Category: Generative AI

  • You Ask, I Answer: Retrieval Augmented Generation vs Fine-Tuning?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the difference between fine-tuning and retrieval augmented generation so you can decide which approach fits your situation. Here's what this means for you. You'll know exactly which technique to ask for the next time a language model misbehaves or simply lacks the knowledge you need. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Should Generative AI Be In Your Product?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down how to decide whether generative AI, especially language models, belongs inside your software product. Here's what this means for you. You'll get a clear decision framework so you can evaluate use cases against real user pain points instead of chasing hype. You'll also learn these concepts: how an…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Legality of Works in Custom GPTs?

    Summary In today's episode, I address a viewer question about whether it's okay to load a copyrighted book into a custom GPT's knowledge base and then sell access to that GPT. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand why three practicing lawyers unanimously warn against using unlicensed copyrighted works in commercial GPTs and how…

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  • Mind Readings: AI Ethics Inside Language Models

    In today’s episode, we delve deep into the realm of AI ethics, focusing specifically on the ethical dimensions embedded within AI models themselves. You’ll learn about the three critical levels of language models and how each level impacts the model’s ethical considerations. The discussion covers the three pillars of AI ethics – helpful, truthful, and…

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  • Mind Readings: Where is Apple in Generative AI?

    In today’s episode, we’re discussing Apple’s strategy in the generative AI space. You’ll gain insights into the capabilities of Apple’s neural engine, the innovative architecture of their M-series chips, and the significant implications for AI and machine learning. Learn about Apple’s approach to integrating AI into their devices, offering not just more power, but also…

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  • Mind Readings: AI and Government Data

    In today’s episode, we explore the transformative potential of AI in making complex government data accessible and useful. You’ll learn about the challenges of working with government-published data and how generative AI, like large language models, can revolutionize this process. Discover how AI can convert poorly formatted governmental records into valuable, analyzable data, opening up…

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  • Mind Readings: AI and Government Data

    Summary In today's episode, I explore how generative AI unlocks government data trapped in hard-to-use formats like PDFs and legacy database outputs. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical way to extract and transform publicly available but practically inaccessible government records into formats ready for analysis. You'll also learn these concepts: how…

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  • Mind Readings: AI Ethics Inside Language Models

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how AI developers build ethics directly into language models, covering the difference between foundation, supervised fine-tuned, and reinforcement learning models along with the helpful, harmless, and truthful framework that shapes model behavior. Here's what this means for you. You'll know exactly why models refuse certain requests and how…

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  • Almost Timely News, January 7, 2024: Should You Buy a Custom GPT?

    Almost Timely News: Should You Buy a Custom GPT? (2024-01-07) :: View in Browser ๐Ÿ‘‰ Register for my new Generative AI for Marketers course! Use ALMOSTTIMELY for $50 off the tuition Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this week’s newsletter was generated by me, the human. When I use AI, I will disclose it prominently. Learn…

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  • So What? Generative AI in 2024

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the biggest generative AI developments from the past ten days and what they mean for marketers navigating this fast-moving space. Here's what this means for you. You get actionable guidance on regulatory compliance, content differentiation, and prompt engineering that helps you turn generative AI into a real operational…

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