#90 How Microsoft's AI Innovation Officer Actually Uses AI | Dr. Michael J. Jabbour on Thinking, Not Just Tools

Episode #90: How Microsoft's AI Innovation Officer Actually Uses AI | Dr. Michael J. Jabbour on Thinking, Not Just Tools

AI is changing our brains. How we work. How we think. And even how we feel.
The question isn't "Should I use AI?" It's "How do I direct the change?"

Michael J. Jabbour says he uses AI for 70% of his work. "Not because it's faster. Because it would be irresponsible not to."

🎯 KEY DISCUSSION POINTS:
- Why doing nothing means getting dumber (and how to direct the change)
- Three modes most people miss: assistant, partner, explorer
- Why Michael uses multiple AI models (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT)—and which prompts make AI teach instead of tell
- How to harness pervasive AI tech without letting it become invasive

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro: AI is changing your brain
04:12 - Why AI is like discovering fire, not the Industrial Revolution
05:04 - London taxi drivers: GPS physically changed their brains
10:06 - University dean: "I created students who can't handle ambiguity"
14:30 - Using AI 70% of the time (responsibly, not efficiently)
18:45 - Three modes: Assistant, partner, explorer
28:30 - Prompts that make AI teach instead of tell
42:15 - AI isn't the enemy—losing our humanity is

👤 ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr. Michael J. Jabbour is the AI Innovation Officer in Microsoft's Office of the CTO, where he leads research in human-AI collaboration, biologically inspired AI, and the future of work. A recognized leader in large-scale organizational transformation, he previously served as CIO/CTO for several NYC agencies, including the Department of Education. He is a regular guest lecturer at top universities.

👤 ABOUT THE HOST:
Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC-SLP is the founder of Schneider Speech—leading a boutique practice of specialists treating stuttering and communication disorders. He's also an executive coach focused on communication and leadership, helping individuals and organizations see the invisible patterns slowing them down. Uri hosts the TranscendingX podcast to reveal how everyday people transcend adversity—listening for what's not being said and making the invisible visible.

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Coaching with Uri Schneider: https://urischneider.com

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