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Practical guides on deploying AI employees. From the team building RIRD.

Topics: AI AgentChatbotProduct EducationAI EmployeeSmall BusinessAutomationGetting Started
Feb 12, 2026 4 min read AI AgentChatbot

AI Agent vs Chatbot: Why the Difference Matters for Your Business

One talks. The other does.

Chatbots answer questions. AI agents complete tasks. The difference is everything.

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Feb 12, 2026 4 min read AI EmployeeSmall Business

AI Employee for Small Business: Your $9/Week Junior Hire

Works nights, weekends, and never calls in sick.

Your next hire does not need a salary. $9/week for 24/7 help.

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Feb 9, 2026 3 min read Getting StartedSetup Guide

RIRD Setup Guide: From Zero to Running in 5 Minutes

Create your AI employee, connect a channel, send your first task.

Sign-up to first completed task in under five minutes. No code required.

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Feb 7, 2026 5 min read AI EmployeeHiring

AI Employee vs Hiring: The Real Cost of Your Next Team Member

An honest breakdown -- not a pitch to replace your team.

AI employee at $9/week vs junior hire at $3,000+/mo. When each wins.

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Jan 29, 2026 4 min read Market ResearchCompetitive Intelligence

Automate Market Research with AI: Hours of Work in One Message

Competitor tracking, pricing intelligence, and audience research -- on autopilot.

Competitor monitoring, pricing intel, audience research -- one message, done.

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Jan 15, 2026 4 min read AI EmployeeAutomation

What Is RIRD? The AI Employee You Message Like a Coworker

23 built-in tools, stealth browser, 24/7 execution -- all from your chat app.

An AI employee with 23 tools you control from WhatsApp, Telegram, or Slack.

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