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#18 Transformation with AI, Holy Cow, & assist for Events™
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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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