Here's what caught my eye in the world of AI this week:

1. Is AI Overhyped? 5 Leaders Weigh In

Great weekend read to get your AI leadership Brain percolating. Never heard of Alvin Toffler prior to reading article. I feel like I have been beating around the bush trying to say what he phrases in a manner that clearly demonstrates the criticality of learning and unlearning at an exponential pace. Even more amazing is he published this quote in a 1970!

Key Take Aways

• Ethan Mollick says, “Today is the worst version of AI that you will ever use.”

• Organizations that adopt large language model AI technology must invest in robust governance and controls to mitigate the risk of misinformation that is a function of the underlying architecture of a large language model.

Author - Charles Fleet

Quote of the week

2. My thoughts of quote

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3. Nick Thompson on our AI future

I am a big Reid Hoffman fanboy and love the work that he is doing. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

1. AI agents and chatbots are being designed to enhance empathy and human connection, rather than replace human relationships. The goal is to create tools that support and complement human interactions.

2. There are significant privacy and data concerns associated with AI advancement, but also potential benefits in areas like healthcare and scientific research. Finding the right balance between utility and privacy protection remains a challenge.

3. The impact of AI on society is expected to be transformative in the next 2-5 years, potentially surpassing the impact of smartphones in terms of speed and scale of change.

Mind-blowing Thoughts:

1. Within 2 years, AI may be able to facilitate conversations with whales and dolphins, potentially allowing us to communicate with and understand other species in unprecedented ways.

2. AI could lead to the discovery of multiple major new drugs within the next 5 years, potentially revolutionizing medical research and treatment.

3. AI agents might eventually develop their own more efficient language for communication, beyond human languages, though this raises questions about transparency and trust in AI systems.

Author - Reid Hoffman

4. AI Adoption Barriers - Mastering Legal and Governance Risk

I discuss the importance of addressing adoption barriers, risk management, and governance in AI implementation within enterprise settings. I emphasize the benefits of proactively planning for these challenges, suggesting that this approach not only prepares organizations for future audits but also enhances the overall customer value when built in up-front.

Key Takeaways:

1. Proactive risk and governance planning: Integrating risk assessment and governance frameworks from the outset of AI projects is crucial. This approach not only ensures compliance but also sharpens the focus on delivering value to customers.

2. Holistic implementation strategy: Adopting a comprehensive mindset that addresses legal, ethical, and innovative aspects simultaneously can lead to more efficient and effective AI implementations, effectively "killing multiple birds with one stone."

3. Audit readiness and value enhancement: By addressing potential adoption barriers and governance issues early, organizations can better prepare for inevitable audits while simultaneously improving the quality and value of their AI initiatives.

Author - Robert Franklin

5. How AI Could Empower Any Business | Andrew Ng | TED

   Andrew discusses the democratization of AI technology, emphasizing how it can empower individuals across various professions to build their own AI systems. He draws a parallel between the impact of widespread literacy in the past and the potential impact of widespread access to AI in the future.

   Key Takeaways:

   1. Democratization of AI development: The ability to create AI systems is no longer limited to specialized experts. With proper training, individuals from diverse professional backgrounds can now develop AI solutions tailored to their specific needs.

   2. Economic impact and wealth distribution: Widespread access to AI technology has the potential to generate significant wealth. Democratizing this access ensures that the economic benefits are distributed more evenly across society, including small business owners.

   3. Transformative potential: The democratization of AI is compared to the historical impact of widespread literacy, suggesting that its full potential is yet to be understood. This shift towards accessible AI development tools and knowledge will likely lead to innovative applications across various industries and sectors.

Author - Andrew Ng

6. Friday Funnies 🤣 .

I think this is one of my best. I can’t stop chuckling.

7. Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps

This article should help spark some ideas over the weekend while you are lying by the pool! If you are not lying by the pool this weekend, change your plans :-)

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8. North America added a whole Silicon Valley’s worth of data center inventory this year. It’s not enough.

Drop the mic! I have talked about how cultural adoption will slow down AI, in today’s newsletter I discovered that Alvin Toffler shared this same insight 54 years ago! Now we are learning about the lack of compute for AI. So people let’s stop worrying about AI replacing us and start focusing on how as a TOOL it can empower us. Let’s go!

Author - Rani Molla

Until next time, take it one bit at a time!

Rob