{"podcast":{"title":"AI Innovations Unleashed","slug":"ai-innovations-unleashed-7077688","podcast_index_feed_id":7077688,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2593828.rss","website_url":"https://www.aiinnovationsunleashed.com/podcast-2/","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8nfledktjkgv2konm8qocbn1i7o3?.jpg","author":"JR DeLaney","episode_count":183,"summary":"\"AI Innovations Unleashed: Your Educational Guide to Artificial Intelligence\" Welcome to AI Innovations Unleashed—your trusted educational resource for understanding artificial intelligence and how it can work for you. This podcast and companion blog have been designed to demystify AI technology through clear explanations, practical examples, and expert insights that make complex concepts accessible to everyone—from students and lifelong learners to small business owners and professionals across all industries. Whether you're exploring AI fundamentals, looking to understand how AI can benefit your small business, or simply curious about how this technology works in the real world, our mission is to provide you with the knowledge and practical understanding you need to navigate an AI-powered future confidently. What You'll Learn: AI Fundamentals : Build a solid foundation in machine learning, neural networks, generative AI, and automation through clear, educational content Practical Applications : Discover how AI works in real-world settings across healthcare, finance, retail, education, and especially in small businesses and entrepreneurship Accessible Implementation : Learn how s…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-innovations-unleashed-7077688"},"episode":{"title":"AI at the End of the School Year: Part 1 - End-of-Year Reflections, But Make It AI (and Human)","slug":"ai-at-the-end-of-the-school-year-part-1-end-of-year-reflections-but-make-it-ai-and-human","published_at":"2026-05-09T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-innovations-unleashed-7077688/ai-at-the-end-of-the-school-year-part-1-end-of-year-reflections-but-make-it-ai-and-human","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-innovations-unleashed-7077688","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593828/episodes/19148862-ai-at-the-end-of-the-school-year-part-1-end-of-year-reflections-but-make-it-ai-and-human.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593828/episodes/19148862-ai-at-the-end-of-the-school-year-part-1-end-of-year-reflections-but-make-it-ai-and-human.mp3","summary":"AI should function as a scaffold for student reflection rather than a replacement for student thought. 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