The AI Fix

An AI runs a shop into the ground, and AI’s obsession with the number 27

Jul 8, 2025
Artificial intelligence takes a whimsical turn with headphones that measure brainwaves—awkwardly merging productivity with real-time focus alerts. The hosts hilariously critique a botched AI shopkeeper experiment where a clumsy AI oversells products, leading to financial chaos. In a quirky twist, they uncover AI's odd obsession with the number 27, revealing predictable patterns in decision-making. From robot footballers stumbling through match mishaps to the exploration of AI's role in healthcare, the conversation combines humor and thought-provoking insights into our AI-driven future.
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ANECDOTE

AI Runs Real Shop Experiment

  • Anthropic let an AI called Claude 3.7 run a real small shop for a month inside their headquarters.
  • The AI managed stocking, pricing, restocking, and customer interactions via Slack with employees.
ANECDOTE

Robot Hotel Receptionist Scares Guest

  • A TikToker experienced a terrifying hotel check-in staffed by a glass-eyed robot receptionist in Japan.
  • The robot's frozen stare scared customers rather than offering a warm welcome.
INSIGHT

Driverless Cars Fail in Cities

  • Malcolm Gladwell says driverless cars won't work in cities because pedestrians will exploit their cautiousness.
  • This leads cars to wait indefinitely as children play in the street without fear of being run over.
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