Automation Mag #21: Latest Trends in AI, IA, and LLM
Hi Automation Enthusiast,
It's that time of the month again! In this edition, we talk about explainable AI, share a new report, a deep-dive podcast episode on IT & change management, and some hot bites on AI hiring trends.
Here’s what we have this week:
NEWS RADAR
OLD (BUT) GOLD
BREAK
BRAIN SNACKS
SPOTLIGHT
CENTER OF FUNPETENCE
Hop right in!
MBA Students vs ChatGPT
Wharton Professor Christian Terwiesch has previously asked ChatGPT to take his MBA final exam, which it passed with flying colors. This time, pitted students against the LLM to see who can find better product ideas. Can you guess who won??
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Unlocking the Future of Subscription Businesses with Data and Automation
If you're still operating on a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, it might be time to consider a more tailored strategy. Data insights are helping businesses adapt to market shifts and focus on customer retention, rather than just growth.
Meta is Bringing Up a New LLaMa
Sadly, there won't be a new petting farm on the Meta campus. In fact, they are just working on a new conversational AI model, which is intended to be as powerful as GPT-4. But by then, Open AI may already be blazing ahead with newer versions of their own.?
The State of Intelligent Automation Report
In a recent report by Foundry, C-level executives, business leaders, automation leaders, and practitioner were surveyed about the current and future state of IA - intelligent automation. The main themes of the report are AI, productivity, and scalability.
Among the key learnings were an increase in IA prioritization (17% YoY), a recognition of the importance of scale as reflected by the widespread adoption of citizen development (encouraged by 95%), and the belief that AI is key to successful automation (88%).
New Work Compass: Episode 3
Last week's podcast guest was Klaus Lichtenauer : Digital Transformation expert with decades of experience working with and consulting C-level.
Klaus has heaps of knowledge about change management in international environments, having previously worked at Eon in various leadership roles in the UK, Romania, Italy, Germany, and Slovakia.
Some of the topics he and Nico Bitzer talked about are:?
??Centralized vs. decentralized approach — which is better?
??How cloud solutions affect enterprises
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??The role of culture in digital transformation
??Team culture in different countries
??Why thriving companies need AI & automation.
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10 Reality Checks Before Going Full Enterprise with Chat GPT
An amazing wrap-up of the questions you need to ask in your company before going in at full speed, courtesy of HFS Research. Our favourite is number 6: "Your governance and explainability focus is critical'. Avoid litigation by being proactive!?
How to Get Your Org on Board with Power Platform
Still relying on a single SharePoint developer? Here are some tips about how you can have strategic discussions with leadership about the benefits of Power Platform. This convo includes tips on comparing the risks and benefits of your current approach to a new setup and addressing misconceptions around budget constraints.
Challenges and Benefits of Explainable AI
The need for XAI arises from the complexity and biases within AI systems, requiring justification for decisions and building trust. However, there is a trade-off between explainability and performance. Learn more about why pursuing XAI is vital to promoting responsible AI practices.
Insights on the GenAI Hiring Spree
Henley Weng, cofounder of data startup Revealera posted an insanely helpful thread about AI hiring. It includes:
Low-Budget Automation Projects Be Like
Automation Mag old-timer Ralph Aboujaoude Diaz recognizes content gold when he sees it. Here is one of his latest viral posts, with a video by Youtube creator Joseph's Machines.
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Mindfulness for LLMs
Turns out, advice to 'take a breath' is just as effective for humans as it is for machines. Ethan Molick spotted this gem that shows just how weird AIs are -- and we're so grateful that he did.
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The Million Dollar Question
Don't drown your people in content! Nico Bitzer explains what the alternative is.
That's it for today!
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?See you in two weeks!??