#19 - AI vs. Real Human Input

Is AI the answer to everything? This week on the Honeypot Podcast, Alexander and Fredrik discuss a controversial LinkedIn post suggesting AI could replace citizen dialogues. They dive deep into why prioritizing technology over genuine human interaction can be a dangerous path, especially when making decisions that impact communities. Discover the crucial role of real perspectives, the limitations of AI-generated personas, and why human collaboration and dialogue should always be at the heart of progress.Chapters:00:00 Intro and catching up00:30 The LinkedIn post that sparked the discussion01:13 The rise of AI experts and technology for technology's sake02:09 The danger of using AI to replace human interaction02:32 The nature of new technology and its misapplication03:02 The power of perspectives and real people's data03:19 The specific example: AI in citizen dialogues03:48 Building bots and personas with AI instead of asking real citizens04:16 The purpose of technology: Enhancing dialogue, not replacing it05:28 Citizen dialogues are required by law05:57 The problem: Decision-makers not wanting to hear from people06:48 Technology to listen vs. forced listening to complaints07:17 Lack of right tools to connect with citizens07:47 The counterintuitive truth: Making it easier increases positive voices09:26 Building virtual citizens and using public data for personas10:00 AI as a starting tool but not a replacement for real engagement11:03 The nuances of real feedback that AI can't capture11:47 The black box of AI data12:18 Using AI to understand and reach citizens, not replace them12:38 Parallels to internet traffic dominated by bots13:36 Optimizing for bots vs. humans14:30 The scary scenario: Building a city based on artificial data14:51 Dare to ask tough questions about AI15:11 The strong rise of AI for inappropriate applications15:26 Devil's advocate: Would their view be different without building Hives.co?16:20 Building for the future and who it's for: Human beings16:49 Previous IT consulting experience and the allure of faster solutions17:29 Not in the specific case of citizen dialogue17:45 The importance of believing in the accuracy of AI data18:06 Seeing the dark sides of replacing human interaction18:28 Not bashing AI, but highlighting the risks of misuse18:48 Similarities between AI panels and proper citizen dialogue (with crucial differences)19:25 Workshops and the importance of the group process20:34 Rallying people and accountability for change20:50 The value of listening to people even when needs are predictable21:24 Making solutions better received by involving people21:59 Key takeaway: AI can help, but ask tough questions22:25 What are humans great at? Collaboration, creativity, dialogue22:55 Base thinking around AI on enhancing human connection23:14 Use AI to analyze feedback from real citizens23:45 Be critical, especially with citizen dialogues23:56 A citizen dialogue needs a citizen and a dialogue24:08 Provoke us!24:16 What will they rave about next week?#AI #CitizenDialogue #HumanConnection #Technology #Innovation #HoneypotPodcast #HivesCo #FutureofTechnology #CommunityEngagement #digitaltransformation Learn more about the power of real perspectives at Hives.co.