As I was away in Tokyo, there wasn’t a Cherryleaf Podcast episode this month. However, I did appear as a guest on the Virtual Lounge Podcast, talking about AI video. What if pro-level video creation didn’t require a film crew, expensive equipment, or weeks of production time? Imagine literally describing what you want and having… Read more »
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Podcast 161. How learning and teaching are changing
In this episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we look at how learning and how teaching is changing. We’re going to see a change, and probably a rapid change in what content, staff, and users are given. Transcript Hello again. My name is Ellis Pratt. I’m one of the directors at Cherryleaf. In this episode of… Read more »
Podcast 160: Technical writing news roundup July 2025
In this special episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we’re doing something a little different—a curated roundup of recent news, tools, research, and resources especially relevant to technical communicators. 🔔 Highlights 🆕 TechSmith Launches Camtasia Online 🛠 Vale Linter Introduces “Views” Feature 📄 Netflix’s Documentation Approach We review “Documentation that Developers Actually Read: The Netflix Approach”… Read more »
Podcast 157: The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents and What It Means for Technical Writers
Episode overview In this episode, Ellis explores how AI agents, especially autonomous AI agents, are reshaping the landscape of technical communication. What are they? How do they differ from traditional AI tools? And crucially, what does their rise mean for technical writers? Blending two recent blog posts, Ellis walks us through emerging tools like Manus,… Read more »
Podcast 156: Privacy and AI – Risks and Solutions for Technical Writers
In this episode, Ellis explores the critical issue of data privacy for technical writers using AI tools and chatbots. He delves into the potential risks, from data leaks and copyright infringement to compliance violations and intellectual property concerns. The episode also provides practical solutions and strategies for mitigating these risks, empowering technical writers to leverage… Read more »