New research: Get better ideas with AI (with Kian Gohar, Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, Henrik Werdelin)
Feb 20, 2024
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Discover how AI is revolutionizing brainstorming sessions and idea generation in teams. Dive into the surprising findings of using ChatGPT for problem-solving, debunking myths about AI effectiveness. Explore the FIXIT paradigm for maximizing AI-assisted ideation. Learn how to unlock the power of AI with the SIXIT methodology for collaborative problem-solving.
AI can prompt diverse perspectives in problem-solving, enhancing creativity.
Teams interact differently with AI during brainstorming sessions, impacting outcomes.
AI tools do not always lead to significantly better solutions; team collaboration is crucial.
Deep dives
Impact of Generative AI on Problem Solving within Organizations
Generative AI significantly impacts problem solving within organizations. A cognitive bias identified can hinder AI-assisted teams from reaching full potential. Awareness of this bias is crucial, as its prevention and predictability are key for team success.
Teams' Usage of AI Tools in Brainstorming Sessions
Teams exhibit varied approaches when using AI tools during brainstorming sessions. Some teams use AI quietly, relying solely on its outputs, while others engage more interactively and collaboratively. Observations highlight the importance of how teams interact with AI in problem-solving scenarios.
Quality and Quantity of Ideas in AI Assisted Teams
Contrary to expectations, AI-assisted teams do not always generate more or better ideas. The study reveals that AI teams produced an average of moderate-quality solutions. This finding challenges the assumption that AI tools automatically lead to enhanced productivity or vastly increased creativity in teams.
The Value of Iterative Conversations with AI for Problem Solving
Teams collaborating with AI in problem-solving found that good enough solutions were acceptable for non-critical issues. AI generated a wide range of ideas quickly, but human teams dug deeper and explored various possibilities, leading to more diverse and quality ideas. AI's strength lay in prompting for different perspectives, challenging assumptions, and reframing problems, pushing teams towards more creative outcomes.
Effective Application of General AI in Team Collaboration
The 'FIX IT' approach was developed to guide teams in leveraging AI for problem-solving. It involved setting focused problems, individual ideation before engaging AI, providing context for AI interaction, engaging in iterative conversations with AI as a thought partner, and finally, bringing team collaboration to prioritize solutions. Using AI as a collaborative tool rather than a mere information resource enhanced team decision-making and solution effectiveness.
"You Are Not So Smart" podcast host David McRaney and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT.
Based on their new research, Stanford's Jeremy Utley and best-selling author Kian Gohar have created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation, which they call FIXIT. In this episode, we dive into the research and explore how you can become better at getting good ideas with AI.