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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 7 MIN

Are we using AI right in 2026?

from Kishore’s Podcast: Notes on technology, leadership, learning, health & consistency · host Kishore Kumar Vivekanandan

AI is everywhere — in products, workflows, marketing, and decision-making.But are we using it where it truly adds value, or simply because we can?In this episode of Kishore’s Podcast, I reflect on how AI is being applied in 2026 — where it clearly works, and where it may be doing more harm than good.I share:Where AI genuinely augments humans and improves outcomesWhy I’m skeptical about AI replacing humans in marketing and brand storytellingThe hidden trust cost of AI-generated video contentHow over-automation can hurt credibility, connection, and revenueA more balanced approach to using AI with responsibility and tasteThis is not an anti-AI conversation.It’s a call for intentional, human-first AI adoption.Because the goal is not maximum automation —the goal is maximum impact with trust.🎧 Listen in if you’re curious about technology, leadership, and building with purpose in the age of AI.

AI is everywhere — in products, workflows, marketing, and decision-making.But are we using it where it truly adds value, or simply because we can?In this episode of Kishore’s Podcast, I reflect on how AI is being applied in 2026 — where it clearly works, and where it may be doing more harm than good.I share:Where AI genuinely augments humans and improves outcomesWhy I’m skeptical about AI replacing humans in marketing and brand storytellingThe hidden trust cost of AI-generated video contentHow over-automation can hurt credibility, connection, and revenueA more balanced approach to using AI with responsibility and tasteThis is not an anti-AI conversation.It’s a call for intentional, human-first AI adoption.Because the goal is not maximum automation —the goal is maximum impact with trust.🎧 Listen in if you’re curious about technology, leadership, and building with purpose in the age of AI.

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AI is everywhere — in products, workflows, marketing, and decision-making.But are we using it where it truly adds value, or simply because we can?In this episode of Kishore’s Podcast, I reflect on how AI is being applied in 2026 — where it clearly...

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