When I wrote about being kind to AI last year, I focused on what those small acts of politeness mean for us as humans. In response some readers asked: does tone matter to the AI's performance, others wondered about the environmental impact of our increasingly casual AI usage. These questions led me down a research path that revealed something fascinating, rudeness might boost AI accuracy, but at what cost? Recent findings from Penn State researchers have turned the politeness

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A year ago, as I listened to family, friends, and colleagues talk about AI, I noticed a wide range of reactions. Some were embracing the opportunity wholeheartedly. Others were genuinely scared. Many were cynical. But the most common response I heard was something else entirely: overwhelm . People didn’t know where to start, what mattered, or what to do next. The pace of change felt relentless and the language intimidating. Having worked in technology and AI for many years, a

The holiday season is one of my favourite times of year and gift giving for this season is something I truly enjoy. This year I’m sharing a collection of AI-inspired gifts you can create. These are tools, experiences, and ideas that help the people you care about step into the new year feeling more confident, supported, and curious. Every idea below is something I’ve built, used, and shared on AIwithShehara.com . They’re practical, personal, and designed to meet people exactl

The App Builder Starter Toolkit: Build Your Own App With a Single AI Prompt One of the most exciting shifts in AI right now is how quickly it’s lowering the barrier to creation. Tasks that once required development teams, budgets, and months of work can now be built by anyone with a clear idea, a well-structured prompt and vibe coding. Vibe coding  is a modern software development approach that uses AI (like large language models) to generate code from simple, natural languag

Over the last few months, I’ve been deep in my own personal health reset, understanding what strength, mobility, and recovery look like for women. Somewhere in the middle of creating exercise libraries, weekly schedules, and “long sitting recovery” routines, a thought appeared: Why not turn this into a simple fitness app for myself and my family? And thanks to Lovable, the AI-powered web app builder that idea turned into an actual working prototype faster than I expected. Wha

If you followed my last guide, you now have a fantastic automated system: the AI-Powered Birthday Notification System. It runs daily, checks your spreadsheet, and generates a personalized birthday message using the Gemini API. But why stop at automation? We can transform this passive reporter into a simple AI Agent that solves the next most common problem: What gift should I buy? By giving the system a second, complex task, generating thoughtful gift recommendations based on

We've all been there: a vital birthday slips your mind, or you scramble for a last-minute, generic "HBD" text. In this guide, I'll walk you through building a free solution using Google Sheets, Google Apps Script, and the Gemini API. We will create a robust automation system that checks for birthdays every morning, generates a unique, context-aware message  for each person, and sends a single, consolidated reminder email directly to your inbox. The System Overview: Your Daily

With so much AI-generated text around, certain patterns begin to stand out. Sentences flow smoothly but feel empty, transitions sound identical and the rhythm is consistent, yet the tone lacks life. Wikipedia recently published a guide titled Signs of AI Writing , created by the WikiProject AI Cleanup team. The page serves as a field guide, a reference for recognising linguistic traces left by large language models (LLMs). It provides useful insight for anyone who works with

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