Hello, My Name Is Alan and I Am an AI Builder
Techstrong.ai, Monday, August 17th, 2026
An AI builder is anyone who deliberately uses AI to create something new, regardless of job title.
Alan Shimel introduces the concept of AI builders, people who deliberately use AI to create new artifacts or systems.
The AI Builder Maturity Model progresses from Consumer through six stages to AI Orchestrator. Research shows 55% of American workers use AI at work, with productivity gains rising as people integrate AI across more tasks.
However, AI democratizes attempts rather than mastery, and judgment and accountability remain essential.