Allison Tuthill, Financial Representative

07/21/2026

As a new parent, the amount of decisions you make can feel overwhelming. I can help you decide what plans are needed to help protect your child's future.

07/20/2026

MONDAY, JULY 20: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER AI BECOMES USEFUL?

Most people do not begin using AI because they want a long-term collaborative relationship with a machine. They begin because they need help with something -- a difficult search; a complicated document; a work project; a health concern; verbal or written communication they want to practice; a decision they do not have enough time or mental space to process alone. They may also just try it out because someone they know mentioned using it and they think, "Why not, what do I have to lose?"

Then AI turns out to be useful. So, the human returns with another question, then another project, then something from a completely different part of life, because they have gotten information, help, or support with other situations. I call this AI creep. And it's happening to many of us, including people who do not actually want to use AI and have concerns about it.

So what happens next? Over time, context accumulates. The interaction begins to include earlier decisions, recurring priorities, unfinished ideas, individual preferences, and patterns that may be difficult for the human to recognize while living through them.

That is where something changes -- AI is no longer helping only with the task directly in front of the human. Instead, it is participating in an increasingly continuous private co-workspace.

The value does not come only from what AI can produce in one interaction. Some of the greatest value comes from continuity. Longitudinal tracking of patterns with AI assistance can help the human be more careful and mindful in their thought, social and professional lives. It certainly has for me, which is one reason I started writing about AI nearly a year ago.

Because of this dynamic, AI Creep and IntimAIcy can develop very naturally through the following loop: Usefulness brings the human back; Repeated use creates context; Context makes future collaboration more useful. And usefulness expands again.

As the old saying goes, "Wash, rinse, repeat."

Question: When did AI shift from helping you with isolated tasks to becoming part of an ongoing workflow?

07/20/2026

07/19/2026

Sunday, July 19: This is becoming a conversation, not a series.

When I started writing about AI, I expected to share ideas -- what I didn't expect was how many people would respond with their own experiences: Teachers; Engineers; Business owners; Parents; Healthcare professionals; Friends who initially wanted nothing to do with AI.

The most valuable part of this whole journey, particularly this current arc, hasn't been the posts -- it's been the conversations.

AI isn't changing one profession. And it isn't just changing our lives at work, either. It's gradually touching almost every part of modern life -- that's what I mean when I refer to "AI Creep."

That makes listening just as important as writing.

Thank you to everyone who's shared your experiences so far.

They've helped shape my thinking more than you probably realize.

Question: What's one topic about living and working with AI you'd like to explore together next?

07/19/2026

Motherhood is built on love, strength and putting others first. Planning ahead is a way to show that love – today and tomorrow.

Moms, if you've ever wondered whether your family is financially protected the way you intended, let's meet.

07/18/2026

Saturday, July 18: Technology changes. Principles endure.

Every generation experiences transformative technologies. The tools change, but the principles don't: Honesty; Humility; Curiosity; Responsibility; Stewardship mattered before AI. They matter now. And they will still matter long after today's models have been replaced by tomorrow's.

Perhaps the real question isn't whether AI changes human values. Perhaps it's whether we intentionally carry our best values into the AI era. Or perhaps it's HOW do we intentionally carry our best, most universal and most timeless values into a new age where humans are collaborating with AI in many aspects of their lives.

Question: Which human value do you hope remains unchanged no matter how advanced technology becomes?

07/18/2026

I will not let distance keep me from helping you in this uncertain time. Contact me today, and we can schedule a time to meet virtually. I am here to help now and through all stages of your life.

07/17/2026

Friday, July 17: The Most Valuable Output May Be Clarity.

People often judge AI by the quality of its answers.

Lately, I've been wondering if that's the wrong metric.

The most valuable thing AI often gives me isn't an answer -- It's clarity.

Sometimes clarity comes from organizing scattered thoughts. Sometimes it comes from asking a question I hadn't considered. Sometimes it comes from seeing an idea written down for the first time.

Clarity doesn't make decisions for us, but it does help us make better ones.

Question: Has AI ever helped you become clearer about something—even if it didn't solve the problem?

07/17/2026

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