The Truth About AI's Environmental Impact for Quilters with Theresa the AI Quilter

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori welcome back Theresa Benson  - the AI Quilter for a fascinating conversation about how artificial intelligence is showing up in the quilting world.Since her last appearance on the podcast, Theresa has been busy speaking at guilds, mentoring quilters, presenting on the big stage at QuiltCon, and researching some of the biggest questions people have about AI.Together they discuss:• How AI is actually being used by quilters today • Why some of the environmental concerns around AI have recently been greatly exaggerated • What Theresa discovered while researching the topic for her white paper • How AI fits into the creative process without replacing human creativity • When (and if) AI use should be disclosed in quilting projects • Practical ways quilters and quilt business owners can use AI responsiblyThe conversation also touches on teaching, presenting programs for guilds, and how creative entrepreneurs can balance giving value while still running a sustainable business.It’s a thoughtful, insightful, and educational episode that brings clarity to a topic many creatives are still figuring out.Don’t miss an episode! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights.Mentioned in the Episode:Theresa's Book: Digital Muse: Bringing AI into Your Creative Process Theresa's White Paper on Environment and AI Opting Out of Data Sets - Blog Post  Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Quilting10:27 AI vs. Fabric Manufacturing Water Usage16:30 The Villainization of AI22:44 AI's Influence in Quilting34:15 Navigating AI in Business and Teaching44:10 The Return of Teresa: A Richer ConversationConnect with Theresa:Instagram - https://instagram.com/theaiquilterLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresabenson/  Website - https://theaiquilter.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIQuilterWant More Quilting Business Content?🔗 Join us on Patreon for exclusive perks🔗 Grab Tori’s book, Workshops Unleashed📌 Follow us on InstagramCo-Hosts:Tori McElwain @heytori.tech & https://www.heytori.tech/Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts & https://truebluequilts.com/ Support the showIf you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.