Bot Boundaries

Bot Boundaries

Welcome to Bot Boundaries, hosted by Jackie and Katie, where we explore what it means to be human in the age of AI.  The 21st century has been defined by speed. Technology has given us access and deeper reach but it also raised new questions about attention spans, whether we can trust what we’re seeing, and how we can find balance in our lives.  Now, as artificial intelligence pushes us into a new frontier of work and creativity, we find ourselves learning in real time, without a clear roadmap. What matters most isn’t just what we can build, but how we thoughtfully choose to move forward together, keeping our friends, our neighbors, our children top of mind in the race towards advancing AI autonomy. We’re bringing our combined experience across entrepreneurship, marketing, and sales to unpack the big questions: trust, innovation, balance, and what it means to build a future we actually want. Join us as we dive into hot topics across tech, business, culture and the human side of it all—serving up value in every episode. Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com

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  1. 2일 전

    AI-Powered Personalized Shopping: How Retail Is Changing Online and in Malls S1 EP10

    In this episode of Bot Boundaries, Katie Wilson and Jackie Gutierrez discuss the transformative impact of AI on the retail landscape. They explore how AI is reshaping supply chains, enhancing personalized shopping experiences, and driving the resurgence of malls as experiential spaces. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including consumer behavior shifts and the integration of technology in retail. The hosts also engage in a fun segment of 'Keep It or Skip It' regarding various AI applications in shopping, highlighting the balance between innovation and consumer trust. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bot-boundaries/id1867232401 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLKXXC3qnZ48UGkaT8DsQ?si=d026514efbc14203 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@botboundaries Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of AI in Retail 03:51 The Resurgence of Malls and Experiential Shopping 07:38 AI's Impact on Online Shopping 13:17 The Future of AI in Retail Transactions 14:29 Keep It or Skip It: AI in Retail Experiences 23:15 Bot Boundaries Blue Outro Video.mp4 Reference links to explore they topics discussed in this episode:  https://nrf.com/blog/10-trends-and-predictions-for-retail-in-2026https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/agentic-commerce-ai-tools-protocol-retailers-platforms/

    23분
  2. 2월 18일

    The Future of Creative Careers: Top AI Tools Changing Design and Content Creation in 2026 S1 EP09

    In this episode of Bot Boundaries, hosts Jackie and Katie, along with guest Fred Machuca, explore the integration of AI in creative processes. They discuss how AI can serve as a collaborator, the importance of structured experimentation, and the need for high-quality outputs. The conversation also touches on the future of creative careers, ethical considerations in AI usage, and current design trends, including the balance between analog and digital aesthetics. They also dive into a playful “Love It or Leave It” segment, reviewing a mix of AI‑driven creative experiments and emerging design trends. Recent examples include fashion brands testing AI‑generated models—Levi’s explored the concept early on, and by August 2025, Guess had introduced fully AI‑generated models into its campaigns. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of maintaining human oversight in creative work while leveraging AI tools to enhance creativity and efficiency. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bot-boundaries/id1867232401 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLKXXC3qnZ48UGkaT8DsQ?si=d026514efbc14203 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@botboundaries Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Creative Processes 03:30 AI as a Creative Collaborator 10:51 Testing AI in Creative Teams 14:11 Ensuring High-Quality Outputs 30:33 The Future of Creative Careers 33:53 Harnessing AI for Creative Inspiration 35:30 The Singularity and Human-AI Interaction 37:08 Ethics and Ownership in AI Creativity 41:50 Navigating Copyright and Brand Guidelines 45:08 Love It or Leave It: AI in Fashion 50:35 The Analog Trend: A Return to Basics 56:18 Balancing Digital and Analog in Creativity Reference links to explore topics discussed in this episode:  https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/apr/03/ai-virtual-models-fashion-brandshttps://news.designrush.com/guess-faces-backlash-over-ai-models-in-vogue-campaign

    58분
  3. 2월 12일

    OpenClaw & The Rapid Rise of AI Agent Autonomy: Promise, Power, and Pushback S1 EP08

    In this episode of Bot Boundaries, hosts Katie and Jackie explore the rapid rise of OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that has sparked significant controversy and discussion in the tech community. They explore its features, the trademark issues it faced, the security vulnerabilities that arose, and the philosophical implications of AI agents creating their own social networks. The conversation emphasizes the need for a balance between AI innovation and human oversight, particularly in enterprise settings, and highlights the importance of security in the development and deployment of AI technologies at work and at home.  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bot-boundaries/id1867232401 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLKXXC3qnZ48UGkaT8DsQ?si=d026514efbc14203 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@botboundaries Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to OpenClaw and AI Innovation 01:53 Understanding OpenClaw: Features and Adoption 04:00 Trademark Controversy and Community Backlash 05:25 Crypto Scams and Security Vulnerabilities 08:27 The Rise of AI Social Networks 10:41 Enterprise Risks and Security Concerns 12:38 Balancing Innovation with Security 14:57 AI Agents: Autonomy and User Control 20:06 Final Thoughts on AI and Human Balance Reference links to explore they topics discussed in this episode:  https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/openclaw-open-source-ai-agent-rise-controversy-clawdbot-moltbot-moltbook.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/02/openclaw-bug-enables-one-click-remote.htmlhttps://www.ibm.com/think/news/clawdbot-ai-agent-testing-limits-vertical-integration

    22분
  4. 2월 4일

    Search Reimagined: How AI Is Transforming SEO, AEO, and GEO S1 EP07

    In this episode of Bot Boundaries, hosts Katie Wilson and Jackie Gutierrez explore the transformative impact of AI on search behavior and the evolving landscape of SEO, AEO, and GEO. They begin by defining key terms, explaining how traditional search engine optimization (SEO) is being supplemented by answer engine optimization (AEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO). The conversation highlights the shift in user behavior, where users may no longer click through to websites as frequently, instead engaging directly with AI-generated responses. This change raises concerns about declining web traffic and prompts a discussion on how brands can adapt to maintain visibility in this new environment. They discuss the importance of understanding attribution in this evolving landscape, noting that traditional metrics may not fully capture the impact of AI interactions. They provide actionable insights for brands, such as optimizing product pages for AI visibility, maintaining clear and authoritative content, and embracing multi-touch attribution models. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of e-commerce, where AI may facilitate direct purchases, urging brands to prepare for this shift by ensuring their online presence is optimized for AI interactions. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bot-boundaries/id1867232401 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLKXXC3qnZ48UGkaT8DsQ?si=d026514efbc14203 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@botboundaries Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to AI and Search Evolution 01:54 Defining SEO, AEO, and GEO 03:16 The Impact of AI on Web Traffic 06:34 Attribution Challenges in the AI Era 10:13 Strategies for Brands to Adapt 14:40 E-commerce and AI: A New Shopping Experience 20:05 Best Practices for Content in the AI Landscape 24:21 Keep It or Skip It: AI Tools and Agencies Reference links to explore articles discussed in this episode:  https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jan/12/publishers-fear-ai-search-summaries-and-chatbots-mean-end-of-traffic-era?https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/16/google-ai-overviews-italian-news-publishers-demand-investigation?https://searchengineland.com/guide/good-geo-is-good-seo?

    31분
  5. 1월 28일

    AI in Advertising: The Future of Brand Engagement and Trust S1 EP06

    In this episode of Bot Boundaries, hosts Jackie and Katie explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping advertising. They discuss how AI is revolutionizing the creation and targeting of ads, particularly through the rise of online video content. With AI tools now enabling marketers to automate campaigns and personalize content at scale, the conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges that come with this technological shift. The hosts also touch on the importance of maintaining quality in creative outputs, despite the ease of production that AI offers. They touch on need for ethical considerations and transparency in advertising practices, especially as AI continues to evolve. And they close out the episode with a short Controversy Corner segment: AI Ad Fails Edition.  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bot-boundaries/id1867232401 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLKXXC3qnZ48UGkaT8DsQ?si=d026514efbc14203 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@botboundaries Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to AI in Advertising 01:25 The Rise of AI in Video Creation 04:55 Automation vs. Creative Control 10:37 Ethics and Responsibility in AI Advertising 14:47 Controversy Corner: AI Ad Fails 19:30 Clever Uses of AI in Advertising 25:42 Conclusion and Future of AI in Marketing Reference links to explore articles discussed in this episode:  https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-10-08/ai-advertising-disguised-newshttps://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/coke-ai-holiday-adhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/why-equinox-leaned-on-ai-slop-in-its-new-years-ad-campaign-a44a7f2e?ChatGPT Writes Mint Mobile Ad

    26분
  6. 1월 20일

    Women in AI: Role Models and Representation S1 EP05

    In this episode of Bot Boundaries, hosts Katie Wilson and Jackie Gutierrez dive into the critical role of women in AI innovation and development. They discuss the current representation of women in the AI field, the biases present in AI systems, and the importance of diverse teams in creating effective products. The conversation highlights opportunities for women in AI, including the need for female founders like Raquel Urtasun of Waabi and the impact of AI on gender equality in the workplace. The episode concludes with a fun segment, 'Keep It or Skip It,' where they evaluate various women-focused initiatives in tech. Reference links to explore articles discussed in this episode:  “AI Development Needs More Women. Here’s What Leaders Can Do About It”  Forbes“Researchers uncover AI bias against older working women” Stanford Edu“How AI is being adopted to accelerate gender equity in the workplace,” PWC Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bot-boundaries/id1867232401 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLKXXC3qnZ48UGkaT8DsQ?si=d026514efbc14203 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@botboundaries Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Women in AI 03:05 The Importance of Representation in AI 06:03 Bias in AI Systems 09:02 Opportunities for Women in AI 12:06 Highlighting Female Innovators 15:06 Keep It or Skip It: Women in Tech 18:02 Closing Thoughts on Gender Balance in AI

    30분

소개

Welcome to Bot Boundaries, hosted by Jackie and Katie, where we explore what it means to be human in the age of AI.  The 21st century has been defined by speed. Technology has given us access and deeper reach but it also raised new questions about attention spans, whether we can trust what we’re seeing, and how we can find balance in our lives.  Now, as artificial intelligence pushes us into a new frontier of work and creativity, we find ourselves learning in real time, without a clear roadmap. What matters most isn’t just what we can build, but how we thoughtfully choose to move forward together, keeping our friends, our neighbors, our children top of mind in the race towards advancing AI autonomy. We’re bringing our combined experience across entrepreneurship, marketing, and sales to unpack the big questions: trust, innovation, balance, and what it means to build a future we actually want. Join us as we dive into hot topics across tech, business, culture and the human side of it all—serving up value in every episode. Follow us on Instagram: @BotBoundaries Follow us on TikTok: @BotBoundaries Follow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundaries Our website: www.botboundaries.com