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What's an AI Agent? (And Why Everyone's Still Confused)
The word "agent" is everywhere in AI right now — but most tools being called agents aren't actually agents at all. Why the Confusion? In...

Shira Firestone
5 days ago3 min read


The Missing Piece in AI Transformation: Why Change Should Be Human-First
In my work with small businesses and nonprofits, I keep seeing the same pattern. Leadership gets excited about AI's potential. They...

Shira Firestone
6 days ago3 min read


Building Your AI House from the Roof Down: Why Your AI Governance Strategy Can’t Wait
Fifteen months ago, I warned small business and nonprofit leaders that waiting to "see how AI evolves" was no longer an option. The...

Shira Firestone
Aug 293 min read


What Microsoft’s AI Study Really Says About Your Career
Professionals across industries have been asking the same question since AI went mainstream: “Is my job next?” Now Microsoft has attempted to answer it. Headlines are warning that their new study reveals “jobs about to be destroyed by AI,” identifying roles with up to 98% vulnerability to replacement. It’s a sobering wake-up call — but not for the reasons you might think.

Shira Firestone
Aug 83 min read


Is AI Making Us Dumber?
Be honest. The last time you used AI, did you ask it to write an email, polish your writing, or generate content—and then just copy-paste...

Shira Firestone
Jul 173 min read


The Human Touch: Enhancing Nonprofit Engagement with AI
All around us, people are expressing awe and excitement at the sweeping impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It's being heralded as a...

Shira Firestone
Jul 152 min read


What Happens When People Stop Googling? Is Your Business Ready?
If your customers stopped “Googling” tomorrow, could they still find you? That’s a question I’m asking all of the nonprofits and small...

Shira Firestone
Jul 153 min read


Look Who's Coming to Dinner: Unleashing the Power of AI as Your Thought Partner
Generative AI, a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content like text, images, or music, is a powerful tool...

Shira Firestone
May 18, 20245 min read


The Imperative of AI Leadership: Navigating the Future of Nonprofits
As the buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow, it's becoming increasingly clear that this transformative technology...

Shira Firestone
May 17, 20242 min read
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