Mike Hughes-Hayes

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Mike Hughes-Hayes — HARO Expert Bio - Founder, Podcaster: AI Super Campus of New Communication... to Survive and Thrive in the AI AGE! Mike Hughes-Hayes is a two-time Peabody Award–winning documentarian, researcher, and Senior Human Editor dedicated to helping seniors and their families understand “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of AI Communication.” Featured in Authority Magazine as an expert in impactful communication, Hughes-Hayes focuses on translating complex artificial intelligence issues into clear, human stories that empower active adults to stay safe, informed, and independent. He is the founder of SeniorAIForum.org, a nonprofit media company and educational initiative committed to AI literacy, discernment, and public safety for seniors and caregivers. Through multimedia storytelling, roundtable discussions, and his “AI: It NEVER Hurts to Ask a Human!” platform, he teaches families how to question, verify, and use AI tools responsibly in daily life — from avoiding scams and misinformation to strengthening connections rather than isolation. With a background in network television and radio journalism in New York, Hughes-Hayes brings an Open Source True AI Crime stories to [Medium .com] investigative rigor together to understand new communication, making him a sought-after voice for stories about technology adoption, digital safety, media literacy, and the human impact of AI on aging populations. He regularly contributes expert commentary for journalists via HARO Help A Reporter Out on topics including: • AI literacy and discernment for active adults • Protecting families from Automated Organized Crime and True AI Crime stories -AI-enabled scams and misinformation • Human-centered communication in the age of artificial intelligence • Bridging the generational digital divide • Ethical and responsible everyday use of AI Communication Signature Message: You can’t opt out of AI—but you can opt in to AI education. Keep your curiosity high and your risk low. Remember: With AI, it never hurts to ask a human… but it can hurt not to.