# 🎙️ Ep. 178: AI – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with Justin Donnaruma

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Published: 2026-05-24T02:41:09+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-ellis9/episodes/Ep--178-AI--The-Good--The-Bad--and-The-Ugly-with-Justin-Donnaruma-e3jomta
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## Resource

The AI revolution is already here — and it’s far more complex than most people realize.In this powerful conversation, Chuck Ellis sits down with Justin Donnaruma, tech entrepreneur and AI expert, to break down what AI really means for Maine and the future of work, energy, and society.**What you’ll hear:**- The massive productivity gains AI is bringing to coding, design, writing, and business- Why AI won’t “take all the jobs” — but will dramatically shift them- The hidden dangers: bias in AI models, system prompts that shape how we think, and why the same question gets very different answers- The brutal energy reality — why wind and solar can’t power AI data centers (natural gas + nuclear are the only realistic options)- The “ugly” side: risks to children, over-reliance on AI, loss of critical thinking, and the philosophical question of machine sentience- Why Maine is surprisingly well-positioned for AI infrastructure — and the political battles that could block itWhether you’re excited about AI or deeply concerned about its impact, this episode delivers straight talk with zero hype.Real conversations. Real implications. Real Maine.**The Good. The Bad. The Ugly.** All in one must-listen episode.🔥 Drop a comment: Are you more excited or worried about AI?👉 Full episode available now on Spotify, YouTube & muddywaters.us**Muddy Waters Podcast** — Helping Mainers understand what’s really going on.

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