Are We Too Attached to Chatbots? & Fast-Casual Chains Slow Down

Episode 649: Neal and Toby dive deep into some reports of users becoming dangerously attached to AI chatbots. Then, Tesla hints at rolling out its robotaxis in NYC…without its permission. Also, LA is selling naming rights for the 2028 Summer Olympic games. Meanwhile, crypto continues to grow stronger – making it the Stock of the Week. Fast-casual and bowl slop is getting sloppy – making it the Dog of the Week. Welcome to the weekend!  00:00 - Adult camps are back 2:45 - Too close to chatbots? 7:00 - Tesla maps out NYC 10:30 - LA Olympics sells naming rights 16:00 - Crypto booms 19:00 - Bowl slop slowdown 22:30 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices