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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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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