Stephany Oliveros on Using AI Without Losing Yourself

What if AI isn't here to make you do more, but to help you remember who you are?In this episode, Casey sits down with Stephany Oliveros, a researcher at the intersection of AI and psychology and co-founder of SheAI, a United Nations-supported initiative bringing women and diverse voices into AI development.This conversation goes deep. Stephany shares why current AI is "pretty dumb" compared to the super intelligence coming our way, how to use AI for introspection without outsourcing your inner authority, and why real creativity means going beyond the first output. They explore the mental health upside and risks of AI companionship, the ways bias shows up in models (from medicine to disaster response), and why women must shape the data. Most importantly: knowledge about AI starts with knowledge about yourself.In This Episode, You'll Discover:The difference between current AI, AGI, and super intelligence—and why we'll see it in our lifetimeWhy ChatGPT's #1 use case is companionship (and what that says about loneliness)The "yes, sir" problem: how AI creates echo chambers instead of challenging youWhy the first AI output is what millions are getting—and how to make yours uniqueWhat AI cannot replace: human touch, lived experience, and generational wisdomStephany's mantra: "I'm not special. I'm just a part of something bigger. I'm enough."How AI forces us to ask: Who are you without your job?Why AI trained on male patient data fails women—and creates bias everywhereSheAI's mission and practical ways to get involvedHow to use AI correctly: ask what perspectives you're missing, request 20 questions, treat it like a therapist (but don’t rely on it’s answers)Your Gentle Homework:Notice when you reach for AI. Are you using it to avoid yourself or to arrive at your own conclusions? This week, try asking AI what perspectives you're missing instead of asking for the answer. Balance your AI use with moments in nature, in your body, and with the humans you love.Resources & Next Steps:Check out SheAI on their website hereFollow SheAI on Instagram hereLearn with Casey through her Free Training: Your Pathway to a Calm, Purposeful Career or Business That Fuels a Life You LoveFollow Casey on LinkedInSay hello to Casey on InstagramCheck out the Worthy and Well websiteWe also mentioned:AlphaGoSuperintelligenceChatGPT,Claude,Perplexity,ConsensusVibe CodingThank you for listening. If you're new here, hit follow. If this sparked something, your rating and review helps these episodes reach more people. Until next time, remember: your wisdom matters, and your involvement with technology does too. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caseyberglund.substack.com