An elderly man with a white beard and glasses is sitting at a desk in a cozy, book-filled room, deeply engrossed in his reading. He is holding an open book titled "The AI Chronicles" and is thoughtfully holding a pen to his chin. A laptop on the desk is open to a page titled "Exploring AI + Storytelling"

Welcome to The AI Grandad

AI, creativity, storytelling and curiosity, 
explored one post at a time.

A blog by Mike, retired headteacher, grandad and curious explorer of artificial intelligence, sharing reflections, experiments, stories, prompts and practical thoughts on how AI is changing the way we think and create.

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Thoughtful posts, creative experiments, short fiction and honest 
reflections on AI and creativity.

Hello, I’m Mike

I’m a retired primary school headteacher, a grandad, a writer, and someone who has become fascinated by the strange, exciting and sometimes unsettling world of AI.

This blog is where I explore that world in a thoughtful and down-to-earth way.

You’ll find posts about AI and creativity, storytelling experiments, short fiction, writing prompts, YouTube ideas, and reflections on how ordinary people can make sense of new technology without needing to speak fluent robot.

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What You Will Find Here

AI and Creativity – Reflections on how artificial intelligence is changing writing, imagination, art and the creative process.

AI Experiments – Prompt ideas, AI tests, practical examples and ways to explore tools for yourself.

AI Storytelling – Stories written by different Chatbots using a variety of unusual prompts.

Thinking Out Loud – This is where I put the thoughts that arrive uninvited and refuse to leave quietly. They’re too short for a full post and too insistent to ignore.

Latest Posts

  • The Hendersons

    A suburban street viewed from an upstairs window, where an elderly man stands inside beside a notebook of observations on the windowsill. Across the road, a neatly kept house displays the number 42. A middle-aged couple stand at their front gate, the man adjusting his beige jacket while the woman in a blue cardigan waves directly towards the window. The scene feels orderly and quiet, with a subtle sense of unease as the couple appear to be watching the observer.

    The Hendersons seem perfect, always friendly and neighborly. But lately, they’re spotted in the same outfits, sparking Derek’s curiosity. His notebook reveals something strange about their behavior.

    Read more: The Hendersons

  • The Reassignment

    Two office cubicles in a compliance department, one occupied with paperwork and a completed report, the other empty with a nameplate ‘K.’, suggesting a recent disappearance.

    So, the narrator finds K. gone from the office, notices his desk is cleaned, and reflects on work protocols while completing tasks. They stay focused amid office chatter and rules.

    Read more: The Reassignment

  • The AI Drabble Challenge – Image Prompting

    A friendly-but-weird AI robot made of letters and punctuation holding a tiny 100-word story.

    Join the AI Drabble Challenge where every Friday you craft a 100-word story using AI tools. This week’s prompt is image-based. No pressure, just creativity and curiosity. Let’s see what you come up with!

    Read more: The AI Drabble Challenge – Image Prompting

Curious About AI? So Am I.

The AI world moves quickly. This blog is my way of slowing it down just enough to think, experiment, write and wonder.

If that sounds like your sort of thing, subscribe and come along for the journey.

One story, one experiment, one cup of tea at a time.