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MCP046: The Ethical Use of AI: Balancing Automation and Human Connection w/ Ely Delaney

  • E47
  • 21:13
  • October 2nd 2024

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/

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We have this amazing technology that keeps us closer than we've ever been yet we're less connected than ever and have become slaves to our technology. 

The same technology that was meant to be a tool to help us make life easier and be closer.

The #MeetCoolPeople Movement is to change that. 

It's a reminder to put the phone down and pay attention to the people you're with right now.

It's a reminder that social media is there to connect and add value to the people of the world. Use it to Promote what you love, not bash what you don't.

It's a reminder to use that technology to reach out to someone that you can help and be there for them. Find out what they need right now and use your vast network to help make their day better.

It’s a reminder to thank someone for helping you out.

It’s a reminder to introduce someone you meet to someone you know can help them.

And it's a reminder that we can grow to amazing successes but not alone. It requires the help of others. 

So surround yourself with people that make you better and make it your mission to #MeetCoolPeople!

Thank you again for helping spread the word and have an amazing day!