Understanding Users: The UX Podcast 67. UX Brighton 2024 - Part 2 - How are you using AI in your own work? What excites or scares you about it? - Attendees at UX Brighton
Nov 11, 2024
Attendees at UX Brighton share their mixed feelings about AI in their fields. Many are excited about its potential to automate tedious tasks and enhance productivity, yet there are worries about job displacement and the creativity of human designers. Conversations reveal a sense of confusion and fear about navigating this new landscape, with participants acknowledging the importance of critical thinking in using AI responsibly. Overall, the dialogue emphasizes the need for balance between leveraging AI's capabilities and maintaining human oversight.
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AI Use in Business by James O'Toole
- James O'Toole shares how AI is integrated in his company from marketing posts to coding assistance.
- They even hired a chemistry graduate upskilled in programming with AI tools like Cursor for support.
GDPR and AI Model Training Advice
- Avoid training your own AI models to stay clear of GDPR violations.
- Use pre-trained models to prevent customer data exposure and legal risks.
AI Enhances but Does Not Replace Research
- AI can speed up research by uncovering overlooked insights but requires human validation to avoid errors.
- Using AI as a copilot enhances researcher capability rather than replacing it.