AI is now embedded in how we work—but that doesn’t mean it’s being used intentionally.

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore how widespread AI adoption is changing decision-making, leadership, and responsibility. They unpack where AI truly adds value, where it quietly creates risk, and why defaulting to automation can weaken judgment instead of strengthening it.

This conversation is for anyone using AI in their work who wants to stay thoughtful, effective, and accountable—rather than just fast.

Episode Chapters:

• (0:00) AI is everywhere—now what?
• (0:07) When adoption moves faster than understanding
• (0:13) Using AI vs. defaulting to it
• (0:19) The hidden cost of AI shortcuts
• (0:25) Leadership responsibility in AI use
• (0:31) How to use AI intentionally
• (0:37) Final takeaways

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AI can deliver answers instantly—but is that helping us think, or quietly replacing critical thinking altogether?

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack how AI is reshaping decision-making and leadership. As AI becomes easier to rely on, they explore why speed doesn’t always equal clarity, and how judgment, responsibility, and context still matter more than ever.

This conversation challenges the assumption that smarter tools automatically lead to better outcomes. If you’re using AI to guide decisions or shape strategy, this episode will help you rethink how much thinking should never be outsourced.

Episode Chapters:

• (0:00) Is AI improving thinking or replacing it?
• (0:06) The risk of instant answers
• (0:12) Speed vs. understanding
• (0:18) Where AI truly adds value
• (0:24) Leadership and responsibility in AI adoption
• (0:30) When automation creates blind spots
• (0:36) Using AI to support—not replace—thinking

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Creativity, Leadership & Human Insight: Finding the AI Balance

Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave Technology Partners) talk with Brian Tol (Mutually Human) about how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and creative work. They explore the balance between speed and understanding, where AI adds value versus where human insight still matters most, and how leaders can model responsible AI use. This episode is geared toward founders, executives and operators who want to leverage AI without losing critical thinking and human connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why AI is best used as a tool to support human judgement, not replace it
- How leadership and creativity need to adapt alongside automation
- When speed becomes a liability without context
- Ways to build trust and transparency with AI in your organization
- Strategies for balancing innovation with human connection

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