This episode is the audio to accompany my latest YouTube video about Google's shockingly great conversational AI tool!

WATCH: https://youtu.be/_7qgxEmFsq0

What if an AI could not only understand complex information but also speak it back to you as a conversation between experts in a voice so natural you’d swear it was human? That’s exactly what Notebook LM by Google brings to the table.

• Amazing for learning complex materials
• Incredible use of 'disfluencies' to make it natural
• Shockingly good for instantly making podcast episodes
• As Google pushes SEO & content marketer to be more multi-channel, this solves a big problem

Powered by the Gemini model, this tool isn’t just for text—it creates eerily realistic audio, suggests insightful prompts, and even helps break down dense documents. MORE THAN good enough to make real podcast episodes! I’ll show you how I used it to generate podcast episodes and audio clips from articles and books.

Buckle up, because in today’s episode we’re diving into a mind-bending experiment where AI takes on a game of deception and strategy—and it just might outsmart us all.

Read the original article here.

Dax Hamman, a CEO with a passion for AI, throws ChatGPT into the middle of the classic game Werewolves vs. Villagers to see how well an AI can handle the social dynamics, trust, and deception that usually come naturally to humans.

The results?

Let’s just say the AI werewolves did more than just survive—they dominated. Join us as we unpack what happened, how AI navigated this complex social experiment, and what it all means for the future of AI in human-like interactions.

Key Takeaways

• AI in a Social Game: Dax Hamman sets up a Werewolves vs. Villagers game but replaces the human players with AI, including ChatGPT. The result was surprising, with AI werewolves winning far more often than human trends predict.
• Understanding Human Cues: One of the biggest questions explored in this episode is whether AI can detect lies, build trust, and strategize in a social game the way humans do. AI may process data with lightning speed, but it struggles with reading the room the way humans do.
• Logical vs. Emotional Strategy: ChatGPT revealed that its decisions were purely logical, highlighting its limitations in understanding emotional cues and intuition. These are things humans rely on heavily in social situations, especially in games of deception.
• AI’s Reflections: ChatGPT even offered insight into its own performance, explaining how the structured environment may have given AI players an edge over humans and pointing out its lack of gut feelings and social dynamics that define human play.

Topics Discussed

• The mechanics of Dax Hamman’s AI experiment and the setup of Werewolves vs. Villagers with AI.
• The differences between human intuition and AI logic in social situations.
• How AI’s logical processing can sometimes outperform humans in controlled environments.
• The limitations of AI when it comes to bluffing, trust, and deception in games—and in life.

Memorable Quotes

• “ChatGPT, in its own way, would say, ‘Look, I’m working with algorithms, probabilities...I don’t have those flashes of insight or gut feelings that you humans rely on.’” — ChatGPT (as quoted by Dax Hamman)
• “ChatGPT openly admitted it had a hard time with deception—something that comes naturally to humans, but not to machines.” — Dax Hamman
• “At the end of the day, there’s still that certain something AI hasn’t quite grasped—intuition, social awareness, and even a bit of good old-fashioned guile.” — Dax Hamman

Are you ready for the biggest shake-up in search history? What if I told you the way people find your business is changing right now, and most marketers haven’t even noticed yet? In this video, I’m going to show you what’s happening with Google, search engines, and the rise of AI-powered alternatives—and, more importantly, what you can do to stay ahead.

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I’m Dax, co-founder and CEO of FOMO.ai, where we’ve created a revolutionary way to supercharge your marketing efforts with non-human team members that deliver faster, better results. Shoot me an email at dax@fomo.ai, but let’s get straight into why you need to rethink your entire search strategy today.

For over a decade, Google has been the homepage for almost all our online searches. We’ve trusted it to deliver links that lead us to what we’re looking for—whether it's websites, products, or answers. But that era is rapidly coming to an end. Search volume on Google is down about 4%, and new players like ChatGPT, TikTok, and even Bing are eating into its dominance. Yes, you heard that right—Bing is relevant again in 2024, powering platforms like ChatGPT.

Search is no longer about typing in a few keywords and getting links. People are asking more detailed, conversational questions—especially through voice search. Voice search now accounts for a huge chunk of online activity, with over 60% of Americans using voice assistants. When people ask voice-activated devices questions, they give more context, like “What’s the best dog-friendly hotel in San Francisco?” instead of just “Hotel San Francisco.” This is transforming the way search engines process and deliver results.

And here’s where it gets tricky for Google. With platforms like ChatGPT, people are getting answers directly—no need to sift through links. This shift means fewer clicks from Google’s search results, and it’s already affecting businesses. I talk to major brands every week, and many are seeing a 15-25% drop in clicks, even though their rankings haven’t changed. The game has changed: Google is no longer just a search engine—it’s becoming a knowledge engine, delivering answers directly rather than sending users to other websites.

So, what does this mean for you? The old SEO strategies won’t cut it anymore. It’s no longer just about ranking for keywords; now you need to be part of the conversation. You need to understand the questions your audience is asking and create content that answers them directly. The rise of AI has made it essential to focus on providing valuable, context-rich answers rather than stuffing your content with keywords.

Here’s how you can stay competitive: First, get to know the questions your audience is asking. You’re no longer competing just with other businesses—you’re competing for attention in a conversation that spans across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and even Reddit. Then, turn those questions into valuable content that addresses specific needs and delivers real insights. This isn’t just about writing blog posts—it’s about being present in the places where people are asking these questions.

In short, this isn’t just an update to Google’s algorithm—it’s a fundamental shift in how search works. But here’s the good news: the big brands are still catching up. That means there’s a first-mover advantage for those willing to adapt now. If you want to stay ahead of the game and win in this new search environment, I’m here to help.