AI Lab Unfiltered

Drew & Pete

The AI Lab Podcast is your gateway to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, where innovation meets application. Each episode dives deep into the latest AI technologies, tools, and real-world use cases, providing practical insights for professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. From groundbreaking advancements to ethical considerations, we explore how AI is reshaping industries, improving workflows, and solving global challenges. Hosted by experts passionate about making AI accessible, the podcast fosters a vibrant community of listeners eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

  1. AI Isn’t Making Us Smarter—Here’s What Leaders Are Missing | Drew Veach & Pete Terryn

    23/12/2025

    AI Isn’t Making Us Smarter—Here’s What Leaders Are Missing | Drew Veach & Pete Terryn

    Is AI helping us think better—or quietly replacing our ability to think at all? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn dig into one of the most important questions leaders face today: how AI is reshaping critical thinking, decision-making, and responsibility inside organizations. They break down why instant answers can weaken judgment, how leaders should model better thinking in an AI-driven world, and why responsibility—not technology—is the real differentiator moving forward. This conversation is essential for founders, executives, and operators who want to use AI as leverage without outsourcing their thinking. In this episode, you’ll learn:- How AI changes the way humans think and decide- Why critical thinking is declining—and how to rebuild it- The leadership responsibility behind AI adoption- When AI accelerates insight vs. when it creates risk- How to stay human in an automated world Chapters:(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered(00:41) Is AI Replacing Critical Thinking?(03:18) The Danger of Instant Answers(06:05) What the MIT Study Reveals About AI Use(08:52) Responsibility vs. Blind Trust in Technology(11:40) How Leaders Should Model Better Thinking(14:25) When AI Helps—and When It Hurts(17:10) Teaching Teams to Think Before Prompting(19:55) The Human Cost of Over-Automation(22:30) Final Takeaways for Leaders Using AI

    42 min

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The AI Lab Podcast is your gateway to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, where innovation meets application. Each episode dives deep into the latest AI technologies, tools, and real-world use cases, providing practical insights for professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. From groundbreaking advancements to ethical considerations, we explore how AI is reshaping industries, improving workflows, and solving global challenges. Hosted by experts passionate about making AI accessible, the podcast fosters a vibrant community of listeners eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.