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AI for Humans
Hosted by Henry Griner · EN
AI for Humans brings the power of AI and automation to hopeful online business explorers. Along with Guest Experts in AI technology we show you how to simplify your marketing, capture more leads, and scale your business with the latest AI tech tools.
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From Dial-Up to AI: Why I Built AI for Humans
2w ago00:14:02Tap to summarizeBack in 1995, I was a student at a community college in Minnesota that had just gotten a T1 line — not cable, a telephone line — bringing internet access onto campus. The wiring had already been done earlier that year before I ever started there, but I made a point of using every break I had to get into the computer labs and figure out what this “internet” thing, the WWW, actually was. At that point it was just Netscape and gray backgrounds — no online business, no commerce, nothing you’d recognize today.That timing wasn’t an accident. April 1995 is when the internet was officially handed over from the old NSFNET backbone — the government-and-university research network — to commercial networks, the moment it stopped being a research project and started becoming the internet we know. By that fall, into early 1996, it was opening up for commercial business more and more, right as I was in those labs learning it from the ground floor.Within a year, I was teaching internet classes in the continuing education department. Not long after, I built my first website — for my bank, The Bank of Elk River. Over the next couple decades, I built over a hundred more for clients across the country. I’ve spent my career being the guy who shows up early to a new technology and then turns around and teaches everyone else how to use it.When Did AI Actually Go Mainstream?People assume AI’s public debut was ChatGPT in 2022 — but the truth is, AI has been quietly part of everyday life for decades, starting with things like ELIZA, a 1960s text-based “therapist” chatbot, and later voice assistants like Siri. Even so, most of that was narrow, scripted, or single-purpose.The real turning point — the moment AI became something anyone could sit down and talk to — came on November 30, 2022, when OpenAI launched ChatGPT to the public. It became the fastest-growing application in history, reaching 100 million active monthly users by the end of January 2023. Within days of launch, ChatGPT sent a shockwave through the tech industry, triggering a “code red” at Google and accelerating a multibillion-dollar Microsoft investment into OpenAI. MediumHISTORYWhat followed was a rapid wave of competitors — Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Meta AI, Anthropic’s Claude, and xAI’s Grok all launched to the public in the months and years after ChatGPT’s debut. Nearly three years later, ChatGPT alone was seeing roughly 800 million weekly users by November 2025. MediumMediumSo when you hear people say “AI is brand new” — it’s more accurate to say: AI has been building for 60+ years, but it became something ordinary people actually use in their daily lives starting in late 2022. That’s less than four years ago. If you feel behind, you’re not — almost everyone started at the same starting line you did.Many people struggle to understand AIHere’s the thing about AI right now: it’s moving faster than the internet ever did. I started using AI tools about two years ago — first Bard (now Gemini), then ChatGPT — just to help write copy and generate images for a business I was running. Since then, the pace has been relentless. New tools, new capabilities, new terminology, every few months.And if you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, I know how that feels. You don’t want to learn AI by scrolling through a hundred conflicting Facebook posts, and you don’t have time to sift through every “guru” channel promising the one trick that changes everything. You just want someone to hand you a clear path — the same way someone should have handed one to me back in 1995. But that’s okay. I like learning things hands-on and then sharing it with other people. That struggle is real for two groups of people especially:* People worried AI is coming for their job, who haven’t been given any training by their employer* People who want to build something of their own — a home-based business — but don’t know where AI or online tools fit into thatThis is why I pivotedI stopped building websites for people in late 2022 after we moved to Tennessee. But by early to mid-2024 I was starting to learn to use AI tools to create blog posts for one of my personal websites. I could see that this was something that was going to explode and become at least as big as the Internet itself was in 1995.That’s exactly why I built AI for Humans — a free Skool community and a growing library of training designed to humanize AI, not complicate it. It’s structured in modules, starting with the basics — how to show up, how to communicate — before moving into using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in practical, everyday ways.If your employer hasn’t given you access to these tools or shown you how to use them for your job, you can start learning on your own time, for free, and protect your own future instead of waiting for someone else to hand it to you.And if you’ve been curious about building something of your own — not chasing followers, not another program that fizzles out — I’m also part of a team using the Legacy Builders model, inside a digital education industry that’s projected to be worth trillions in the coming years. It’s a full community, tens of thousands of people strong, built on one simple rule: we don’t let each other give up.Join me on this journeyI’ve spent thirty years watching technology waves come in — the internet, websites, social media, and now AI. Every time, the people who did best weren’t the ones who knew the most on day one. They were the ones who found someone to walk them through it, one step at a time.[That’s one of my AI twins in this video.]That’s what I’m here for. Come join me at the AI for Humans Skool community (it’s free), catch the weekly videos on the AI for Humans YouTube channel, and if you want the story from the very beginning — my journey from Netscape to ChatGPT — that article is already live here on Substack.I’m just getting started. I’d love for you to be part of it.NOTE: I used my AI assistant Claude to write this post. I’ve been working with Claude for several months so it knows my business. It knows what I wanted to write about. I basically just gave it the transcript of the video at the top of the page and a couple points to bring out and it wrote this for me. One of the things that I’ve taught it is to make my writing not look AI by removing certain phrases and also those em dashes… — like that. This time I allowed those em dashes to stay and not have them cleaned out because I wanted you to know the power of AI. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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I Built My Own AI Clone, and You Can Too
Jun 300:03:22Tap to summarizeI want to tell you something that most people in the online marketing world will never say out loud.The gurus charging $2,000 or more to teach you about AI systems did not invent anything you cannot build yourself. They packaged it. There is a difference.I know, because I just built mine. And I am going to walk you through exactly what I did.What Is an AI Clone, and Why Does It Matter?An AI Clone is a system that allows artificial intelligence to think, write, speak, and show up on video in a way that sounds and looks like you, not like a generic robot.Think about what that means for someone like you who wants to build an online income but does not have a marketing team, a video crew, or a $10,000 ad budget. It means you can show up online consistently, professionally, and in your own voice, even when you are at a grandkid’s soccer game on Saturday.That is not a dream anymore. That is what I have been building piece by piece for the past several months. And now I want to share it with you.The Four Components I BuiltI call it my Clone Stack. It has four parts.The first part is the Brain. That is a document, a detailed system built inside Claude, that captures everything about who I am. My voice, my story, my values, my frameworks, my audience, my platforms. When I sit down to write a post, a script, or an article, I am not starting from scratch. The Brain does the heavy lifting.The second part is the Image Clone. I use Gemini, Canva and an AI tool called Magnific to create consistent, professional visuals that represent my brand across every platform.The third part is the Voice Clone. I am currently building my ElevenLabs voice clone, which means an AI can narrate content that sounds like me, without me sitting at a microphone every single time. I have it setup already but I need to update it and make it sound more like me.The fourth part is the Video Clone. This is probably the one that surprises people the most. I have an AI twin inside a platform called HeyGen. It is a digital version of me that can deliver video content. The avatar you may have already seen on my channels, that is my Clone. My AI Twin is the one in the video above here.Why I Built This Myself Instead of Buying a CourseLet me be straight with you. I spent roughly 18 years chasing online income through one system after another. I know what it feels like to hand money to someone promising a shortcut, only to find out the shortcut was just more work with a fancier name. I “invested” over $40,000 in my online education over those early years.When I started working seriously with AI about two years ago, I decided I was going to figure this out myself, not buy someone else’s version of it. I have been on the internet since 1995. I built my first website in 1996. I have run live events, managed web design clients, and learned more technology tools than I can count. I was not going to let a 30-year-old tech bro convince me I needed a $2,000 shortcut.So I built it. And now I am handing the map to you.What This Means for YouIf you are 55 or older and you are wondering whether AI is something you can actually use, the answer is yes. You do not need a tech background. You do not need a studio. You do not need to be young.What you need is a step-by-step system from someone who has actually walked this path, not someone who read about it and packaged it up. I have walked it. I am still walking it. And every week inside my AI for Humans community on Skool, I am sharing what is working right now.We , my AI assistants and I, are building a module called Build Your AI Clone. It will walk you through all four components of the Clone Stack, with real prompts, real tools, and real examples from my own setup. When it is ready, you will be one of the first to know.Your Next StepIf this is the first time you have read anything from me, welcome. My name is Henry Griner. I am the AI Explorer and Technology Teacher, and everything I share here is something I have personally tested, built, or used in my own business.If you want to follow along as I build this out in real time, join us inside AI for Humans at aiforhumans.biz. It is a Skool community. It is free to join. And it is the place where I do the deeper work.The gurus figured this out for themselves, or by paying thousands to their tech teams, and then charged you to catch up. I figured it out for myself too, and I am handing it to you for free. Want to join? Have a blessed day,Henry Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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Why I Started Building a Community Instead of Just Chasing Followers
May 500:05:42Tap to summarizeYou open Facebook and there’s the young guy with the laptop on the beach. You scroll Instagram and there’s the woman celebrating her first $10,000 month. You watch YouTube and someone is telling you that this one system changed everything for them and it can change everything for you too.I saw all of that. For years, I sat on the other side of that screen and I thought, what am I missing? Because I wasn’t sitting still. I was working. I was trying. I was following systems, buying courses, watching every training video I could find, and doing exactly what they told me to do.And I was still losing. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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Artificial Superintelligence Could Arrive Sooner Than Wall Street Thinks
Sep 200:01:13Tap to summarize* Tech leaders are shifting from artificial general intelligence (AGI) to artificial superintelligence (ASI), signaling rapid progress.* Over $1 trillion in AI infrastructure spending is already under way, dwarfing previous technology build outs.* The semiconductor supply chain is scaling for computational demands far beyond current commercial AI.Wall Street sees artificial superintelligence(ASI) as a 2030s story. The evidence points to something far more imminent.OpenAI's Sam Altman recently said his team "knows how to build AGI (artificial general intelligence)" and is "turning our aim beyond that -- to superintelligence." The language is deliberate: we know, not we hope to know. For reference, AGI refers to machines that can match human-level cognition. ASI refers to intelligence operating at speeds, scales, and domains that are orders of magnitude beyond human capacity. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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J.A.R.V.I.S from Iron Man Available Soon
Aug 1800:01:39Tap to summarizeResearchers have published the most comprehensive survey to date of so-called “OS Agents” — artificial intelligence systems that can autonomously control computers, mobile phones and web browsers by directly interacting with their interfaces. The 30-page academic review, accepted for publication at the prestigious Association for Computational Linguistics conference, maps a rapidly evolving field that has attracted billions in investment from major technology companies.“The dream to create AI assistants as capable and versatile as the fictional J.A.R.V.I.S from Iron Man has long captivated imaginations,” the researchers write. “With the evolution of (multimodal) large language models ((M)LLMs), this dream is closer to reality.”NOTE: It may not be too far off in the future before Real Estate Investors are able to install OS Agents to perform property searches for homes and land in a matter of seconds. There are already a few REI tools with limited however, inpressive search features on the market today.“OS Agents can complete tasks autonomously and have the potential to significantly enhance the lives of billions of users worldwide,” the researchers note. “Imagine a world where tasks such as online shopping, travel arrangements booking, and other daily activities could be seamlessly performed by these agents.”Why security experts are sounding alarms about AI-controlled corporate systemsThe researchers dedicate substantial attention to what they diplomatically term “safety and privacy” concerns, but the implications are more alarming than their academic language suggests. “OS Agents are confronted with these risks, especially considering its wide applications on personal devices with user data,” they write.Do you want to stay up to date with developing news regarding AI and how it can be used for Real Estate Investors? Be sure to Subscribe to my Newsletter an discover how to use AI tools and platforms in your REI business as well as keep up on the latest developments. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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Welcome to My AI 4 Real Estate Investors Newsletter
Jul 26, 202500:01:20Tap to summarizeIf you are ready to move your REI business forward using AI Tools, you are in the right place.I used the AI Video Platform HeyGen to create this short introduction video. Beginning August 4, 2025 I will share the link to my new AI4REI website where I will provide you with information, tools and examples of how you can use AI, Artificial Intelligence in your Real Estate Investing business.My goal is to also provide you with interviews with people who are successfully using AI to grow their REI companies.I will provide a link to my new website here on August 4th so be sure to click my Subscribe Button so you won’t miss my announcement and the URL to the new website. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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Could This Be the Perfect Time to Sell Your Flip?
Jul 23, 202500:02:39Tap to summarizeThere’s some encouraging news on the horizon for house flippers across Tennessee and neighboring states. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors, if mortgage rates dip to six percent, an estimated 5.5 million households across the country could suddenly find themselves in a position to buy a home. That kind of shift has the potential to fuel roughly 550,000 additional home sales over the next twelve to eighteen months, creating the kind of market momentum that many investors and flippers have been hoping to see.Right now, mortgage rates are hovering around 6.75 percent, which has kept plenty of first-time buyers and move-up buyers sitting on the sidelines. For many people, that extra percentage point or, or even a few tenths of a point, has made the difference between being able to qualify for a loan or waiting it out in frustration. But with signals from the Federal Reserve pointing toward possible rate cuts later this year or early next, we could soon hit the “magic number” that brings back a flood of eager buyers.For house flippers working in Middle Tennessee markets like Nashville, Columbia, and Murfreesboro, as well as in nearby states including Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia, this could be the spark that clears out inventory and accelerates sales. Affordable, entry-level homes—often priced below $375,000—are likely to attract the most attention, as first-time buyers regain confidence and affordability. Even mid-range properties, which appeal to growing families and move-up buyers, could move faster as sellers and buyers who were hesitant re-enter the market.This potential rate dip comes at the perfect time for many flippers who have been holding properties longer than planned. It’s no secret that carrying costs and market uncertainty can eat into profits when homes sit unsold. Not to mention tying up funds to make it harder to purchase the next house to flip. A surge of new buyers could change all that, helping investors move properties more quickly and protect their margins. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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AI Is Changing Land Flipping
Jul 11, 202500:02:07Tap to summarize[This is a video except]A few months ago, I met Michael Robertson online. Michael had been in real estate for over 30 years and previously owned a nationwide appraisal company with 65 employees and was flipping houses in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now Michael lives in Florida with his wife and for the past couple years they have been Flipping Land and teaching others to do the same.Michael began incorporating AI tools into his business and is now teaching his students how to do the same. If you are a Real Estate Investor and you are not yet Flipping Land, you should connect with Michael, follow him on Facebook and get into this business. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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Go High Level
Jun 24, 202500:01:26Tap to summarizeIf you're just getting started in real estate investing and keep hearing terms like "CRM," "funnels," "automations," or "SMS workflows" you’re not alone. Most new investors don’t come from a marketing or tech background. We got into real estate to build freedom, wealth, and options, not to become software experts. But the truth is, having the right tools can make or break your business. That’s why I recommend Go High Level (GHL) to every beginner I work with.Go High Level (GHL) is like having an entire marketing department in one dashboard. It’s a platform that lets you build your website, create lead funnels, automate follow-ups, book appointments, and manage your pipeline, all in one place. You don’t need five different tools, and you don’t need to hire a tech team to get started.If you want to see what’s possible with AI and automation in real estate investing, this is where I recommend you start.Visit my AI for Real Estate Investors Newsletter for the full story. Click the link below. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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The 3 Best AI Tools for Real Estate Investors in 2025
Jun 21, 202500:02:20Tap to summarizeLet me cut to the chase,if you're in real estate today and you're not using AI, you're already behind. I've been exploring artificial intelligence tools for over five years, and I’ve seen firsthand how quickly things have gone from "interesting tech" to "essential business advantage." So, I want to share with you my top three picks for AI tools that can give real estate investors a serious leg up, whether you're wholesaling houses, flipping land, or managing a portfolio.These aren’t just fancy toys. Each of these tools has practical, day-to-day applications that can help you move faster, make better decisions, and create more compelling marketing, without needing to hire a full team.GPT-4o: Your All-In-One Assistant with SuperpowersIf you’ve heard the buzz around GPT-4o, it’s not hype. This is OpenAI’s latest and most powerful model—what they call an "omnimodel." That means it can handle text, images, audio, and video context all at once.As a real estate investor, this is a game-changer. Let’s say you’ve got property photos—upload them and GPT-4o can flag visible red flags like water damage or structural issues. Thinking about updates to increase resale value? It can generate photorealistic mockups showing a renovated kitchen or a new paint scheme.Need marketing help? This thing will write your property descriptions, social media posts, email follow-ups, you name it. And they’ll sound like you wrote them yourself, not a robot.Now, a few caveats: It can still make mistakes if you push it beyond its context, and you’ll need a paid subscription to unlock the full power. Also, be careful about uploading anything sensitive, images with people or personal data should be handled thoughtfully. Get full access to AI for Humans at henryaitech.substack.com/subscribe
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