Hug 203 🎙️ Smart Curiosity, Not Fear: A Real Talk on AI Safety & Ethics📝

In this final installment of our AI mini-series, we dive into the heart of the conversation: AI safety, ethics, trust, and how to use this powerful technology responsibly. With real-life stories, fascinating examples (including a fake AI-generated podcast!), and thoughtful questions, this episode is your guide to being smart—not scared—about AI.We’re not tech experts, and we don’t have to be. What we bring you is real talk from curious, cautious, and caring humans just like you. You’ll walk away with practical tools, deeper insight, and a renewed confidence to explore AI with your eyes wide open.🧭 In This Episode:📢 AI is Everywhere: Why people are talking about it more than ever—and why it’s divisive🐶 The Puppy Podcast Surprise: AI fooled us all with a completely fake but convincing audio🔐 The Real Concerns: Deepfakes, fake news, and identity theft🤖 Hallucinations & Bias: When AI "makes stuff up" or mirrors societal prejudices👩‍⚕️ Human Use, Human Choice: A look into healthcare, education, and business applications🧠 Trust and Verification: Why your personal review still matters💡 Practical Tips: How to stay curious, cautious, and clear-headed🧍‍♀️Human Connection AI: Why tech can help—but never replace—empathy🎓 Lifelong Learning: How to stay ahead of inevitable workplace shifts🛠️ Tami’s Light Clamp Moment: What a desk lamp taught her about change and simplicity📋 AI Safety & Ethics Takeaways : See more in show notes at Thanks for joining!**Not intended to be therapy or replace therapy - If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources:General Resources National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ About AA: https://www.aa.org/ Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life’s challenges. Connect with me:https://www.tamiwest.com/ facebook.com/tamiwestseminars [e-mail]

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**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.

General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Tami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.