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  • #18 Transformation with AI, Holy Cow, & assist for Events™
    May 11 2024

    basic summary by assist™

    Podcast: ThinkLabs AI Show

    Episode: #18 Transformation, Holy Cow, assist for Events™

    Hosts:

    * Sam Stanton (AI guru)

    * Robbie Sawyer (AI guru)

    AI Dude/boggler: Show announcer & AI assistant

    Format: Podcast/Web Show

    Overview:

    This episode delves into practical AI applications, emphasizing the importance of prompt engineering. Sam and Robbie share experiences from recent events, discuss AI adoption challenges, and provide tips for crafting effective prompts using acronyms like "WOW" and "WAG". They also shed light on their company's (redbutton.ai) evolution towards offering AI-powered solutions.

    Key Discussion Points:

    * Experiences from AI Events & Workshops:

    * Helped SITE Texas Chapter design an AI-powered Innovation and Technology Summit.

    * Conducted "QuickStart" AI workshops and an "AI Concierge Desk".

    * Launched "Assist for Events", an AI tool for event content analysis and insights.

    * Importance of Mindset Shift & Effective Prompting:

    * Many struggle with AI adoption due to ingrained habits.

    * Emphasize a "conversation" mindset when interacting with AI.

    * Introduce "WOW" (Who, Objectives, What) and "WAG" (Welcome, Acknowledge, Guide) acronyms for crafting effective prompts.

    * redbutton.ai's Shift Towards AI Solutions:

    * Transition from educational focus to offering AI-powered solutions.

    * Developing custom AI solutions, synthetic characters, and using AI for data analysis, etc.

    * Future of AI:

    * Discuss AI's potential for agency and taking action based on requests.

    * Address the need to balance AI advancements with realistic expectations.

    Key Quotes:

    * "It's not tech, it's not a tool, it's not necessarily even innovation, it's the change in mindset.” - Sam

    * "Stop just being a thought. Everybody has thoughts, right? Learn how you can become an innovation leader.” - Robbie

    * "If you don't sit down and force yourself to engage with generative AI, you will not, you cannot learn it." - Robbie

    Key Takeaways:

    * Successfully utilizing AI requires a willingness to adapt one's mindset and approach.

    * Effective prompt engineering is crucial, and "WOW" and "WAG" provide useful guidelines.

    * The AI landscape is evolving, with an emphasis on agency and action-oriented AI.

    * redbutton.ai is shifting towards offering tailored AI solutions for various applications.

    Personal Resonance:

    The discussion on the human element of AI implementation and the challenges of changing established practices resonated strongly. The "WOW" and "WAG" acronyms provide a practical framework for crafting impactful prompts. Additionally, the insight into "Assist for Events" addressing the pain point of event content retention and analysis was noteworthy.



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    55 mins
  • AI Show 17 - TayTay.AI - SKUNKWORKS.ai - Bootcamp.ai - Nerds will be Nerds
    Apr 10 2024

    Summary by boggler assist™

    Participants:

    * Sam Stanton, Co-host

    * Robbie Sawyer, Co-host

    * AI dude, Intro/Outro Narrator

    Interaction Type: Podcast episode

    Context and Setting: This episode was recorded in a studio setting, discussing recent AI-related events, workshops, and projects that Sam and Robbie have been involved in.

    Overview: In this episode, Sam and Robbie discuss their recent AI bootcamp, the importance of prompting in generative AI, and their new "Skunkworks AI" initiative for custom AI projects. They also touch on upcoming events they will be attending and share some updates on the latest advancements in AI technology, such as image generation and audio creation.

    Interaction Dynamics: The conversation is casual and friendly, with Sam and Robbie sharing stories, insights, and jokes throughout the episode. They seem to have a strong rapport and are both enthusiastic about the topics they discuss.

    Detailed Notes using Cornell Notetaking Method:

    AI Bootcamp

    * Half the room was using generative AI, with a generational split

    * Most were using it for creative tasks like crafting emails or outlines

    * Bootcamp helps people see potential uses in their daily work

    Prompt Like a Pro / AI for Professionals Workshop

    * Teaches how to instruct and direct AI for better results

    * Breaks down elements of a successful prompt

    * Hands-on workshop with live interaction and practice

    Skunkworks AI

    * Special ops team for custom AI projects

    * Named after Lockheed Martin's advanced development program

    * Process: Discovery interview, ideation, generation, synthetic focus group testing, delivery

    * Significantly reduces project timelines from weeks/months to days

    Upcoming Events

    * Sam heading to Rome, then both attending events in Vancouver

    * Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE) Texas event

    * Maritz Elevate event

    AI Technology Updates

    * Meta AI glasses with Llama 2 language model

    * Apple investing heavily in AI infrastructure

    * Advancements in image generation (Dolly 4.0) and audio creation (Suno.io)

    Direct Quotes/Excerpts:

    * "It's one thing to talk about it. It's another thing to put your money where your mouth is and go, Okay, let's do that." (Sam, on Skunkworks AI)

    * "The more you f**k around, the more you find out, and it's never been more true than now." (Robbie, on experimenting with AI)

    * "The smile was bigger than her whole head. She couldn't believe that Taylor Swift made a song for her and it sounded just like..." (Sam, on creating a personalized song for his niece using Suno.io)

    Decisions or Action Items:

    * Continue developing and refining the Prompt Like a Pro / AI for Professionals workshop

    * Promote Skunkworks AI initiative for custom AI projects

    * Attend and present at upcoming events in Rome and Vancouver

    Key Takeaways:

    * Prompting is a crucial skill for getting the most out of generative AI

    * Custom AI projects through initiatives like Skunkworks AI can help organizations leverage the power of AI without needing in-house expertise

    * AI technology is rapidly advancing in areas like image generation, audio creation, and language models

    * Hands-on experimentation and "f*****g around" is key to discovering new applications and use cases for AI



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    41 mins
  • AI SHOW #16 Strategic Leadership in Action
    Apr 2 2024
    *the following is a typical result from boggler assist™Participants:* Sam Stanton, Host of the AI Show from ThinkLabs* Robbie Sawyer, Host of the AI Show from ThinkLabsInteraction Type: Podcast episode discussing a case study of AI strategic leadership engagement with a tax consultancy ownerContext and Setting: This episode of the AI Show podcast discusses Sam's recent strategic leadership engagement with "John", the owner of a corporate tax consultancy. The conversation took place as part of ThinkLabs' AI strategic leadership services.Overview: In this episode, Sam shares his experience working with "John", a highly successful tax consultant, to explore opportunities for leveraging AI in his business. Throughout the engagement, Sam demonstrates the power of AI by summarizing their conversation in real-time, identifying John's key challenges, and proposing AI-driven solutions. The case study highlights how AI can revolutionize even traditional industries like accounting by streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and enabling more strategic, high-value work.Interaction Dynamics: The conversation between Sam and Robbie is engaging, informative, and filled with excitement about the potential of AI. They discuss the progression of thought around AI adoption and share their experiences working with various organizations. The tone is optimistic and focused on the practical applications of AI in business.Detailed Notes using Cornell Notetaking Method:John's background and expertise* 30-year history as a highly successful tax consultant* Known for his critical thinking skills and ability to navigate complex tax situations* Advises the IRS on new rules and regulationsKey challenges identified* Keeping crazy hours to solve client problems* Difficulty capturing and acting on sporadic thoughts and ideas* Time-consuming process of tallying and categorizing expenses* Leveraging his expertise to expand into new industries and client typesAI-driven solutions proposed* Real-time conversation summarization to capture key points and action items* AI-assisted analysis of client interactions to identify main concerns and opportunities* Automated expense categorization and aggregation using AI* Loading John's knowledge, experience, and latest IRS updates into an AI system to quickly generate strategic solutions for clientsPotential impact of AI adoption* Significantly reduced time spent on manual, repetitive tasks* Ability to take on more clients and projects* Leveraging expertise to provide high-value, strategic solutions* Staying ahead of the competition by embracing AI technologyDirect Quotes/Excerpts:* "If I had that capability, and as we always say, any client or customer just wants to know that you heard them correct. So that alone is a big deal." - Sam, on the power of AI-generated conversation summaries* "He can now take on more business to do that, if he so decides. Or, cause it was fun with him, cause that's one of our analogies is how innovation has changed the accountant's world and how it did and didn't." - Sam, discussing the potential impact of AI on John's business* "It's a great example, whether it's a small shop or a big one. You can completely follow the same principles to make such massive impact today, today, not in the future." - Sam, emphasizing the immediate potential of AI adoptionDecisions or Action Items:* John to explore implementing AI-driven solutions in his tax consultancy* Sam and Robbie to continue sharing real-world case studies and examples of AI adoption to inspire and educate othersKey Takeaways:* AI has the potential to revolutionize even traditional industries like accounting by streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and enabling more strategic, high-value work.* Successful AI adoption requires a combination of education, open-mindedness, and a willingness to embrace change.* Real-world case studies and examples are powerful tools for demonstrating the practical applications and potential impact of AI in business.* The AI Show podcast aims to influence listeners with the best information, ideas, and open-mindedness to help them embark on their AI journey.Completeness and Thoroughness: The summary provides a comprehensive overview of the case study discussed in the podcast episode, focusing on the key elements relevant to AI strategic leadership engagement. It captures the main challenges, proposed solutions, potential impact, and key takeaways, giving the reader a thorough understanding of the interaction and its significance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redbuttonai.substack.com
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    45 mins

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