Jerri Helms, HarperCollins

As AI accelerates workflows and optimizes for what’s worked before, the real differentiator isn’t more data – it’s human curiosity. During this session, we’ll explore how to guard against “AI slop,” avoid cognitive debt, and use AI as an amplifier rather than a substitute for original thinking.

You’ll learn a practical framework for keeping your mind sharp, asking better questions, and breaking pattern-driven defaults. You’ll walk away with habits to cultivate a “mindful AI collaboration,” to protect what’s irreplaceably human, and turn curiosity into your competitive edge.

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