The Layman’s AI

When we started this podcast from the United States, we never would have guessed the majority of our listeners hail from the country of Pakistan. But here we are, 30 episodes in, and that remains a fact, which has us asking: Why?

In this episode, we discuss how these two countries compare regarding AI technology use and adoption, along with government and business AI policy. We have come to find out that there is actually a potenti...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has, no doubt, been one of the year's biggest societal game-changers of 2025. The acronym AI seems to be spoken in every breath of every industry, and the hype train is full speed ahead. However, many experts believe the investment bubble may be ready to burst at any moment.

In this episode, we utilized Claude projects to create the episode topic and outline, driving our discussion for your listening pl...

The holiday season has arrived, and it's that time of year again to pack your calendar and enjoy the festivities. With more holiday activities than days in the week, you're likely looking for ways to add a little more cheer to the season. In this episode, we use Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot 365 to help brainstorm some ways you can make this time of year feel a little more joyous and a lot less stressful to plan. Pour yoursel...

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and there is no doubt that you are starting to put together your gift shopping list. Chances are, utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool is not on your mind—but maybe it should be. In this episode, we leverage ChatGPT to help plan effective holiday shopping strategies and demonstrate how you can employ its advanced AI features to not only find the best gifts but also strictly manage you...

Thanksgiving is approaching, and you likely have family arriving to host a feast, like most of the U.S. Also, like most hosts, you may be feeling stressed about how exactly you are going to be cooking a holiday dinner for a bunch of people—not to mention you want to catch the Macy's Day Parade and enjoy some football games.

In this episode, we use Claude AI's Projects feature to show you how to plan the Thanksgiving menu for the bi...

In case you haven't heard, ChatGPT has decided to 'let adults be adults' and now allows users to create explicit content using its AI technology tools. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the company deciding to cross this ethical line with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM).

--Spoiler-- We strongly disagree with this content policy shift.

Some call it digital freedom of expression; we call it irresponsible AI deve...

You have probably heard people saying many times over, 'You need to learn AI skills.' You may not know exactly what that means, but that's where we come in. In today's episode, we go over 5 key skills that we believe everyone should develop in the currently evolving job market.

We break down these essential, non-technical abilities and explain why they matter to the average person:

1. Effective AI Prompting

2. AI-Driven...

Do you know who Tilly Norwood and Diella are? Well, here's a hint: They aren't real. However, you may not have guessed just by seeing their photos, hearing their voices, and even checking their social media accounts (really)! In this episode, we discuss how Generative Artificial Intelligence models have become so lifelike that you may not believe you are real yourself. What are the ethical benefits? The digital consequences? Tune i...

All Hallows' Eve is almost upon us... or as most of us call it, Halloween. If you are looking for some Halloween inspiration to help you get in the spirit of the season, give this episode a listen for some ideas to help get your creative juices flowing. Here, we use various Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to put together a spooky Halloween playlist, unique costume ideas, creative home decoration ideas, and even how you can creat...

In today's episode, we asked Claude to help us put together an outline for today's topic: AI's use in the medical field. We'll go over how this cutting-edge technology is already being used to revolutionize the healthcare industry. This includes wearable devices that track our activities, AI assisting doctors with critical medical analysis, and accelerating medication development. We hope that by discussing the positives, you can s...

One of the hottest topics in generative AI is the ability to create music with a simple prompt. In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of AI music generation by experimenting with two popular tools, Udio and Suno. We give listeners insight into what these AI tools are truly capable of, and ask: Can human creativity still thrive alongside this new AI technology? Listen and decide for yourself. Note: This episode was recorded...

In this episode, we build on Part 1 by exploring the negatives of AI for mental health. While we previously explored how this technology can be used as a form of therapy, there are many downsides as well. We examine real-world cases where individuals turned to AI self-help tools, noting both the benefits and the tragic results linked to AI chatbots. Tune in to hear our take on where to draw the line and discover some suggestions on...

In today's episode, we welcome our guest Ang from Australia to sit down and chat about AI in the workplace and society. We discuss a wide range of AI uses and trends from across many industries and in everyday life, along with where we see things trending. Ang gives us her insight and opinions from her perspective in Australia, comparing to what we see here in the U.S. to give us an international perspective on artificial intellige...