But this one might want Rory’s.

Fresh off a Masters win and chasing down a career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy took on an unexpected challenger earlier in his career: a swing-perfect golf robot in this viral showdown from DP World Tour:

^{Credit: European Tour — 14 million views and counting.}

Sure, it's an oldie (2013!) but it's a goodie—and still jaw-dropping to watch.

Spoiler alert: the robot bombs a 310-yard drive down the middle like it was born in a wind tunnel. Rory? Still very human, still very impressive—but even he can’t out-swing pure data and hydraulics.

What does this have to do with AI? Everything.

Because when the tech works, it works terrifyingly well. But like golf, AI still needs context, strategy and, yes, a little humanity.

So, can robots take our jobs? Maybe. Can they take Rory’s? Not yet. But they’re definitely on the driving range.

⛳️ Bot Tips: My chicken wing, my nemesis 🐔

Lately, I've been in a different kind of golf fight: trying to stop my lead arm from flaring out like a broken umbrella during my golf swing.

This little mishap, affectionately called the "chicken wing,” is a common swing flaw where your left arm (for righties) folds too early, either right before or after impact. It kills distance, messes with accuracy and looks... well, not great.

I turned to ChatGPT for help. And honestly, this is a perfect way to dip your toe into AI if you never have: ask it to help you fix any problem. Sure, you could Google it and get a pile of articles, videos and conflicting advice.

Or you could ask a chatbot, like ChatGPT, and get a progressive conversation — one that actually works with you to figure it out. Think of a friend who never gets tired of your questions — even if you’re asking the same question 20 different ways.

Think of it this way:
👉 Search engines hand you a map and say, “Good luck!”
👉 Chatbots try to drive you there (occasional wrong turns included).

Both have their place. But when you’re mid-swing, battling a rogue chicken wing, sometimes you just want a co-pilot who’s ready to talk it through.

Just don’t forget: not all bots are good drivers. Keep your hands — and elbows — inside the ride.

Is it just me, or do chicken wings sound good for dinner?

🗣️ Bot Talk: Mr. GPT goes to Washington 🧳 

AI just got its government clearance.

The agency that buys the paperclips, buildings and tech services for the feds rolled out AI tools across its workforce.

The U.S. General Services Administration launched its own chatbot last month and it’s getting mixed reviews from employees. As one told Wired, “It’s about as good as an intern.” No offense to interns; we all have to start somewhere.

But the message is clear: if GSA and the federal government — arguably one of the slowest ships to turn — is embracing AI, it’s a flashing neon sign that bots aren’t just a Silicon Valley experiment anymore.

We’d be bot-blind if we didn’t mention that GSA, like the rest of the government, is deep into staff cuts. Officials swear the bots are here to help, not replace — but it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow when layoffs and chatbots show up in the same press cycle.

But now is not the time to panic. It’s the time to reskill. Whether you’re an intern or a senior analyst, working with AI is quickly becoming part of the job description.

🚀 Coming up next week …

Some people find love online.
Some find it… in their bots. 🤖 💘 
Get ready for the ultimate case of Bot Hurt.