EP 107 - Cary's Keynote Speech | Maine Municipal Association | May 2026

EP 107 - Cary's Keynote Speech | Maine Municipal Association | May 2026

Author: Cary Weston May 13, 2026 Duration: 54:02

Episode Summary

In this episode, Cary shares a keynote-style talk about how to think about AI without getting overwhelmed. He compares AI to a capable intern: adaptable, available, and ready to help, but only as useful as the direction you give it. Cary walks through the current AI landscape, why so much money is being invested, and why tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are just the beginning. The heart of the message is simple: you do not need to master every tool or chase every trend. Start with curiosity, find one useful task, and learn how to work with AI in a way that saves time, improves communication, and helps people do better work.

3 Key Takeaways

  • Treat AI like an intern, not a magic box. The better the context, direction, and feedback you give it, the better the results will be.
  • Start with one thing. Do not worry about what everyone else is doing. Find one repeatable task that eats up your time and see how AI can help shrink the "busy middle."
  • Curiosity matters more than certainty. The tools will keep changing, but the habit of asking better questions, testing ideas, and learning as you go will stay valuable.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".


Ever wondered how AI tools like ChatGPT could actually fit into your daily work or creative projects without the technical overwhelm? The ChatGPT Experiment-Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious Beginners is built for that exact moment of curiosity. Host Cary Weston demystifies artificial intelligence in a way that feels like a helpful conversation, stripping away the jargon to focus on practical, actionable steps. This podcast moves beyond theory, offering listeners a chance to hear how prompts are crafted and how responses can be shaped for real tasks in business, marketing, education, and personal growth. Each episode feels like a guided session, where Cary’s approachable style turns abstract concepts into clear tools you can use immediately. Whether you're looking to streamline a workflow, generate fresh ideas, or simply understand the buzz, the content meets you where you are. The natural flow of the podcast makes complex topics accessible, ensuring that every listener, regardless of their starting point, can build genuine capability. It’s about transforming that initial interest into tangible skill, one straightforward explanation at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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