How Noelia Built Her First AI App Without Coding - AI Academy students' stories
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
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How LaNia Transformed Her Creative Process - AI Academy students' stories
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
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How Imelda Built an AI Assistant for Her Autistic Son - AI Academy students' stories
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
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Ep.11 - The Human Side of AI Law: A Conversation with Faustine Cachera
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
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Why We Need AI Policies: Building Better Education Through Research
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
Each episode of "I'm Not A Robot" begins with one powerful question: What makes you human?"I'm Not A Robot" is born to explore the deeply personal, often unexpected reasons people engage with AI. From emotional support to generative art, regulations to ethical dilemmas, this podcast is a journey into where we draw the line between human and machine on a practical level.This is your invitation to understand all the different ways AI is shaping us and being shaped by us through the stories of real people.
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