Sep 4, 202628 minS1
While leaders across Silicon Valley claim autonomous breakthroughs like Astra mean we are approaching the threshold of AGI, Luc Julia' s answer is direct: absolutely not. With a 40-year career spanning research at SRI...
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AI on the Side
Hosted by Shalirrah Wisney · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Hosted by Shalirrah Wisney, marketer, author, mom, and self-described "AI translator", AI on the Side is a podcast for people who feel like AI is happening to them rather than for them. Each episode features candid conversations with founders, strategists, and industry voices on what AI actually means for regular people: how it's changing work, creativity, and daily life, minus the hype and jargon. Because AI should be for the many, not the few.
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What is AI on the Side about?
Hosted by Shalirrah Wisney, marketer, author, mom, and self-described "AI translator", AI on the Side is a podcast for people who feel like AI is happening to them rather than for them.
Who hosts AI on the Side?
AI on the Side is hosted by Shalirrah Wisney. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
What has AI on the Side covered recently?
Recent episodes include "40 Years in AI: Luc Julia on the AGI Myth, Machine Limits, and Edge Intelligence" (4 September 2026, 28 minutes), "AI for Postpartum Mental Health: Scaling Maternal Support with Dr. Katrina Roundfield (Founder of Tara)" (21 August 2026, 38 minutes), and "Holding AI Accountable: Public Backlash, "Tradwife" Futures, and Women in Tech" (11 August 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does AI on the Side publish?
AI on the Side publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on AI on the Side?
Booking probability for AI on the Side is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. AI on the Side requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. AI on the Side's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch AI on the Side?
The strongest fits for AI on the Side are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. AI on the Side has a technology audience.
About the host
Shalirrah Wisney hosts AI on the Side, a technology podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 21, 202638 minS1
Can AI help solve the maternal mental health crisis? In this episode of AI on the Side , host Shalirrah Wisney sits down with Dr. Katrina Roundfield —a clinical psychologist, former UCSF professor, and two-time tech...
Aug 11, 202616 minS1From recent PR missteps to utopian predictions of "never working again," AI is expanding far faster than public trust. In this solo session, I'm cutting through the noise to examine why so many people feel alienated by...
AI on the Side
Why AI is Failing the Average Consumer: Ashley Striblet on Silicon Valley’s Echo Chamber
Jul 8, 202636 minIf you look at social media right now, the conversation around artificial intelligence is completely fragmented. On LinkedIn, it’s a non-stop corporate celebration of enterprise efficiency. On TikTok, it’s a mix of...
- Jun 30, 202628 min
A few months ago, Tiana Liss wouldn't have called herself a developer. Now she's shipping custom apps, lead magnets, calculators, and full websites — without writing a single line of code herself. In this episode, the...
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- Jun 13, 202610 minS1
<p>In this solo episode of AI on the Side, host Shalirrah Wisney analyzes the critical rift between enterprise AI adoption and general consumer tech fatigue. </p><p>While corporate sectors have rapidly integrated tools...
- Apr 20, 202616 minS1
<p>How is AI redefining what it means to be a brand when authenticity and algorithms collide? </p><p>Greg Merrill joins us to discuss the shift from human emotional shopping to logical bot-driven purchasing—and why...
- Apr 11, 202617 minS1
<p>What does a Cold War near-miss have to do with AI governance today? More than you'd think.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Tey Bannerman — independent AI advisor, former McKinsey consultant, and someone who...
- Mar 4, 202619 minS1
<p>What does responsible AI actually mean — and who’s accountable for it?</p><p>In this episode of AI on the Side, I sit down with Lisa Thee, AI professor at the University of Michigan Professional Development...
- Feb 24, 20265 minS1
<p>The "tl:wl" (too long: won't listen) breakdown: Most AI models are built to represent all of humanity, but they are being developed by a tiny, non-representative slice of it. In this micro-episode, I’m pulling back...
- Feb 18, 202616 minS1
<p>If AI adoption feels messy, fast, and a little overwhelming… you’re not alone.</p><p>In this episode of AI on the Side, I’m joined by revenue enablement leader Rebekah Shields, whose work centers on helping teams...
- Jan 27, 202616 minS1
<p>AI is everywhere, but adoption, trust, and impact still feel unsettled. In this episode, I reflect on AI agents, analog life, industry shifts, and why AI education matters more than ever as we move deeper into...
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Not Just Tech — My Why for Making This Podcast
Nov 13, 20259 minS0<p>In this episode, I’m getting personal.</p><p>I share why I started AI on the Side — and the three ideas that drive every episode:</p><p>✅ The future of work — and the real questions no one’s quite answering yet.<br>✅...
- Nov 4, 202513 minS1
<p>In this episode of AI on the Side, host Shalirrah Wisney dives beneath the buzz to uncover who actually controls the future of AI—and what it means for all of us trying to work, raise families, or just keep...
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The Future of Work: It's Giving Confusion
Oct 31, 202516 minS0<p>Everyone’s talking about the future of work like it’s this shiny, automated dream—but if you’ve looked around lately, it’s giving… confusion. Between hiring freezes, robot replacements, and AI tools that can write...
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Tey Bannerman
partner, McKinsey
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Lisa Thee
lead of Launch Consulting’s Data for Good Practice, University of Michigan Professional Development
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Luc Julia
SRI International
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Dr. Katrina Roundfield
Tara
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