Today, I will share a unique story, a partnership between AI expertise and practical teaching experience, which led to the birth of a powerful and practical book. As an AI enthusiast with a keen interest in education, I joined forces with a seasoned secondary education teacher—my sister—to co-author “Evolutionary AI: A Practical Guide to Using…
Overview ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs) are transforming the K-12 education landscape, providing personalized learning experiences and new forms of engagement for students. However, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education comes with risks and long-term implications that require careful consideration. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits, risks, and long-term…
For the sake of simplicity, let’s say there is a spectrum of AI software that ranges from point solutions (make decisions at the departmental level) and at the other end of the spectrum system solutions. System solutions are very large and transformational. This article is about AI point solutions. They are small applications that use…
AI-led change is forcing businesses to adapt quickly and the pace is accelerating. To research the rate of change, I asked ChatGPT the following question: What were the 10 biggest technology innovations since the year 2000, and how long did it take for each to reach 100,000,000 users. Please list each innovation chronologically starting with…
My last blog post, focused on how AI is changing faster than businesses (and the world) can adapt. This blog post focuses on how we got here. Specifically, why do large companies struggle to innovate quickly. One reason is that companies were build to be sustainable vs. adaptable. The speed of innovation is forcing organizations…
The biggest business problem in 2023 The single biggest problem facing business now is the accelerating rate of technical change driven by AI (Law of Accelerating Returns.). Author Ray Kurzweil tells this story to explain exponential growth. The inventor of chess asked the emperor for 1 grain of rice for each square on the…
After one month, we are refining our 2023 outlook for Automation and Artificial Intelligence. We see three macro-economic themes influencing the buyers and sellers of Automation and AI software and services in 2023. The most successful companies are continuing to adapt new AI capabilities with a focus on delivering business outcomes. We see more teaming,…
Nine years ago I decided to work for an Artificial Intelligence company because I believed AI would change the world. My wife had been diagnosed with cancer several years earlier (she’s fully recovered), and at the time, I was convinced that AI could help us find a cure. I went to work for a Silicon…