home pay when moving from NYC to Miami.
- The model did the math and explained with enough accuracy that her first paychecks matched predictions.
AI Fumbles Real-Time Price Estimates
- Esther Cohen found ChatGPT unreliable for live price shopping like leases, movers, and insurance.
- She still had to call brokers and vendors to get accurate quotes and finalize decisions.
Let AI Add Events To Your Calendar
- Allison Johnson uses Gemini on Android to scan screens and add events to calendars with correct time zones.
- Let the assistant parse emails and school notes to avoid manual calendar errors and missed kid events.