AI Misconceptions with T. Renee Smith
It’s time to debunk Today’s AI Misconceptions — this episode is all about Facts, Fears, and Finding Balance! T. Renee Smith joins The Ai Chicks as “An OG AI Chick”, bringing her vibrant expertise in business consulting, IT, and authorship to the table. In this episode, the conversations dig deep into the world of AI misconceptions and unpack how fear, bias, and lack of digital literacy shape our understanding of artificial intelligence. T. Renee reveals the inspiration behind her book "She Leads with AI" and shares tangible strategies for integrating AI not only into business, but also everyday life—think meal planning, homework help, and emotional support. The AI Chicks also explore the gendered ways women and men approach AI, the importance of coexistence between humanity and technology, and the role of AI as a strategic partner. This episode is all about busting myths, leveling the playing field, and encouraging listeners to embrace AI as both a tool and collaborator.
Show Notes
EPISODE COVERS:
00:00 CEO Mindset for Business Growth
03:29 "AI for Advocacy Transformation"
08:03 "AI: Tool, Not Replacement"
11:12 Misconceptions About AI Output
13:24 "AI Fluency Requires Active Effort"
18:21 Adapting Business Fears to AI
19:57 "She Leads with AI"
23:34 AI as Emotional Support Tool
28:03 "Choosing Tools Based on Goals"
31:46 "AI: Collaborator, Not Replacement"
33:09 Podcast Wrap-Up & Future Plans
TIMELINE:
1. AI misconceptions and myth-busting basics
2. Female perspectives in adopting AI
3. Personal stories of AI transformation
4. AI’s role as a practical tool
5. Addressing fear and skepticism about AI
6. Human-AI coexistence, not replacement
7. AI bias and importance of oversight
8. Digital literacy and proper prompting
9. Household uses—meal planning and homework help
10. AI as a life organizer and assistant
11. Emotional processing and venting with AI
12. Gender differences in engaging with AI
13. Strategy first: choosing the right AI tool
14. Evolving from tool to collaborator with AI
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