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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
I work in AI, and now I use it for parenting my 5 kids. Shielding them from it would be a mistake.
Adam Lyons trains people how to use AI and is the dad of five. He uses AI for homeschooling, stopping arguments, and streamlining bedtime. Using AI is going to be imperative for the next generation, he says. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Adam Lyons, partner and chief AI officer at It has been edited for length and clarity. As a dad of five kids ranging in age from 5 to 15, I use AI throughout the day. It's my profession, but it's also a powerful tool for parenting. It not only makes my life easier in some ways — it also helps my kids prepare for the world they're entering. AI is inevitable. I like to tell people, "You're not going to lose your job to AI." But you will lose it to a person using AI. AI is the tool that's going to shape our future, so I've integrated it into our household. I homeschool all five of my kids. I try to follow the Ancient Greek model of education, where you learn, you do, you teach. My kids learn a skill and practice it, then they demonstrate their knowledge by teaching it to their siblings. If the little kids get stuck on a problem, they ask the older kids for help. But if the older kids can't help, they turn to AI. All of the kids have AI on their phones and tablets, and it acts as their tutor. This is most powerful when the kids get very frustrated with a problem — the type of problem that makes them want to throw their hands up and say, "No one can figure this out." In that moment, AI can guide them through solving the problem, showing them that it can be done. In our house, "Have you asked AI for assistance?" is a common refrain. It doesn't just happen with schoolwork, either. Recently, the electronic gate on our ranch broke. No one in the family knew how to fix it, so we used AI to walk us through buying a multimeter and testing the electronics. It became a family project, and we all learned a lot. We've also used AI — followed by a trip to Home Depot — to fix our HVAC system. People worry that AI will hinder problem-solving, but I'm teaching my kids to use it creatively to enhance their problem-solving. I don't think it's too different from learning from another person. Like many kids, mine love to ask a million questions at bedtime. I'll answer the first three or four "but why?" questions, then I hand it over to AI. The computer system has relentless energy to answer questions from even the most persistent kid, and my children usually get tired out after a few minutes. I do the same thing when the kids are arguing. Sometimes, I'll ask AI for a second opinion. It leads to good conversations about objective facts versus opinions, and how we're influenced by the arguments we hear. The biggest difference between humans and AI is that humans can think creatively. I want my kids to know how to step outside the box. My 15-year-old is working on a capstone project, creating a video game. He's using AI to do it, but he has about four different AI models involved. Using all those unique tools, he's able to build a game that's better than the sum of its parts. That's what I want my kids to understand about AI: It's most powerful in our hands. As we integrate AI into our lives, we also require some screen-free time. The kids spend time outside without electronics. Recently, they entertained themselves by swimming during that block, and the younger kids invented a new dice game that kept them entertained for days. Not getting the kids outside would be a mistake. But so too would shielding them from AI. By integrating it into their lives, I'm equipping them for their futures. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
08-07-2025
- Business Insider
I work in AI, and now I use it for parenting my 5 kids. Shielding them from it would be a mistake.
Adam Lyons trains people how to use AI and is the dad of five. He uses AI for homeschooling, stopping arguments, and streamlining bedtime. Using AI is going to be imperative for the next generation, he says. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Adam Lyons, partner and chief AI officer at It has been edited for length and clarity. As a dad of five kids ranging in age from 5 to 15, I use AI throughout the day. It's my profession, but it's also a powerful tool for parenting. It not only makes my life easier in some ways — it also helps my kids prepare for the world they're entering. AI is inevitable. I like to tell people, "You're not going to lose your job to AI." But you will lose it to a person using AI. AI is the tool that's going to shape our future, so I've integrated it into our household. AI helps with homeschooling I homeschool all five of my kids. I try to follow the Ancient Greek model of education, where you learn, you do, you teach. My kids learn a skill and practice it, then they demonstrate their knowledge by teaching it to their siblings. If the little kids get stuck on a problem, they ask the older kids for help. But if the older kids can't help, they turn to AI. All of the kids have AI on their phones and tablets, and it acts as their tutor. This is most powerful when the kids get very frustrated with a problem — the type of problem that makes them want to throw their hands up and say, "No one can figure this out." In that moment, AI can guide them through solving the problem, showing them that it can be done. AI enhances kids' problem-solving In our house, "Have you asked AI for assistance?" is a common refrain. It doesn't just happen with schoolwork, either. Recently, the electronic gate on our ranch broke. No one in the family knew how to fix it, so we used AI to walk us through buying a multimeter and testing the electronics. It became a family project, and we all learned a lot. We've also used AI — followed by a trip to Home Depot — to fix our HVAC system. People worry that AI will hinder problem-solving, but I'm teaching my kids to use it creatively to enhance their problem-solving. I don't think it's too different from learning from another person. I use AI at bedtime and when the kids are arguing Like many kids, mine love to ask a million questions at bedtime. I'll answer the first three or four "but why?" questions, then I hand it over to AI. The computer system has relentless energy to answer questions from even the most persistent kid, and my children usually get tired out after a few minutes. I do the same thing when the kids are arguing. Sometimes, I'll ask AI for a second opinion. It leads to good conversations about objective facts versus opinions, and how we're influenced by the arguments we hear. AI is important — but so is screen-free time The biggest difference between humans and AI is that humans can think creatively. I want my kids to know how to step outside the box. My 15-year-old is working on a capstone project, creating a video game. He's using AI to do it, but he has about four different AI models involved. Using all those unique tools, he's able to build a game that's better than the sum of its parts. That's what I want my kids to understand about AI: It's most powerful in our hands. As we integrate AI into our lives, we also require some screen-free time. The kids spend time outside without electronics. Recently, they entertained themselves by swimming during that block, and the younger kids invented a new dice game that kept them entertained for days. Not getting the kids outside would be a mistake. But so too would shielding them from AI. By integrating it into their lives, I'm equipping them for their futures.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I use AI to make me a better dad - it helps me settle arguments'
A dad has shared how he uses artificial intelligence to help him be a better parent - and uses it for all aspects of his daily life including teaching his kids and settling debates Any parent will know how hard it can be to try and settle kids debates and arguments - but one dad has found an easy way to shut down any family spat without even having to get involved. Father-of-five Adam Lyons says artificial intelligence has become an essential part of his household and as an AI expert and entrepreneur, he uses AI tools on a daily basis and said it even helps to settle his kids arguments for him. From using them to help run his businesses, he even uses it to help teach his home-schooled children, aged from five to 15 and actively encourages them to use it for all aspects of their life. Adam, who is originally from the UK but now lives on a ranch in Texas says it makes his life easier as a parent, and thinks everyone should utilise using AI. READ MORE: Mum's surprise as baby son's rare blond hair goes viral on TikTok Speaking about his kids, he said: "They use AI for almost every single task that they need help with and they're all grade A students. When they get argumentative, I'll ask AI for a second opinion. "My kids can argue forever but so can AI – it is endlessly patient. They try to argue with it and invariably fail and end up agreeing with AI, which is pretty cool to watch. Our whole house is integrated with AI – it even controls the thermostat and lighting." The 44-year-old, who teaches MBA students about entrepreneurship and AI at the University of Texas said AI is just one of many tools which makes his job as a parent easier. And he is a firm believer that it will soon become an integral part of most people's everyday lives. He added: "My 15-year-old and my 10-year-old are both very proficient in AI. They use AI for pretty much everything and ask it questions instead of turning to Google. They really don't use Google very often. They use YouTube or AI to get their information." While his eldest son Oliver has already graduated from high school despite being only 15, creating his own video game using AI code as his graduation project. And he has even completed certification to become a Chief AI Officer. The proud dad gushed: "I believe he is the youngest qualified Chief AI Officer in the world, although I co-own so that is slightly cheating." Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! His younger children Dorian, aged five, Ivy, aged seven, and Orion, who is almost eight, all use AI on a daily basis. The serial entrepreneur, who home educates his children as well as leading his businesses, explained: "Outside of school, the younger children tend to just use voice dictation and talk to their AI, which is really fascinating to see. "They use AI for almost every single task that they need help with. We also use it to have fun too. One thing I will do when my kids are bored, is use AI to create a choose-your-adventure story for whatever they are into at the time. "They can then go through the story and it keeps them entertained for hours. At night-time, if they're getting argumentative about something they don't want to do, like a chore - I'll argue with them for a moment. But after I get to about three minutes of arguing, I say, "Well, why don't we just get a second opinion?" And then I'll let them continue the argument with AI. "And it's nice, because I've got five kids. So, if one kid is having a digital argument, I'll be able to focus on the other kids and help them get ready for bed."
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Overcome The Challenges Of Adopting AI In Sales And Boost Your Revenue
AI is a key element of the sales team More and more businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to boost productivity and efficiency and to speed up a wide variety of work processes, but can AI in sales as well? Given that sales is arguably the business function most reliant on human interaction, it comes as a surprise that the answer is yes. AI is having a huge impact on the sales process, for example, analyzing customer data to personalize product recommendations, pricing, and marketing messages, and boosting engagement and conversion rates. By providing insights into customer behavior, market trends, and sales performance, AI helps sales teams to make better informed decisions and optimize their sales strategies. Adam Lyons, founder of believes AI sales agents could be a game-changer for entrepreneurs who don't enjoy the sales element of running their business. He came up with the idea of building AI sales teams for businesses after realizing that people were turning to AI, not to handle mundane tasks, but for creative pursuits instead. He says: 'That got me thinking; what is something that is regarded as a soft skill, a social skill, that AI would be very good at, and that humans don't like doing? The answer I came up with was sales.' As he points out, AI doesn't mind doing the work and is extremely good at mimicking human emotion. ChatGPT 4.5 beat the Alan Turing test a few months ago, which means that when dealing with the highest-level AI, a human can't differentiate between whether they're communicating with an AI or another human. 'That means an AI can sell just as well as a human, with some exceptions,' says Lyons. 'An AI doesn't get tired or bored, and it's more than willing to keep a conversation going.' However, integrating AI into sales processes has its challenges. provides 3D rendering and architectural visualization services for residential and commercial projects. The company has been integrating AI into its sales process for some time and found one of the biggest challenges is ensuring the AI tools actually 'understand' the business and its clients. Co-owner and manager Alex Smith says: 'Architectural visualization isn't a one-size-fits-all service. Every project is unique, and the way we communicate with clients must reflect that. Early on, I noticed that automated follow-ups sometimes sounded robotic or missed important context, which can be a turn-off for potential clients.' Key to overcoming these challenges, he says, is the customization of AI tools, which involves working closely with developers to 'teach' the system about their industry, their typical project flow, and even their preferred communication style. Other issues included training the team to trust and use the AI tools effectively. Smith focuses on showing them how AI can make their lives easier, not harder, for example, AI can handle repetitive follow-ups and schedule calls, freeing up the sales staff to build genuine relationships and focus on creative solutions for clients. He says: 'Ultimately AI in sales is a powerful tool, but it's not a magic bullet. It works best when it's used to support and enhance the personal connections that drive our business.' One of the challenges of integrating AI into sales is preserving the personal touch, including the tone and style of an organization's 'brand voice'. Chartered accountant Sam Hoyle uses AI, including ChatGPT, as a core element of her sales strategy at Harmony Accounting, where she works with female online service providers to help them scale profitably. She says: 'I use it to draft sales page copy, map out launch content and write email sequences that move potential clients from interest to action. AI helps me articulate the value in a clear, compelling way, a lot faster. The main challenge has been ensuring the content sounds personal and aligned with my brand voice, which is warm, jargon-free, and straight-talking.' Hoyle's best results are achieved by using AI as a first-draft tool, then refining and layering in the emotional connection that drives sales. 'It's helped me save hours on content creation and show up more consistently in my sales efforts, without ever compromising on authenticity,' she says. Humanizing AI in sales Until recently, replicating natural-sounding human conversations over voice was technically impossible. AI voices could sound robotic or awkward, especially in complex, lengthy sales calls, and people are twice as likely to trust a human voice over AI. This presented the sales function with its biggest challenge in harnessing the power of AI. But with advances in LLMs (large language models) and voice synthesis, forecasts predict that agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without any human intervention within the next four years. Berlin-based startup is building fully autonomous voice agents with just a 1% detection rate, meaning almost no one realizes they're speaking with AI. agents are trained to handle the complete telesales cycle autonomously, calling 10,000 leads per day, managing follow-ups, handling callbacks, and closing. The firm's content consultant Daria Kireicheva says: 'This trust enables real conversions. Our agents now close deals across sectors, from fintech to marketplaces, without human handoff. Sales involves long, branching conversations with real emotional intelligence, for example, handling objections, following up, and calling back. Existing conversational AI just wasn't built for that.' Other challenges facing business leaders include integration of AI with existing systems and ensuring data quality and availability. Josh Pigford, CEO and founder of Maybe Finance, who has firsthand experience integrating AI into various aspects of business operations, including sales, says: 'Aligning AI tools with legacy systems or existing workflows can be a logistical nightmare. The solution is to invest in tools that integrate seamlessly with existing platforms, such as CRMs, etc. 'In terms of data quality, AI is only as good as the data it's fed. Ensuring clean, relevant, and sufficient data is a constant hurdle. Starting small with AI tools that solve specific pain points, for example, lead scoring or email personalization, before scaling up.' Cost and resource allocation can also present challenges, especially for small firms looking to adopt AI in sales. 'For small businesses, the upfront investment in AI tools and the ongoing need for expertise can be a significant barrier,' adds Pigford. 'Leveraging open-source AI tools or platforms will help to reduce costs while still gaining valuable insights.'
