8 min · July 7, 2026
AI as Plumbing, Not a Party Trick
Jason argues that most companies are bolting AI on as a shiny feature when it should be load-bearing infrastructure. His co-host isn't buying the hype and makes him prove it with real numbers.
Co-Host: Okay, so before we started recording you said something that kind of annoyed me, and I want you to say it again on tape.
Jason: Ha. Which thing? I say a lot of annoying things.
Co-Host: You said ninety percent of the 'AI features' companies are shipping right now are basically decoration. A chatbot in the corner nobody clicks.…
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