Month: September 2024

  • Mind Readings: The Gold Standard of Marketing Attribution

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why traditional attribution is breaking down and why simply asking customers how they heard about you is the gold standard for marketing attribution. Here's what this means for you. You get accurate, consent-based attribution data that outperforms cookies and survives every privacy regulation. You'll also learn these concepts: why…

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  • Mind Readings: The Problem with Generative AI System Prompts

    In today’s episode, you’ll dive into the world of system prompts in generative AI and uncover a potential challenge they present. You’ll learn what system prompts are, how they work, and why companies use them. I’ll also reveal a key problem: the difficulty of overriding system prompts when they hinder your desired use case. Discover…

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  • Mind Readings: The Problem with Generative AI System Prompts

    Summary In today's episode, I break down how system prompts work in AI models like Claude and Gemini and why they silently shape every response you get. Here's what this means for you. System prompts run before your input and override your instructions, so when an AI refuses or behaves unexpectedly, the hidden system prompt…

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  • Mind Readings: Tool Handling and Non-Language Generative AI Tasks

    In today’s episode, you’ll learn how generative AI is evolving to tackle non-language tasks more effectively through the power of tool handling. Discover how models like Llama 3.1 are integrating tools, similar to Batman’s utility belt, to access external functions and overcome their limitations. You’ll also gain valuable insights into the emerging market for AI…

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  • Mind Readings: Tool Handling and Non-Language Generative AI Tasks

    Summary In today's episode, I explore how generative AI models are evolving to handle non-language tasks through built-in tool handling and function calling. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand why this shift creates a massive new market for tool makers and API builders while letting AI focus on what it does best. You'll…

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  • Mind Readings: Turning a Lavalier Mic Into a Handheld Mic

    In today’s episode, you’ll see a simple hack to transform a lavalier microphone into a handheld microphone. I’ll walk you through how I used a Rode Wireless Go transmitter, a power bank, and a USB-C connector to create a more ergonomic and acoustically sound setup. You’ll learn why this method, while not ideal for a…

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  • Mind Readings: Turning a Lavalier Mic Into a Handheld Mic

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through a cheap DIY hack for using a lavalier microphone handheld-style by rigging it to a no-name power bank with a USB-C cable, as an alternative to Rode's $29 plastic holder. Here's what this means for you. You get a budget-friendly, travel-ready setup that improves your audio quality and…

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  • Almost Timely News: ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ The Basics of How To Launch a Podcast From Scratch (2024-09-08)

    Almost Timely News: ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ The Basics of How To Launch a Podcast From Scratch (2024-09-08) :: View in Browser ๐Ÿ‘‰ Download my newly updated Generative AI Power Pack of Cheat Sheets Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this week’s newsletter was generated by me, the human. In the video version, you’ll see some stuff in Google…

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  • Almost Timely News: ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Generative AI’s Most Useful Healthcare Use Case (2024-09-01)

    Almost Timely News: ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Generative AI’s Most Useful Healthcare Use Case (2024-09-01) :: View in Browser ๐Ÿ‘‰ Enjoy my latest on-demand free webinar, Generative AI for Hospitality! Content Authenticity Statement 70% of this week’s newsletter was generated by me, the human. You’ll see lots of AI outputs in the opening section. Learn why this kind…

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