UNLV’s The Real BS About AI podcast takes on a topic that affects everyone: communication.

From emails and Slack messages to campus announcements, hosts information technology team’s Bob Soulliere and Alethea Inns dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way people write, connect, and collaborate in the podcast’s second episode.

Drawing from an article about a recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology study, they emphasize that AI is most effective when it enhances existing work rather than replacing human effort.

“If you ask AI to write something for you, you’re not going to learn anything,” Soulliere explained. “But if you’ve written something and then have AI review it for you, and then you review that material, then your brain is actually more engaged.”

The hosts also share practical strategies for using ChatGPT to sharpen their writing. For Soulliere, that means running his messages through a customized tone and clarity protocol that keeps his voice authentic while polishing grammar, structure, and tone.

“Your words are your currency,” Inns said. “AI is an incredible tool, when it's used properly, to help you enhance how you’re connecting with other people.”

During the episode, Soulliere and Inns stress the importance of using AI responsibly, reminding listeners to never put personal or institutional data into unsupported AI tools.

The Real BS About AI releases new episodes every two weeks, spotlighting how AI intersects with teaching, research, and everyday life at UNLV.

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