Who’s the Human? with Daphne Thomson
by Daphne Thomson
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Is using AI to Apply for Jobs CHEATING?
Is using AI to Apply for Jobs CHEATING?
About this podcast
Practical AI tips and tools to help local governments improve public services, simplify daily work, and better serve their communities.
Episodes
- Is using AI to Apply for Jobs CHEATING? · 27 min · Episode 15Is using AI to apply for jobs cheating, or is it simply the new way candidates prepare? In this episode, I sit down with Ken Glover, President and Managing Partner of Human Edge…
- AI Governance Public Sector Challenges · 30 min · Episode 11Discussion with AI governance experts analyzed Bill 194’s public sector implications with the need for explainable AI and skill development. Bill 194 and Public Sector Analysis…
- AI and Sustainability: The Environmental Conversation · 20 min · Episode 9Daphne Thomson introduced Sean Carlson of Melhaney to discuss the environmental effects of AI and sustainability, noting the concern that AI's rapid pace of change poses…
- AI and HR · 23 min · Episode 8Daphne Thomson and James Moller discussed the integration of AI in HR and recruitment, focusing on AI as an efficiency tool that supports human judgment in tasks like resume…
- AI and the Legal System with Scott Parker Law · 35 min · Episode 7Daphne Thomson and Scott Parker discussed the use and dangers of AI in providing legal advice, agreeing that while AI is useful for summarizing information and drafting, reliance…
- AI and the 2026 Local Government Elections · 1 h 28 min · Episode 6AI is already part of the election landscape, whether we name it or not. In this recorded webinar Daphne Thomson leads a practical conversation on how artificial intelligence can…
- AI and Communications | Julie Rogers and Daphne Thomson · 26 min · Episode 5Julie Rogers, APR, and Daphne Thomson discussed the role of AI in communications, emphasizing that while AI speeds up work and generates drafts, it cannot replace the human…
- AI and Risk in Local Government with MIABC · 20 min · Episode 4Megan Chorlton of the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (MIA BC) explained that MIA BC provides various insurance coverages to local government members and…
- Practical Applications of AI in Emergency Management · 27 min · Episode 3During the meeting, Alanna Burton and Daphne Thomson discussed the potential of AI in emergency management, using the Mount Underwood wildfire as a case study. They highlighted…
- Building Public Trust with AI in Local Government featuring Kent Waugh of The W Group · 23 min · Episode 2Kent Waugh, founder of the W Group, discussed their services in helping municipal governments build public trust, while Daphne Thomson highlighted how AI can enhance efficiency…
- How AI is Changing Emergency Management with Alanna Burton · 24 min · Episode 1Daphne Thomson and Alanna Burton discussed integrating AI into emergency management to enhance efficiency in municipal Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), leveraging existing…
- AI-Powered Fraud, E-Signatures & Cyber Threats Explained · 30 min · Episode 10DocuSign's Deputy CISO clarified the product's security differentiation against Microsoft E-signature with emphasis on compliance, AI-related risks, and agentic systems…
- AI, Brain Health & Critical Thinking in Local Government · 28 min · Episode 13Meeting attendees discussed balancing Artificial Intelligence efficiency with critical thinking and verified human-led oversight. Preserving Critical Thinking Skills Relying on…
- Your Cyber Risk Called. It Brought a Calculator. · 33 min · Episode 12Meeting discussions aligned Threat Captain platform capabilities with municipal cybersecurity governance and financial risk modeling needs. Market Strategy and Legislation…
- AI and the Next Leadership · 31 min · Episode 14Discussion on AI integration in government leadership and the essential role of human oversight alongside mentorship. AI Adoption and Strategy Current AI adoption is 12 percent…
