Making the most of AI, without the hype
Making the most of AI, without the hype  
Podcast: Marketplace Tech
Published On: Mon Feb 02 2026
Description: With all the fanfare surrounding AI these days — the utopian dreams and dystopian nightmares — it can be hard to see the technology as simply a tool that anyone can use to improve their lives.That's what tech columnist Christopher Mims at the Wall Street Journal focuses on his new book "How to AI: Cut Through the Hype. Master the Basics. Transform Your Work.” In it, he outlines two dozen “AI Laws” for how consumers and organizations should think about AI.First up: AI is an assistant, not a replacement.