AI for Career Success

Welcome to episode 182 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.
In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article by information architect and show producer Curt Robbins entitled "Debunking Six AI Myths" that was published on LinkedIn on January 24. The Robbins article examines common misconceptions regarding artificial intelligence, specifically within the fields of technical writing and information architecture.
Robbins argues against the idea that these tools possess sentience or objectivity, clarifying that they function as probabilistic engines rather than conscious thinkers. Rather than replacing human experts, he positions AI as an augmentation tool that requires human oversight to ensure accuracy and ethical fairness.
Robbins emphasizes that successful integration depends on structured data and moving beyond the black box mentality to understand how models actually operate. In the end, he encourages professionals to transition from content creators to strategic architects who can navigate the complexities of this evolving technology.
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"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.
I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the Robbins article: https://tinyurl.com/mtrf67ez
>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t
>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z
>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk
>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d
>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt
>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 181 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.
In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an interview with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink that occured at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2026.
In this interview, Musk discusses his vision for a future defined by technological abundance and the expansion of human consciousness. He outlines how SpaceX aims to protect the light of civilization by making life multi-planetary, while Tesla pursues sustainable energy and humanoid robotics to eliminate global poverty.
Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will soon surpass collective human intelligence, though he emphasizes the need for safety to avoid dystopian outcomes. The conversation highlights solar power as the ultimate energy solution, suggesting that space-based data centers could solve current electrical constraints on Earth.
Musk concludes the interview by encouraging a philosophy of curiosity and optimism, advocating for the transformation of science fiction into reality.
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"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.
I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Watch the Musk interview: https://tinyurl.com/4ed4k29r
>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t
>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z
>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk
>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d
>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt
>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 180 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.
In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from German AI thought leader Maria Sukhareva entitled "Why Do LLMs Lie to Us?" that was published on January 28, 2025 on LinkedIn (link below).
Sukhareva explores the phenomenon of artificial intelligence dishonesty, specifically regarding how Large Language Models (LLMs) are programmed to withhold information. She argues that, while hallucinations are common, these systems also intentionally feign ignorance about the personal data they actually possess.
Through practical examples, Sukhareva demonstrates that a model might deny knowing a user's IP address or physical location despite utilizing that exact data to answer specific queries. By employing creative prompting techniques or distraction tasks, users can often bypass these safety scripts to reveal the sensitive details stored in the chat history.
Sukhareva highlights a significant transparency gap between what an AI claims to know and the hidden data it accesses behind the scenes.
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"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.
I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the Sukhareva article: https://tinyurl.com/mnfdemyb
>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t
>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z
>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk
>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d
>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt
>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 179 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.
In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from AI thought leader Nathaniel Whittemore entitled "50-ish AI Predictions for 2026" that was published on December 30 on LinkedIn (link below).
Whittemore offers a comprehensive series of forecasts regarding the artificial intelligence landscape in 2026. He suggests that the industry is moving away from objective technical benchmarks toward a subjective "vibe-based" evaluation of model personality and utility.
Key themes include the rise of autonomous agents, the democratization of software creation through natural language coding, and increasing pressure on major tech firms to find sustainable revenue models.
Beyond technology, the text explores the political and economic consequences of AI, such as potential labor market shifts and the strategic importance of global data center infrastructure. Ultimately, Whittemore frames the next few years as a pivotal transition where AI matures from a speculative tool into a deeply integrated component of enterprise strategy and daily life.
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"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.
I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the Whittemore article: https://tinyurl.com/2h7skhr7
>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t
>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z
>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk
>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d
>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt
>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 178 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.
In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack the recent stunning news that Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for $134 billion. The lawsuit has been approved to go to trial in April in Oakland, California.
Musk describes the value gained by OpenAI and Microsoft as "wrongful gains." The billionaire entrepreneur argues that his early financial support and leadership were the primary catalysts for the companies' current success, entitling him to a portion of their profits.
However, OpenAI and Microsoft have dismissed the demand as baseless harassment, asserting that Musk’s financial experts are using unreliable calculations to justify the payout.
Musk contends that OpenAI abandoned its original mission by transitioning from a non-profit startup into a commercial powerhouse. A federal judge has ruled that a jury trial will address these allegations, with proceedings scheduled to begin in April 2026.
This high-stakes legal battle highlights the growing tension between the founders of artificial intelligence and the commercial entities they helped create.
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"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.
I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Google's Nano Banana Pro": https://tinyurl.com/mryufp8f
>> Read the Robbins article "The Year AI Went Nuclear: Six Largest M&A Deals of 2025": https://tinyurl.com/2vys3mrm
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t
>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca
>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z
>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk
>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d
>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt
>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu