Bringing ai, empathy and compassion in clinical decision making - AI Academy students' stories

Meet Igor Buzaev, a business owner and interventional radiologist who became an AI Academy coach after taking our AI Agent Bootcamp.Igor shares a fascinating real-world case where ChatGPT helped a family question a misdiagnosis, leading them to seek multiple opinions that ultimately changed everything. But here's the twist - Igor explains why this could be both revolutionary and dangerous.In this episode, we dive deep into: • How AI is already outperforming doctors in empathy (yes, really) • Why diagnostic AI might be better than humans at avoiding cognitive biases • The critical difference between empathy and compassion in medicine • A personal story about AI catching what doctors missed • Why going straight to a second opinion might actually harm medical progressIgor's journey proves that anyone can master AI, regardless of their starting point. From an interventional cardiologist to a business owner, he's now using AI to transform his medical business.AI Academy website

What happens when someone with zero technical background decides to build an AI solution for a deeply personal problem? In this touching episode, we sit down with Matsume, a theater maker and AI Academy graduate who transformed her worry about her stroke-survivor father into a groundbreaking memory companion tool.Starting with absolutely no coding knowledge, Matsume used the skills from our AI Agent Bootcamp to create four different features - from daily medication reminders with her cloned voice to an adaptive storytelling system that preserves her father's memories for future generations. She completed not one, but two bootcamp editions through our AI Academy Membership, showing how persistence and the right guidance can turn anyone into an AI builder.This isn't just another success story - it's proof that the most powerful AI applications come from solving real human problems. Matsume's journey from feeling "powerless" as a daughter living abroad to creating technology that bridges distance and preserves family connections shows what's possible when we put AI in the hands of people who truly understand the problems they're solving.If you are wondering if you can build AI solutions without a technical background, Matsume's story will inspire you to take that first step. Sometimes the best builders aren't programmers - they're people who care deeply about making life better for the ones they love.AI Academy website

Meet Ivo, an AI Academy graduate who traded city life for sunsets in a Costa Rican beach town—and built an entire community platform while he was at it. With zero coding experience, Ivo used the skills from our AI Agent Bootcamp to create Nosara is Calling, a platform connecting tourists with local businesses and services in his adopted hometown.In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot", Ivo shares how AI automation allows him to run multiple businesses, maintain his career as a marketer and DJ, and still have time to surf daily. You'll hear how his platform is already helping local entrepreneurs like babysitters and personal trainers connect with tourists, creating economic opportunities while preserving the town's unique character.Ivo's story perfectly demonstrates how our students transform from AI beginners to creators of meaningful applications that solve real problems. If you've ever dreamed of leveraging AI to build something valuable while living life on your own terms, this conversation will show you it's not just possible—it's happening right now on a beach in Costa Rica.AI Academy website

What happens when a 30-year learning veteran meets AI? Andy Lancaster, founder of Reimagine People Development, joins our community for a raw conversation about writing, struggle, and what makes us irreplaceably human.We dive deep into the messy reality of creativity – from Andy's butterfly cocoon analogy (spoiler: the struggle is the point) to why Anne Frank's diary will always hit different than anything AI produces. This isn't your typical "AI will replace writers" debate. Instead, we explore the uncomfortable truth that maybe we need that 5 AM writer's block, the blank page anxiety, and yes, even the pain.Andy shares insights from his decades in organizational learning, his time working in drug rehab, and why he uses AI for research but draws the line at final copy. We tackle the big questions: Should your teachers get credit for your adult achievements? Can AI truly empathize? And why does a handwritten letter from a deceased aunt carry more weight than any algorithm ever could?Plus, we discuss practical wisdom for navigating our AI-assisted future – how to amplify without outsourcing your thinking, why some friction is worth keeping, and the art of knowing when to put down the prompt and pick up the pen.Fair warning: This conversation might make you reconsider how you use AI in your creative process. Sometimes the scenic route through struggle leads to places shortcuts never could.AI Academy website

In this episode of "I'm NOT a robot," we dive into Noelia's journey through our AI Agent Bootcamp. She shares how she transformed from someone who "did not enjoy coding" to confidently building automated workflows that generate custom stories, complete with audio narration and images.What makes Noelia's story special? She didn't just learn to use AI - she found a real problem in her own life (having eight nieces and nephews who constantly wanted new stories) and built a solution that keeps the human connection intact. Instead of replacing parent-child storytelling time, her tool enhances it.We explore the creative process behind building AI applications without technical skills, discuss the ethics of AI-generated creative content, and hear why Noelia believes the future of AI isn't about replacement - it's about collaboration.This is what happens when curious people get the right training. From corporate communications graduate to AI app builder in just one bootcamp. Noelia's success shows that anyone can harness AI to solve real problems, regardless of their technical background.AI Academy website

Have you ever questioned if AI-generated art is real art? Or how an artist can use AI? In this thought-provoking episode of I’m NOT a Robot, we sit down with fine artist and soon-to-be published author LaNia, who shares her journey in becoming a creator of personalized AI tools that support her creative process. After joining an AI Academy Bootcamp, LaNia used AI to help her navigate ADHD challenges, streamline the writing process for her upcoming book, and support her artistic work.What makes this conversation special is LaNia's unique perspective as an artist grappling with questions of authenticity, creative guilt, and the meaning of "real art" in an AI-assisted world. LaNia discusses how AI has broken through her creative barriers and imposter syndrome. Her story demonstrates how creatives can use AI as a powerful assistant rather than a replacement.Join us as we explore the beautiful intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence, and discover how AI Academy equips students to build practical applications that solve real problems in their professional and personal lives.LaNia's Instagram: @laniatheartistAI Academy website

In this inspiring first episode of our new student spotlight series, we talk with Imelda Garcia, a self-taught product designer and mother of three who turned personal challenge into opportunity. After facing tech industry layoffs, Imelda joined AI Academy's AI Agent Bootcamp with zero AI knowledge and created "Luie" - a groundbreaking AI assistant designed to support her autistic son in moments when she can't be there.Hear how this determined mother went from feeling overwhelmed by new technology to becoming empowered by it, working through technical challenges despite having no coding background. Imelda shares the emotional moment when her creation first worked, her journey of multiple reinventions, and her plans to launch Luie on the Google Play Store. This conversation showcases how AI can create meaningful solutions for real human needs, and how our students transform from newcomers to innovators through hands-on learning.Learn more and support Luie: https://www.myluie.org/AI Academy website

In this episode of "I'm NOT a Robot," we sit down with Faustine Cachera, an IP and data protection lawyer at Arendt & Medernach, who brings a refreshingly human perspective to the complex world of AI regulation. In this episode, she shares candid insights about how AI is reshaping legal practice. From the challenges of keeping client data private in the age of ChatGPT to the delicate balance between innovation and fundamental rights in the EU AI Act, Faustine breaks down the legal maze with clarity and warmth. She also reflects on what makes us irreplaceably human in an AI-powered world.Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about the future of AI regulation, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at how Europe is tackling the AI revolution.Please complete the captcha before listening.AI Academy website

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Cesar Herrero from the Digital Education and Skills team at the Joint Research Center. As our series finale, Cesar explains how research shapes EU educational policies and why evidence-based policymaking matters. Discover the complex journey from research findings to policy actions, how different EU departments collaborate on digital education, and why investing in teachers remains crucial even as students become more tech-savvy. Learn how the Joint Research Center's "science for policy" approach helps create better educational futures for European citizens.Please complete the captcha before listening.AI Academy website

Part of our series "Behind the Scenes of EU Regulations and AI Policies," featuring Romina Cachia, Project Leader of Digital Economy and Virtual Worlds at the Joint Research Center. Through research across six EU countries, Romina reveals how schools are adapting to generative AI. Learn why teachers need more than just basic AI training, how assessment methods must evolve, and why critical thinking is more crucial than ever. Discover the challenges of integrating AI into curriculums, particularly for students under 16, and how the EU is helping member states navigate this educational transformation.Please complete the captcha before listening.AI Academy website