Human-First AI Guidance

AI without the hype or fear

I'll help you figure out if AI makes sense for your life—and show you how to use it safely if it does.

Let me be honest with you about AI

AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are genuinely useful for certain tasks. They can help you write emails, organize information, brainstorm ideas, and explain confusing topics in simpler terms.

But here's what the headlines don't tell you: AI isn't magic, and it's not going to replace your judgment. It's a tool—like a calculator or a spell-checker. Helpful in the right context, useless or even harmful in the wrong one.

I'm not here to sell you on AI or scare you away from it. I'm here to help you make an informed decision about whether it fits your life, and if so, how to use it without wasting money or putting your privacy at risk.

When does AI actually help?

AI can genuinely help with...

  • Writing first drafts — Emails, letters, social media posts when you're stuck staring at a blank page
  • Explaining complex topics — "Explain this medical bill to me like I'm not a doctor"
  • Organizing messy information — Turning scattered notes into structured lists or summaries
  • Brainstorming — Getting started with ideas for a project, gift, or problem
  • Translation and simplification — Making jargon-heavy documents readable
  • Routine correspondence — Form letters, basic customer responses, meeting notes

AI is risky or useless for...

  • Facts and research — AI confidently makes things up. Always verify anything important.
  • Legal, medical, or financial decisions — These require professional expertise, not a chatbot
  • Sensitive personal matters — AI isn't a therapist, advisor, or friend
  • Anything requiring current information — AI knowledge is often outdated
  • Critical business decisions — Don't outsource your judgment to a machine
  • Creative work you care about — AI can help, but your voice matters

Important privacy note

Anything you type into AI tools may be stored and used to train future models. Don't enter passwords, financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, private medical information, or sensitive business data into AI chatbots—especially free ones.

How I help with AI

I don't push AI subscriptions or complicated setups. Instead, I help you figure out:

  • 1. Whether AI makes sense for you at all. Many people are fine without it. That's okay.
  • 2. Which free tools to try first. Don't pay for something until you know you need it.
  • 3. How to ask AI the right questions. The way you phrase things dramatically affects the quality of answers.
  • 4. What to never put into AI. Privacy and security matter.
  • 5. How to verify AI's answers. Trust but verify—always.

Questions I hear a lot

"Is AI going to take my job / make me obsolete?"

For most people, no. AI is a tool that can make some tasks faster, but it doesn't replace human judgment, relationships, or expertise. The people who thrive are the ones who learn to use tools effectively—same as it's always been.

"Which AI should I use?"

Start with the free version of ChatGPT or Claude. They're good enough for most people. Don't pay for subscriptions until you've used the free versions enough to know what you're missing.

"Can AI write my whole [book/business plan/website]?"

It can help draft pieces, but anything important needs your input and review. AI-generated content often sounds generic and can contain errors. Use it as a starting point, not a replacement for your own thinking.

"Is it safe?"

Generally yes, with caveats. Don't enter sensitive personal information. Verify facts before acting on them. Treat AI like a helpful but occasionally unreliable assistant—useful, but not someone you'd hand your car keys to without question.

Want to explore AI with guidance?

I'll sit with you, show you how these tools work, and help you figure out if they're worth your time. No pressure, no upselling.

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