October 29, 2025
Wait, Is AI Making Us Dumber? Sumit Gupta’s Surprising Take on Smart Tech // REPOST
A Beginner's Guide to AIAbout this episode
Unlock the power of AI for business productivity in this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI. AI expert and Notion Lead BI Engineer Sumit Gupta shares practical strategies, real examples, and a human perspective on integrating artificial intelligence into your workflow. Discover how business leaders can use AI to automate repetitive tasks, boost decision-making, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving market. Sumit discusses the difference between data and AI, must-have AI tools, and why keeping your critical thinking skills sharp matters more than ever. Whether you’re new to AI or seeking the next step for your business, this episode delivers actionable insights tailored for professionals. 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl 📧💌📧 Key Take-Aways: • Clear difference between data and AI for business leaders • How to automate social media content strategy with AI • The must-have AI tools every professional should know • Real-world risks of over-relying on AI in your work • How to stay ahead in the global AI race (US, UK, India) • Human stories: Using AI for personal creativity and impact Quotes: • "AI without data is like a skeleton without meat." • "Use AI to automate the repetitive—don’t let it take over your thinking." Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Sumit Gupta’s AI journey 03:45 – Why AI? Productivity & learning 08:10 – Data vs AI: Real business differences 12:20 – Automating workflows: Tools & examples 19:05 – Social media content strategy with AI 25:50 – Avoiding the “dumbing down” trap 31:15 – India, US, and the global AI race 37:00 – Human creativity in an AI world 41:30 – Sumit’s book and Tableau explained 47:05 – Final thoughts & how to connect Want to connect with Sumit? Follow him on Instagram at @databysumit for practical data and AI tips, or connect with him on LinkedIn . For collaboration or questions, just reach out to him! --- Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads