Actually, St. Patrick’s Day has absolutely nothing to do with AI… but if you listen to the way some people talk about AI in meetings, you might think it did.
Agentic systems aren't magical, but the way people throw around buzzwords, conflicting definitions, and half-baked predictions, they might as well be AI-powered leprechauns. If you’ve ever sat through an AI discussion where no one seemed to be speaking the same language, you’re not alone.
My Sunday essay, How to Talk About AI in a Meeting will help you keep your AI conversations grounded in reality—plus, it includes a handy cheat sheet you can copy, paste, and share. -s
P.S. Got a favorite AI meeting horror story? Just reply—no judgment, only solidarity.
ABOUT SHELLY PALMER
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.
