Episode 238: Garbage In, Garbage Out – Now with AI

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the concept of “workslop”, the new term that refers to the low-quality, AI-generated work that lands in our inboxes and diminishes trust and productivity. Drawing on recent research and her own experiences, she explains why workslop is fundamentally a design problem rooted in skipping over empathy, context, and iteration, rather than a failure of AI itself. Dr. Janel offers practical, actionable steps to ensure your AI-assisted work is thoughtful, well-designed, and genuinely useful. Whether you use AI daily or occasionally, this episode will help you elevate your output and preserve both your credibility and your team’s effectiveness.

Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/238