AJ. Jacobs, a journalist and author, discusses AI's impact on creativity and job security. He explores the potential for collaboration with AI in writing. The guests emphasize adapting to AI as a resource and maintaining a positive outlook amidst technological advancements.
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AI Adoption
Embrace AI's potential to improve efficiency and quality.
Don't resist AI; adapt and integrate it into your work.
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AJ's Anxiety
AJ Jacobs expresses anxiety about AI replacing creative writers.
He shares an anecdote where ChatGPT generated book ideas similar to his own.
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Immersive Writing
AJ Jacobs suggests focusing on immersive, first-person experiences in writing to differentiate from AI.
He emphasizes the importance of personal experiences that are difficult for AI to replicate.
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How will AI change the way you work? A.J. Jacobs is a journalist and author who has written books like "The Year of Living Biblically", "The Puzzler", and "Thanks a Thousand." And although he's built a career off of his creative ideas, the rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI has made him concerned there will still be a place for his work as technology gets more advanced. In this episode from Fixable, another podcast from TED, leadership experts Anne Morriss and Frances Frei chat with AJ about how to use AI a resource, and the ethical dilemmas that must be confronted as AI becomes a greater part of our lives.
This is an episode of Fixable, TED's business call-in show. Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches in the world. They're also married to each other. Together, Anne and Frances move fast and fix stuff by talking to guest callers about their workplace issues and solving their problems – in 30 minutes or less. Both listeners and guests will receive actionable insights to create meaningful change in the workplace – regardless of their position on the company ladder. If you want to be on Fixable, call the hotline at 234-Fixable (that's 234-349-2253) to leave Anne and Frances a voicemail with your workplace problem. You can also e-mail your workplace problem to fixable@ted.com
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