Episode 90 - Hands-On AI, Renewable Models, and the Future of Philanthropy

While many people know about AI, not everyone chooses to use it. The key difference is curiosity and the willingness to try new tools! During today's conversation, Nathan shares stories from his AI training sessions, showing how hands-on practice with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and NotebookLM helps people understand what AI can and cannot do. The conversation also looks beyond productivity to discuss important topics such as AI's environmental impact, ethical concerns, and its growing influence on the way people write and communicate. Nathan talks about the need to use AI responsibly and shares ideas from his work on sustainable AI. Scott adds that people should focus on using AI to solve real problems instead of relying on it for everything. Furthermore, Nathan and Scott explore how AI can support the nonprofit sector, the rise of new AI systems that combine multiple models, and the increasing amount of AI-generated content on platforms such as LinkedIn. They end the conversation by encouraging listeners to stay curious, keep learning, and use AI as a tool to support, rather than replace, human creativity. HIGHLIGHTS [01:04] AI Training and Practical Applications [12:30] Agency and AI Adoption [13:39] Environmental Impact and Ethical Concerns [16:27] Philanthropy and Nonprofit Sector Challenges [22:42] Technical Advancements in AI [32:48] LinkedIn and AI-Generated Content [37:12] AI's Influence on Language and Communication Resources: Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/ LinkedIn (Scott): linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans Website: fundraising.ai/ Website (Nathan): nathanchappell.com/