The Problem We Solve
Artificial Intelligence can feel overwhelming. It’s talked about as revolutionary, dangerous, magical, and inevitable all at once. For beginners, that noise makes it hard to know what’s real, what matters, and where to even begin.
This page is designed to give you a grounded, human explanation of AI without technical jargon or hype.
You don’t need a computer science background to understand AI. You just need clarity.
Our Approach
Start with education. Build off fundamentals
What Is AI, Really?
At its core, AI refers to computer systems that can:
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Recognize patterns
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Learn from data
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Generate responses or content
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Support decision-making
What AI Is Not
Conscious
Self-aware
Making decisions on its own
Replacing human judgment entirely
One single tool or product
How AI Learns
AI systems are trained on large amounts of data. During training, they learn patterns, relationships, and probabilities within that data.
A Healthy Way to Think About AI
For beginners, the most important AI skills are:
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Asking good questions
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Evaluating outputs critically
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Understanding limitations
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Knowing when not to use AI
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Staying curious without rushing adoption
How Janis Consulting Supports Beginners
We help individuals and organizations build AI understanding without overwhelm.
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Clear explanations in plain language
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Education rooted in real-world examples
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Human-centered framing
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Guidance that builds confidence, not dependency
If you’re at the beginning of your AI journey, you’re in the right place.
Start With Understanding
AI will continue to evolve.
Clarity is what allows people to evolve with it.
You don't need to be a techy to use AI
Understand limitations
Evidence and Selected Studies
We track outcomes and align with current research on safe and effective adoption.
Fielded AI support in Kenyan clinics reduced diagnostic and treatment errors for clinicians while supporting learning on the job.
Source: “Augmenting Clinical Care With AI Assist” (ArXiv preprint).
AI as a Clinical Copilot Reduced Errors
Research on continuous AI assist in endoscopy suggests skill erosion can occur without deliberate practice. We include AI-free reps and explain modes to keep skills sharp.
Coverage: Time summary of a Lancet Gastroenterology study.
Beware Skill Atrophy Without Design Safeguards
Organizations that provide simple internal hubs for AI assistants see broader, safer adoption across non-technical teams.
Case coverage: Business Insider profile on internal AI hubs.
Adoption Improves with Accessible Internal Tooling
Why choose us instead of in-house people?
We have a large knowledge base
People on our team have been through many technology implementations. Additionally we all spend hours a week sharpening our AI toolbox to share with companies
We are a complete package
Our education is informative and entertaining. It is tailored to fit your size business and needs.
FAQS
Will AI replace my team?
No. We design to augment, not replace. You stay in control, and we measure impact on both outcomes and employee experience.
Is my data safe?
Yes. We implement access controls, privacy settings, and vendor reviews. We can restrict training on your proprietary data when needed.
How fast can we see value?
Most clients see measurable time savings within the first few months as more people get acclimated to the tools
Do we need advanced technical skills?
No. We tailor tools and training so non-technical teams can adopt quickly.
For Milwaukee and Beyond
Serving Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and remote teams across the U.S.
Milwaukee executive coaching and AI consulting. Wisconsin leadership development.
People-first AI adoption.