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title: 'Learn to stop worrying and embrace AI with Scott Hanselman'
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# Learn to stop worrying and embrace AI with Scott Hanselman

AI can be intimidating. Where do you start…? What do you do…? How do you choose a platform…? When you’re just getting started, there are way more questions than answers. I get it. And so does [Scott Hanselman](https://www.hanselman.com/). That’s why he wants to help. [And Steam Circuit is happy to oblige](https://www.steamcircuit.com/events/ai-builder-series-ai-without-the-hype-september-5-2026).





> This hands-on workshop cuts through the hype and focuses on what AI can genuinely do for real people in real workflows — without turning anyone into an AI grifter.
> 
> Led by **Scott Hanselman**, this session is practical, grounded, and interactive. Together, participants will explore how to use AI tools in ways that actually save time, reduce repetitive work, and support creativity. The goal is not to chase buzzwords or speculate about AGI. It is to understand what is useful now, what is overhyped, and how to make informed decisions about the tools showing up on our laptops, phones, and in our work.

The event takes place at Nedspace on September 5, 2026. It is free to attend.

For more information or to RSVP, visit “[AI Builder Series: AI Without the Hype](https://www.steamcircuit.com/events/ai-builder-series-ai-without-the-hype-september-5-2026).”


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