GeekWire Finding signal in the AI noise, with ‘Me, Myself and AI’ host Sam Ransbotham
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Nov 25, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Sam Ransbotham, a Boston College professor and host of the Me, Myself and AI podcast, delves into the complexities of AI. He highlights the new digital divide in education and compares AI's societal value to Wikipedia's impact. Sam explores how AI can both enhance productivity and threaten essential human interactions while stressing its role in democratizing startups. With a blend of optimism and caution, he emphasizes the importance of understanding AI's true potential and the nuances of its application.
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Find Signal In The AI Hype
- The podcast seeks signal amid hype and fear to show what people actually do with AI.
- Sam aims to push past corporate veneer to surface real practitioner experiences.
Measurement Problem For New Digital Value
- Sam compared Wikipedia's community-driven value creation to how AI learns from human networks.
- He warns measurement systems miss value created by open, nonmarket contributions like Wikipedia.
Use AI To Summarize, Not Just Generate
- Use AI primarily for summarizing and distilling information to save time.
- Prioritize tools that let you absorb more within your 24 hours rather than just generate content.
