How do you counteract digital online life in your everyday routine? 

I try to use digital life intentionally rather than passively. It can actually be a form of “me time,” a way to explore niche topics or learn through platforms like TikTok or Substack. That naturally creates a boundary and gives me a real break from being online. It means when I do go back to it, I appreciate it more and use it more consciously. 

What’s a favourite or secret AI hack in your personal life? 

Because I’m really interested in astrology, I love using AI to analyse astrological transits and different aspects of birth charts. It helps me go deeper and see patterns I might not have considered. That said, I think it’s really important to have a baseline understanding of whatever you’re using AI for, so you’re not just taking information at face value, but actually engaging with it and refining your own thinking. The value is in using it as a tool to expand what I already know, not replace it. 

What AI/tech policy would you like to see implemented in five years’ time that doesn't exist yet? 

I’d like to see more education around AI, especially uses that go beyond just generative content. There’s so much potential that people don’t fully understand yet. I also think clearer policies around labelling AI-generated content online will be really important, along with more regulation in that space. It feels like that’s an area that still hasn’t fully caught up with how quickly the technology is evolving. 

Who is your favourite fictional robot and why? 

I don’t know many fictional robots, but I really enjoyed watching WALL-E with my kids. It feels like a very gentle and accessible way to introduce ideas about technology and the world it shapes. What I like about it is that it doesn’t present technology as something loud or overwhelming, but something that can exist alongside care, curiosity, and responsibility. It leaves you thinking a bit more about the kind of future we’re building, without being heavy-handed about it. 

What is your first memory of using an LLM like ChatGPT or Claude?

The first time I used something like Claude, it was just for something basic like drafting an email. But quite quickly, I realised there was so much more you could do with it. I started using it to organise lists, structure ideas, and even sort through quotes. What I like most is using it in a way that doesn’t replace my thinking, but helps streamline it and make things clearer.