AI isn’t just a tool — it’s becoming a teammate, a critic, and even a decision-maker. In this episode, Dr. Aleksandra Przegalińska — a global AI researcher and MIT fellow — joins TechGuide to explore how students and professionals can collaborate with AI, not compete against it.
From AI's growing influence in creative industries to real-world prompting tips, Aleksandra shares cutting-edge insights on using AI responsibly and effectively. Plus, hear about her groundbreaking experiment writing a book with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
If you’re a student, marketer, or anyone curious about working with AI, this episode will change the way you think about tech in your life and career.
What You’ll Learn:
Why every student needs to understand AI, regardless of their major
How AI is changing creative industries — and what that means for marketers
The art of prompting: How to get better results from ChatGPT and other tools
Which skills will matter most in an AI-driven workforce
Real examples of using AI as a collaborator, not just a generator
Tips on finding legit resources to learn AI
How hybrid teams of humans + AI will shape the future of work
Timestamps:
00:00: Intro: Why students must understand AI
01:20: AI is the new internet: A universal platform
02:45: Which industries AI is impacting most
04:15: How AI is changing the creative process
05:40: Ethical concerns + AI delegation in daily life
07:10: Prompting tips: How to get better responses
09:20: Why long, specific prompts work better
10:40: Creative use case: Using AI as a critic
13:15: Avoiding AI-generated content fatigue
15:00: ChatGPT lingo and standing out with authenticity
16:40: Skills students need to thrive alongside AI
18:00: Human-AI collaboration in hybrid teams
19:30: Everyone uses AI — how to stand out anyway
20:45: Projects and experiments that impress in AI fields
23:00: Final advice: Where students should start with AI
24:00: Free courses and resources to learn AI
25:00: Where to connect with Aleksandra
