AI is moving faster than ever—but are we actually thinking better because of it?

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack the growing tension between speed and judgment in an AI-driven world. They explore how instant answers can erode critical thinking, why leaders must take responsibility for how AI is used, and what happens when technology replaces reflection instead of supporting it.

This conversation is for leaders, founders, and operators who want to use AI as a tool—not a substitute for thinking.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why faster answers don’t equal better decisions
- How AI can weaken—or strengthen—critical thinking
- The leadership responsibility behind AI adoption
- Where trust in AI becomes dangerous
- How to stay intentional in an automated world

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:36) Are Faster Answers Making Us Worse Thinkers?
(03:05) The Tradeoff Between Speed and Understanding
(05:52) Why AI Can Short-Circuit Critical Thinking
(08:40) Trusting Technology vs. Taking Responsibility
(11:30) How Leaders Should Use AI Intentionally
(14:15) When AI Helps Judgment—and When It Replaces It
(17:00) Teaching Teams to Think First
(19:48) The Human Cost of Over-Automation
(22:20) Final Thoughts: AI as Support, Not a Crutch

Is AI helping us think better—or quietly replacing our ability to think at all?

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn dig into one of the most important questions leaders face today: how AI is reshaping critical thinking, decision-making, and responsibility inside organizations.

They break down why instant answers can weaken judgment, how leaders should model better thinking in an AI-driven world, and why responsibility—not technology—is the real differentiator moving forward.

This conversation is essential for founders, executives, and operators who want to use AI as leverage without outsourcing their thinking.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How AI changes the way humans think and decide
- Why critical thinking is declining—and how to rebuild it
- The leadership responsibility behind AI adoption
- When AI accelerates insight vs. when it creates risk
- How to stay human in an automated world

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:41) Is AI Replacing Critical Thinking?
(03:18) The Danger of Instant Answers
(06:05) What the MIT Study Reveals About AI Use
(08:52) Responsibility vs. Blind Trust in Technology
(11:40) How Leaders Should Model Better Thinking
(14:25) When AI Helps—and When It Hurts
(17:10) Teaching Teams to Think Before Prompting
(19:55) The Human Cost of Over-Automation
(22:30) Final Takeaways for Leaders Using AI

Why do some companies move fast with AI while others stay stuck? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn break down why slow decision-making is becoming one of the biggest risks for modern organizations.

They discuss how AI is shifting expectations for speed, why hesitation kills innovation, and what leaders must do to keep up with rapidly changing technology. If you want to stay competitive—and avoid being outpaced by AI-powered competitors—this episode is a must-watch.

What you’ll learn:
• Why slow decisions are more dangerous than bad decisions
• How AI is changing the speed of business
• What separates adaptive teams from stagnant ones
• The mindset shifts leaders need to stay relevant
• How to evaluate risk when everything is moving faster

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:48) Why Slow Decisions Are Becoming a Liability
(03:15) Business Speed vs. AI Speed
(06:40) The Leaders Who Adapt vs. Those Who Fall Behind
(09:22) Why Perfectionism Is Slowing Companies Down
(12:15) Making Faster, Smarter Decisions with AI
(15:00) Risk, Innovation, and Organizational Velocity
(17:45) The Future of Leadership in an AI-Accelerated World
(20:25) Final Takeaways: Move Faster or Get Left Behind