The AI Mistake I Didn’t Catch (Did You?)

I read an article recently claiming that AI is making people less capable of critical thinking. And just as I was mentally crafting my rebuttal…

I sent out my last newsletter with an AI-generated placeholder still in it. 🤦‍♀️

Did you catch it? If you spotted the out-of-place line before my CTA, congrats! You got a rare behind-the-scenes look at how I use AI in my business.

Now, does that mean AI is making me lazy? That I’m slowly losing my edge? That my brain has given up and outsourced all thinking to ChatGPT?

Absolutely not. And here’s why.

AI Isn’t the Problem—How We Use It Is

The idea that AI is “dumbing us down” assumes people are just blindly accepting whatever it generates. And sure, some folks are.

But when you use AI intentionally, it actually forces you to think critically.

✅ It can spark new ideas—but you decide what’s worth exploring.

✅ It can summarize research—but you still have to vet the sources.

✅ It can draft content—but you refine, edit, and inject your voice.

Used well, AI isn’t a replacement for thinking—it’s a thinking partner.

But Here’s Where I Dropped the Ball

I always tweak, refine, and humanize AI-generated content—but this time? I didn’t proofread closely enough before hitting send.

That’s not an AI failure. That’s a “Tina needs a second cup of decaf” failure.

(And yes, logically I know decaf is powerless. But my brain refuses to accept this truth, so we just go with it. 🤷‍♀️)

This whole thing was a reminder that no matter how advanced AI gets, human judgment is irreplaceable. AI can assist, but it can’t think for you.

So if you’ve ever worried about AI making you less sharp, flip that thinking. It’s not about AI versus critical thinking—it’s about how you use it to sharpen your skills.

Your Turn: AI Mishaps & Wins

Now I’m curious—

💡 Have you ever had an AI or automation slip-up?

💡 Do you use AI to speed up your work, or are you still skeptical?

Hit reply and tell me—I love hearing real-life AI experiences, good or bad!

And if you want to make AI your productivity superpower (without losing your critical thinking edge), my Turbocharge Your Business & Creativity Power Workshop is the perfect place to start.

In it I show you how to use AI as a tool for innovation, not a crutch—so you work smarter, not harder.

👉 Snag your spot in the Power Workshop now!

Because at the end of the day, AI is a tool—but the magic? That’s all you. 😉

Here’s to thinking critically, laughing at our mistakes, and remembering to proofread! 

📢 Spread the Laughs (and Lessons)! 🤖✨

Loved this newsletter? Don’t keep the fun to yourself—share it with your business besties! We all have that one friend who swears AI is taking over the world (or maybe just their inbox). Forward this along and invite them to join the conversation about using AI smarter—without losing their human touch.

Because let’s be real, we could all use a reminder to proofread twice. 😆

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