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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 1H 5M

Stop Using AI Like a Search Engine — What Most People Are Missing

from The AI Relay · host Jonathan Spanos

Most people are still using AI like a search engine. In this episode of **The AI Relay**, Jonathan Spanos and Andrew Signore explain why that misses the bigger picture.They break down the difference between the **AI app** and the **AI model**, why **ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini** can feel different, and why those differences matter less than most beginners think. The bigger idea is this: AI is not just a place to ask questions. It can become a practical tool for everyday thinking, planning, problem-solving, and reducing friction in real life.In this episode, they explore:- AI apps vs AI models- ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini- why free AI tools are worth trying- why prompting is only the beginning- how everyday people can use AI beyond search- what most people are still missing about large language modelsIf you’re curious about artificial intelligence, already using ChatGPT, or trying to understand how AI actually works in everyday life, this episode is for you.**Hosted by Jonathan Spanos and Andrew Signore**  **The AI Relay** — AI explained in plain language for beginners and early users.What do you wish AI could help you do better in daily life? Leave it in the comments and it may shape a future episode.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 18, 2026

Most people are still using AI like a search engine. In this episode of **The AI Relay**, Jonathan Spanos and Andrew Signore explain why that misses the bigger picture.They break down the difference between the **AI app** and the **AI model**, why **ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini** can feel different, and why those differences matter less than most beginners think. The bigger idea is this: AI is not just a place to ask questions. It can become a practical tool for everyday thinking, planning, problem-solving, and reducing friction in real life.In this episode, they explore:- AI apps vs AI models- ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini- why free AI tools are worth trying- why prompting is only the beginning- how everyday people can use AI beyond search- what most people are still missing about large language modelsIf you’re curious about artificial intelligence, already using ChatGPT, or trying to understand how AI actually works in everyday life, this episode is for you.**Hosted by Jonathan Spanos and Andrew Signore**  **The AI Relay** — AI explained in plain language for beginners and early users.What do you wish AI could help you do better in daily life? Leave it in the comments and it may shape a future episode.

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