Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company

Jenny Nicholson, an advertising creative from Durham, North Carolina, dives into how AI can enhance creativity. She shares insights from her '31 Projects in 31 Days' challenge, showcasing concepts like the 'Plant Whisperer' that merge humor with AI. Nicholson emphasizes the need for artists to embrace, not fear, technology, encouraging a human-centered approach. She discusses practical strategies for collaboration with AI and promotes a culture of experimentation, unlocking the true potential of AI to inspire unique creative projects.

Phoebe Yao, founder and CEO of Pareto.ai, discusses her platform dedicated to ethical data labeling for AI. She shares insights on the challenges faced by data labelers and the importance of empowering them. The conversation highlights the critical role of domain experts in AI training and the necessity of ethical practices for quality data. Yao also addresses fears of job displacement in the AI landscape and emphasizes how consumers can influence ethical standards through informed choices, shedding light on the often-overlooked human cost of data labeling.

In this engaging conversation, Shir Yehoshua, engineering lead of Notion AI with a rich background at Google and Waymo, shares her journey into the world of artificial intelligence. She delves into how AI is revolutionizing workplace productivity by streamlining performance reviews and enhancing communication through tools like Slack. Shir explores the delicate balance of risk and reward in innovation, emphasizing the importance of celebrating failures as learning opportunities. Discover how Notion fosters a culture of experimentation that fuels continuous improvement.

Author Steven Johnson discusses Google's new writing tool, NotebookLM, AI's role in thought augmentation, and the future of books. They explore the importance of walking for creativity, play in innovation, and potential AI developments like recommending sources and addressing privacy concerns. Johnson highlights the revolutionary potential of AI-driven tools in research and content creation.

Documentary filmmaker turned product leader and app developer, Juan Carlos, shares his journey of using ChatGPT as a developmental tutor to create an iPhone app from scratch. He discusses project selection, overcoming technical challenges, leveraging AI for task automation, analyzing personal cognitive biases, and future projects like creating a mental models app and using chatbots for decision-making.

Kevin Kelly, co-founder of WIRED, discusses the transformative impact of AI, comparing it to the Industrial Revolution. He shares insights on AI-generated art and music, emphasizes the importance of creativity, and explores the concept of 'AIs' as specialized minds. Kelly also addresses intellectual property in the AI era and the future of AI models.

Russ Somers from Quantified discusses how he tripled his output using GPTs as virtual team members for tasks like webinar content creation. Topics include building custom GPTs like 'Wendy Webinar,' personifying AI for engagement, and integrating AI into human workflows for organizational progress.

Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva, shares how AI has revolutionized his work, using KawasakiGPT to automate responses and craft writings. He discusses AI's impact on creativity, efficiency, and personal growth, urging listeners to embrace AI tools for innovation.

Salma Aboukar, founder of CREATE, shares insights on using AI tools like GPT and MidJourney for stunning product images. She highlights starting with conversation, leveraging MidJourney for aesthetics, upscaling for photorealism, and experimenting with different styles. Salma's journey from e-commerce to AI-driven creative production showcases the transformative impact of AI on creativity and product shots.

Wharton professor Ethan Mollick discusses how to harness AI's potential in business: treat AI conversationally, use it for multiple tasks, be prepared for exponential growth, leverage AI for entrepreneurship, and focus on culture for adoption. Highlights include managing crisis, trusting employees, and modeling serious use. The podcast also explores AI's influence on hiring, organizational culture, and global connectivity.