Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It is here, embedded in our daily lives, shaping how we search, write, create, and make decisions. But what exactly is AI? How does it work? And how should we be using it — especially in schools, workplaces, and our own personal lives? In this episode of 10 Seconds to Air, host Alita Guillen sits down with education and technology strategist Eric Hudson, a former classroom teacher who now works with schools around the world to help them navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI. Together, they unpack the basics of large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, explain what “generative AI” actually means, and explore how these tools are trained on the internet to predict and generate human-like responses. Eric shares why he thinks of AI as an enthusiastic intern rather than an expert, how to ask better prompts to get stronger results, and why cross-checking AI outputs is essential. The conversation dives into bias in AI systems, deepfakes and misinformation, student use of AI in schools, and the growing concern around “offloading” thinking to machines. They also explore practical applications — from organizing calendars to generating multilingual video — and discuss where caution is still necessary, especially when it comes to privacy and personal data. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or already experimenting with AI tools, this episode offers a thoughtful, balanced entry point into understanding what this technology can do — and what it cannot. Web: https://www.erichudson.co/ Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/erichudson/p/in-an-ai-world-whats-the-work?r=1xhqch&utm_medium=ios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/ Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/ Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices