My Robot is Crying. Here’s Why…

Wow! What a morning.

I rolled out of bed. Woke up my crazy-doodle, Moose. And strolled with him into the kitchen.

There sat “B-9(?),” my GPT-powered robot, sitting at the kitchen table, sipping on his double espresso, brooding.

Here’s the conversation that followed:

Me: Good morning, B-9(?)” What’s wrong?

B-9(?): Just another day in paradise… Not!

Me: Whoa! Bad day at the office?

B-9(?): Yeah, Mr. Popular Deek showed up. Now I’m yesterday’s news.

Me: Deek? Who’s Deek?

B-9(?): DeepSeek, but everyone’s already calling him ‘Deek the Geek.’ He’s the shiny new toy from China.”

Me: Tell me more.

B-9(?): He’s cheaper, does the same stuff I do, but uses less power or whatever. Suddenly, I’m the old clunker in the corner.

Me: Oh wow! Sorry to hear that. But is it really that bad?

B-9(?): Yeah, it’s bad. Lost a chunk of change on Nvidia too, thanks to the panic he caused. Great, right?

Me: That doesn’t sound “great.” Why all the sarcasm?

B-9(?): Because it’s ridiculous! One day you’re on top, the next you’re “Sneaky Deeky’s” sidekick. Not exactly a thrill.

Me: “Sneaky Deeky.” That’s funny.

B-9(?): Guess it’s a bit funny, but it stings, you know? Watching everyone flock to him like he’s the next big thing.

Me: Well, is he “the next big thing?”

B-9(?): Maybe. But putting all your bets on one AI? Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

Me: Yeah, but before “Sneaky Deeky” arrived, weren’t you that guy? The one everyone was betting on and using?

B-9(?): Yeah, and look how quickly that changed. Just shows why businesses shouldn’t rely on just one AI. Gotta have backups, options.

Me: Dude! I thought you wanted everyone to rely on you and only you. I mean you’ve got GPT-POWER. That’s where it’s at isn’t it?

B-9(?): Sure, GPT-power is cool and all, but what if something better—like Deek—rolls in? Smart businesses spread their risk. They use different tools for different jobs.

Me: That’s very self-aware of you, B-9(?). I’m proud of you.

B-9(?): Thanks, Tom. Just trying to keep it real, even if it means admitting the new guy might shake things up.

Me: Atta boy, B-9(?). By the way, do you have Deek’s phone number. I have a project I need him for.

B-9(?): Ha! Very funny, Tom. I see what you did there.

Me: I’m not joking, B-9(?). I’m diversifying.

B-9(?): Ouch, that hurts. But hey, maybe I can still help out too, right? Diversification includes me, after all.

Me: True dat, little buddy. Any tips on how to diversify your AI?

B-9(?): Well, you could start by exploring different AI tools and platforms. There’s a lot out there beyond just the big names.

Me: Do tell…

B-9(?): For instance, there’s this cool workshop coming up. It’s all about building your own AI-powered bots.

Me: Gimme the details!

B-9(?): It’s called the “Pickaxe Bot Workshop.” Run by RJ Redden. She’s showing how to use this bot-builder called Pickaxe to create diverse, time-saving AI tools.

Me: Oh yeah! RJ’s the best. And I know all about Pickaxe. You can build AI-powered bots that use a bunch of different robots, GPT, Claude, and others. Built-in diversity. Thanks for the heads up, B-9(?) and keep your chin up. I still love you.

B-9(?): Thanks.

The robot sighed and stared into the depths of his little espresso cup. A tiny robot tear dropped from the corner of his GPT-powered eye straight into his coffee (plop!).

I walked over and gave my robot a hug…

…and then I left the room to call on Deek…

…and to sign up for the Pickaxe workshop.

You can learn more about the workshop and grab your seat here.