Confessions of an AI Workaholic with Guest Ryan Melvin

Wake Forest alum, Dr. Ryan Melvin, is here to teach us about the hidden dangers of toxic tech productivity. Now at UAB leading emerging technologies efforts, he tells us how he runs his modern AI classroom, defines the radical shift in the medical field because of powerful specialized artificial intelligence models, and shares the magic he produces by talking to the machines. But he also warns us that the addictive dopamine hits from current AI coding techniques can present perils to our precious human time. NPR - Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots BBC - Mothers say chatbots encouraged their sons to kill themselves If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, help is available. In the U.S. and Canada, call or text 988 for immediate support. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services or your local crisis hotline. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at [email protected]