WorkLab Microsoft’s Chief Scientist on AI’s Untapped Potential
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Nov 20, 2024 Jamie Teevan, Chief Scientist at Microsoft, dives into the fascinating world of AI and its transformative potential for business. She discusses how AI tools like Copilot can enhance workplace collaboration by improving communication and decision-making. Teevan emphasizes the importance of context in interactions with AI and how it can unlock creative brainstorming. The conversation also highlights ways leaders can leverage AI to boost productivity and engage their teams in innovative thinking.
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Natural Language in Computing
- Natural language is an ancient communication technology now used with computers.
- This shift lets us express intent directly, moving beyond application-specific commands.
Outsourcing Prompt Creation
- Don't feel pressured to craft perfect prompts for AI models initially.
- Ask the model for prompt suggestions; it can help refine your approach.
The Importance of Politeness
- Language models learn by predicting language from large datasets.
- Being polite is beneficial as models mimic the tone and style they are trained on.