ChatGPT Curious
ChatGPT Curious
Podcast Description
ChatGPT Curious is a podcast for people who are…well…curious about ChatGPT. Go figure. Join Dr. Shanté Cofield, also known as the Maestro, to explore what ChatGPT actually is, (really though, are the files in the computer?), how to use it, and what it might mean for how we think, work, create, and move through life. Tune in every Thursday to get your fix. Stay curious.
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The podcast focuses on various themes related to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence, covering topics like the fundamentals of LLM and AGI technologies, comparisons of opposing AI schools of thought, and what the implications of AI might be on everyday life. Episodes include explorations of technical terminology, deep dives into the history of AI development, and discussions on ethical considerations surrounding AI use.

Prompting Curiosity is a podcast for the AI-curious, no coding background required. Join Dr. Shanté Cofield, also known as the Maestro, to explore what these AI tools actually are, how to use them, and what they might mean for how we think, work, create, and move through life. Tune in every Thursday to get your fix. Stay curious.
In this episode I cover how AI access and permissions have changed since ChatGPT launched back in 2022, from zero connections and basically zero worry to the current YOLO approach of vibe coders and early adopters. I share what I currently give Claude access to, what my biggest concern is, and offer a read/write/act framework that you can use to decide what your AI should touch.
Main Topics Covered
- How AI access sentiment has changed over 4 years
- 2022: ChatGPT with zero connections
- 2023: Bard connects to Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps
- MCP and the “AI in my email” era
- Agentic AI, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork
- What I currently give Claude access to
- Prompt injection: my biggest concern
- Read/write/act framework
- Privacy, client data, and benefit vs. risk
- How I used AI this week: Claude-Descript connector and pulling quotes from transcripts
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