Category: Mind Readings

  • Mind Readings: AI Prompts Aren’t 100% Portable

    In today’s episode, I delve into the fascinating world of generative AI systems like ChatGPT, GPT-4, Bing, Bard, and more. Remember, AI models aren’t all created equal, each has unique quirks and requirements when it comes to crafting prompts. Just like different operating systems require different apps, so do AI models. And if you want…

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  • Mind Readings: The WGA Strike and Artificial Intelligence

    Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Download the MP3 audio here. Listen to the audio here: Let’s talk about the very timely topic of the Writers Guild of America strike and one of their demands. In particular, this is about artificial intelligence. No surprise, I have no expertise in the rest of their…

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  • Mind Readings: How Should Educators Think About Generative AI?

    In this episode, I discuss how educators should approach the use of generative AI in the classroom. While some schools are banning its use, these tools are not going away and are being adopted by businesses for their ability to create content better, faster, and cheaper. The role of education should shift from being a…

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  • Mind Readings: Intangibles are Infinite with AI

    In this episode, I discuss the recent debut of a 32-second ad for a fictional pizza chain called Pepperoni Hugging Spot, which was entirely made using artificial intelligence. The text, voiceover, images, and video were all generated by machines. This got me thinking about the power of intangible AI-generated content, which is infinite and can…

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  • Mind Readings: AI Shortens The Distance from Idea to Reality

    In this video, I discuss the bigger picture purpose of artificial intelligence. While AI can perform tactical use cases like writing and regression analysis, its primary role is to make us faster and better human beings by shortening the distance from idea to reality. Machines can generate mediocre ideas that serve as a starting point…

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  • Mind Readings: Voluntary Content Grades and AI

    In this episode, Christopher Penn discusses the concept of voluntary content labeling, similar to how the Motion Picture Association of America regulates the movie industry. By voluntarily labeling content as purely human, AI assisted, or AI-led, readers can better understand what they’re consuming and content creators can potentially create a premium around purely human content.…

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  • Mind Readings: 6 Month AI Pause?

    Is the call for a six-month pause in AI development warranted? In my latest video, we’ll take a closer look at the open letter to the AI community and explore the real concerns of AI that are often overlooked. Join me as we dive into this controversial topic and examine the potential consequences of AI…

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  • Mind Readings: Large Language Model Bakeoff: Google Bard, Microsoft Bing + GPT-4, ChatGPT + GPT-4

    Today, we’re going to do a large language model bakeoff, pitting Google Bard, Microsoft Bing, and OpenAI’s GPT-4 against a series of 11 questions that will test their capabilities and compare outputs for a set of common tasks, informational and generative. Here are the 11 questions I tested: What do you know about marketing expert…

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  • Mind Readings: Communities Need Publications

    In this episode, we talk about how communities require some kind of publication to get members on the same page. This is especially important these days when there’s so much noise to distract people in public channels. Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here.…

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  • Mind Readings: Establishing Thought Leadership With Speed

    In this episode, we talk about the four factors of memory by Dr. Wendy Suzuki and how speed and agility lend themselves to thought leadership. Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain…

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