# Week of May 4, 2026

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Podcast: [The AI Operator](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ai-operator-7847706)
Published: 2026-05-04T19:03:17+00:00
Episode link: https://www.shaungehring.com
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## Resource

74% of all the economic value being created by AI right now is going to just 20% of companies. The other 80%? They're using AI — they're just doing it wrong. This week on The AI Operator, Shaun breaks down the biggest AI stories of the week and what they actually mean if you're running a business: GPT-5.5 just dropped — and it can see your screen, click, type, and navigate software like a person would. Here's what that means practically if you don't have a dev team. The Microsoft-OpenAI exclusive deal just ended — and why the cloud giants now competing for OpenAI's business is good news for your wallet. Plus: AI pricing has already dropped up to 93% — and there's a real chance you're overpaying for tools you could get for free today. Google quietly added free AI to every Workspace subscription — if you're paying for Gmail or Docs and haven't noticed the Gemini icon yet, you're leaving time on the table. In the deep dive: the PwC study that reveals exactly why most businesses are stuck in "pilot purgatory" — and the three specific things that separate the 20% who are winning. Hint: it's not budget. Plus the one thing you can do this week in under an hour that's already included in what you're paying for. Topics covered: AI pricing, GPT-5.5, Microsoft OpenAI deal, Google Workspace Gemini, AI ROI, SMB AI strategy, AI agents, productivity Host: Shaun Gehring — developer, entrepreneur, and someone who builds AI tools for real business problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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