This is a narrated video version of a presentation I shared on December 26, 2025, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, Kansas. In addition to my slides, additional referenced resources and links are included below.
Here is the description for this talk I used on the YouTube version:
In this insightful presentation, Wes Fryer delves into the intricacies of artificial intelligence as of December 28, 2025. He discusses his experiences with AI, the transformation it promises, and the associated challenges and concerns. Wes covers a variety of topics, including the economic impact of AI, the need for regulation, and the balance of good and bad applications of these powerful technologies. He also shares personal stories and practical tips, such as using AI in cooking and fact-checking. Wes emphasizes the importance of using AI responsibly and fostering human-centered goals through collaborative efforts. Additional resources and recommendations are provided for further exploration of AI.
00:00 Introduction and Presentation Overview
02:34 Understanding Artificial Intelligence
05:42 Concerns and Ethical Considerations
16:37 AI’s Transformative Potential
20:56 Regulating AI and Human Goals
28:44 AI in Personal Stories
31:22 The Dual Nature of AI: Potential and Risks
32:42 Cooking with AI: A Personal Experience
35:15 Fact-Checking with AI: The SIFT Method
41:56 Reviving Local News: A Digital Approach
47:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Partial list of referenced resources:
@FederatedReader on Mastodon (you can subscribe to it via Flipboard - check out my vibe-coded script on GitHub and read more about this vibe coding project on speedofcreativity.org)
iReading: Wes Fryer’s curated magazine on Flipboard
More AI themed videos, articles, and presentations by Wes Fryer
Wes Fryer’s recipes (including “Holy Voodoo Fried Chicken”) and cooking videos
Book: "Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI" by Karen Hao
Gemini and Nano Banana Image Creation: On the web - Gemini for iPhone / iPad - Gemini for Android
Webinar Series: The MediaEd Club for the Media Education Lab
Podcast: The EdTech Situation Room
More ways to learn and connect with me (Wes Fryer) are available on wesfryer.com/after
More media literacy resources are available on medialiteracy.wesfryer.com.
