Artificial Intelligence

How everyday users can actually make gen AI work for them

Published on April 29, 2025

AI tools are everywhere—but why do so many creatives and professionals struggle to make them useful? In this episode, host Lauren Spiller talks with Dave Nestoff, founder of AI Artistry, about the biggest obstacles facing real users of AI tools. With a background in software development, training, and AI research, Dave breaks down why AI often frustrates us and what it takes to make it worth the squeeze.

Agenda

  • Why AI isn’t working the way most people expect it to

  • The myth of the “out-of-the-box” AI success

  • The four buckets of practical AI

  • Blending AI into individual workflows

  • The importance of intuition in effective AI use

  • How companies can support AI adoption

  • AI’s limitations and human creativity

Lauren Spiller

Lauren Spiller

Enterprise Analyst, ManageEngine

Lauren Spiller is an enterprise analyst at ManageEngine. She helps business leaders navigate their digital transformation journeys by covering AI, data privacy, and other technology-related issues. Lauren previously wrote content for Gartner. Before that, she taught college writing and served as the writing center assistant director at Texas State University. She has presented at the European Writing Centers Association, Canadian Writing Centres Association, and the International Writing Centers Association conferences. Lauren holds a B.A. from Ashland University and an M.A. from Texas State University.

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