If you're new to AI and not sure where to start — this is your episode.

In Episode 2 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony walks you through Google NotebookLM — a free and beginner-friendly tool that turns your documents into smart summaries and even generates podcast-style audio from them.

You'll see (and hear!) a live demo using a recent article on how Finland is fighting fake news in schools.

Whether you're a coach, small business owner, or curious hobbyist — you'll walk away with practical ideas to save time, share knowledge, and engage clients or learners with less effort.

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• What Google NotebookLM is and how to use it
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• How to turn documents into interactive summaries and audio
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• Business and personal use cases
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• A live example using a news article
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• How to get started in 5 minutes
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• Try NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google.com
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• Finland Fake News Article (demo source): World Economic Forum
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• Video version of this episode: YouTube channel
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• oin the How to Use AI Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4100772116861082: "

In Episode 1 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony Winyard breaks down one of the most common beginner pitfalls: treating AI like a search engine. If your only move is asking a single prompt and hoping for gold, you're barely scratching the surface.

This episode introduces a powerful mindset shift – from passive input to active collaboration – and gives you a simple framework for working with AI instead of through it.

You’ll hear:

• A relatable story from Tony’s real-world AI use
• A practical walkthrough of the "Five Whys" to uncover better questions
• How to treat ChatGPT as a thinking partner, not a vending machine
• One experiment to try today to immediately improve your results

Whether you're a freelancer, coach, or small business owner, this episode will help you stop wasting time and start unlocking smarter, deeper output from your AI tools.

New to AI or automation? How to Use AI (and Automation) is a short, story-led podcast for beginners who want practical, jargon-free advice. Hosted by Tony Winyard, each episode delivers one simple idea, one real-world story, and one action you can apply straight away.