About this episode

Morgan DeBaun shares insights from an AfroTech community survey on AI usage among professionals and creatives.

This episode is a must-listen if you're curious about how AI is actually being used in real life—not just by tech insiders, but by everyday professionals, creatives, and founders. Morgan DeBaun is breaking down exclusive insights from a recent AfroTech community survey to reveal the truth about how our community is engaging with AI tools. She shares the most-used platforms, the biggest gaps in understanding, and where people are seeking support—from automating workflows to mastering prompt engineering. Plus, Morgan opens up about how she uses ChatGPT in her everyday life, from solving garden mysteries to debating real estate strategy with her dad. You'll walk away with real-world examples, tips for getting better at AI, and the confidence to start leveling up your own use of these tools. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Blavity Fest Recap 00:24 Why AI Use in Our Community Is Often Misunderstood 01:29 AfroTech Survey Results: Familiarity + Daily Use Stats 03:14 Top AI Tools Used in the Community 04:06 Real-Life Use Cases: Writing, Brainstorming, and Productivity 06:06 Why Learning AI Automation Matters Now 07:13 Most Common Question: "Am I Using the Right Tool?" 08:27 The…

People in this episode

Host: Morgan DeBaun

Topics covered

• AI usage
• AfroTech community
• survey results
• productivity tools
• prompt engineering

Keywords

• AI
• AfroTech
• ChatGPT
• productivity
• automation
• survey results
• tools

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AfroTech

Products: ChatGPT

Places: Blavity Fest

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