Episode Summary:

In this spicy (literally!) episode of Making Sense of AI 2gether, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard dive deep into the digital dating world with relationship expert Spicy Mari, founder of The Spicy Life and featured coach on Netflix’s Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark. From filtered profiles to chatbots that flirt back, we ask: is AI a helpful tool in finding love—or is it leading us further away from genuine human connection?
Mari unpacks the psychology of passion vs. compatibility, reveals why AI is a bridge (not a destination), and explains what real intimacy requires in a world full of DMs and dating apps.
Whether you’re swiping, ghosting, or wondering if your chatbot “gets you,” this one’s for you. Guest:

Spicy Mari

Key Quotes:
"Chemistry is important, but not more than compatibility." – Spicy Mari
 "Technology is a bridge, but you still have to do the hike on your own."
 "Pain in relationships is purposeful. Growth doesn't happen in isolation."
 "If AI tells you everything you want to hear, that’s not love—it’s a script." 

Connect With Us:
 Follow Lisa Bernard @DemystifyAI on Instagram
 Follow Claudine Wong @claudinewongKTVU on Facebook and Instagram, and @claudinektvu on TikTok

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In this episode of Making Sense of AI 2gether, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard unpack ChatGPT’s newly released tool “Study and Learn.” Designed to mimic a real-life tutor, it doesn’t just give you the answer—it walks you through the steps, nudging you to think critically along the way. Lisa got exclusive early access and takes us behind the scenes of the product’s rollout and its potential impact on students, teachers, and lifelong learners.
They also break down a recent MIT study showing how AI may actually suppress cognitive learning when used too early—and why timing matters if AI is going to help, not hurt, your brain.
And in the “Hack of the Episode,” Lisa shares a wild open-source AI tool that can apply to 1,000 jobs a day for you. Efficient? Maybe. Ethical? Debatable. Claudine isn’t entirely convinced… 

Episode Highlights – Minute by Minute
[00:00] – AI wrote the intro?! Yup. Welcome to the show.
 [00:28] – Lisa got early access to OpenAI's secretive new tool. Here’s how.
 [01:52] – Introducing Study and Learn: What it is, what it does, and who it's for.
 [03:36] – Lisa demos the tool: From U.S. Government review to SAT word problems.
 [05:14] – Claudine asks: Is this actually useful, or just another overhyped gimmick?
 [06:53] – How it stacks up to traditional prep methods like SAT books.
 [09:15] – A new MIT study says your brain may not be learning when AI does the work.
 [11:02] – Timing is everything: why you need a knowledge base before AI can help.
 [13:36] – Tech reliance and the GPS effect—can we still think for ourselves?
 [15:12] – Could this become a trusted study buddy or TA replacement?
 [17:23] – Lisa compares it to AI flashcards—smart, responsive, and customizable.
 [18:33] – How this could level the playing field for students who can’t afford tutoring.
 [20:04] – AI doesn’t always mean cheating—sometimes it’s just clarity-seeking.
 [21:02] –  Hack of the Episode: The AI job search bot that applies for you—a lot.
 [22:47] – Claudine questions the ethics of mass AI job applications.
 [24:29] – Could human connection actually make a comeback because of tech? 

What You’ll Learn

Hosts

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When job candidates start looking (and sounding) like bots, HR needs to don its detective hat—complete with newspaper proof-of-life checks. Join Claudine, Lisa, and CPO Caroline Werner for an inside look at AI-driven hiring, retention, and why managing bots might just land on your resume someday. Episode SummaryJoin Claudine Wong, Lisa Bernard, and Chief People Officer Caroline Werner for a candid, cleverly insightful conversation on how AI is reshaping HR. From applicant tracking systems sorting thousands of resumes in mere moments to bot imposters sneaking past interviews and onto payroll, Caroline shares behind-the-scenes stories of authenticity tests and AI misfires. She outlines why soft skills—empathy, adaptability, communication—remain the human advantage in an increasingly automated world, and why future leaders might be managing teams of both people and digital workers. Key Takeaways

 Timestamps & Highlights Memorable Quotes“We’ve even gotten through two rounds of interviews… only then to think, ‘I don’t think this is a real person.’” – Caroline“Soft skills become a hundred times more critical.” – The human edge in the AI era Guest SnapshotCaroline Werner is Chief People Officer at LogicGate, an AI-powered enterprise governance and risk platform. Formerly with Korn Ferry and Hydric, she brings deep expertise in people strategy—and a knack for navigating AI’s quirks in hiring. Connect With UsStay in touch and keep the AI conversation going: What Now?

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Claudine and Lisa are joined by Erin Schneider, a high school journalism advisor to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping learning environments. They highlight the challenge of balancing AI's potential as a powerful learning tool with concerns about academic integrity and cheating. The conversation emphasizes the need for AI literacy, ethical guidelines, and proactive policies within schools to prepare students for a world increasingly integrated with AI.

The hosts and guest conclude by advising educators to have open conversations with students about AI, encouraging parents to allow their children to make mistakes and learn from them, and urging students to understand course goals and utilize AI thoughtfully as a supportive tool.

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