EP#80 - AI AND THE PATH FORWARD with Mike Todasco

In this episode of the Read It Right Radio Show, I sit down with Mike Todasco, Visiting Fellow at San Diego State AI Center, to discuss the evolving role of AI, its impact on jobs, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mike Todasco:Is AI really going to take jobs, and what can people do to stay relevant?How can professionals, like executive assistants, adapt to the rise of AI?What are some ethical concerns regarding AI, especially when it comes to creative work?How are different countries handling AI regulations?What is the best way for someone to start using AI in their everyday life?How important is the way we prompt AI, and what are some best practices?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About AI and the Path Forward:AI is already replacing jobs, but the key is learning how to use AI as a tool to enhance your work, not replace it.Repetitive, process-driven tasks are at the highest risk of automation, but strategic, human-centered roles will remain essential.Different countries have different legal approaches to AI ethics—Japan is more open, Europe is stricter, and the U.S. falls somewhere in between.Using AI in everyday life—from meal planning to email writing—helps build familiarity and confidence in using the technology.AI improves with feedback—the more you interact with it, the more it tailors responses to your needs.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.