This week, Michael explores AI's intrusion into daily life with a healthy dose of skepticism. From fiber optic installations tearing up the neighborhood to AI-generated email summaries nobody asked for, he questions whether artificial intelligence is truly making our lives better.Michael shares his journey from early AOL email to today's Gmail, where AI now pre-summarizes messages he's perfectly capable of reading himself. He examines seven talking points about AI gratitude—covering time-saving features, creative partnerships, and instant learning—but pushes back on the hype with real-world frustrations.Along the way, he discusses the Tampa Bay Technology Center's existential crisis as membership dwindles, encounters AI-written books lacking personality, and navigates Google's AI-bloated search results. A candid, skeptical look at our AI-saturated world.