Episode 41 - Manipulation vs. Rationale: The need for ethical use of AI

The evolution of AI has made our work easy and quick. But it’s crucial that we are using it for the right reasons. There’s also a dark side to using AI that most people aren’t aware of. That being said, we must research those who develop these technologies and find out how they are created.  Nathan and Scott started today’s conversation by looking back at the fundraising AI’s second global summit and expressing their gratitude to those who attended and those who helped behind the scenes. Moving on, Nathan talks about the urgent need for innovation in the non-profit sector, saying that we must do it mindfully and work together. Nathan and Scott also share their opinions on the evolution of AI and its current status, where you get overwhelming results with a simple conversation with AI models like NotebookLM. They also talk about the dark side of AI, where you can be manipulated without you knowing. Here, Nathan explains that while people have a lot of opportunities to learn different things in different ways with AI, that doesn’t mean it comes without any cost. They also share their opinions on using AI for the right reasons. You have to keep reminding yourself that you are using AI for the right reasons and that it won’t cause harm to others.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS  [02:05] Synopsis of Fundraising AI's second global summit.   [03:47] Lack of education on technology.  [12:27] Enhancing efficiency and addressing demand with AI.  [13:37] The urgent need for innovation in the nonprofit sector.  [20:07] The evolution of AI.   [23:23] NotebookLM: Note-taking & research assistant developed by Google.   [26:49] The dark side of AI.  [34:00] The importance of keeping in mind the reason for using AI.   [36:03] Embracing technology with a natural state.   [40:51] The variants of flattery.      TIPS AND TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT TODAY  Adopt AI technologies to enhance your nonprofit's work, not just to follow trends.  Implement AI thoughtfully, ensuring it aligns with your organization’s values and goals.  Work with others in the sector to share knowledge and strategies.  Different learning opportunities with AI don’t mean that they come without a cost.   Be careful when using AI to learn a point of view.   Raise the question of why you're using this technology.  Evaluate new technologies through mental exercises.   Be cautious of the intentions of AI.   Stay informed about the new technologies and their changes.   It’s safe to have some other sources to verify the information that we are getting from AI models.   RESOURCES  Connect with Scott and Nathan  LinkedIn  Scott - linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans-916b9139/   Nathan - linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/     Donor Perceptions of AI: Key Findings  cheriankoshy.com/aistudy/     Summoning AI: Lessons from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice for a New Age  linkedin.com/pulse/summoning-ai-lessons-from-sorcerers-apprentice-new-nathan-xxnzc/