Exploring Moral Panics and Technological Advancements

Without doubt, 2023 has been dominated by AI. Whether it’s through fear, anxiety, excitement or over-exposure, generative AI - and most prominently ChatGPT - has been at the forefront of thinking, development and investment as the world rushes to catch up with this emergent technology. But what could it mean for L&D? According to Ross Stevenson, quite a lot. Listen as Ross shares his exhaustive exploration of this technology and tells us how we can be benefitting today.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• ChatGPT is a game-changer for (L&D), turbo charging their efficiency.
• Those who adapt to generative AI first will reap the rewards.
• ChatGPT empowers you to work at an unprecedented speed.
• Don't dismiss ChatGPT as a mere content generator; it's much more.
• ChatGPT is your ultimate research assistant, simplifying the daunting task of summarizing extensive reports.
• It offers a fresh, emotion-free perspective, swiftly uncovering valuable insights from data you input, long reports and the web.
• An AI task assessment framework helps identify optimal use cases.
• Companies are creating custom generative AI systems tailored to their data.
• ChatGPT is a potent educational tool, nurturing skills development.
• L&D is on the path to teaching individuals how to leverage AI for self-directed learning.
• With an in-house AI system, L&D can pinpoint and solve real business problems, sidelining ineffective generic tools.
• Microsoft Co-Pilot will further enhance data analysis, presentations, and spreadsheet tasks.

BEST MOMENTS

'Just using if for thought partnership has been very powerful.'

'It is an extension of you… it will make you smarter.'

'Do the case/task assessment first, and then figure out if generative AI could help.'

'Just be curious.'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/

Ross Stevenson Bio

Ross is Chief Learning Strategist and founder of Steal These Thoughts, an independent L&D think tank. He’s spent 16 years leading L&D teams, strategies, and tools within global organisations. Ross is also at the forefront of exploring the potential of generative AI in L&D.

You can follow and connect with Ross via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensonuk/

Twitter: @_Rsvenson

Website: www.stealthesethoughts.com

What L&D Teams Can’t Afford To Get Wrong article: https://stealthesethoughts.com/2023/09/08/why-ld-teams-cant-afford-to-get-it-wrong-with-generative-ai/

ABOUT THE HOST

David James 

David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. 

As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. 

CONTACT METHOD 

• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/
• L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective/
• Blog: https://360learning.com/blog/
• L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/