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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AI can generate answers instantly—but what happens when it replaces judgment instead of supporting it?

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore the unintended consequences of over-relying on AI for thinking, decision-making, and leadership. They discuss why speed without understanding creates risk, how leaders should model responsible AI use, and why critical thinking still matters more than automation.

This conversation is for founders, executives, and operators who want to leverage AI without outsourcing responsibility.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why AI answers can weaken judgment if used incorrectly
- The leadership responsibility behind AI adoption
- How speed can become a liability without context
- When AI supports thinking—and when it replaces it
- How to build better decision-making in an AI-first world

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:39) Is AI Replacing Our Ability to Think?
(03:12) Speed vs. Understanding in Decision-Making
(05:58) Why Instant Answers Create Hidden Risk
(08:44) Leadership Responsibility in AI Adoption
(11:32) When Trust in AI Goes Too Far
(14:18) Teaching Teams to Think Before Prompting
(17:05) Using AI as Support, Not a Substitute
(19:50) The Future of Judgment in an AI World
(22:30) Final Takeaways for Leaders

AI is moving faster than ever—but are we actually thinking better because of it?

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack the growing tension between speed and judgment in an AI-driven world. They explore how instant answers can erode critical thinking, why leaders must take responsibility for how AI is used, and what happens when technology replaces reflection instead of supporting it.

This conversation is for leaders, founders, and operators who want to use AI as a tool—not a substitute for thinking.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why faster answers don’t equal better decisions
- How AI can weaken—or strengthen—critical thinking
- The leadership responsibility behind AI adoption
- Where trust in AI becomes dangerous
- How to stay intentional in an automated world

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:36) Are Faster Answers Making Us Worse Thinkers?
(03:05) The Tradeoff Between Speed and Understanding
(05:52) Why AI Can Short-Circuit Critical Thinking
(08:40) Trusting Technology vs. Taking Responsibility
(11:30) How Leaders Should Use AI Intentionally
(14:15) When AI Helps Judgment—and When It Replaces It
(17:00) Teaching Teams to Think First
(19:48) The Human Cost of Over-Automation
(22:20) Final Thoughts: AI as Support, Not a Crutch

Is AI helping us think better—or quietly replacing our ability to think at all?

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn dig into one of the most important questions leaders face today: how AI is reshaping critical thinking, decision-making, and responsibility inside organizations.

They break down why instant answers can weaken judgment, how leaders should model better thinking in an AI-driven world, and why responsibility—not technology—is the real differentiator moving forward.

This conversation is essential for founders, executives, and operators who want to use AI as leverage without outsourcing their thinking.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How AI changes the way humans think and decide
- Why critical thinking is declining—and how to rebuild it
- The leadership responsibility behind AI adoption
- When AI accelerates insight vs. when it creates risk
- How to stay human in an automated world

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:41) Is AI Replacing Critical Thinking?
(03:18) The Danger of Instant Answers
(06:05) What the MIT Study Reveals About AI Use
(08:52) Responsibility vs. Blind Trust in Technology
(11:40) How Leaders Should Model Better Thinking
(14:25) When AI Helps—and When It Hurts
(17:10) Teaching Teams to Think Before Prompting
(19:55) The Human Cost of Over-Automation
(22:30) Final Takeaways for Leaders Using AI

Why do some companies move fast with AI while others stay stuck? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn break down why slow decision-making is becoming one of the biggest risks for modern organizations.

They discuss how AI is shifting expectations for speed, why hesitation kills innovation, and what leaders must do to keep up with rapidly changing technology. If you want to stay competitive—and avoid being outpaced by AI-powered competitors—this episode is a must-watch.

What you’ll learn:
• Why slow decisions are more dangerous than bad decisions
• How AI is changing the speed of business
• What separates adaptive teams from stagnant ones
• The mindset shifts leaders need to stay relevant
• How to evaluate risk when everything is moving faster

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:48) Why Slow Decisions Are Becoming a Liability
(03:15) Business Speed vs. AI Speed
(06:40) The Leaders Who Adapt vs. Those Who Fall Behind
(09:22) Why Perfectionism Is Slowing Companies Down
(12:15) Making Faster, Smarter Decisions with AI
(15:00) Risk, Innovation, and Organizational Velocity
(17:45) The Future of Leadership in an AI-Accelerated World
(20:25) Final Takeaways: Move Faster or Get Left Behind

AI is changing how we think, decide, and lead—but are we actually getting better, or just faster? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn break down how AI is reshaping decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership inside modern organizations.

They explore why some teams thrive with AI while others struggle, the psychology behind relying on instant answers, and the risk of losing critical thinking in an AI-first world.

If you’re a leader, operator, or builder trying to understand how to use AI without losing human judgment, this episode is a must-watch.

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:42) How AI Is Changing Everyday Decision-Making
(03:10) Are We Losing Critical Thinking?
(05:55) Instant Answers vs. Understanding
(08:20) How Leaders Should Use AI Responsibly
(11:45) The Risk of Over-Reliance on Automation
(14:26) When AI Speeds You Up—but Makes You Wrong
(17:40) Teaching Teams to Think First, Type Second
(20:18) Building Better Judgment in an AI Era
(23:45) Final Thoughts: AI as a Tool, Not a Brain