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AIandYou.org is a nonprofit educating ordinary people about the opportunities and challenges of AI
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10/07/2026

AI chatbots can feel surprisingly human, and that’s exactly why understanding how they work matters.

New research looked at how people use AI chatbots for companionship and emotional support. While these conversations may feel helpful in the moment, researchers say highly agreeable and human-like responses can sometimes make it easy to forget that AI is a tool, not a person.

Learn more:
https://www.fastcompany.com/91615065/think-your-ai-chatbot-is-helping-you-researchers-say-theres-a-risk-users-may-not-recognize

Understanding how chatbots work, what they can and can’t do, and when human input matters can help you use AI more confidently and responsibly.

AI can be helpful. Knowing its strengths and limitations helps you use it wisely.

Have you ever caught yourself saying “please,” “thank you,” or talking to an AI chatbot like it’s a real person? 👀 Let us know.

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10/05/2026

💼 The way we work could change faster than we think, and knowing the AI basics can help you prepare.

A new analysis finds that as AI becomes part of more workplaces, about 11 million U.S. workers may need to transition into different occupations over the next decade.

That could mean roughly 770,000 people moving into new roles each year, while AI also creates new jobs and changes the skills needed for existing ones.

The shift is expected to happen much faster than past technological changes, which makes AI literacy even more important!

Read more:
https://www.axios.com/2026/09/29/ai-jobs-roles-mckinsey

Learning the basics, understanding how AI may affect your field, and building new skills now can help you be ready for the opportunities ahead.

You don’t have to become an AI expert. Start by understanding it and learning how to use it.

How is AI already changing the way you work, and what skill would you like to learn next? Let us know in the comment section.

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10/01/2026

Such an important reminder that innovation alone isn’t enough.

As AI continues to grow in healthcare, representation, affordability, and access have to grow with it. 💙

09/30/2026

Your next coworker may not be human… and some companies are already making it happen. 👀💼

AI agents go beyond simply answering questions.

They can be given a goal and take steps to complete tasks, like researching information, scheduling meetings, drafting emails, following up with customers, and monitoring projects.

As they become more common at work, knowing how to use them, double-check their work, and recognize when human judgment is needed will be an important part of AI literacy.

Learn More:
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-agents-are-about-to-flood-the-workforce-no-ones-ready-for-it/

If an AI agent joined your team tomorrow, what’s the FIRST task you’d give it?🧐 Tell us down in the comments below!

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09/28/2026

Using AI to write? Make sure it still sounds like YOU.

As AI-generated writing becomes more common, new tools can help spot phrases and patterns that may make your content sound less personal.

Before you hit send or post, read the AI-generated draft out loud.

Ask yourself: Would I actually say this?

Then check the facts, remove words you wouldn’t normally use, and add your own examples or perspective.

👉Learn more:
https://www.fastcompany.com/91599906/worried-your-writing-sounds-like-ai-these-tools-can-help

AI can help you get started, but you should always give the final draft your human touch!

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09/23/2026

Using AI wisely also means knowing when you don’t need it. ☎️

In a world where AI can take notes, summarize conversations, and help us remember almost everything, one CEO has made it a habit to take one phone call a day without AI assistance.

The goal is to keep practicing important human skills like listening, remembering, thinking, and making connections.

That’s part of AI literacy too.

Knowing the AI basics means understanding what AI can help with, what its limitations are, and when your own human skills should take the lead.

👉 Read more: https://fortune.com/2026/08/18/the-most-important-ai-habit-i-have-is-making-one-phone-call-a-day/

How do you balance using AI with keeping your own skills sharp? 🤔
Let us know in the comments.

And be sure to follow AIandYou for the latest AI news, trends, and practical ways to use AI in everyday life.

09/21/2026

AI “doomsday” fears are making headlines, but what’s fact and what’s fiction?

As conversations around AI safety grow, understanding the technology is more important than ever.

Our CEO Susan Gonzales joined NBC Bay Area to discuss concerns surrounding AI and why understanding the technology matters.

AI literacy starts with learning the basics, asking questions, and getting the facts.

🎥 Watch the full segment to here to learn how to separate fact from fiction and how to put today’s AI concerns into perspective:
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/local/ai-doomsday-fears-experts/4144998/

09/16/2026

As more schools and teachers begin allowing students to use AI, questions around cheating, academic integrity, and responsible use are becoming even more important.

In this recent NBC Bay Area interview, our CEO Susan Gonzales discusses how AI is showing up in education and why simply banning the technology may not be the answer.

Students also need to understand when and how AI should be used responsibly. 📚

That’s where AI literacy comes in!

Learning the basics can help students, teachers, and families better understand the difference between using AI as a helpful tool and using it to do the work for you.

🎥 Watch the full interview to learn more:
https://nbcbayarea.app.link/91ncqb7Vi6b

And make sure you're following AIandYou to stay in the know of everything AI. 😉

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09/14/2026

AI Can Give You an Answer, But Knowing What to Trust Is a Skill.

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales says he uses AI extensively and believes it can actually help people ask more questions, dig deeper, and learn more. But there’s an important catch: AI can sometimes give incorrect information that sounds completely believable.

That’s why Wikipedia continues to prioritize reliable sources, verification, and human judgment, with AI used as a tool to support people rather than replace them.

And that brings us right back to AI literacy. Learning the AI basics means understanding what these tools can do, recognizing their limitations, and knowing when to double-check the answer.

Learn more: https://fortune.com/2026/08/16/jimmy-wales-ai-can-generate-answers-it-still-cant-earn-trust/

Use AI to explore. Use your judgment to verify.

And be sure to continue following AIandYou and visit AIandYou.org for more on AI Basics. 😉

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