Episode #
AI vs Internet Transformation
February 19, 2026

AI adoption is accelerating faster than the internet era, and in this episode Neil and Eric break down what that means for jobs, brands, and businesses. They debate early vs late adoption, enterprise AI inertia, OpenAI vs Google Gemini, and why brand moat still matters in an AI world. From ChatGPT and Claude to switching costs and enterprise politics, this episode challenges you to rethink how fast you need to move in the AI transformation.

Key Takeaways

AI adoption is happening faster than the internet

Brand is still the ultimate moat

Enterprise AI switching costs are lower than you think

Chapters:

(00:00) Internet vs AI Adoption Speed

(02:13) Why AI Is Accelerating Faster

(04:02) AI Job Loss and Enterprise Lag

(05:13) Early vs Late Adopter Strategy

(10:27) AI Content and Newsjacking

(13:49) Why Brand Is the Real Moat

(20:09) AI Model Switching Costs

(23:13) Enterprise AI Buying Decisions

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