Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Business
Sports
Society & Culture
History
Fiction
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
00:00 / 00:00
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/69/e9/77/69e97718-2da9-b496-1c4f-c60c1c3db3a1/mza_4700663833704015681.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
AI for Career Success
Curt Robbins
176 episodes
1 day ago
AI for Career Success is a podcast from information architect and senior technical writer Curt Robbins that explores the role of artificial intelligence in our jobs and careers. This podcast investigates many important topics related to AI, including job security, national defense, ethics and bias, technical underpinnings, consumer behavior, marketing and sales, entertainment, and healthcare. The AI for Career Success podcast helps competitive professionals understand and embrace AI for a wide range of goals, with a focus on career advancement, getting ahead, and not being left behind.
Show more...
Technology
RSS
All content for AI for Career Success is the property of Curt Robbins and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
AI for Career Success is a podcast from information architect and senior technical writer Curt Robbins that explores the role of artificial intelligence in our jobs and careers. This podcast investigates many important topics related to AI, including job security, national defense, ethics and bias, technical underpinnings, consumer behavior, marketing and sales, entertainment, and healthcare. The AI for Career Success podcast helps competitive professionals understand and embrace AI for a wide range of goals, with a focus on career advancement, getting ahead, and not being left behind.
Show more...
Technology
Episodes (20/176)
AI for Career Success
Dave Birss Article Review: How Sir Isaac Newton Ruined Your Business

Welcome to episode 175 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a provocative article by Dave Birss in London, co-founder of The Gen AI Academy, entitled "How Sir Isaac Newton Ruined Your Business" that was published on October 8, 2025.

Birss argues that modern business leadership is paralyzed by a rigid, logical mindset tracing back to Isaac Newton's deterministic view of the world. While this focus on efficiency and predictability has improved corporate safety and financial stability, it has also stifled the human empathy and creativity necessary for true innovation.

Birss highlights how companies such as Xerox and Kodak failed by prioritizing technical logic over visionary benefits, a mistake he warns is being repeated with artificial intelligence. To successfully integrate AI, he suggests that leaders must move beyond short-term ROI and spreadsheet-driven thinking to embrace experimentation and human augmentation.

Ultimately, Birss advocates for a shift from mathematical certainty toward a more probabilistic and imaginative approach to professional growth.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Birss article: https://tinyurl.com/yc5cpw22

>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
1 day ago
9 minutes 39 seconds

AI for Career Success
Elon Musk Interview: AGI, U.S. vs. China, Job Markets, and Humanoid Robots (January 6)

Welcome to episode 174 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a January 6 interview of Elon Musk on the Moonshots with Peter Diamandis. This three-hour in depth interview is unpacked in this episode in under 10 minutes. This podcast is for busy professionals and proves it every episode.

In a wide-ranging dialogue, Elon Musk explores the rapid arrival of the technological singularity, predicting that artificial intelligence will surpass all human intelligence by 2030. He describes a dual future of universal high income and potential social unrest as humanoid robots like Tesla's Optimus begin to replace both blue-collar and white-collar labor.

To fuel this transition, Musk emphasizes the necessity of solar energy and massive battery storage, while also detailing his plans for orbital data centers launched by Starship. The conversation highlights a shift toward sustainable abundance, where technology drastically reduces the cost of living and revolutionizes healthcare and education.

Musk also reflects on longevity, suggesting that aging is a solvable "software problem" that could allow humans to significantly extend their lifespans. Ultimately, Musk presents a vision of a Star Trek-style future defined by cosmic exploration and the elimination of resource scarcity.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Watch the Musk interview: https://tinyurl.com/4f27bncr

>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
1 day ago
8 minutes 53 seconds

AI for Career Success
Alicia Lyttle Article Review: Five AI Tools That Turn Two-hour Tasks into Two-minute Wins

Welcome to episode 173 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a November article from Alicia Lyttle from AI InnoVision in Atlanta about several cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools that potentially provide massive efficiency gains for professional workflows by drastically reducing task duration.

Lyttle details five specific AI tools, including Sora 2 and LTX-2 for cinematic video production, alongside FLUX 2 and Ideogram for sophisticated image generation and brand consistency. Beyond creative media, the source introduces Perplexity Shopping as a transformative AI-driven research assistant for consumer decision-making. She also covers image generator Ideogram's new Characters function, of obvious appeal to marketers and PR consultants.

Lyttle provides optimized prompt structures to bridge the gap between amateur users and high-level power players. Ultimately, her article serves as a practical guide for those seeking to maintain a competitive advantage in an rapidly evolving digital landscape.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Lyttle article: https://tinyurl.com/4ycxs9r3

>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
2 days ago
9 minutes 7 seconds

AI for Career Success
Luke Joerger Article Review: How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love AI

Welcome to episode 172 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a January 6 article from Luke Joerger at Hastings Digital in Dobbs Ferry, New York called "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI." Joerger advocates for a shift in perspective, moving from fearing artificial intelligence to embracing it as a practical utility.

Joerger argues that, while critics dismiss the technology as a mere plagiarism tool, its true value lies in its ability to organize, compress, and refine human thought. He highlights how AI-driven video and audio production are revolutionizing professional workflows by eliminating traditional bottlenecks and lowering barriers to entry.

By comparing the high resource consumption of leisure activities to that of data centers, Joerger encourages readers to maintain a grounded view of the technology's environmental and ethical impact.

Ultimately, Joerger presents AI as an indispensable intern that enhances productivity for those willing to master the art of thoughtful prompting.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Joerger article: https://tinyurl.com/2jxwj8v8

>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
2 days ago
10 minutes 36 seconds

AI for Career Success
James Thomson Article Review: AI's Environmental Footprint: Powering Progress Without Burning the Planet

Welcome to episode 171 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from from Agentix co-founder James Thomson in Brighton, England entitled "AI's Environmental Footprint: Powering Progress Without Burning the Planet" that he published on LinkedIn (link below).

Thomson highlights the environmental consequences of the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on its high energy consumption and carbon emissions. He explains that the massive computational power required to train and run modern models creates a significant ecological footprint.

To combat these issues, Thomson suggests adopting sustainable practices such as optimizing model architectures, utilizing renewable energy, and improving reporting transparency. Furthermore, he advocates for green computing solutions like decentralized infrastructure to ensure that technological progress does not come at the expense of the planet.

Ultimately, Thomson argues that the future of the industry depends on balancing innovation with environmental responsibility.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Thomson article: https://tinyurl.com/4ava7v3x

>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
3 days ago
9 minutes 41 seconds

AI for Career Success
Nvidia's $20 Billion Groq Deal Not What You Think: Five Takeaways

Welcome to episode 170 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from this show's producer, Curt Robbins, entitled "Nvidia's $20 Billion Groq Deal Not What You Think: Five Takeaways" that he published on LinkedIn (link below).

Robbins explores a significant strategic agreement where Nvidia utilized a massive $20 billion "acqui-license" to secure the intellectual property and elite leadership of the AI startup Groq.

By bringing on high-level talent like Groq CEO Jonathan Ross, the creator of Google’s TPU, Nvidia is positioning itself to lead the shift from AI training to the high-growth market of AI inference.

The deal allows the tech giant to incorporate specialized hardware architecture into its existing ecosystem while avoiding the regulatory scrutiny often triggered by traditional corporate takeovers. This maneuver signals a transition toward bespoke chip technology, ensuring Nvidia maintains its dominance by offering both general-purpose and high-speed specialized processors.

Ultimately, Robbins highlights how this calculated move strengthens Nvidia’s software moat by integrating varied hardware capabilities into a single unified platform.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the original Robbins article: https://tinyurl.com/3y85k3pr

>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
4 days ago
11 minutes 50 seconds

AI for Career Success
Dr. Cindy Gordon Article Review: The AI Narrative Continues: How are You Leading?

Welcome to episode 169 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from Dr. Cindy Gordon, an AI data scientist and author in Toronto, entitled "The AI Narrative Continues a Strong Drum Beat of All-encompassing Sounds: How are You Leading?" that was published on LinkedIn on January 5.

Gordon examines the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence throughout 2025, highlighting its deep integration into global economics and the corporate world. She expresses significant concern regarding the speed of AI advancement, noting that the prevalence of inaccurate digital content and the loss of human oversight pose serious risks to society.

Gordon focuses on the evolving regulatory landscape, specifically a new federal executive order aimed at centralizing AI policy and potentially overriding individual state laws.

Additionally, Gordon details strategic industry shifts, such as high-value acquisitions by Meta and SoftBank and the intense competition for dominance between major tech giants.

Ultimately, the article serves as a call for responsible leadership, urging executives and boards to prioritize safety and human control over pure innovation.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Gordon article: https://tinyurl.com/3ja9my5u

>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
4 days ago
10 minutes 35 seconds

AI for Career Success
Amazon’s AI-boosted Alexa Assistant Migrates to the Web

Welcome to episode 168 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from Sarah Perez that appeared in TechCrunch on January 5 entitled "Amazon’s AI Assistant Comes to the Web with Alexa.com."

Amazon is expanding its AI capabilities by launching Alexa.com, a new web-based portal that allows users to interact with the Alexa+ assistant via a browser.

This strategic move aims to make the service more competitive with rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini by moving beyond smart speakers into a centralized online interface. The update also includes a revamped mobile app designed with a more conversational, agent-forward layout that prioritizes chatting over traditional menus.

To differentiate itself, Amazon is positioning the assistant as a family management hub capable of organizing calendars, tracking personal documents, and controlling smart home devices. Early data suggests that users with access to these upgraded AI features are engaging with the platform significantly more for shopping, cooking, and home automation.

Despite some reports of technical errors, the company remains focused on integrating third-party services and productivity tools to become an indispensable digital companion.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the TechCrunch article: https://tinyurl.com/wzdkdmuv

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
4 days ago
10 minutes 50 seconds

AI for Career Success
Mark Hinkle Article Review: How AI Wearables Will Reshape Business

Welcome to episode 167 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from AI expert Mark Hinkle in Cary, North Carolina, entitled "How AI Wearables Will Reshape Business" that was published on LinkedIn. Hinkle is founder and CEO of Peripety Labs.

Hinkle explores the evolution and practical application of AI-powered wearables within professional environments. While early attempts like Google Glass failed, a new generation of discrete devices—including smart glasses, pendants, and wristbands—is now successfully augmenting human memory and workflow.

These tools offer real-time transcription, visual assistance, and meeting summaries, allowing workers to focus on tasks while technology handles information recall. Beyond white-collar productivity, Hinkle highlights how field technicians and skilled trades can use these hands-free systems for instant access to technical data.

However, Hinkle cautions businesses about geopolitical supply chain risks and the necessity for robust privacy policies. Ultimately, AI is shifting from a screen-based interaction to an ambient, wearable infrastructure that serves as a secondary brain.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Hinkle article: https://tinyurl.com/ycysfzzy

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
4 days ago
8 minutes 6 seconds

AI for Career Success
Basil Puglisi White Paper Review: The Case for AI Provider Plurality

Welcome to episode 166 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a recent white paper from AI guru Basil Puglisi in New York City entitled "The Case for AI Provider Plurality in Evidence-based Research."

The Puglisi white paper advocates for AI Provider Plurality, an approach that uses multiple artificial intelligence platforms to bypass cultural and demographic biases. Puglisi argues that leading models like ChatGPT often inherit a WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) bias, leading them to suppress data that contradicts modern social narratives.

By testing theories on family structure and biological optimization, the researcher demonstrates how using different AI tools, such as Perplexity and Claude, can surface evidence-based conclusions that a single platform might flag as controversial. The white paper ultimately asserts that human arbitration across diverse AI systems is essential for objective research.

It concludes that such a multi-platform strategy reveals a bio-economic optimization model where specialized parental roles benefit both household finances and child development. This framework is presented as a necessary defense against the stochastic parrot effect and ideological echo chambers in modern technology.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Puglisi white paper: https://tinyurl.com/v5w2s73w

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
5 days ago
9 minutes 15 seconds

AI for Career Success
How Stand-up Comedy is Decoding Our AI Anxiety

Welcome to episode 165 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a January 4 article from show producer Curt Robbins entitled "How Stand-up Comedy is Decoding Our AI Anxiety" that was published on LinkedIn.

Robbins explores how stand-up comedians are increasingly using their platforms to address widespread societal fears regarding artificial intelligence and digital culture. While tech humor was once a specialized niche, it has now moved into the mainstream.

Performers such as Bo Burnham and Hasan Minhaj critique the commodification of human experience and the ethics of big tech. These entertainers serve as modern translators, using social satire and absurdist performance to help audiences process the anxiety of automation and the potential for technological displacement.

By mocking corporate jargon and the limitations of generative algorithms, comics provide a vital human perspective that counters the utopian narratives often pushed by Silicon Valley leaders.

Ultimately, Robbins suggests that humor is a necessary tool for navigating a future where the lines between human creativity and machine logic continue to blur.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the original Curt Robbins article: https://tinyurl.com/2suv5tt9

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
5 days ago
9 minutes 38 seconds

AI for Career Success
DeepSeek's New AI Training Method Could be Disruptive

Welcome to episode 164 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a January 2 article from ZDNET entitled "How DeepSeek's New Way to Train Advanced AI Models Could Disrupt Everything—Again" about one of China's leading AI companies, DeepThink.

DeepSeek is an AI company that frequently garnishes headlines for its pioneering work in the AI space and the challenges it poses to American AI companies such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.

DeepSeek has introduced a novel architectural framework called Manifold-Constrained Hyper-Connections to enhance how artificial intelligence is trained.

This technical breakthrough aims to maintain signal integrity across numerous neural network layers, solving the common problem where data becomes distorted as models grow in complexity. By optimizing these internal connections, the method significantly reduces the computational costs and memory requirements typically associated with high-end AI development.

This innovation suggests that frontier-level performance is achievable through sophisticated engineering rather than just massive financial investment. Such a shift could democratize the industry, allowing smaller developers to compete with tech giants by building powerful models more efficiently.

Ultimately, this approach may underpin the company’s upcoming R2 model, further disrupting the global landscape of open-source and proprietary computer intelligence.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the ZDNET article: https://tinyurl.com/3tbzyxpf

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
5 days ago
9 minutes 49 seconds

AI for Career Success
Raj Sarkar Article Review: I Thought I Understood AI. I Didn't.

Welcome to episode 163 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a thought-provoking article by leading CMO and ex-Googler Raj Sarkar from CloudBees in New York City. They review Sarkar's January 4 article entitled "I Thought I Understood AI. I Didn’t." that was published on Substack.

Sarkar argues that true understanding of AI requires moving beyond simple tool adoption to grasp the complex industrial and political infrastructure powering the technology.

He contends that AI should be viewed as a resource-heavy system defined by massive capital, specialized hardware, and hidden human labor rather than just a software feature.

This shift in perspective reveals how AI acts as a mechanism for consolidating power and reshaping labor markets through subtle, budget-driven displacement. Sarkar warns leaders against the illusion of comprehension often found on social media, urging them to confront the economic constraints and ethical stakes of the field.

In conclusion, Sarkar calls for strategic governance and a deeper mental model to navigate the structural changes AI imposes on society.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Sarkar article: https://tinyurl.com/48uwpnt8

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
5 days ago
8 minutes 25 seconds

AI for Career Success
Dr. Liz Gerber Article Review: The AI Paradox

Welcome to episode 162 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a thought-provoking article by Dr. Liz Gerber, a founder and Northwestern University professor from Chicago, called "The AI Paradox: We Promised to Free Us. Will It?" that was published on LinkedIn on December 10.

Gerber examines what she calls the AI paradox. She suggests that, while automation is marketed as a way to save time, it often leads to increased expectations and higher workloads.

Drawing a parallel to historical labor-saving devices such as the washing machine, she argues that efficiency gains typically result in higher standards rather than true leisure.

Gerber warns that over-reliance on technology can erode human judgment and strip away the meaningful struggle required for personal growth and authentic connection. She advocates for a pro-human approach to design, where people consciously choose to use their reclaimed time for reflection and creativity—rather than just more production.

Ultimately, Gerber issues a call to action to prioritize humanity over frictionless efficiency to avoid becoming trapped by our own tools.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Gerber article: https://tinyurl.com/4zzscjbv

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
5 days ago
9 minutes 46 seconds

AI for Career Success
Amy Neumann Article Review: How Will AI Impact Your Job & Daily Life?

Welcome to episode 161 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a great article by Amy Neumann, a Ph.D. candidate from Cleveland who focuses on AI and human creativity.

Neumann explores how artificial intelligence is currently reshaping the landscape of professional work and personal routines. Rather than replacing people, the technology acts as a collaborative partner by automating mundane tasks and allowing humans to focus on complex problem-solving and creativity.

The article highlights real-world applications in healthcare, marketing, and safety, while emphasizing the necessity of continuous learning to stay relevant.

Furthermore, Neumann addresses critical ethical challenges, including data privacy and algorithmic bias, that must be managed as these tools evolve.

Ultimately, Neumann encourages a positive outlook where human-AI cooperation drives future innovation and personal productivity.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Neumann article: https://tinyurl.com/378e8y5t

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
6 days ago
8 minutes 52 seconds

AI for Career Success
Bob Hutchins Article Review: The Skills Worth Losing to AI

Welcome to episode 160 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a thought-provoking article by Bob Hutchins entitled "The Skills Worth Losing" that was published on LinkedIn on October 23, 2025.

Hutchins argues that artificial intelligence should be used to automate mechanical tasks rather than as a tool to be mastered. He compares modern software to the historical impact of calculators and printing presses, which allowed humans to trade redundant technical skills for deeper intellectual focus.

By offloading the cognitive friction of drafting and formatting to machines, individuals can reallocate their mental energy toward creative meaning and strategic thinking. While some critics advocate for maintaining basic literacy in these automated areas to prevent dependency, Hutchins suggests that certain losses are necessary for technological progress.

Ultimately, Hutchins suggests that we should prioritize human craft over the repetitive scaffolding that technology can now handle more efficiently. 

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Hutchins article: https://tinyurl.com/wc8m54k4

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
1 week ago
8 minutes 6 seconds

AI for Career Success
Basil Puglisi Article Review: Mapping the Voices Defining AI's Direction

Welcome to episode 159 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an insightful article by Basil Puglisi that examines twenty-two influential figures currently dictating the trajectory and ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence.

The Publisi article categorizes these leaders into specialized groups, ranging from the technical architects who build the systems to the ethics advocates and governance theorists who demand accountability.

By highlighting diverse perspectives—including economic theorists, philosophers, and global voices—Puglisi illustrates that AI development is a complex human-centered ecosystem rather than just a technological race.

Ultimately, Puglisi argues that the dynamic tension between these various experts is essential for ensuring that machine intelligence remains aligned with human values and societal well-being.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Puglisi article: https://tinyurl.com/2dutcphu

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
1 week ago
11 minutes 44 seconds

AI for Career Success
OpenAI Reorganizes to Focus on Audio

Welcome to episode 158 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack the recent media hype surrounding how major technology companies and startups are pivoting toward audio-centric hardware to replace traditional screen-based interfaces.

Leading this shift is OpenAI, which is reorganizing its internal teams to develop a natural-sounding AI model and a dedicated personal device. Industry giants like Meta, Google, and Tesla are also integrating voice-first features into products like smart glasses and vehicle assistants.

While some ventures like the Humane AI Pin have struggled, new innovations such as AI-powered rings and pendants continue to emerge. This movement aims to reduce digital addiction by transforming environments like homes and cars into interactive, hands-free control surfaces.

Ultimately, the tech sector is betting that the future of human-computer interaction lies in seamless, conversational dialogue rather than visual displays.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
1 week ago
9 minutes 12 seconds

AI for Career Success
Jessica Talisman Article Review: The Death of Dialog

Welcome to episode 157 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a recent article by Jessica Talisman, a taxonomy and ontology expert from Santa Cruz, California, entitled "The Death of Dialog."

Talisman's insightful article reflects on her formative education at Georgetown Day School, where she was trained in the rigorous arts of analysis and debate. She highlights how specific coursework in biblical literature and formal argument fostered a "cognitive immune system" by teaching students to prioritize evidence over personal bias.

Talisman contrasts this disciplined, Socratic approach to knowledge with the current digital landscape, where social media algorithms reward outrage and tribalism instead of nuance. She argues that modern discourse has suffered a flattening of ideas, leading to a culture where performance and identity have replaced genuine intellectual inquiry.

Ultimately, Talisman's article serves as a critique of how technology and ego have dismantled the traditional foundations of productive dialogue.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Talisman article: https://tinyurl.com/vym9ztp7

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
1 week ago
9 minutes 1 second

AI for Career Success
Aytekin Tank Article Review: How to Make AI Check its Own Work

Welcome to episode 156 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a recent article by founder and CEO of Jotform Aytekin Tank entitled "How to Make AI Check its Own Work Before it Reaches Customers."

The Tank article outlines a strategic framework for ensuring AI accuracy before automated content reaches a public audience. The author emphasizes grounding, which restricts the software to using only verified, approved documents to prevent fabrication.

To minimize errors, the Tank article details a multi-step verification process involving draft validation, numerical self-scoring, and confidence assessments. A critical component of this workflow is the human-in-the-loop fallback, which ensures that questionable or low-scoring outputs are redirected to a person for manual review.

Ultimately, these safety habits aim to transform unpredictable AI behaviors into reliable business tools by establishing strict guardrails and accountability. This methodology is recommended for any high-stakes communication where mistakes could damage professional reputation or compliance.

_________________________________

"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

_________________________________

>> Read the Tank article: https://tinyurl.com/mr3dnnna

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Show more...
1 week ago
9 minutes 41 seconds

AI for Career Success
AI for Career Success is a podcast from information architect and senior technical writer Curt Robbins that explores the role of artificial intelligence in our jobs and careers. This podcast investigates many important topics related to AI, including job security, national defense, ethics and bias, technical underpinnings, consumer behavior, marketing and sales, entertainment, and healthcare. The AI for Career Success podcast helps competitive professionals understand and embrace AI for a wide range of goals, with a focus on career advancement, getting ahead, and not being left behind.