In this episode of Living Your Wealth: Today and Tomorrow, Kelli Ennis, founder and president of Infinity Financial Strategies, unpacks the real-world role of artificial intelligence in our daily lives. From personalized travel planning to managing inbox overload, Kelli shares both the power and the pitfalls of AI, revealing how it can become a helpful assistant—or a risky shortcut. Through practical examples and cautionary tales, this episode explains how context, privacy, and discernment are essential for using AI safely and effectively in your financial and personal routines.
Key Points From This Episode:
[00:00:00] Introduction to AI’s growing influence in everyday life
[00:01:00] Common examples of embedded AI tools
[00:01:42] Accessibility and rise of generative AI
[00:03:00] Benefits vs. risks of using AI at home
[00:03:23] Story illustrating the importance of context in AI prompts
[00:06:22] Why vague questions lead to misleading results
[00:07:34] Privacy considerations when using AI tools
[00:08:48] The risk of vague financial questions to AI systems
[00:11:22] AI’s knowledge cutoff and the danger of outdated information
[00:13:25] Accuracy and bias in AI-generated responses
[00:15:26] Using AI as a starting point, not a final authority
[00:16:22] 13 practical ways AI can simplify daily life
[00:25:05] Real-world story: using AI to plan a complex day in NYC
[00:26:03] Real-world story: AI-assisted apartment move-in logistics
[00:27:33] Responsible use: balancing convenience with caution
[00:30:15] Final reflection on using AI to enhance intentional living
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