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January 8, 2026
I'm an AI strategist. Here are 4 things you'll never catch me using AI for
AI strategist Denise Turley shares the times when she knows it would be "more valuable and effective" to be hands on, rather than use an AI tool.
TL;DR
- AI is now a common tool for everyday tasks at work and home.
- An AI strategist identifies four areas where AI should not be used: critical decisions, values/ethics, reality checks, and human relationships.
- AI can generate options but does not absolve humans of responsibility for outcomes.
- AI tools reflect data patterns, not personal principles or ethical choices.
- AI outputs must be fact-checked against real-world conditions, as AI can be confidently wrong.
- AI cannot replicate the nuance and context required for effective human relationships.
- Before using AI, individuals should consider the consequences, necessity of human judgment, potential skill weakening, clarity of thought, and personal accountability.
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