The thing with AI: Why I’m not backing away in fear

Hi dear one.

Lately, whenever I bring up AI in conversations, especially with friends or family, I’m met with one of three reactions:

1. A glazed-over look and a quick change of subject

2. A dramatic sigh, followed by “We should just turn it all off before it kills us”

3. A spark of curiosity: “Okay… but what if we could actually use it for good?”

I get it. …