How to Balance AI Assistance and Originality

We’re living in a world where AI can write, design, summarize, translate, and brainstorm, but it still can’t anticipate that your stakeholder will ask, ‘Can we make the CTA pop more?’ for the third time. But here’s the catch: AI can assist your voice, it shouldn’t replace it. If you’re navigating how to stand out without blending in with a sea of AI-generated sameness, here are a few ways I’ve been keeping things human. 1️⃣ Lead with your tone of voice Whether you’re writing a caption, an email, or a case study, your voice is your fingerprint. Use words you actually say. Embrace your quirks. 2️⃣ Design with personality Add colors, fonts, and layouts that match your energy. Whether your vibe is minimalist and moody or punchy and playful, your visuals can do a lot of talking before you even say a word. 3️⃣ Use AI as a co-pilot, not a ghostwriter I use AI to start the idea, not to be the idea. I edit, shape, and sprinkle in personality until it feels like something I’d say. 4️⃣ Show your face Whether it’s behind-the-scenes photos, messy sketches, or a video of you sharing your thoughts, that’s all you! 5️⃣ Inject YOU into the process Don’t just share the polished result, share the “why,” the lessons learned, or even the things that didn’t work. People connect to the human behind the pixels. AI can scale your ideas, but it’s your authenticity that makes people remember them. Curious to hear, how are you balancing AI support with staying true to your "brand”?

Most don't realize the trade-offs they're making when using AI. Since ChatGPT really took flight about a year ago, I've developed an AI-first mindset–looking to integrate it into just about everything that I do. I've invested much energy over the past year, honing my voice. While AI can be extremely helpful in getting folks from 0-1, I've found the opposite depending on the task. A goal of mine when sharing any writing or content is that I want to ensure that my authenticity and creativity really shine. I started to notice that when solely using LLMs to get from 0-1, the originality of my ideas was capped. My ideas felt generic. So, I decided to run an experiment on my workflow. I shifted back to using pen and paper first. After, I read my writing out loud and record it into Otter.ai. Then, use an LLM (Claud, ChatGPT, etc) to synthesize. Since shifting my process, I've turned a corner with my creativity and relationship to AI in my workflow. There's no right way to integrate AI into your workflow. The key is getting clear and intentional about the tradeoffs you're making in the process. ~ ✍️ What's your take on this? ♻️ Reshare if this is helpful. #artificialintelligence #aiworkflow #intentionaltechnology

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀; 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲! 👉 It’s about harnessing AI to enhance our human capabilities, not replace them. 🙇♂️ Let me walk you through my realization. As a healthcare practitioner deeply involved in integrating AI into our systems, I've learned it's not about tech for tech's sake. It's about the synergy between human intelligence and artificial intelligence. Here’s how my perspective evolved after deploying Generative AI in various sectors: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: "I 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 AI to analyze complex patient data for personalized care." - But first, we must understand the unique healthcare challenges and data intricacies. 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: "I 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 AI to tailor learning to each student's needs." - Yet, identifying those needs requires human insight and empathy that AI alone can't provide. 𝐀𝐫𝐭 & 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: "I 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 AI to push creative boundaries." - And yet, the creative spark starts with a human idea. 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: "I 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 AI for precise market predictions." - But truly understanding market nuances comes from human experience and intuition. The Jobs-to-be-Done are complex, and time is precious. We must focus on: ✅ Integrating AI into human-led processes. ☑ Using AI to complement, not replace, human expertise. ✅ Combining AI-generated data with human understanding for decision-making. ☑ Ensuring AI tools are user-friendly for non-tech experts. Finding the right balance is key: A. AI tools must be intuitive and supportive. B. They require human expertise to interpret and apply their output effectively. C. They must fit into the existing culture and workflows. For instance, using AI to enhance patient care requires clinicians to interpret data with a human touch. Or in education, where AI informs, but teachers inspire. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 is critical. And that’s where I come in. 👋 I'm Umer kHan, here to help you navigate the integration of Generative AI into your world, ensuring it's done with human insight at the forefront. Let's collaborate to create solutions where technology meets humanity. 👇 Feel free to reach out for a human-AI strategy session. #GenerativeAI #HealthcareInnovation #PersonalizedEducation #CreativeSynergy #BusinessIntelligence

"Just because we can use AI, should we?" I was asked this question yesterday on a call by a thoughtful leader of a team who was thinking about adopting GenAI. We should all be asking this question regularly. In my view, AI should support human judgment, not replace it. Even the best AI-generated output is often mediocre, requiring human expertise and verification to achieve high quality. I joked that AI can be like the dumbest smart person you know. At boodleAI, we designed BoodleBox to enable collaboration between people, AI, and knowledge. Our goal is for AI to enhance human decision-making, not supplant it. Consider these contrasting examples: AI supporting human judgment: - AI assists in research and information gathering - AI offers suggestions and ideas for a human to evaluate - AI helps automate routine tasks, freeing up human time for higher-level work AI substituting for human judgment: - Blindly accepting AI-generated content without review - Relying solely on AI for critical decisions - Replacing human workers with AI without considering the implications Agree or disagree? Please share your thoughts and examples in the comments.

As I deliver keynotes around the world right now on how brands can compete in the the age of AI, here's what I see playing out. Most companies are playing Goldilocks with AI... and it's not a fairy tale ending. ↳ On one side, we have companies doing too little. They're handcuffing their teams, afraid to truly embrace the potential of AI. They're dipping their toes in the water, but not taking the plunge. ↳ On the other side, we have companies doing too much. They're slashing entire departments, thinking AI will be their magic wand. They're overshooting, believing AI can replace all human strategists. But here's the truth: AI is an interface, not a replacement. Just like the dawn of the internet, AI is a transformative technology that requires a balanced approach. Companies that find the right mix - leveraging AI to augment and empower their human talent - will be the ones who come out on top. We need human strategists to guide the AI, to ask the right questions, to apply critical thinking. AI can process data at an unprecedented scale, but it takes human insight to turn that data into wisdom. So, what's the right porridge? Invest in AI, but don't overshoot. Empower your teams, but don't handcuff them. Find the balance. Because in the end, it's not about AI versus humans. It's about AI and humans, working together to unlock new possibilities. The companies that get this right will be the ones living happily ever after. #AI #strategy #leadership #futureofwork

How can we ensure the empathetic aspect of customer service doesn't get lost in the AI mix? I was asked this question in a recent podcast. My answer? It's all about balance. Here’s my simple formula: 🎯 Enhance the customer experience: Empower your support professionals with AI tools. This allows them to focus more on the quality of communication they send back to the customer. 🎯 Engage Human-to-Human: With the valuable time saved by AI, your team can be intentional about their responses, ensuring they are as human and relatable as possible. 🎯 Prioritize valuable tasks: Let's not waste human potential on repetitive tasks that a computer can handle. Instead, let's focus on what humans do best – empathize, understand, and connect. The goal isn't to replace humans with AI but to enhance our abilities and improve our jobs.