Feeling anxious about artificial intelligence? You're not alone. AI anxiety is actually defined in scientific literature as "feelings of apprehension or fear stemming from the accelerated development of AI technologies."
In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson speaks with Leanne Shelton, founder and CEO of Human Edge AI and author of "AI Human Fusion," about why AI is causing widespread anxiety and what we can actually do about it.
Leanne shares her own journey from being a copywriter worried about AI replacing her job to becoming a leading voice for human-centered AI adoption. Together, they discuss:
- Why treating AI like a junior assistant (not a god-like being) changes everything
- The importance of training AI tools rather than letting them train us
- How to use ChatGPT and other AI tools without losing your critical thinking skills
- Why keeping human connection and authenticity matters more than ever
- Practical prompting strategies that actually work
- The real risks of over-relying on AI (and how to avoid them)
Whether you're AI-curious, AI-anxious, or already using these tools daily, this conversation offers a balanced, human-first perspective on navigating this technological shift without losing yourself in the process.
Find Leanne: LinkedIn: Leanne Shelton | Website: humanedge.ai
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