Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business 182 - How to Build Your Own AI Personal Assistant with Elizabeth Knopf
Jun 4, 2025
Elizabeth Knopf, a tech expert at Leveraged Upside, dives into the rapid advancements in AI and its implications for daily life. She discusses the competitive race among major AI players and the controversial effects of AI on white-collar jobs. The conversation takes a critical look at whether government intervention in AI is a tactical move. Elizabeth shares insights on using Claude as a personal assistant, effective onboarding for virtual assistants, and practical tips for integrating AI tools to boost productivity.
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AI Feature Race and Parity
- AI companies race to constantly catch up to each other's features, reaching temporary feature parity.
- This competitive cycle keeps pushing rapid development and innovation in AI tools.
Entry-Level AI Job Impact
- AI is predicted to eliminate roughly 50% of entry-level white collar jobs within five years.
- Senior roles may have more protection, but data-heavy grunt work is especially at risk.
AI Regulation and Capture Insight
- Calls for government intervention in AI may be strategic attempts at regulatory capture by some companies.
- AI firms have different cultures and approaches, some with a tendency towards safety and bias.