(#191) After the Conversation: Is AI Slowly Making Our Decisions for Us?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Kyle Talks: After the Conversation, I reflect on my recent discussion with entrepreneur Andy Ellwood.Andy is the founder of Stretch, a platform using artificial intelligence to help families navigate rising grocery costs by finding better prices and smarter buying decisions.But our conversation went beyond groceries.We talked about the future of artificial intelligence, the rise of AI agents, and the growing role technology may play in everyday decision-making.In this episode, I step back and unpack a few things that stuck with me after the conversation:What I learned from Andy’s perspective as a technology founderThe potential benefits of AI tools designed to help consumersThe tension between convenience and control in an AI-driven worldWhether technology is empowering people… or slowly replacing human decision-makingWhy conversations like this matter as we try to understand the future we’re buildingThis episode isn’t about reaching final conclusions.It’s about thinking out loud, reflecting honestly, and inviting listeners to wrestle with these questions alongside me.Because understanding the future requires more than quick reactions — it requires curiosity, humility, and better conversations.Topics Covered• Reflections from my conversation with Andy Ellwood • The vision behind Stretch • AI tools designed to help consumers save money • The rise of AI agents and automated decision-making • The balance between convenience and autonomy • Why conversations about technology matter right nowSocial Media:Insta/X: kyleTHEhortonYoutube: KyletalkssTiktok: KyleTalkssIntro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew MorelockOutro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish BeatsSupport the showSupport the show