Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!

The AI War That Could Change Everything

Jan 3, 2025

Brooks Conkle, guest host and AI enthusiast, engages in a lively discussion about the fierce competition between ChatGPT and Google’s AI endeavors. They explore Google’s strategy for their Gemini application to keep pace with the rising star of ChatGPT. The conversation shifts to the challenges of online traffic influenced by AI trends and holiday sales. They also dive into the world of niche sites, sharing quirky examples and insights on monetizing traffic while balancing creativity and business. Tune in for a blend of humor and sharp business acumen!

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Quick takeaways

Google is focusing on scaling its Gemini AI model to enhance consumer recognition, competing directly with OpenAI's ChatGPT.

The partnership with Anthropic's Claude AI aims to improve Gemini's safety and performance standards while raising ethical considerations.

Side hustles are emphasized as viable income streams, showcasing successful strategies for growth and the potential of niche website investments.

Deep dives

Google's Competitive Positioning in AI

Google's CEO has highlighted the growing competition from OpenAI, emphasizing that ChatGPT is becoming synonymous with AI. He remarked that scaling the Gemini model to be more consumer-friendly will be a primary focus for Google in 2025. This shift aims to ensure that Gemini is as recognized in AI as Google is in search. The call for the company to return to its 'scrappy' roots suggests a need for rapid innovation and adaptability in the face of fierce competition.

Intro

2min

Google's New AI Strategy: Competing with ChatGPT

4min

AI Battle: ChatGPT vs. Google

17min

Navigating Internet Traffic and Sales Trends

10min

Navigating the Amazon Video Journey

12min

Navigating Side Hustles and Effective Internal Linking

4min

Exploring Fantasy Names and Website Monetization

14min

Embracing Humility and Future Collaborations in Niche Exploration

3min

Jared Bauman is back with the latest episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast, and he’s got guest host Brooks Conkle with him today.

In this first episode of 2025, they dive into the latest news, share their inspiring side hustle plans, and reveal some very cool, and very weird, niche sites.

Don’t miss this interesting year-in-review on the Niche Pursuits News Podcast.

They talk about the Google CEO’s warning - https://searchengineland.com/googles-ceo-warns-chatgpt-may-become-synonymous-to-ai-the-way-google-is-to-search-449970

They discuss how Google uses Claude - https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/google-is-using-anthropics-claude-to-improve-its-gemini-ai/

They talk about how the spam update is over - https://searchengineland.com/google-december-2024-spam-update-done-rolling-out-449651

They share the year-in-review of updates - https://searchengineland.com/google-algorithm-updates-2024-449417

Jared’s weird site - https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/

Brooks’ weird site - https://www.distance.to/

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