Navigating AI Integration in Tech

This chapter explores the complexities of integrating AI technologies into organizational workflows and project management, with a focus on major players like Facebook. It highlights the challenges faced by tech companies as they adapt to the evolving landscape of AI, including user reactions to AI-generated content. Additionally, it discusses the implications of AI tools on cognitive abilities and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in leveraging these technologies.

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine the controversial rise of AI image "restoration" and discuss how entirely new images are being generated, rather than the original photos being restored. This is raising concerns about the preservation of authentic family photos.

They discuss Mark's reconsideration of canceling his Perplexity subscription after rediscovering its unique strengths for supporting research.

The hosts analyze recent court rulings that permit AI training on legally acquired content, plus Disney's ongoing case against Midjourney.

This week's Tip of the Week explores how project workspaces in ChatGPT and Claude can greatly simplify your genealogical research.

In RapidFire, the hosts cover Meta's aggressive AI hiring spree, the proliferation of AI tools in everyday software, including a new genealogy transcription tool from Dan Maloney, and the importance of reading AI news critically.