# The Space Show talks AI Usage and preferences.

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Podcast: [The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-space-show-by-dr-david-livingston-1065418)
Published: 2026-03-27T23:34:51+00:00
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The Space Show Presents THE Space Show AI Program, Sunday, 3-22-26 Quick Summary: This was a Sunday Space Show Zoom program focused on how our regular Space Show panel members use and work with AI in their professional and personal lives. Manuel Cuba in Luxembourg shared his experience using AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot for work in the European space industry, particularly for analyzing documents and comparing system engineering standards between European and US practices. Phil discussed his moderate use of AI for coding, educational purposes, and content management, while expressing caution about relying on AI for critical research. John Jossy described using Grok Premium for summarizing scientific articles and creating content for his blog. The discussion covered various AI platforms including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, with participants sharing their experiences with prompt engineering and the limitations they’ve encountered. The conversation also touched on AI’s role in space applications like data centers, with participants discussing technical challenges around cooling systems and the economic viability of space-based data centers. The panel concluded by discussing concerns about AI customer service systems and their frustrating user experiences, particularly with phone support and automated chat systems. Detailed Summary: The meeting began with casual conversation about the movie “Project Hail Mary” and its reception, before transitioning to a discussion about AI usage. Manuel shared that in Luxembourg’s fund industry, AI is being used to streamline processes and create automated workflows, though human oversight remains important. The group discussed cultural differences in AI adoption and concerns about job displacement due to AI implementation. David a…

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