Using AI in Human-First Business — Reflections, Crowdsourced Use Cases, Research

There’s a lot of talk around the world (and amongst people in my orbit) about AI. And regardless of if, how, when, and where you use AI, I always recommend leaning into that human element you bring to your messaging, marketing, and decision-making. Especially if your vision is to have a human-first, values-led business.

My reflections, these crowdsourced use cases, and some bonus research give you lots of food for thought as you leverage (or avoid) AI in your life and business.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Read how ChatGPT summarized my client testimonials: https://ashleesang.com/im-not-always-anti-ai
• Listen to Episode 37—Determining What You Want To Be Known For: https://www.ashleesang.com/episode37
• Book a Quick Win Consulting Call with me: https://www.ashleesang.com/quickwin
• Listen to my interview with Erika Rodriguez: https://ashleesang.com/episode43
• Check out The Human Stack’s AI for Anyone: https://thehumanstack.com/academy/aiforanyone
• Watch this video about how “Using AI In Motherhood Will Change Your Life”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En3qpB-p0Jo
• Listen to Episode 68—Crafting An Impactful Brand Messaging Strategy: https://www.ashleesang.com/episode68
• Check out the Messages That Matter Brand Messaging Intensive: https://www.ashleesang.com/vip
• Check out this Alt Text Generator: https://popupsmart.com/tools/ai-alt-text-generator
• Watch this video about “Using AI to Make the Most of Your Content”: https://youtu.be/R7o1S0zeUsU?si=qX6r6xrDnNn8nG5R
• Watch this Reel for ADHD prompts: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF7ximlOa0R/?igsh=cmZrY3UwMjBmODN0
• Read this Thread about “8 Hidden ChatGPT Commands That 90% Of Users Don’t Know”: https://www.threads.com/@anjela.marketing/post/DGNl01vyUzS?deeplink_ig_tifu=1&xmt=AQGz58TmpsW-DfkMbJU-ftxBA5FmTbYaR2LY3fYR7xPj_5E
• Check out Boardy: https://www.boardy.ai
• Check out Sarah’s Brand AI Starter Pack*: https://www.wellnesswriter.com/a/2148060569/AeLE4EFz
• Read this article about The Environmental impact of AI: https://www.gittemary.com/2024/07/the-environmental-impact-of-ai-chatgpt-is-sending-your-individual-carbon-footprint-through-the-roof.html
• Read this about using manners with AI: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/i-stopped-saying-thanks-to-chatgpt-heres-what-happened
• Read this article about the differences between human and AI-generated text: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-differences-human-ai-generated-text.html
• Listen to Episode 18—Showing Up With Courage and Curiosity with Gaby Moss: https://www.ashleesang.com/episode18
• Watch this video about AI use in education: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/auandrew_this-is-one-of-my-favorite-takes-on-ai-and-ugcPost-7308304599176658944-pu7D?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAkGI3YB72cu3ke6PqbBW1dG7rs9K5YioRA
• Check out Google’s Career Dreamer: https://grow.google/career-dreamer/home
• Consider a private About You Audit: https://www.ashleesang.com/audit
• Read the Total Annarchy newsletter: https://annhandley.optin.com/newsletter/totalannarchy
• Subscribe to Seth’s Blog: https://seths.blog/subscribe
• Check out my Messaging Momentum offer: https://www.ashleesang.com/month

 

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