I'm NOT a Robot

Does using more technology actually make us less cognitively capable? For most of the 20th century, each generation scored higher on IQ tests than the one before, a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect. This trend began to reverse in several countries, though the pattern was recognized around 2010. If we think of humans like computers for a moment, the new generation may be developing different co...

Your parents paid for your grandparents' retirement. You're paying for your parents'. But will your kids be paying for yours? In this episode, Cat and Graça examine a structural disconnect: while tech companies plan infrastructure investments for AI deployment, there's minimal parallel discussion about how AI-driven labor market changes will affect the intergenerational contrac...

If someone asked you today whether a university degree is still worth it, what would you say? In this episode, host Helin Yontar explores how AI is challenging what people dream of doing in the future. With growing uncertainty, increasing longevity, and a generation focused on living in the moment, the picture has become far more complicated. During her time in Brussels, Helin met Arnstein, who ev...

In this mini-series, our host Helin Yontar speaks with guest speakers at the European Citizens Panel in Brussels, where 150 citizens from 27 countries discussed fairness across generations. This mini-series focuses on how our expectations of AI's future shape our actions today and asks: Who gets access? How is data being used? And how do we actively improve the unwritten scenario? Can we? You...

In this episode, we sit down with Sara, a UX designer and tech coach who joined our bootcamp looking to explore AI's possibilities. What happened next surprised even her: she built a newsletter digest assistant that learns Portuguese, created a virtual avatar of herself, and developed a real estate agent that hunts for apartments automatically. She didn't come from a technical background...

Responsible AI sounds great in theory, until you actually try to implement it. What does it mean for a company with thousands of employees across multiple countries? How do you balance innovation with ethics, speed with safety, and automation with humanity? Melissa Kühn, Responsible AI & AI Transformation Expert, walks us through the messy, practical reality of making AI work responsibly at sc...

Meet Igor Buzaev, a business owner and interventional radiologist who became an AI Academy coach after taking our AI Agent Bootcamp. Igor shares a fascinating real-world case where ChatGPT helped a family question a misdiagnosis, leading them to seek multiple opinions that ultimately changed everything. But here's the twist - Igor explains why this could be both revolutionary and dangerous. I...

What happens when someone with zero technical background decides to build an AI solution for a deeply personal problem? In this touching episode, we sit down with Matsume, a theater maker and AI Academy graduate who transformed her worry about her stroke-survivor father into a groundbreaking memory companion tool. Starting with absolutely no coding knowledge, Matsume used the skills from our AI Ag...

Meet Ivo, an AI Academy graduate who traded city life for sunsets in a Costa Rican beach town—and built an entire community platform while he was at it. With zero coding experience, Ivo used the skills from our AI Agent Bootcamp to create Nosara is Calling, a platform connecting tourists with local businesses and services in his adopted hometown. In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot"...

What happens when a 30-year learning veteran meets AI? Andy Lancaster, founder of Reimagine People Development, joins our community for a raw conversation about writing, struggle, and what makes us irreplaceably human. We dive deep into the messy reality of creativity – from Andy's butterfly cocoon analogy (spoiler: the struggle is the point) to why Anne Frank's diary will always hit dif...

In this episode of "I'm NOT a robot," we dive into Noelia's journey through our AI Agent Bootcamp. She shares how she transformed from someone who "did not enjoy coding" to confidently building automated workflows that generate custom stories, complete with audio narration and images. What makes Noelia's story special? She didn't just learn to use AI - she f...

Have you ever questioned if AI-generated art is real art? Or how an artist can use AI? In this thought-provoking episode of I’m NOT a Robot, we sit down with fine artist and soon-to-be published author LaNia, who shares her journey in becoming a creator of personalized AI tools that support her creative process. After joining an AI Academy Bootcamp, LaNia used AI to help her navigate ADHD challeng...

In this inspiring first episode of our new student spotlight series, we talk with Imelda Garcia, a self-taught product designer and mother of three who turned personal challenge into opportunity. After facing tech industry layoffs, Imelda joined AI Academy's AI Agent Bootcamp with zero AI knowledge and created "Luie" - a groundbreaking AI assistant designed to support her autistic s...

In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot," we sit down with Faustine Cachera, an IP and data protection lawyer at Arendt & Medernach, who brings a refreshingly human perspective to the complex world of AI regulation. In this episode, she shares candid insights about how AI is reshaping legal practice. From the challenges of keeping client data private in the age of ChatGPT to the del...

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Cesar Herrero from the Digital Education and Skills team at the Joint Research Center. As our series finale, Cesar explains how research shapes EU educational policies and why evidence-based policymaking matters. Discover the complex journey from research findings to policy actions, how different EU depar...

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Romina Cachia , Project Leader of Digital Economy and Virtual Worlds at the Joint Research Center. Through research across six EU countries, Romina reveals how schools are adapting to generative AI. Learn why teachers need more than just basic AI training, how assessment methods must evolve, and why criti...

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Isabel Hupont Torres , a digital economy and virtual worlds expert at the Joint Research Center. Experience how virtual reality can help combat discrimination through perspective-taking experiments, where participants step into others' shoes to understand, for example, workplace microaggressions. Lea...

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring David Fernández Llorca , a seasoned AI researcher at the Joint Research Center. After 17 years as a professor specializing in autonomous driving, David now helps shape the EU's AI regulations. Discover why self-driving cars aren't as close as we thought, how human behavior complicates autonomous...

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Alberto Pena Fernandez , head of the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT). With over three decades in technology and public service, Alberto shares his vision for keeping humans in control of AI's future. Discover why creativity and emotional intelligence remain uniquely human traits,...

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Arianna Sala from ECAT (European Center of Algorithmic Transparency). As the only psychologist in a team of engineers and data scientists, Arianna brings a unique perspective to the EU's AI oversight. From her fieldwork in Brazil to shaping European digital policy, she shares how her research helps p...

Welcome to episode 0 of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," where host Helin takes you behind the scenes of ECAT in Seville - where Europe's AI Regulations and Policies come to life. From autonomous vehicles to mental health technology, we'll meet the researchers shaping tomorrow's AI landscape. Get ready for an insider's journey through...

In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot," we sit down with Anke Pätzold, the head of Strategic Operations at Ströer Core, a leading German media company known for its integrated marketing and sales solutions. Anke shares how her team is innovating and preparing for a future where AI complements rather than replaces human capabilities.  From personalized advertising content to maintainin...

In this insightful episode of "I’m NOT a Robot," we sit down with Kevin Surace, renowned futurist and the acclaimed "Father" of the Virtual Assistant. With decades of experience in shaping the AI landscape, Kevin shares his journey from pioneering voice user interfaces to his current role as a leading AI consultant. He discusses the transformative power of AI in business, addre...

In this thought-provoking seventh episode of "I'm Not a Robot," we delve into the intersections of AI, human emotion, and the workplace with Dimitra, a seasoned HR leader known for her innovative approaches in multinational companies. Dimitra shares her unique perspective on what makes us truly human in an age dominated by technology: our capacities for passion, creativity, and adap...

In this engaging episode of "I'm Not a Robot," host Helen sits down with the remarkable Dr. Philippa Hardman, a pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence with educational practices.  With over two decades of research under her belt, Dr. Hardman shares her insights into the future of learning, where AI plays a pivotal role in shaping educational experiences that are both accessi...