Everything You Wanted to Know About AI But Were Too Afraid to Ask: Interview with AI guru, Katherine Mora
From Brenda You’re on Mute - The Podcast by brendayoureonmute
May 12, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 12
About this episode
In this episode, Rakhee interviews AI strategist Katherine Mora to explore the realities of artificial intelligence and its implications for businesses and jobs.
AI is everywhere right now — but how much of the hype is real? In this episode, Rakhee sits down with AI strategist and fractional CTO Katherine Mora to unpack what artificial intelligence actually is, how businesses are using it, whether our jobs are safe, and why human expertise may matter more than ever. They discuss: What AI actually is (in plain English) Why ChatGPT changed everything The opportunities and risks for businesses Whether AI is really replacing jobs Why workflows and processes matter more than shiny tools The future of work, security, regulation and big tech Plus, Katherine shares the AI tools she genuinely recommends experimenting with right now: Gamma – AI-powered presentation creation Stitch – Google’s vibe design tool Nano Banana – Google Gemini image creation NotebookLM – Research partner, explainer videos and infographics ElevenLabs – Realistic AI voice cloning Synthesia – AI avatar video creation Google AI Studio – Build and test AI tools without coding If AI has ever felt confusing, intimidating or vaguely dystopian, this episode is for you.
People in this episode
Host: Rakhee
Guest: Katherine Mora
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- business applications
- job security
- human expertise
- AI tools
- future of work
Keywords
- AI
- artificial intelligence
- business
- job replacement
- AI tools
- future of work
- ChatGPT
- Katherine Mora
Mentioned in this episode
Products: ChatGPT, Gamma, Stitch, Nano Banana, NotebookLM, ElevenLabs, Synthesia, Google AI Studio
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