FridAI - Muse and AI Dumbing Down

In this episode of Business Brain, we dive into Muse, the new agent-first AI platform that does things for you instead of just answering questions. You’ll hear why QuickBooks and Shopify are opening their doors to it while Amazon is shutting it out, how we think about security when connecting an agent to your email, and why you own every mistake your agent makes, just like you would with a human assistant. Connect it to Slack, Zoom, and Notion, and your morning dashboard practically builds itself. Then Dave raises a concern that’s not the one you’d expect: he’s learning less now than he was six months ago, and he can draw a straight line to AI. We debate whether that’s a real problem or just the calculator argument all over again, what it means for the people who won’t adapt, and whether we’re headed for a new renaissance. The question for your Charmed Life: are we learning less with AI, or just learning differently? 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #795 for Casual FridAI, October 9th, 2026 October 9th: Curious Events Day 00:01:56 Muse (vs. Instinct) Amazon blocks Muse Shopify lets Muse in 00:11:12 SPONSOR: Eleven Labs: ElevenAgents can help build experiences that your customers will actually love. If you handle customer interactions, you can start with a demo at https://elevenlabs.io/businessbrain 00:13:25 SPONSOR: Hims. With Wegovy® at Hims, lose up to 20% of your body weight when combined with diet and exercise. Visit https://hims.com/businessbrain to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. 00:14:56 Dave has some concerns about AI Mark Cuban says there are 2 types of AI users: you’re either using it to ‘learn everything’ or ‘so you don’t have to learn anything’ Optimus Robots 00:30:58 Business Brain 795 Outtro This Episode’s Big Takeway: Are we learning less with AI? Or just learning differently? Check out Business Brain Blueprints Tell Your Friends! Business Blueprints Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show [email protected] Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post FridAI – Muse and AI Dumbing Down – Business Brain 795 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.