Magnús Smári Smárason
Treat the patient, not the monitor
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I approach AI tools like most things worth pursuing: start with a question that matters, lean into the mess, try, break, learn, and try again. Follow the trail with curiosity. Know when you're out of your depth and seek knowledge. Ask for help. Offer help. Stay humble.
Articles & Thoughts
Sharing thoughts on AI, technology, and innovation. Practical guides and insights from the world of AI.
From Shadow AI to Strategy: Analyzing Systemic Risk in the Modern Workplace
A recent global report from KPMG and the University of Melbourne (Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence: A global study 2025) confirms a troubling trend: 70% of employees are now using free, public generative AI tools at work, while only 41% report their employer has any policy governing their use.
We're All Boat Makers Now: A Paramedic's Guide to the Societal Dunkirk
A brief perspective on how I view the societal challenges and what mitigation strategies I am experimenting with
Access Shock: A Theory on the New Rules of the AI Economy
AI is making expert knowledge a public good, triggering a societal imbalance the author calls "Access Shock." This theory outlines a four-step model for navigating this disruption—from sudden access to a new equilibrium or collapse—arguing that human skills like critical thinking and trust are now more valuable than ever.
Latest Podcast Episodes
Deep conversations about AI, future technology, and how we can ethically use AI to improve our communities.
The Shadow in the Machine: Searching for Humanity in the Digital Sewer
Is artificial intelligence merely technology, or is it a reflection of ourselves? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Roberto Buccola and philosopher Giorgio Baruchello. We discuss the intersection of technology, psychology, and mythology, exploring the contrasting cultural worlds of Iceland and Sicily as a metaphor for how we approach the unconscious. Photo taken by me in Palazzo Adriano in August, no AI....
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Mindset, skills, and tools: Responsible implementation of technology in learning
Í þessum þætti ræði ég við Helenu Sigurðardóttur, kennsluráðgjafa við Kennslumiðstöð Háskólans á Akureyri, um þá gríðarlegu umbreytingu sem tækninýjungar, og þá sérstaklega gervigreind, hafa á menntakerfið. Helena deilir einstakri reynslu sinni af innleiðingu tækni, allt frá fyrstu spjaldtölvunum til dagsins í dag. Farið er yfir hvernig hægt er að nýta gervigreind sem öflugan samherja í námi, áskoranir sem fylgja ábyrgri notkun og mikilvægi þess að halda í mannleg grunngildi á tímum örra breytinga.
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Taming Technology episode 1 - Gunnar Ásgeir Ásgeirsson
AI and Film Subtitling: From Film Reels to Automated Solutions
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