There’s a paradox in what I do. From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, much of my work focuses on helping people understand how they can leverage AI in the workplace. Broadly speaking, I build programs, run projects, and deliver workshops that help government entities (and, occasionally, individuals) adopt AI. That’s what I do during the day. In the evening, however, I do the opposite. I talk about the dangers of artificial intelligence. I look at the power mechanisms at play, the politics behind the technology, its psychological and sociological implications, and the (possible) dystopian futures every new update unlocks.

But although what I do under the sun and what I do under the moon may appear to contradict one another, a second look reveals what I’m really after. I understand that we are living in liminal times and that AI will give birth to an unimaginable world that we’ll need to adapt to and live in; therefore, I aim to help individuals remain human, retain their ability to think, preserve their freedom, and find ways to live meaningful, fulfilling lives in the age of AI.

I understand, however, that what I do during the day may indirectly contribute to the things I criticize in the evening.

And, of course, I teach, and I learn as I go. What AI can do today is only a fragment of what AI will be able to do tomorrow. This means there’s something new to learn every day, something that can make our lives better, and something that can make our lives worse. And, at least for now, I’m keeping an eye on things.