ChatGPT Agent Review: We Tested OpenAI's New AI Assistant So You Don't Have To (The Good, the Bad and the Frustratingly Slow)
Early Adoptr6 Elo 2025

ChatGPT Agent Review: We Tested OpenAI's New AI Assistant So You Don't Have To (The Good, the Bad and the Frustratingly Slow)

In this episode, Kyle and Jess dive deep into OpenAI's much-hyped ChatGPT Agent feature - and spoiler alert: the reality doesn't quite match the marketing. After Kyle spent a week testing everything from flight booking to DMV appointments, we deliver our take on what works, what doesn't, and why you probably shouldn't connect your email just yet.


We also cover some critical AI news that affects every business owner: YouTube's controversial AI-powered age detection system and Microsoft's internal list of jobs they believe AI will transform. Plus, two concerning privacy stories from OpenAI that validate everything we've been saying about being careful with sensitive data.


Whether you're curious about AI agents, concerned about privacy, or trying to separate AI hype from reality, this episode cuts through the noise with practical insights you can actually use.


What You'll Learn:

  • Why ChatGPT Agent feels like watching a toddler use chopsticks (Kyle's words, not ours)
  • The ladder of AI autonomy and where current agents actually fit
  • Real-world test results: flight booking, DMV appointments, and competitive research
  • Critical privacy concerns every business owner needs to understand
  • A practical framework for deciding when to use ChatGPT Agent (and when to skip it)


Chapters:


Intro & What We've Been Up to This Week

03:43 ChatGPT Agent - Our Honest Review

05:42 AI Agents: A Quick Review & the Ladder of Autonomy

10:38 ChatGPT Agent: How It Works

18:09 ChatGPT Agent: How Does It Handle Tasks?

22:39 ChatGPT Agent: Pros & Cons

24:39 ChatGPT Agent: The Reddit Verdict

29:50 ChatGPT Agent: More Pros & Cons

32:50 What Does the Internet Look Like in a World of Agents?

35:18 ChatGPT Agent: When SHOULD You Use It?

40:57 ChatGPT Agent: Final Impressions

41:35 AI News of the Week: YouTube AI-Powered Age Verification and Microsoft Jobs Report

51:12 AI Gone Wrong: OpenAI Privacy Concerns

56:42 Quick Wins of the Week


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