Summary by boggler assist™

Participants:

* Sam Stanton, Co-host

* Robbie Sawyer, Co-host

* AI dude, Intro/Outro Narrator

Interaction Type: Podcast episode

Context and Setting: This episode was recorded in a studio setting, discussing recent AI-related events, workshops, and projects that Sam and Robbie have been involved in.

Overview: In this episode, Sam and Robbie discuss their recent AI bootcamp, the importance of prompting in generative AI, and their new "Skunkworks AI" initiative for custom AI projects. They also touch on upcoming events they will be attending and share some updates on the latest advancements in AI technology, such as image generation and audio creation.

Interaction Dynamics: The conversation is casual and friendly, with Sam and Robbie sharing stories, insights, and jokes throughout the episode. They seem to have a strong rapport and are both enthusiastic about the topics they discuss.

Detailed Notes using Cornell Notetaking Method:

AI Bootcamp

* Half the room was using generative AI, with a generational split

* Most were using it for creative tasks like crafting emails or outlines

* Bootcamp helps people see potential uses in their daily work

Prompt Like a Pro / AI for Professionals Workshop

* Teaches how to instruct and direct AI for better results

* Breaks down elements of a successful prompt

* Hands-on workshop with live interaction and practice

Skunkworks AI

* Special ops team for custom AI projects

* Named after Lockheed Martin's advanced development program

* Process: Discovery interview, ideation, generation, synthetic focus group testing, delivery

* Significantly reduces project timelines from weeks/months to days

Upcoming Events

* Sam heading to Rome, then both attending events in Vancouver

* Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE) Texas event

* Maritz Elevate event

AI Technology Updates

* Meta AI glasses with Llama 2 language model

* Apple investing heavily in AI infrastructure

* Advancements in image generation (Dolly 4.0) and audio creation (Suno.io)

Direct Quotes/Excerpts:

* "It's one thing to talk about it. It's another thing to put your money where your mouth is and go, Okay, let's do that." (Sam, on Skunkworks AI)

* "The more you f**k around, the more you find out, and it's never been more true than now." (Robbie, on experimenting with AI)

* "The smile was bigger than her whole head. She couldn't believe that Taylor Swift made a song for her and it sounded just like..." (Sam, on creating a personalized song for his niece using Suno.io)

Decisions or Action Items:

* Continue developing and refining the Prompt Like a Pro / AI for Professionals workshop

* Promote Skunkworks AI initiative for custom AI projects

* Attend and present at upcoming events in Rome and Vancouver

Key Takeaways:

* Prompting is a crucial skill for getting the most out of generative AI

* Custom AI projects through initiatives like Skunkworks AI can help organizations leverage the power of AI without needing in-house expertise

* AI technology is rapidly advancing in areas like image generation, audio creation, and language models

* Hands-on experimentation and "f*****g around" is key to discovering new applications and use cases for AI