Is AI just a fad, or should I really invest time in learning it?

While AI is advancing incredibly quickly and can feel overwhelming, it’s still very early days in terms of mainstream adoption. Most people in the real world have barely tried AI or used it only a few times without it sticking. This means you’re not behind—you have time to learn. However, AI is neither good nor bad; it’s simply a tool. How you choose to use it is what matters. Don’t worry about what others are doing with it or get caught up in controversies. Just approach it with an open mind and make it work for you in ways that align with your values and needs. The skill of prompting will serve you regardless of which specific AI tools become popular in the future.

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Asked by someone uncertain about investing time in AI · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-04-25