Welcome to another episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast! Today, you have me, Ely Delaney, flying solo to tackle a hot topic that everyone’s buzzing about—AI. As an automation guy, you might expect me to be fully onboard the AI-train, but I have mixed feelings. There's a lot to talk about when it comes to the balance between automation and maintaining human connections. I wanted to share my honest thoughts and ideas on AI, and to clarify my stance for those curious or skeptical. Yes, I use AI, but I aim to do it in ways that are ethical and still preserve the essence of human interaction. Here are the key takeaways from today’s episode: Human Connection Matters: Automation should not replace genuine human interaction. People want to connect with other people, not robots.AI for Factual Content: When it comes to reporting pure news or data, AI’s unbiased nature can be an asset. It helps in delivering facts without personal bias.Enhanced Productivity Through AI Tools: Utilizing AI for brainstorming and research can save time and spark creativity without compromising authenticity.Efficient Transcriptions and SOP Creation: AI tools can quickly transcribe and create structured documents from audio or video content, freeing up time for more critical tasks.Knowledge-Based Chatbots: While I’m not a fan of chatbots for customer service, they can be useful for straightforward, data-driven queries if presented honestly as bots. Throughout our chat, I emphasized how AI can act as a powerful tool when used correctly. It’s especially helpful in tasks like transcription, brainstorming, and factual reporting. Yet, I caution against using AI for human-centric roles like personal email communications or sales conversations, where the human touch is irreplaceable. For those of you curious, the tools I mentioned, like Cast Magic, Minvo, and Grammarly, are ways to leverage AI without stripping away your unique voice and authenticity. Links to these tools will be in the show notes, and yes, they’re affiliate links that help keep me in mocha! Minvo: https://elylikes.com/minvo Opus Clip: https://elylikes.com/Opus Grammarly: https://elylikes.com/grammarly If today’s episode sparked some thoughts to share, feel free to reach out. I’m always up for a conversation about finding ethical ways to integrate AI while keeping the human connection alive. Want to see how my team and I can help you convert more of your casual connections into clients? Watch the free training at https://convertmoreclientsnow.com/