Ep. 14 - Artificial Intelligence, Part One

AI is everywhere — in our workflows, our feeds, our job searches, our kids’ worlds, and even in the weird uncanny-valley corners of the internet we wish we could unsee. In Part 1 of this conversation, we dig into:• When we first heard about AI (spoiler: Terminator and tech jobs both play a role)• How being in tech gave us a front-row seat to the rise of machine learning• Why both of us tend to pause before adopting new tools• The very real concerns around environmental impact, sustainability, mental health, and safety• How AI has already changed our daily routines — especially for ADHD brains trying to organize chaos• The rise of AI slop (and why we can spot it instantly)• The line between using AI for creativity… and using it in ways that feel deeply personal or unsettling• Why recreating deceased loved ones with AI is a hard no• How creatives are navigating ownership, voice, and protecting their work• And why we’re all basically living in the Wild West of AI policy right nowThis episode sets the foundation — Part 2 will dig deeper into ethics, boundaries, and what we hope comes next. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weswearwehadapoint.substack.com