Can artificial intelligence beat humans at Scrabble?
That’s what we wanted to find out.

In this episode of AI for Everyone, Erin and I put AI to the test in a classic word game. The results? Let’s just say the computer didn’t exactly dominate the board.

AI can write essays, create art, compose music, and help people brainstorm ideas… but when it comes to playing Scrabble, things get interesting.

Along the way, we discovered something surprising about how AI actually “thinks” about language—and why some things that seem simple for humans can still confuse even the smartest systems.

More importantly, this experiment highlights a bigger idea: AI isn’t just about productivity tools and technical workflows. It can also be playful, creative, and a lot of fun to explore.

If you’ve ever wondered what AI can really do—and what it still struggles with—this episode might surprise you.

And if you enjoy watching humans defeat machines in board games… well, you’re definitely going to enjoy this one.

Can artificial intelligence beat humans at Scrabble? That&rsquo;s what we wanted to find out.
In this episode of AI for Everyone, Erin and I put AI to the test in a classic word game. The results? Let&rsquo;s just say the computer didn&rsquo;t exactly dominate the board.
AI can write essays, create art, compose music, and help people brainstorm ideas&hellip; but when it comes to playing Scrabble, things get interesting.
Along the way, we discovered something surprising about how AI actually &ldquo;thinks&rdquo; about language&mdash;and why some things that seem simple for humans can still confuse even the smartest systems.
More importantly, this experiment highlights a bigger idea: AI isn&rsquo;t just about productivity tools and technical workflows. It can also be playful, creative, and a lot of fun to explore.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered what AI can really do&mdash;and what it still struggles with&mdash;this episode might surprise you.
And if you enjoy watching humans defeat machines in board games&hellip; well, you&rsquo;re definitely going to enjoy this one.

AI for Everyone is the short, friendly, no-jargon guide to artificial intelligence — designed especially for curious minds over 55.

Hosted by tech veteran and bestselling author Joel Comm, this podcast makes AI fun, approachable, and practical for real people. Whether you’re brand new to tools like ChatGPT or just wondering what all the fuss is about, each 5–10 minute episode gives you real-world examples, helpful tips, and a few laughs along the way.

You’ll learn how to use AI to plan travel, write smarter, stay creative, avoid scams, and even surprise your grandkids.

If you didn’t grow up with tech but want to stay ahead of the curve — this show is for you.

Because you're never too old to learn something cool!

AI for Everyone is the short, friendly, no-jargon guide to artificial intelligence &mdash; designed especially for curious minds over 55.
Hosted by tech veteran and bestselling author Joel Comm, this podcast makes AI fun, approachable, and practical for real people. Whether you&rsquo;re brand new to tools like ChatGPT or just wondering what all the fuss is about, each 5&ndash;10 minute episode gives you real-world examples, helpful tips, and a few laughs along the way.
You&rsquo;ll learn how to use AI to plan travel, write smarter, stay creative, avoid scams, and even surprise your grandkids.
If you didn&rsquo;t grow up with tech but want to stay ahead of the curve &mdash; this show is for you.
Because you're never too old to learn something cool!

Short, friendly AI tips for curious minds — especially over 50. Hosted by Joel Comm. No jargon. No hype. Just helpful.