Master the AI Wave: The Weekly Digest

AI News, Tips and Leadership Tools to help you keep abreast of all things AI

This weeks AI news insights

At Leadership Academy.AI, we're committed to not just participating in the future, but actively shaping it.? Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in AI:

1. OpenAI's SearchGPT Prototype: OpenAI has launched a prototype called SearchGPT, which aims to provide more organized and contextual search results compared to traditional search engines. This new tool is designed to summarize information from various sources and present it in a more user-friendly manner. It represents a direct challenge to Google's dominance in the search engine market (Quad).
2. Meta's Llama 3.1 Release: Meta has introduced the latest version of its AI model, Llama 3.1, which includes a highly anticipated 405 billion parameter variant. This model aims to enhance capabilities in generating and understanding complex text inputs. The release highlights Meta's ongoing partnership with Nvidia, which is crucial for training these advanced AI models (Quad).
3. Adobe's Firefly AI Tools: Adobe has released new AI-powered tools for its Illustrator and Photoshop applications. These tools, part of the Firefly AI suite, allow users to generate textures and images using brief prompts. The Generative Shape Fill tool, currently in beta for Illustrator, and the text-to-image generator in Photoshop, are designed to enhance creativity and streamline the content creation process for designers (Quad).
4. Capgemini Report on AI Adoption: A recent report by Capgemini indicates a four-fold increase in the deployment of generative AI since 2023. The report shows that almost all organizations (97%) allow employees to use generative AI in some capacity, with over half enforcing specific guidelines. The adoption spans across various domains, with significant investments in AI driving innovation and revenue growth (Thailand Business News).
5. Anthropic's Claude AI Chatbot for Android: Anthropic has announced the release of its Claude AI chatbot for Android, utilizing their most advanced language model, Claude Sonnet 3.5. This new chatbot aims to enhance user interaction and provide more sophisticated conversational AI capabilities (Search Engine Journal).
6. Johnnie Walker's AI-Powered Packaging: Johnnie Walker, supported by Amazon's Bedrock AI tools, is experimenting with personalized AI-powered packaging. This initiative allows the brand to co-create label designs with consumers, enhancing customer engagement and personalization in their product offerings (Quad).

Now for this weeks tools!

We’ve got an exciting lineup of tools and learning for you to make progress with AI. We’ve got a new AI Powered Skill Coach, an AI-Powered Expert Advisor (Jim?Collins for the week), an AI-Powered Role Coach and a new AI powered Book Summaries - and a Execution tool.

There is also an invite to our new Linked in Event - AI for HR Professionals.

OFFER: Simple AI Academy (Core) - FREE for a year!

Today we are excited to launch the next iteration of our platform for AI Training and Certification, and we are calling it Simple AI Core.

It's everything you and your company need to get started on your AI journey. And today is your chance to get it for FREE (regularly $1,999/yr).

What It Includes

It includes 3 great features to help you and your team truly understand how AI can help you become more productive in your role:

1. AI For Work MicroCourse: our flagship 4-hour introduction course, including certification for passing the course.
2. AI Book Coach Library: interact with your favorite business and personal development books, with AI. Think of this as book summaries 2.0.
3. AI NanoCourses: each course?is a collection of 5 tools designed to help you be more productive in a role competency.

Check it out Here

What It Costs

The price on this version of our platform is going to be $1,999/year when we launch it formally in the next couple of weeks.

But again, today is your chance to get it for FREE (regularly $1,999/yr).

Why It's Free For You

If you sign up this week, you can get a full year of Simple AI Core for you and your entire company for free, for an entire year.

Why? We are hoping that you'll get so much value from this experience that it will be a no brainer to continue on with us next year for all of your AI training needs.

Message me here to get access: [email protected]

AI-Powered?Strategy?Tool:?E?ective Change?Management

The E?ective Change Management Strategy Tool leverages the CHANGE Method, guiding your organization through Comprehension, Hope, Acquisition, Nurturing, Guidance,?and?Evaluation?stages.?It?o?ers?General?Findings,?Potential?Strategies,?and Recommended Next Steps for each stage to ensure a smooth and e?ective change process.

You can access it here: ?https://bit.ly/aistrategytool

AI-Powered Execution?Tool: Executive?Summarizer

The Executive Summarizer tool helps you distill a longer document or report into a concise executive summary. It e?ciently extracts key points and essential information, ensuring clarity and focus for executive-level understanding.

You can access it here: https://bit.ly/aiexecutiontools

AI-Powered?Skill?Coach:?Self-Awareness

The Self-Awareness Skill Coach Tool helps you develop action plans for self re?ection, feedback?acceptance,?and?personal?growth.?It?o?ers?personalized?coaching?to?enhance your understanding of yourself and improve your personal and professional development.

You can access it here: https://bit.ly/aiskillcoach

AI-Powered?Expert?Advisor: Jim?Collins

The Jim Collins Expert Advisor tool guides you in achieving enduring business excellence by applying principles of great leadership, disciplined action, and visionary thinking.?It?helps?you?build?companies?that?not?only?succeed?but?also?endure?over?time.

You can access it here: https://bit.ly/aiexpertadvisor

AI-Powered?Role?Coach: Graphic?Designer

The Graphic Designer Coach tool provides expert advice to guide you through creative challenges. It helps enhance your design skills and supports you in delivering high-quality, innovative graphic design work.

You can access it here: https://bit.ly/airolecoach

AI-Powered?Book?Tool: Language?of?Emotional?Intelligence

The Language of Emotional Intelligence Book Tool guides you through the key concepts of "The Language of Emotional Intelligence," helping you apply them to your major goals and challenges. It o?ers practical insights to enhance your emotional intelligence and achieve personal and professional success.

You can access it here: https://bit.ly/aibooktool

Blog Post:??The Quiet Revolution: Understanding the Shadow Adoption of AI in the Workplace??

Artificial Intelligence is quietly transforming workplaces across industries. Many organizations are witnessing a grassroots revolution, where employees and departments independently adopt AI tools to solve problems and innovate.

This "shadow adoption" of AI, driven by employee enthusiasm, rapid problem-solving needs, and accessible AI technology, offers numerous benefits. However, it also presents challenges like data privacy concerns and integration issues.

In our latest blog post, we delve into the drivers behind shadow AI adoption, its benefits, potential risks, and strategies for leaders to harness this quiet revolution effectively. Discover how fostering a culture of innovation, establishing clear guidelines, and providing the right support can position your organization for success in the AI era.

Read the full blog post here.

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#AIInnovation #AIIntegration #EmployeeEmpowerment #BusinessGrowth

#FutureOfWork #TechTransformation

Ready to take the next step? Book time with Alexie to discuss your AI journey: https://bit.ly/booktimewithalexie

AI MASTERCLASS: Strategies for Building an AI-Powered Organization

(Valued at $499)

Maintain Your Competitive Edge! Discover the AI strategies that can elevate your performance and empower your teams to reach their highest potential. Learn how to amplify your productivity and achieve a 10X boost in your team's output. Why AI, why now? Did you know that 75% of global knowledge workers are already using AI at work? According to a recent survey, 90% of these users report that AI helps them save time, 85% say it helps them focus on their most important tasks, 84% say it makes them more creative, and 83% feel AI enhances their job satisfaction.

Event Highlights:

• Date & Time: Friday, August 9th, at 12 PM AEST
• Location: LinkedIn Live Event
• Key Topics:

What You'll Gain:

• Insights into the Current AI Landscape: Understand the generative AI landscape and its impact on teams.
• Practical Demonstrations: Learn the foundations of AI through practical, hands-on demonstrations.
• Path to AI Mastery: Discover structured training and strategies to achieve AI mastery within your organization.

Who Should Attend:

• HR professionals
• Business Owners
• Executives

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and become an AI-empowered leader. Join us and take the first step towards integrating AI into your business strategy.

Register Here

Have an amazing week ahead!

Alexie

#empoweringleaderstransformingfutures