I turned down doing a workshop today. They wanted one on AI and ethics. After I submitted my tender (and they essentially accepted it) they asked me to spend half the time on teaching employee tips on using AI to save time.

So I explained I personally avoid using LLMs and image generators and wouldn't be good fit for the job.

It was quite a weird turn of events though and I'm still not sure how our initial talk gave them the impression I would be up for that.

Also, it was a 90-minute workshop and there is no way for me to cut the ethics content with exercises to anything less than that.

To be clear, a big point of the ethics workshop is to encourage giving people the autonomy to think for themselves on how, when and why they would want to use an "AI" tool, or object to it.

And I haven't heard back from this other speaking gig after I mentioned diversity matters to me and I reserve the right to withdraw if the lineup is too homogenous, as in large majority privileged men like myself.

I do still recommend living true to your values, though. 😅