Sharing Ideas, Learning Together: Summary of Our AI Round Table Evening -Hosted by the Ägeri High Heels Community

Tonight’s roundtable was super interesting, and it was great to see some new faces joining us. The Round Table member events are proving to be such a great way to start new conversations, share ideas, and make connections within the community.

A huge thank you to our hosts for openly sharing their knowledge, experiences, and practical examples:

• Learning with AI

  Hosted by Miriam Pegoraro, Coach at Sek II
  

• Apps and Websites Using AI to Support Expats

  Featuring Mincca Babysitting App with Carla Maldonado and CoverAware.ch, a free dashboard (website) that allows you to manage your insurance policies in any language, with Joe Biondino
  

• General AI Discussions - How We Are Using It, Where It’s Headed & Our Concerns

  Hosted by Jody Buttenshaw, We can We do We care
  

And a special thank you to Pete’s Place and Pete for hosting us and creating the perfect relaxed space for conversation, learning, and connection.

Key Takeaways from the Evening

• Different AI tools have different strengths — there is no “one tool for everything.”

• AI is becoming more like a digital assistant or teammate, not just a chatbot.

• Source-checking and privacy are becoming increasingly important.

• AI can save huge amounts of time with admin, presentations, marketing, and research.

• The future is moving toward AI agents that complete tasks independently.

The Learnings from Tonight’s Meeting

1. Choose the Right AI Tool for the Right Job

One of the clearest themes tonight was that different AI platforms excel in different areas.

Examples shared:

• Perplexity → excellent for research because it provides sources you can verify.

• Claude → strong for admin, strategic thinking, writing, and building AI agents.

• ChatGPT → useful for brainstorming and challenging creativity.

• NotebookLM → ideal for learning, presentations, podcasts, and studying your own material.

• Copilot/OpenClaw → powerful for presentations and automation.

The takeaway: learning which tool to use when is becoming an important skill.

2. AI Is Becoming a Personal Assistant

People are no longer just asking AI questions — they are giving it ongoing responsibilities.

Examples included:

• AI checking and drafting emails

• Managing calendars

• Completing admin tasks

• Creating marketing schedules

• Running workflows through Telegram

• Building AI “agents” that complete tasks automatically

The discussion highlighted how AI is shifting from “assistant” to “operator.”

3. Source Quality and Trust Matter

Several speakers emphasized the importance of checking information and controlling sources.

Interesting insights:

• Perplexity shows its references.

• NotebookLM only works with the material you upload, which makes it easier to trust and verify outputs.

• AI can review contracts and documents, but humans still need oversight.

A strong reminder: AI is powerful, but users still need critical thinking.

4. AI Can Support Learning in Personalised Ways

The education-focused discussion showed how AI can adapt learning styles and create interactive experiences.

Ideas shared:

• Reading simple books to support language learning

• Using tools like Bubble/Bouzo as alternatives to Duolingo

• NotebookLM creating:

  • podcasts

  • quizzes

  • mind maps

  • presentation summaries

• Talking directly with AI to practice or review concepts

AI is making learning more conversational and customised.

5. Privacy, Permissions, and Boundaries Are Important

As AI agents become more autonomous, the conversation naturally moves toward safety and control.

Important points raised:

• Claude can act on your behalf if given permission.

• Users should carefully control access levels.

• Telegram is often preferred over WhatsApp for AI integrations because it only requires an email address.

• Even when automating tasks, users should remain “the boss” and maintain oversight.

The overall feeling was excitement, but also caution around data, privacy, and autonomy.

A final theme from the evening: AI works best when you start with a strategy first. Define the problem, your workflow, or your goal, then choose the AI tools that support it.

Are you loving the Roundtables? What do you think the next Round Table topic should be? Email me at wecanwedowecare@gmail.com and share your thoughts. The information above was shared during the event and reflects the discussions and experiences of the participants. While we believe the information to be accurate, we cannot guarantee its completeness or correctness and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions.