AI vs Big Corporations: How You Finally Fight Back
AI vs Big Corporations: How You Finally Fight Back  
Podcast: Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson
Published On: Mon Feb 16 2026
Description: On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Josh Browder, founder of DoNotPay.Josh, also known as the “robot lawyer,” is an entrepreneur and the founder of DoNotPay, often referred to as “the Robin Hood of the Internet.” He created DoNotPay after noticing the disproportionate targeting of elderly and disabled motorists through parking ticket enforcement. Since its launch, DoNotPay has helped UK and New York motorists save an estimated $5 million. Josh has been recognized as one of MIT Technology Review’s “35 Innovators Under 35” and named one of the top legal innovators in America by the Financial Times.Josh joins Geoff to discuss how AI in law is transforming the legal landscape and driving real-world innovation. From the impact of artificial intelligence on consumer rights, the legal system, and everyday life, this episode explores how AI is being used to help people push back against predatory business practices.Josh shares how his company, DoNotPay evolved from simple legal templates into sophisticated AI agents capable of negotiating directly with companies and in some cases, even AI vs. AI negotiations with corporate chatbots. The conversation dives into how large organizations profit from consumer friction, dark patterns, and bureaucracy, and how AI can help consumers fight fire with fire.In this video:00:00 Intro01:10 Mission behind DoNotPay03:00 Why big companies exploit consumer inaction05:00 Robo Revenge: Fighting spam calls with AI08:00 From templates to AI chatbots: The evolution of DoNotPay11:00 AI vs AI: Negotiating bills with corporate chatbots14:00 Subscription traps, free trials, and dark patterns16:00 Medical bills, the no surprises act, and AI negotiation18:45 Property taxes as the next major consumer battleground20:00 Phone AI agents and real-time negotiation challenges23:00 Ethical Constraints: Why DoNotPay’s AI never lies25:00 Passive AI: The future of automatic refunds27:00 Unclaimed money and forgotten refunds29:00 Will AI replace lawyers? Legal industry disruption32:00 AI inside DoNotPay: Running a lean, profitable company35:00 Training AI models and the new AI job economy38:00 Bias, truth, and the limits of AI judgment41:00 Venture capital, scale, and staying independent44:00 Real stories: Justice, anger, and consumer wins47:00 Why consumer exploitation isn’t going away49:00 The future of AI assistants, wearables, and contracts51:00 Bold predictions: AI, robotics, and human relationships53:00 Where AI should not be usedConnect with Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-browder-b0b573116/X: https://x.com/JoshuabrowderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuabrowder12/Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG