Simply Briefed pod E16: Living with AI: What everyday adoption looks like
- Josefine Max
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 18
Key topics
The quiet, invisible ways AI integrates into daily tools
How perceptions of AI have shifted from fear to curiosity
The emotional and cultural barriers slowing AI adoption
Practical examples of how companies and individuals are using generative AI
Predictions for what AI adoption will look like in 2025
How to take the next step from AI-curious to AI-competent
Episode 16: Living with AI: What Everyday Adoption Looks Like
– With Karin Hamberg Stén
In this episode of Simply Briefed, Kristine Lium talks with AI consultant Karin Hamberg Stén about the everyday reality of AI adoption. AI might be evolving fast — but what’s actually happening inside companies, teams, and homes?
They explore how AI is slipping into our workflows without us noticing, how the conversation has shifted from fear of job losses to curiosity and creative opportunity, and why culture, confidence, and clarity matter more than tech when it comes to successful adoption.
Key Takeaways
AI adoption is about mindset and habits, not just tools
Curiosity has replaced fear — but clarity about how to use AI is still missing for many
The biggest obstacles aren’t technical, they’re cultural and emotional
There are practical, simple ways to start moving from testing AI to integrating it meaningfully
🎧 Listen now on Spotify!
Host: Kristine Lium
About the guest

Name: Karin Hamberg Stén
Title: Co-founder Studio Stén, AI-consultant
Background: Co-founder of Studio Stén, a generative AI studio helping companies understand, implement, and get real value from AI. An expert in prompt engineering and a sought-after speaker, with a background in tech and innovation across Stockholm, Tokyo, and New York. "What really drives me is the creative potential of AI – how it can expand the way we think, work, and create."
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