Social media ushered in an era of easy, deep, and free connection with people all over the world, but it also delivered emotional dependency and addiction for many.

AI is at an early crossroads, and the stakes are just as high, if not higher, for some.

In this episode, I explore how OpenAI is trying to avoid repeating social media's mistakes with ChatGPT. After observing concerning patterns, including users developing unhealthy attachments, and students using AI as an "answer machine," OpenAI just announced significant changes to prioritize well-being over engagement.

I'll share why this moment matters for legal and business professionals, as well as teachers, parents, and other leaders.

I'll cover:

* The sobering statistics about AI dependency, including why 2/3 of Gen Z males are open to AI relationships

* OpenAI's recent changes that are meant to combat unhealthy use

* What Dr. Luiza Jarovsky says about this mental health bomb waiting to explode

* Why Passle’s CEO James Barclay warns us not to "fall in love with your robot"

* How legal professionals can use AI as a tool without letting it replace your expertise

This is not about avoiding AI. It is about learning from our digital past to build a healthier future.

🎧 Please listen for an honest, discerning perspective about technology, human behavior, and what progress might look like.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at nancy@myrlandmarketing.com.

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're looking for a strategic and ethical way to build your presence on LinkedIn, I invite you to explore my online Linked(In) Course for Lawyers at www.linkedcourse.com. I built it carefully and sequentially for busy professionals like you who want to grow your reputation and relationships with clarity, focus, and confidence.

AI just took a major step forward, and lawyers need to be paying attention.

In this episode, I break down the launch of new AI browsers from ChatGPT and Perplexity. These tools are designed to act on your behalf, reading files, scanning emails, analyzing data, and even taking action while running quietly in the background.

If that sounds efficient, it also raises serious red flags for anyone who handles sensitive or confidential information.

I’ll cover:
• What agentic AI browsers really do
• Why this technology goes beyond typical search
• What OpenAI's Sam Altman is saying about the risks
• How ABA Model Rule 1.6 applies here
• What actions firms should take right now to protect confidentiality

This is not about avoiding new technology. It is about using it wisely and protecting your clients in the process.

🎧 Listen in for a clear, practical overview of what’s changing, what’s at stake, and what you can do next.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at nancy@myrlandmarketing.com.

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're looking for a strategic and ethical way to build your presence on LinkedIn, explore my online Linked(In) Course for Lawyers at www.linkedcourse.com. It's built for busy professionals who want to grow their reputation and relationships with clarity, focus, and confidence.

What is ambient AI, and why does it matter to lawyers, law firms, and legal marketing and business development professionals?

In this episode of Legal Marketing Minutes, I define ambient AI in clear terms and explain how it’s quietly showing up in tools professionals already use. You’ll hear a real-world example from another profession that illustrates the potential for this technology, and I’ll walk you through what this shift means for your work in legal.

We’ll also discuss OpenAI’s collaboration with renowned iPhone designer Jony Ive, what he and Sam Altman are building behind the scenes, and how it could impact the way we interact with AI in the future.

Topics covered include what ambient AI is, where it’s showing up in the legal profession, why it matters, and what ethical questions and compliance considerations law firms need to keep in mind.

Ambient AI isn’t just coming. It’s already here. The question is whether your firm is ready.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at nancy@myrlandmarketing.com.

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

If I can help you in your AI discernment and strategy, please let me know.