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Messy Humans: Thriving in the AI Age

Erika Lenz

“Messy Humans” is my mantra to remind us that it's NORMAL for humans to be imperfect — especially in fast-changing technical environments. Over the past year, my content has focused on AI Critical Literacy, through both a personal and practical lens.

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