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?? Day 9 of ?? The 12 Days of AI ? – Stay on top of the latest! We get it. It's hard to keep with the speed of AI advancement. Here are some of our favorite AI News sources and resources. The Neuron - AI News ?? AI Tidbits Newsletter ?? AI Tinkerers YouTube ??? Rooftop Community??? Check them out. Links in comments! What are yours? #AI #AIML #LLM #tech #womenintech

?? Day 8 of ?? The 12 Days of AI ? – Strategic AI. Let’s do some vision board work for 2025! If you are not engaging on a strategic level with AI in your daily work, today’s challenge is to step back and think bigger. AI transformations are happening across enterprise and startups. Here's a snapshot of 2024’s disruption: Top Enterprise Disruption: ?? Healthcare: more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatments, and predictive analytics to improve patient outcomes. ?? Financial Services: improved fraud detection, lending platforms, and credit underwriting processes. ?? Retail: personalized recommendations, advanced inventory management, shopping experience. ?? Manufacturing: automation and industrial optimization for production efficiency. ?? Cybersecurity: real-time, proactive threat detection and response for robust security. Top Startup Verticals: ?? Natural Language Processing (NLP): communication tools for industries like healthcare and finance. ?? Computer Vision: facial recognition and medical imaging analysis are at the forefront. ?? Robotics and Autonomous Systems: next generation robotics and drones for diverse use cases. ?? Healthcare AI: precision medicine, drug discovery, and medical research. ?? Financial Services AI: optimizing financial operations with fraud detection and compliance tools. ?? Marketing and Sales AI: revenue intelligence, conversational marketing, and sales optimization to empower their customer businesses to grow. ?? Start your AI 2?? 0?? 2?? 5?? vision with this three-step framework: 1?? Current State Analysis (15 mins) - Log into your preferred AI tool - Prompt: "Act as a strategic consultant. Help me analyze my current [your industry] work environment and set strategic goals for this year. Focus areas: processes, pain points, and opportunities for AI integration. Specifically:? [Your current system, process, challenge] >> [Description of the way you’d like to see it in the future]” [^^ list as many of these as you'd like] 2?? Future State Design (20 mins) - Prompt: "Based on our analysis, help me envision an AI-enhanced workflow for each item we identified. Consider automation opportunities, efficiency gains, regulatory and ethical considerations, and innovation potential." - Identify 3 high-impact areas for transformation - Move past the vision and prepare for the Roadmap use AI as your thought partner and assistant in setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for each area 3?? Roadmap (25 mins) - Map your transformation plan: Quick wins (90 days) Medium-term initiatives (6 months) Strategic projects (12 months) - Identify resources needed - Plan tactical first steps and timeline to reassess and pivot if needed What is your top AI transformation priority for 2025? ? Let us know your concerns and challenges as you work on your strategy. #AI #vision #VisionBoard #StrategicPlanning #goals #roadmap

?? It’s the new year! In 2025, Rooftop is focusing on tech, including AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and more! ?? For Day 7 of ?? The 12 Days of AI, ? we’re looking at inference in machine learning—a process that brings AI from theoretical models to real-world applications. Inference is the process of using a trained model to make predictions, draw conclusions, or generate outputs based on new, unseen data. Think of it as the practical stage of AI, where theoretical work meets real-world problem-solving. From predicting financial patterns to analyzing medical images, inference has tons of applications that impact our daily lives now, and will continue to advance. How Inference Works The model processes your input, retrieves relevant patterns from its training, and predicts a plausible completion. This involves: ?? Recognizing patterns in input data. ?? Retrieving knowledge from training. ?? Understanding context. ?? Generating predictions or outputs. The entire process happens in milliseconds for dynamic and interactive AI applications. Time to first token (TTFT) is the inference lingo you’ll hear. It refers to the amount of time it takes for a language model to generate and return the very first token of its response after receiving a user prompt, essentially measuring how quickly a user starts seeing output from the model after initiating a query; it's a key metric for evaluating the responsiveness of a language model, especially in interactive applications like chatbots where immediate feedback is crucial. Key points about TTFT: ?? A low TTFT indicates that a model can quickly begin producing a response, leading to a more seamless and engaging user experience.? ?? Model size, hardware capabilities, network conditions, and the complexity of the prompt can all impact the time it takes to generate the first token.? ?? For applications like chatbots or live conversations, where users expect immediate feedback, TTFT is a critical performance metric. Today, compare the speed and accuracy of AI outputs across models. When have you noticed the “time to first token”? Source links in comments! #AI #inference #TTFT #ML

?? Day 6 of ?? The 12 Days of AI ? – Your Network Yesterday we focused on engaging more with AI. Today, we’re focusing on engaging more with ???? others engaging with AI. In Seattle, we have a vibrant and growing AI scene (check out this map of the ecosystem - thank you, Ascend!). Online communities like Rooftop and virtual events are amazing, but nothing can quite replace the power of in-person connections. Shared experiences, like taking a workshop together or chatting about a new AI workflow over a coffee, can create fast relationships. Serendipitous encounters can also lead to unexpected opportunities to contribute, collaborate and learn. You might meet a potential mentor or even a future cofounder or employer simply by striking up a conversation with someone at an event. "I’ve had the opportunity to meet some amazing people working and tinkering in AI through in-person meetups and local events – like Yuhang An, Joyce Gordon, Rachel V., Amelie Sutton, Jen Haller and Yuanjie Tu, PhD. ?? It's easier to build trust and rapport when you can read someone's body language and engage in spontaneous conversations, and it’s always great to hear what others are working on." – Rooftop founder Lana Zumbrunn Here are two ideas to get you started meeting others in your local area to build your AI network: 1?? Go to LinkedIn home, click into the search box at the top and hit enter to start a blank search - Click “All filters”? - Scroll down to Locations and add your location - Scroll down to Keywords and add AI in Title - Search, connect and add a note inviting someone who you’d like to get to know to coffee! Hi [name], We both [work in / are interested in] AI and are based in [your location]. I’d love the chance to connect and hear about your work. If you’re open to it, I’d enjoy grabbing coffee sometime to exchange ideas and insights. Let me know if you’re open to it—happy to work around your schedule! Best, [your name] 2?? Or, just check Meetup, Eventbrite and AI Tinkerers to find events in your city!

?? Day 5 of ?? The 12 Days of AI ? – We Need You Are you using AI every day? You might feel like you rely on AI by now. But we believe AI relies on you! AI needs diverse voices. Currently, women represent only 22% of the AI workforce globally.* ? Women drive 85% of consumer purchasing decisions ? Female-led teams show 21% higher profitability ? Diverse teams identify more potential risks and opportunities ? AI systems reflect their creators' perspectives A lack of representation is not just a missed opportunity but a risk to the inclusivity and fairness of AI systems. AI tools will reflect the biases inherent in their creators’ perspectives. Let’s minimize gender divides and marginalization of underrepresented communities! ? It’s time to get involved. ?? Today's AI Challenge – Your AI Era We encourage you to commit to bringing your essential perspectives to AI development to ensure this technology serves everyone, not just the privileged few and not just segmented or gendered portions of our diverse population! The first step is to engage more deeply with AI. It’s not only for software developers. We need women of every profession and mindset in every stage of AI development – from ideation to governance. Define your AI vision in three steps: 1?? Consider your feelings on AI. What is your perspective? What are your hopes and fears?? 2?? List ways that you can potentially ramp up your AI involvement in your personal life and work.? 3?? Create an action plan: ???- A skill to develop ???- A local network to join ???- A project to start It’s also helpful to make new friends who care about building skills in emerging tech. Join us at Rooftop for peer and mentor relationships with others who care about AI responsibility and inclusiveness! (link in comments) We’re at the beginning of the journey for AI advancements in technology –?go far, go together! ?? *Sources in comments. #womenintech #AI #leadership #inclusion #LLM #futureoftech?

?? Day 4 of ??The 12 Days of AI ? – Images, Videos, Art In 2023, we were enthralled by Midjourney. This year’s hottest AI art and design tools are continuing to push the boundaries. ??? Image Generators: Using these tools can be a great lesson in prompt engineering–your prompts will make the difference between a generic image representing biases or producing the unique and tailored art you desire. With detailed, thoughtful prompts, we can generate great images from text or speech descriptions for inspiration, creating concept art, or exploring visual styles. ?? AI-powered Design Software: Programs like Adobe Firefly are integrating AI features into existing design workflows. These features can automate tedious tasks, suggest design elements, and offer creative variations, allowing designers to focus on the bigger picture. ?? Style Transfer and Enhancement Tools: AI can be used to apply the style of one image to another or enhance existing images. This opens up possibilities for reimagining artwork, creating unique visuals, and improving image quality. Beyond these specific tools, AI is influencing art and design in broader ways: ??? Artists are using AI algorithms to create entirely new forms of art, where the AI becomes a collaborator in the creative process. ?? Create interactive art installations and immersive experiences that respond to input interactively. What do you think are 2024’s hottest art and design AI tools? Whether you're a professional designer or curious about exploring AI's creative potential, there are so many tools and resources available. Experiment with different AI art and design tools and discover how your creative process blooms. #art #design #AI #generativeAI #video

?? Day 3 of ??The 12 Days of AI ? – Research and Content Creation Are you a researcher, creator, or just someone who loves diving into new ideas? Amazing tools became available in 2024 to amplify your work. They help you sift through information faster and more accurately? and can have great creative impact on your work. ?? Organize and summarize info: condense mountains of data into bite-sized insight ?? Brainstorm ideas and generate creative content: from content outlines to frameworks, AI unlocks creativity and speeds up your workflow ?? Answer questions based on your sources and notes: make your AI a personal research assistant tailored to your sources and your needs ?? Tools to Try: Perplexity: Try it for quick, conversational answers and summaries. Elicit: Try it to find academic research and synthesize studies. Research Rabbit: Try it to visualize papers and ideas! Coral AI: Try it for research workflow organization. NotebookLM: Try it to work with docs and sources you’ve got on your Google Drive. ?? Today’s challenge: NotebookLM NotebookLM is a great tool designed to enhance research, learning, and content creation. See what you think! Step 1: Go to NotebookLM (link in comments) Step 2: Add a source (or many!). You can use your own documents straight from Google Drive, or docs shared with you, upload any attachments, paste in websites or research articles or reports, and even add links to video content such as YouTube videos. Step 3: Ask Notebook to summarize key findings, generate a list of questions, write a blog post for you, or create an outline for a presentation. As AI reshapes how we work, staying curious and experimenting with these tools can set you apart. Let us know what you explore! ?? #research #AI #LLM #productivity #content #blog

?? Day 2 of ?? The 12 Days of AI ? – Agentic AI: Your AI Taking Initiative The top buzzwords of 2024? "AI Agent." But is your AI truly working for you? Agentic AI can plan, act, and adapt on your behalf. It doesn’t just respond to prompts—it takes initiative. Agents are software that can: ?? Plan sequences of actions ?? Use multiple tools autonomously ?? Adapt to unexpected changes ?? For non-developers to build an understanding of AI Agents, let’s walk through an automation. Although it doesn't work entirely autonomously, this will help you get a feel for AI Agents' capabilities to take action and make decisions. Step 1: Choose Your Tools ?? Your favorite AI chat tool - today we'll use ChatGPT (must be paid account) ?? Zapier ?? Task Manager - we'll use Google Sheets, although you can also do this with Trello, Notion, Asana, Jira, Slack, etc. by modifying Steps 2 and 4. Step 2: Set Up Your Task Manager Create a simple Google Sheet with columns: - Task Name - Deadline - Priority (high, low) - Status Step 3: Create your Zap Log in to Zapier. Create a two step zap with Google Sheets (select "New or Updated Spreadsheet Row") and ChatGPT (select "Conversation With Assistant"). Step 4: Set up your Assistant In the Open AI Platform (link in comments). Log in, go to Assistants in the left menu. Create an Assistant. Include the prompt: "You are my task management AI. Help me organize/prioritize tasks, suggest daily focus areas, and break down complex tasks." Then go to API keys (also in the left navigation menu) and create an API key, which we'll use in the next step. Step 5: Integrate with Zapier Connect ChatGPT to your task manager by finding your Assistant in the zap, connecting it. Include instructions like "Ask me about meetings I have scheduled for the day, my energy level, and note any new deadlines when tasks are added." Input your API key that was generated in Step 5 here as well. Step 6: Daily Workflow Add your tasks to the Google Sheet, then go to your ChatGPT. Your "agent" can now generate daily focus lists, help you prioritize and think strategically about your to dos, breaking complex tasks down into smaller to dos for the day. You can use it to analyze your tasks, anticipate deadlines, and adapt if priorities shift. ?? Congratulations! You just built a non-technical simulation of an Agentic AI. Let us know how it went, and how you customized your workflow! Keep in mind, this is an automation to help non-developers understand AI agent capabilities. Although it doesn't work entirely autonomously, it simulates how AI Agents can take initiative—without requiring complex coding. #AI #automation #AgenticAI #TaskManagement #agent

Start the second annual edition of ? The 12 Days of AI ?? ! Mary, did you know? The 12 Days of Christmas actually begin at Christmas—and run through January 5, leading up to the historical celebration of Epiphany. We usually think the 12 days count down to Christmas, but they're historically a season of reflection and joy after the big day! So grab some eggnog and start the second annual edition of ? The 12 Days of AI this week! ?? 2024 was packed with exciting AI advancements, like the boom in Agentic AI, personalized GPTs, transformative multi-modal workflows, and cutting-edge tools reshaping the way we work and live our lives. Have you felt it yet? Join us over the next 12 days to get on board, explore emerging tech, learn about opportunities for women in AI, and consider the importance of involvement for ethically shaping the field. Consider this your holiday gift to kickstart your 2025 with a forward-mindset. ?? And not only The 12 Days of AI, but for Christmas this year, Rooftop has big news for you. Stay tuned for even more ?? #tech ?? focus in 2025, complete with a new Rooftop community!!! We'll share more on what's changed, what we have in store in 2025, and how you can join in the upcoming days! ?? Day 1 of ?? The 12 Days of AI ? – AI in the Spirit of Giving It's Christmas, and if you celebrate, you may be enjoying time with family, watching a movie after the holiday hustle, or savoring a quiet moment admiring lights. When you have a chance today, try using AI for a thoughtful holiday gesture. Use an AI tool to generate a quirky, entertaining, or heartfelt message for a loved one. Create the content for a funny holiday text or card. ?? Copy and paste this prompt, and fill in the blanks where you see brackets [ ]: "Write a [ funny, complimentary, cheerful, etc. ] holiday message for my [ partner, friend, father, daughter, etc. ] who loves [ panettone, fishing, Lululemon, etc. ]. A favorite memory with [ him, her, them ] is [ describe ]." Or "Generate an [ adjective ] Christmas note for my sibling who is a big fan of [ movies, tech, specific sport, etc. ]." The goal is to combine AI's creativity with your personal touch, in a lightweight way for the holiday. Use AI as a springboard for ideas, then customize the output to make it special. The best prompts include: ?? Context about you and your objective. ?? Your preferences: "Keep it under five sentences or 100 words," or "Include holiday puns!" ?? Follow up for variations: "Give me three versions of this, related to three classic holiday movies." Let us know how it turned out! Share your holiday memories/poem this week! Let’s keep learning and growing—together. Here’s to embracing curiosity and building a future that includes all of us. ?? Merry Christmas! ?? #12daysofAI #emergingtech #womenInAI #merryChristmas

“The world is changing and I want to make sure I know everything I can about it. Because that's the only way. Ignorance isn't a choice in my book." - Maggie Lake, on the Real Vision Podcast We couldn’t agree more with Maggie Lake, Managing Editor of Real Vision, a company aligned with Rooftop on financial empowerment. And that is why we are opening the doors at Rooftop to help all women understand and leverage the challenges and opportunities of the exponential development in emerging tech. If you want a way to connect, support, and learn from likeminded women around the world, join us now with no membership fee. You do not have to consider yourself ‘techy.’ Simply bring your existing skills and experience, and curiosity for the opportunities you will discover! #emergingtech #womenintech #web3