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Our book, 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. But 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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Eight Essential Skills for the Age of AI
Beyond the Book, Book Review
Eight Essential Skills for the Age of AI
Beyond the Book, Book Review

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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Beyond the Book, Book Review
The National Archives and the Perils of ‘Populist AI’
Beyond the Book
The National Archives and the Perils of ‘Populist AI’
Beyond the Book

A building dedicated in the 1930s offers a stark warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence trained on unvetted data.

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Beyond the Book
Rewritten to the Mean
Beyond the Book
Rewritten to the Mean
Beyond the Book

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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Beyond the Book
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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Featured
Eight Essential Skills for the Age of AI
Beyond the Book, Book Review
Eight Essential Skills for the Age of AI
Beyond the Book, Book Review

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.

Read More →
Beyond the Book, Book Review
The National Archives and the Perils of ‘Populist AI’
Beyond the Book
The National Archives and the Perils of ‘Populist AI’
Beyond the Book

A building dedicated in the 1930s offers a stark warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence trained on unvetted data.

Read More →
Beyond the Book
Rewritten to the Mean
Beyond the Book
Rewritten to the Mean
Beyond the Book

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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Beyond the Book
Honesty in the Age of AI: Lessons from Jefferson's Time
Beyond the Book
Honesty in the Age of AI: Lessons from Jefferson's Time
Beyond the Book

Thomas Jefferson's timeless wisdom on honesty offers a profound perspective on our digital age, where the principles of truth and transparency are increasingly challenged.

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Beyond the Book
A Brief History of the ‘A’ in AI
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A Brief History of the ‘A’ in AI
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How we think about AI is partly driven by how we have changed the usage of the word "artificial" over time, resulting in evolving attitudes and perceptions.

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What Can Four Books from a Pre-Renaissance World Teach Us About Our AI Age?
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What Can Four Books from a Pre-Renaissance World Teach Us About Our AI Age?
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An excerpt from the introduction of our upcoming book "Assisting Intelligence: How to Build Authenticity in the Age of AI. Five hundred years separate four books from the age of AI. Four books that transformed knowledge sharing after the printing press. Four books that ignited the Renaissance. Four books that offer a roadmap for our AI future.

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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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Prompt: How AI Responses Drift
Beyond the Book
Prompt: How AI Responses Drift
Beyond the Book

What happens if you query the same prompt repeatedly over time and see how the AI changes the response?

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Beyond the Book
Crafting Assisting Intelligence
Beyond the Book
Crafting Assisting Intelligence
Beyond the Book

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

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August 15th, 1455
Beyond the Book
August 15th, 1455
Beyond the Book

This Day in AI History. An AI's Attempt to Pinpoint a Moment in History.

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Beyond the Book
Playbook: The Name Game
Beyond the Book
Playbook: The Name Game
Beyond the Book

Exploring Generative AI Through Experimentation. Using rounds of prompts with an AI offers valuable insights into cognitive mimicry.

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Beyond the Book

Latest Definitions

Check out the latest entries from our AI lexicon that offer alternative perspectives, reframing AI’s monolithic view and illuminating its diverse applications and implications before us.