The Ultimate AI Playbook for 2026: Be Early. Go All In. | GaryVee @ Intercom

Today’s episode is a keynote speech I gave at Intercom, and it’s all about why being the most human is the biggest advantage in the age of AI. I break down why customer service is ground zero for this shift, how speed is the real cheat code, and why accountability, humility, and brand are more important than ever. If you’ve been wondering how to stay relevant, how to use AI without losing your edge, and why “the Jetsons vs Flintstones” mindset matters, this one’s for you. Hope you enjoy!

00:00 – Why the most human will win in an AI world
02:06 – Customer service as the first industry transformed by AI
06:56 – Launching e-commerce in 1997 (speed as an advantage)
09:27 – Are you squeezing the opportunity hard enough?
13:19 – “The Thank You Economy” and humanity at scale
16:54 – Be a practitioner, not just an observer
19:58 – AI as a Mount Rushmore-level shift
30:24 – “Human shit” is the new competitive edge
39:26 – Tech gets commoditized — brand becomes everything
47:55 – “The algorithm is you” (no more blaming the feed)

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