This article covers a podcast episode featuring Brian Greenbaum, a product designer at Pendo. He shares his experience as an unexpected AI champion, detailing practical strategies for engaging teams in AI adoption through workshops and rapid tool experimentation.

The article explores how AI transforms product development by democratizing access to knowledge and speeding up processes. It discusses the balance between leveraging AI as a collaborative tool while ensuring human oversight remains central to decision-making. The author emphasizes that AI can enhance creativity and efficiency without replacing the human touch.

The article discusses how a Latin American HR startup adopted an AI-driven concept called the Product Playground to enhance collaboration and innovation. This tool allows non-engineers to create and test product ideas quickly, shifting the design process and accelerating development.

The article explores the practical applications of AI in product design, moving beyond the initial hype to focus on how AI can enhance creativity and streamline processes. It discusses the benefits and challenges designers face when integrating AI tools into their workflows, emphasizing the importance of human oversight and collaboration.