A Nuanced Conversation About Standards, Not Sides
A Conversation with Kenn Jordan
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
8:00 – 9:00 PM EST
Live at conversationswithtonymobley.com
The Real Question Isn’t “Is AI Bad?”
When SEO spam and content farms flooded the internet years ago, we didn’t blame keyboards. When cameras democratized image-making, we didn’t condemn photography. So why does AI trigger such strong reactions?
Kenn Jordan brings his unique perspective as someone who’s been exploring AI tools thoughtfully – from early GPT experiments to Vision Pro applications, from AI bias panels to practical implementation strategies. He’s seen both the promise and the pitfalls.
What We’ll Actually Discuss
The Quality Question
- Has low-quality content always existed? (Spoiler: Yes)
- What changed with AI: speed, scale, or standards?
- Why “AI slop” became the catchphrase of choice
The Responsibility Framework
- If you publish it, you own it – regardless of tools used
- Same tool, different outcomes: lazy automation vs. thoughtful augmentation
- Editorial judgment as the ultimate differentiator
The Practical Reality
- How creators, educators, and professionals should approach AI
- Frequency vs. value: serving humans, not algorithms
- Examples of AI enhancing rather than replacing human creativity
The Path Forward
- What the next few years realistically look like
- AI as an amplifier of existing practices (good and bad)
- Building trust and authenticity in an AI-assisted world
Why This Conversation Matters
The divide isn’t between people who use AI and those who don’t. It’s between people who care about quality and those who don’t. AI just makes that difference more visible.
As Kenn has shown across his 8 previous appearances – from accessibility discussions to education technology – the tools matter less than how we use them. This conversation promises to cut through the hype and fear to focus on what really counts: creating value for real people.
Not Your Typical AI Debate
This isn’t about defending or attacking AI. It’s about understanding how any powerful tool can be used well or poorly. Kenn brings:
- Historical context (remember SEO spam?)
- Practical examples from his own work
- A balanced view that acknowledges legitimate concerns
- Focus on human responsibility over technological determinism
Join the Nuanced Discussion
Bring your questions, concerns, and experiences. Whether you’re AI-curious, AI-skeptical, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers something valuable: a thoughtful examination of how we maintain standards in an age of unprecedented creative tools.
Because the quality of our content reflects the quality of our thinking – with or without AI.
Tony Mobley
Host, Conversations with Tony Mobley
“The real divide: people who care about quality vs people who don’t. AI makes that difference more visible.” – Kenn Jordan