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Embrace the Future, Informed by the Past
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Assisting Intelligence: How to Build Authentic in the Age of AI provides a foundational framework for leveraging AI as a catalyst for growth and connection. However, the dynamic nature of AI demands continuous exploration. We’re offering fresh ideas, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you unlock AI’s full potential. By staying current with the latest developments, we aim to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of an AI-driven world.

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Featured Writings and Excerpts

What inspires, ideas, and insights drive development of learning for building authentic in the age of AI.

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The Great One and the Generative One
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The Great One and the Generative One
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Master AI in business by blending human intention with AI augmentation. Learn practical AI strategies inspired by Wayne Gretzky's "Great One" insights.

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Corporate Learning and AI: Rethinking How We Grow
Corporate Learning and AI: Rethinking How We Grow

AI is reshaping how we learn—but will we use it to deepen understanding or merely accelerate content production? Explore the idea of how our core understanding ("thought") needs to guide the development of AI learning agents ("code") through frameworks.

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The ‘AIghty’: Will Artificial Intelligence Upend the 80-20 Rule?
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The ‘AIghty’: Will Artificial Intelligence Upend the 80-20 Rule?
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Will the promise of unprecedented productivity clash with the enduring value of human creativity and experience?

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Eight Essential Skills for the Age of AI
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Eight Essential Skills for the Age of AI
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This blog post explores a curated selection of books that have profoundly influenced my understanding of artificial intelligence and the skills needed to effectively interact with it. Many of these works, while not explicitly about AI, offer crucial frameworks for critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and understanding the complex interplay between technology and society. They provide valuable tools for navigating the ethical and societal implications of AI, fostering responsible development, and ensuring that AI serves humanity.

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The National Archives and the Perils of ‘Populist AI’
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The National Archives and the Perils of ‘Populist AI’
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A building dedicated in the 1930s offers a stark warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence trained on unvetted data.

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Rewritten to the Mean
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Rewritten to the Mean
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One of AI’s most touted features is its ability to summarize. However, generative AI, designed to predict the next word or phrase based on probabilities, often strips away the unique nuances of language, the authenticity of the author’s voice, and perspective.

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If You Give Meta a Cookie: A Social Media Allegory
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If You Give Meta a Cookie: A Social Media Allegory
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A story playfully reimagines the classic 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' format to explore the challenges of balancing social media with real-world experiences for children.

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Crafting Assisting Intelligence
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Crafting Assisting Intelligence
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The Story Behind the Book: From Puppies to AI, Unlocking the Secrets of Intelligence, Learning, and Collaboration.

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August 15th, 1455
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August 15th, 1455
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This Day in AI History. An AI's Attempt to Pinpoint a Moment in History.

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