Speaking
AI often seems smarter than it is. It generates answers faster than we can evaluate, often projecting confidence beyond its competence and using signals that feel credible.
These sessions examine how that shapes judgement—and how to stay capable in practice.
From insight to practice, our interactive keynotes and workshops are for people working with AI in real decision-making contexts.
Signature keynote
The Illusion of Intelligence
Why AI Seems Smarter Than It Is
AI systems can generate answers that sound confident, structured, and persuasive—regardless of their accuracy.
In this session participants evaluate AI outputs in real time, noticing what feels credible, what gets trusted, and what gets missed.
Using real examples and research, we examine how these systems shape judgement—and where over-trust begins.
This is not a passive talk. It’s a large group working session.
Participants will:
Experience how easily AI outputs can feel credible—even when they shouldn’t
Notice how quickly judgement shifts under fluent, confident responses
Develop a more deliberate way to question and evaluate AI in real use
Workshop
Practicing Human Judgement in the Age of AI
This session builds on the ideas in The Illusion of Intelligence, focusing on how they show up in real work.
Participants engage directly with AI outputs in the context of their own tasks—examining how decisions are made, where judgement shifts, and where over-trust can emerge.
The focus is not on the tools themselves, but on how we interpret and act on what they produce.
Workshops are currently offered in a small number of pilot engagements and are tailored to the organization and context.
What people are saying
Janneke’s presentation was engaging and informative. Her delivery was well matched to our audience, making it relevant and accessible.
We highly recommend her to anyone looking to better understand how to work with AI.
-Hamilton Association of Volunteers