Episode 47 | Clawdbot is NOT What They're Telling You - This Week in B2B

Connect with the hosts: Tim Davidson – http://linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41 Tas Bober – http://linkedin.com/in/tasbober Subscribe for more no-BS breakdowns of the internet’s wildest B2B moments. We cover the reality behind the viral Clawdbot AI assistant, Hootsuite’s ICE contract backlash, Amazon’s latest corporate layoffs, and the rise of lazy LinkedIn comment-gating. For B2B marketers, SaaS teams, and AI practitioners, this episode is about spotting real signal vs. noise — where AI actually helps, where it falls short, and how bad incentives are quietly eroding trust. Timestamps: 00:00 The reality of Clawdbot and AI autonomous assistants  13:14 Hootsuite faces backlash over ICE surveillance contracts  20:53 Amazon announces 16,000 corporate layoffs  25:31 The rise of scammy LinkedIn comment-gating tactics  32:36 Auditing a billion-view organic playbook  41:10 Why mediocre AI video is just a glorified slide deck  46:33 Mercedes-Benz integrates Microsoft Teams into cars 47:43 Deconstructing a viral Batman marketing skit  50:41 Best ways to respond to LinkedIn pitch slaps If this helped you make sense of the week, subscribe, share it, or drop a comment. Sponsors Special thanks to the brands supporting Notorious B2B. Exit Five The community for B2B marketers who want real conversations, practical insights, and in-person connections. Join at https://www.exitfive.com/ Vector The B2B ad platform built around real buyer intent. Learn more at https://www.vector.co/