AI can be amazing… but let’s be real, it’s also a little nerve-wracking. What if it gets it wrong? Sometimes it feels like it’s is just making stuff up (spoiler: it kind-of is).

Today, I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with AI expert, Dan Chuparkoff, where we tackle those nerves and get real about how to use it productively.

Here’s the deal with AI:

“AI isn’t a new search engine; it’s a probability machine,” Dan explains. It’s predicting things that might be true—but might not. And the weirder your question, the less likely you’ll get a great answer.

So how do you use it without falling into the trap of trusting it too much? Dan’s advice: Treat it as your recommendation assistant. Ask it what it thinks, but remember—you have knowledge and context AI doesn’t.

Think of it this way:
AI might invent a million recipes, but it doesn’t know what you want for dinner tonight.

A Few Practical Tips to Get Started

• Edit and clarify: Do you have an email that feels too wordy, too blunt, or just off? Ask your favorite AI tool to make it more concise, neutral, or human-centered.
• Polish your communication: Use it for grammar, sentence structure, or summarizing your ideas.
• Keep AI in its place: You have all the ideas. You make the decisions. AI just helps you communicate them more effectively.

Remember this: AI is here to assist, not replace. You’re still in charge.

I’d love to hear from you—how are you using artificial intelligence tools in your work? Drop a comment below and let me know what’s working (or what’s not).

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