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The speaker introduced a practical workshop on using AI as an assistant, focusing on fleet operations and responsible adoption. They described a “crawl, walk, run” approach: start by summarizing reports, then analyze raw data, and eventually automate tasks while maintaining human oversight.<br /><br />Participants used AI to review fleet data on maintenance, downtime, fuel, safety, and vehicles. The exercise showed how AI can identify patterns and suggest which units to investigate, but the speaker emphasized verifying results, asking it to show its work, and testing conclusions with other tools. They also advised keeping project context appropriately separated and giving AI clear goals and focused instructions.<br /><br />Discussion highlighted everyday uses such as improving emails, combining spreadsheets, and comparing service quotes. Speakers recommended treating AI like a human assistant: give it context, correct it when it misunderstands, invite it to ask clarifying questions, and review its work rather than trusting it blindly. The central message was that AI can save time and support better decisions, but people remain responsible for the outcome.

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Location Las Vegas

Year 2026

Keywords

AI assistant

fleet operations

responsible AI adoption

crawl walk run

maintenance analysis

data summarization

human oversight

service quote comparison

spreadsheet automation

Las Vegas

2026