In today's discussion, we're diving into the world of artificial intelligence and its implications for consumers. We’re joined by Gabe Brenner, a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners, who shares his perspective on the integration of AI tools in financial planning and everyday life. Gabe will walk us through the potential and practical uses that AI holds, from boosting productivity to navigating complex information effortlessly, and even aiding in our creative ventures. We'll also discuss the dual nature of AI, covering both its benefits and potential risks, including AI-driven scams and the necessary precautions to protect ourselves against them. Gabe will share some of his recommended AI tools and his experiences with them. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how to leverage AI effectively, its importance in our rapidly evolving technological landscape, and ways to safeguard yourself against its potential pitfalls!

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• Understanding the basics of AI tools and how they show up in the consumer market
• How to use AI for creative tasks effectively
• Leveraging some of the AI tools out there (and which one is best for different tasks)
• The impact AI is having on several careers and industries
• Gabe’s top 4 AI tools
• Why it’s important to verify the data obtained from AI
• Some of the potential risks and scams and how to implement security measures
• Some of the upcoming advancements in AI
• A few of the companies that are working to keep AI ethical and use it for good
• A discussion on how AI is being integrated into educational processes
• Why consumers should integrate AI into their daily tasks for better outcomes

• Perplexity
• Claude
• Chat GPT-4o
• Gemini

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