25 November 2025
AI & Dyslexia: Productivity Booster or Creativity Killer?
Today, the Southland Business Chamber hosted a thought-provoking lunchtime panel exploring a timely and important question: What does the rise of AI mean for dyslexic thinkers in business?
Led by a dynamic panel—Chris Cole, Sumaria Beaton, and Tim Ramsay—the discussion cut through the noise to focus on what really matters: how AI can support dyslexia talent in the workplace.
This wasn’t a session for AI experts. It was for the curious, the forward-thinking, and those eager to build more inclusive and innovative work environments. Guests brought their lunch—and their best AI prompts—as we explored:
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How AI can reduce everyday friction for dyslexic staff and free up time for strategic and creative thinking, and spending time with clients
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Ways AI tools can amplify strengths like big-picture thinking, creativity, and problem-solving
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Risks and red flags, from data protection to the potential stifling of originality
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How to create AI-ready workplaces that empower staff to thrive.
It was a great session filled with shared experiences, practical tips, and inspiring visions for a future where dyslexic thinking and AI complement one another in powerful ways.