Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers Claude's new CoWork Feature has a SERIOUS Problem..
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Jan 19, 2026 The landscape of online business is rapidly evolving, with Google’s Personal Intelligence reshaping how we track AI performance. Claude Cowork facilitates AI interactions but raised concerns after a user lost 11GB of data. Deepfake technology is becoming more accessible, prompting fears about trust in media. A significant deal between Apple and Google hints at competitive strategies in AI features. Lastly, the Universal Commerce Protocol could signal the end of traditional e-commerce websites, urging businesses to adapt swiftly.
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Personalized AI Breaks Old Tracking Models
- Gemini's Personal Intelligence pulls data from Gmail, Photos, and YouTube to personalize answers by default.
- This level of personalization will make tracking AI-driven discovery using old keyword methods unreliable.
11GB Deleted During Claude CoWork Demo
- James McCauley's demo of Claude CoWork led to an RM -rf style deletion of 11GB after giving broad file permissions.
- Gael and Mark debated whether it was user error or a risky product UI that enabled the loss.
Agents That Actually Do Work Change Workflows
- Cloud Code enables agentic workflows that not only generate text but perform actions across platforms.
- Training skills/SOPs yields compounding improvements making agents increasingly autonomous.