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Consistently fantastic Trevor Noah interviews Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft, in this episode of What Now? Smith says “AI is the best thing invented for curious people,” and points out quite simply that AI lets us ask for help. I find this a powerful observation that illuminates an often underrated competency: the willingness to try new things. In LinkedIn land, we celebrate deep experience and voluminous credentials, but we sometimes overlook how trying new things is a skill in itself. It’s okay not to know how do it all perfectly from the beginning. Let’s be brave enough to try and smart enough to ask for help—even if we’re asking AI! Thanks to Llijah Pearce for introducing me to Trevor Noah’s excellent culture, tech, and big idea podcast.

A lot of people are excited about #GenAI – in fact, 56% of office workers admit to having used it at work by choice. This is particularly interesting because normally people are reluctant to pick up new technology. Trends show that adoption of digital tools – even ones that are designed to save time and effort – is usually quite slow. So, what’s different about #AI? Is it that much better and easier to use than other tech, or has it just been marketed more effectively since the release of ChatGPT? #digitaltransformation

🎙 In the latest episode of Less Than 15, just published today, we talk with Futurist and AI Researcher Gihan Perera about the significant benefits of integrating AI tools into our businesses to boost productivity and enhance the experiences of our customers and clients. Here’s just a snippet of the takeaways:  ➡️ AI can lead to substantial productivity gains and improved client relationships, as seen in the example of a daycare centre reducing the time to create development plans from 3 hours to just 15 minutes ➡️ With AI handling repetitive tasks, you can update key processes more often, leading to greater efficiency and relevance ➡️ Identifying AI champions within your business and involving the IT team can help facilitate a successful AI journey, making it a collaborative effort rather than solely relying on you to lead the charge. Gihan has also provided a comprehensive resource for getting started on projects using AI that you can download from our website Podcast page. Listen to the full episode on your Podcast Platform of choice here: https://lnkd.in/giYjPSqM Download the resource from Gihan here on our website: https://lnkd.in/gDZ3bSmg Or watch on our YouTube Channel here:

A lot of people are excited about #GenAI – in fact, 56% of office workers admit to having used it at work by choice. This is particularly interesting because normally people are reluctant to pick up new technology. Trends show that adoption of digital tools – even ones that are designed to save time and effort – is usually quite slow. So, what’s different about #AI? Is it that much better and easier to use than other tech, or has it just been marketed more effectively since the release of ChatGPT? #digitaltransformation

A lot of people are excited about #GenAI – in fact, 56% of office workers admit to having used it at work by choice. This is particularly interesting because normally people are reluctant to pick up new technology. Trends show that adoption of digital tools – even ones that are designed to save time and effort – is usually quite slow. So, what’s different about #AI? Is it that much better and easier to use than other tech, or has it just been marketed more effectively since the release of ChatGPT? #digitaltransformation

A lot of people are excited about #GenAI – in fact, 56% of office workers admit to having used it at work by choice. This is particularly interesting because normally people are reluctant to pick up new technology. Trends show that adoption of digital tools – even ones that are designed to save time and effort – is usually quite slow. So, what’s different about #AI? Is it that much better and easier to use than other tech, or has it just been marketed more effectively since the release of ChatGPT? #digitaltransformation

All the AI breakthroughs have got me thinking. How safe is all that data they're collecting? And with new tech popping up left and right, are companies rushing to keep up, without really thinking about the risks to our privacy and security? We've gotta keep the conversation going and make sure we don't lose sight of what's most important—our safety and peace of mind. I use AI every day for design and brand strategy. Are you using AI? Interesting discussion with Amna Nawaz and Nilay Patel of The Verge and the Decoder podcast. https://lnkd.in/gTYK_EH7 #branding #AI #artificialintelligence #design #AIadvances #datasecurity #ethicalAI

Amazing podcast about Gen AI and how it is a collaboration between the human and the machine, not a competition. Companies will look for humans who know how to work with AI; so start working on your fusion skills: #IntelligentInterrogation #JudgementIntegration #ReciprocalApprenticing Listen to the podcast to know more about it!

Engaging interview with Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President at Microsoft about the AI revolution and approaching it with a cautiously optimistic attitude. Some points that really stood out to me: -Roughly 3 billion people don't have access to the internet and 700 million people don't have access to electricity Who do we leave behind when we move forward with the next technical revolution? How do we ensure the most vulnerable people reap the benefits of AI when they are not involved in the conversation? - The effect of cars on society in relation to AI's future effects. Once people had the opportunity to drive further distances, the ties within small towns weakened. We know what we will gain with AI, but what will we lose? We have to push back against the technology to engage with each other, especially in difficult conversations. -Belief in creativity Smith says he doesn't want a world where you go to the beach every day because day 500 at the beach is never as fun as day 3 at the beach. I agree to a certain extent. I get nervous when I hear claims that AI will be useful for people who are good at reading and writing but bad at coding, because their AI assistant can code for them. One could see this one of two ways - AI helps the person achieve goals they previously could never ascend to without AI - or - AI drains the creativity that comes with learning a difficult task or collaborating with people with different skill sets. AI is a vast, seemingly bottomless pit of speculation. I think it's important to have conversations that we might assume we know how the other feels. Something the industrial revolution lacked was intentionality. We should learn from the past.

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence, I've been a relative newbie, and I've had a healthy distrust (sometimes even disdain) for it — especially in the creative space. Over the past number of months, I've been tuned in to the The Daily AI Show. For 30(ish) minutes Monday through Friday, they cover a variety of topics from breaking news to arts, music, ethics, business, trends, etc. The cohosts are dynamic, fun, and come from a variety of backgrounds and interest points. It's a bit like a roundtable/morning coffee chat about AI — with some laughs along the way. I've learned a lot from them, and even though much of the time, the conversation can feel a bit "over my head", I will say, I'm now more aware of the ways that AI could be a welcome innovation for humankind if developed and exercised responsibly and ethically. (Please don't come for me, I'm still learning too!) 😅 Right now, the Daily AI Show is 19 YouTube subscribers away from 1000, which is a HUGE milestone for some great folks who are doing honest and good work in this emerging space. Since AI is here whether we like it or not, why not do our best to learn about it from folks who are smart, trustworthy, honest, real, and have a wide range of experience? If inclined, please check out the Daily AI show on YouTube, LinkedIn, or wherever you listen to Podcasts. If you're more of a reader, I'd encourage you to sign up for their new newsletter from thedailyaishow.com ☺️ https://lnkd.in/e5_rxnuT And if you ever wanna chat (basic) AI with a relative newb, you know where to find me — I totally welcome it!