610: It’s Okay Not to Use AI

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots by thoughtbot

May 7, 202643:51Technology

Sami swims against the tide of AI with Emma Barnes, CEO of Consonance , as they examine the more controversial idea of being anti-AI. Emma explains why her publishing business is anti-AI and the benefits of coding for yo...

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