Work intelligence combines Automation and AI to deliver better business outcomes within a future-ready digital workforce. Work Intelligence is coming. Let me explain. In the late nineties, as a newly minted computer science postgraduate, I built an application to help undergraduates design better software systems. It took three years to build. Today, I could deliver … Read more
If you haven’t read the note below from Micha Kaufman, CEO of Fiverr, to his team about AI coming for their jobs, you should. So do that, then come back here. Done? Good. I agree with Micha. I’m a technology executive going through massive personal and professional change, and loving it. Personally, I’ve adapted to … Read more
Pablo Picasso once said: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” It can be difficult to give our gifts away in capitalist societies where we struggle to achieve economic security for our families. Regardless, we need to discover our gifts in order to decide … Read more
We are using AI to enhance performance and improve decision-making. The allocation economy suggests that knowledge workers will shift to managing AI tools that do more of the work rather than doing it themselves. These AI tools are agents that have large language model (LLM) front ends to facilitate scaled interactions using plain language. What … Read more
One of the fascinating aspects of language is the myriad ways to convey the same message. Different audiences require tailored messaging that resonates specifically with them. Today, the tech industry emphasizes that execution with AI is the future. However, let’s step back and consider a simple formula: Where: From this formula, here are a few … Read more
In a recent conversation, Lex Fridman asked Sam Altman about OpenAI’s transformative product releases. Altman offered an intriguing perspective, noting that from the inside, OpenAI’s progress feels like a steady climb up an exponential AI curve. For those within the company, the roadmap is clear and smooth. However, from the outside, these releases appear as … Read more
Google recently unveiled Vertex AI Agent Builder. This new tool allows for the creation of AI assistants. Despite hopes for a zero-code approach, technology proficiency remains essential. And just like Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM who are targeting enterprise users, Google’s Vertex needs experienced technical users to micromanage AI from design through to deployment. At the … Read more
As a teenager, I devoured ‘The Culture’ series by Iain M. Banks, which started in 1986. The series portrays ‘The Culture’ as a society that has moved beyond scarcity, where AIs play a crucial role in governance and societal structure. That’s right, many AI agents. Minds and Subminds possessing vast computational capabilities, personality and autonomy. … Read more
Creating effective generative prompts is a skill you can master with practice (openai, claude, etc). Here’s an additional tip you should use to refine your technique for better results. I call it the prompt recap. So: The prompt recap shows you how the AI would construct the prompt. In doing so, it’s teaching you the … Read more
The digital workforce is on the cusp of a revolution, an exhilarating fusion of human and artificial intelligence (AI) agents. This transformative wave promises to be nothing short of spectacular, yet it also poses a daunting challenge for those unprepared. I confess, the pace of change is staggering, particularly due to: In a recent discourse … Read more