Google vs. Perplexity, AI’s Impact on Kids & Tuning Custom Models

Curious about the cutting-edge applications of AI in eCommerce? In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Williams from MadBrains AI, who brings a wealth of experience from both struggling eCommerce environments and a deep dive into AI innovations. We explore a broad array of topics including the future of search, the implications of AI on child-rearing, and the technicalities of fine-tuning AI models for business use.

Listen as Kevin discusses the potential and challenges of AI in transforming eCommerce operations, from improving customer service to optimizing operational efficiency. He also touches on the exciting possibilities opened by expanding context windows in AI models, making them more effective partners in strategic business planning.

You’ll learn:

• Kevin’s favorite AI tools. (3:00)
• The role of AI in reshaping eCommerce strategies and customer service. (4:40)
• Insights into the expanding capabilities of AI models and their impact on business operations. (9:00)
• The significance of AI in strategic business planning and market analysis. (21:40)
• The importance of context length in AI. (27:30)
• The benefits of Perplexity compared to Google. (38:30)
• How AI can be leveraged to improve operational efficiencies and customer engagement. (45:15)
• The future of AI and its impact on eCommerce. (52:45)

(With your host Andrew Youderian of eCommerceFuel.com and Kevin Williams from MadBrains AI)

What Was Mentioned

• Kevin Williams: Website | LinkedIn
• Spiral
• Claude
• Perplexity
• Tableau
• Zipify Pages
• One Click Upsell – Increase Sales 15%+ with Pre-and Post-purchase Upsells. (On average, Shopify users increase sales 15% immediately after installing the app!)

Post by Andrew Youderian

Andrew is the founder of eCommerceFuel and has been building eCommerce businesses ever since gleefully leaving the corporate world in 2008.  Join him and 1,000+ vetted 7- and 8-figure store owners inside the eCommerceFuel Community.