🎙 Show Notes: May I Learn About AI? — Episode 1: "What Even Is AI?"

Podcast: AI Innovations Unleashed Host: Dr. JR Guest: Dr. Casey Brightman, Ph.D. in Computational Sociology (fictional expert) Series: May I Learn About AI? — Episode 1 of 4 Original Air Date: May 1

🌟 Episode Summary:

Happy May Day! In this kickoff episode of our special May I Learn About AI? series, we’re celebrating workers and exploring what AI really is—and what it definitely is not.

Dr. JR and guest expert Dr. Casey Brightman cut through the myths, bust the Hollywood hype, and reveal how everyday "Nates" (Narrow AIs) are quietly shaping our lives—from Google searches to robot vacuums. Plus, we connect the future of AI to the importance of May Day and workers' rights.

This is your friendly, real-world guide to understanding the technology that's already changing how we work, live, and think.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

• What Artificial Intelligence (AI) actually is (vs. sci-fi myths)
• The critical difference between Narrow AI and General AI — told through an unforgettable island survival story
• Real-world examples of AI you use daily (and a few obscure ones you might not realize)
• How AI subtly shapes your decisions through "invisible roads" of recommendation engines
• Why May Day is the perfect time to rethink the future of work—and AI's role in it

🛠 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Google Search and recommendation engines
• Netflix's personalization algorithms
• Roomba smart mapping technology
• AI bias in job listings, credit approvals, and healthcare
• The concept of the attention economy
• McKinsey Report on AI's impact on global jobs (2024)
• Pew Research Center on AI in daily life (2024)
• Nature study on algorithm amplification of engagement (2023)

🔥 Listener Challenge:

#MyDailyNate Start spotting the "Nates" in your everyday life!

• Notice what AI-powered suggestions you accept (or resist).
• Share your findings with us by tagging #MyDailyNate on social media or sending us a message!

👉 Bonus: Download your FREE Reflection Worksheet: Reflection Worksheet: Am I Being Nudged?

🚀 Coming Next: Episode 2 — "Talking to Robots" (Drops May 4!)

It’s Star Wars Day! We'll explore Conversational AI:

• How voice assistants (like Siri and Alexa) and chatbots actually work
• What large language models truly understand—and what they don't
• Sci-fi dreams vs. real-world tech
• Interactive Callout: Send us your funniest or weirdest voice assistant moments using #TalkingToRobots!

May the Fourth be with your chatbot!

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