AI Agents Are Overhyped. Use THIS Instead

Synopsis

HoldCo Bros with NikonomicsPodcast argue AI agents are overhyped and chat-based deep research is the real unlock, comparing ChatGPT vs Perplexity deep research and walking through custom GPTs, market-trend spotting, forward-looking industry reports (Zach Ashburn's idea), and Ethan Kohan's vending-machine empire on college campuses.

Ideas in this episode

• Vertical GPT apps

  Chris and Nik argue deep research and custom GPT workflows may be more useful than overhyped agents for trend reports and industry analysis.

• Trend forecasting service / newsletter

  HoldCo Bros argue chat-based deep research (ChatGPT versus Perplexity) beats AI agents for forward-looking industry reports.

• Deep research as a product

  HoldCo Bros argue AI agents are overhyped and chat-based deep research is the real unlock; ChatGPT vs Perplexity deep research compared, with custom GPT workflows.