The Media Copilot How to write with AI and stay 100% human, with Alexandra Samuel
Jan 10, 2025
Alexandra Samuel, a renowned author and data journalist, shares her journey of leveraging AI as a writing partner. She reveals how AI fuels her creativity, helping her produce an astonishing 50,000 words in just over a week. Alexandra discusses strategies for managing information overload, particularly through neurodivergent practices. The conversation also highlights the potential of AI to bridge communication gaps, enhance productivity, and reshape storytelling, while envisioning a future where AI unlocks new avenues for ingenuity in media.
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Playful Exploration
- Explore new technologies playfully for personal projects, not just for work.
- This builds genuine excitement and skills, which can later be applied professionally.
Personal AI Projects
- Alexandra Samuel created AI-generated gift wrap with personalized stories and images.
- She also built a database for playbills and a system to track Amazon purchases.
Identify AI Opportunities
- Identify tasks you wish were easier and explore how AI could automate or enhance them.
- Keep a running list of these "if only" moments and experiment with AI solutions.