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Interesting developments in the AI world

Interesting developments in the AI world

Sooooo. Chat GPT has seem to taken over the world. For those of you who might not know..

What is Chat Gpt?

ChatGPT[a] is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. It is built on top of OpenAI’s GPT-3 family of large language models and has been fine-tuned (an approach to transfer learning) using both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques.

ChatGPT was launched as a prototype on November 30, 2022, and quickly garnered attention for its detailed responses and articulate answers across many domains of knowledge.[3] Its uneven factual accuracy, however, has been identified as a significant drawback.[4] Following the release of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s valuation was estimated at US$29 billion in 2023.[5]

Not to get left behind, I decided to try it out for an article – here are the answers to some of my questions…

 

Is AI dangerous for humans?

As of now, AI is not inherently dangerous to humans. Most AI systems in use today are designed and deployed with safety in mind, and the risks associated with them are relatively low. However, there are still concerns about the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI, and the potential risks that could arise if AI is not used responsibly.

There have been instances where AI systems have caused harm, such as in cases where automated decision-making systems have exhibited bias, or in cases where autonomous vehicles have caused accidents. However, these incidents are typically the result of mistakes or shortcomings in the design and deployment of the AI system, rather than an inherent danger posed by AI.

Overall, it is important to approach the development and deployment of AI with caution, and to prioritize safety and responsible use to minimize potential risks. The long-term impact of AI on society and human well-being will depend on how we manage these risks and ensure that AI is developed and used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.

So is AI really dangerous currently?

As of now, AI is not inherently dangerous to humans. Most AI systems in use today are designed and deployed with safety in mind, and the risks associated with them are relatively low. However, there are still concerns about the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI, and the potential risks that could arise if AI is not used responsibly.

There have been instances where AI systems have caused harm, such as in cases where automated decision-making systems have exhibited bias, or in cases where autonomous vehicles have caused accidents. However, these incidents are typically the result of mistakes or shortcomings in the design and deployment of the AI system, rather than an inherent danger posed by AI.

Overall, it is important to approach the development and deployment of AI with caution, and to prioritize safety and responsible use to minimize potential risks. The long-term impact of AI on society and human well-being will depend on how we manage these risks and ensure that AI is developed and used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.

Is AI dangerous for human beings in this day and age?

As of today, AI is not inherently dangerous to humans. Most AI systems in use today are designed and deployed with safety in mind, and the risks associated with them are relatively low. However, there are still concerns about the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI, and the potential risks that could arise if AI is not used responsibly.

There have been instances where AI systems have caused harm, such as in cases where automated decision-making systems have exhibited bias, or in cases where autonomous vehicles have caused accidents. However, these incidents are typically the result of mistakes or shortcomings in the design and deployment of the AI system, rather than an inherent danger posed by AI.

Overall, it is important to approach the development and deployment of AI with caution, and to prioritize safety and responsible use to minimize potential risks. The long-term impact of AI on society and human well-being will depend on how we manage these risks and ensure that AI is developed and used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.

What do we do without AI?

AI is a rapidly growing field that has already impacted many areas of our lives. However, it’s important to remember that AI is not the only technology available, and there are many other tools and approaches that can be used to address a wide range of challenges.

For example, traditional programming techniques can be used to develop software applications, while statistical and mathematical methods can be used for data analysis and modeling. In some cases, human expertise and intuition may be sufficient to solve a problem or make a decision.

Furthermore, there are many non-technological solutions that can be used to address societal challenges, such as policy changes, education and training programs, and social interventions.

While AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries and improve many aspects of our lives, it’s important to recognize that it’s not a panacea, and that there are many other tools and approaches that can be used to tackle the challenges we face. Ultimately, the best approach will depend on the specific problem at hand, and the resources and expertise available to address it.

Would love to hear what you have to think about it.

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Newsletter – NewsBetter!

Newsletter – NewsBetter!

…HHm, so as an entrepreneur you need a website, a blog, a Facebook page, an Instagram account AND a NEWSLETTER …and and and…I know, i keep bitching about it…

 

So this NEWSLETTER thing.. I have like 3 million newsletters in my inbox, half of which never get read – because, like, there are 3 million of them, right? And then there’s the other thing – getting spammed with SH*T everyday with all sorts of sales pitches from cosmetics, to courses, to health products or supplements, or whatever.

Before we begin, what does Wikipedia say about newsletters? Basically a newsletter is like a modern magazine containing, among other things, news and activities of a business that is sent out regularly to all its clients, members, or people who are interested in the latest ongoings.. .

Ok, what’s the point of my newsletter anyway and why would anybody else want to sign up for mine?

WELL, as newsletters can be informative, fun, inspiring, motivating, teaching and much much more and maybe not everyone has as many as I do, maybe they’re interested in what I have to say, and I might even have some profound information tips or tricks to share.

Getting back to the point of the 3 million newsletters and why I still subscribe to them – I don’t know about you, but ever so often there are some really interesting offers or articles, and often just getting a reminder that something is about to expire or disappear might just arouse my interest. And in reality, I do read a lot of them – because I love to stay informed.

As it happens, (NOTHING is coincidence, by the way) I have a friend and text coach who’s doing a free online course as part of the Somba Summer School. Some call her the newsletter midwife, …. but she goes by the name Judith “Sympatexter” Peters.

We’re already into week 4 of the course, and I’m still plodding along trying to catch up BUT, I do have an excuse. I was also facilitating my own online course in the Somba Summer School: Heartful Healing – Connect Artfully – A journey through the 5 chinese elements using art as a medium to express emotions and discover a healthy outlet for your feelings

Let’s get back to “Newsbetter” – which is what the course is all about with Judith.

“NewsBetter” was for both participants who already had a newsletter and those who wanted to start with it.

Let’s start at the very beginning.

During WEEK 1 we learned to research other newsletters – and come up with answers to the following questions:

What do I think makes up a good newsletter – and what doesn’t?
Which newsletters do I like to read and why?
Which newsletter do I not like at all? What makes me unsubscribe from a list?

It’s such a personal thing, but I love topics all around health, wellness and wellbeing – a little geeky. As I mentioned, I do read many of them and do have my favourites. I really try to only subscribe to those that interest me, but as it is in life, we sometimes go overboard with the “liking”.. This was a great moment for me to reflect on what I really read, need and want to keep being informed about. So, the clean up began. I now only have 2 million HAHA

What is the goal of my newsletter? Who do I want to inform/inspire, and how often?

The plan is:
Informative, personal, entertaining, enlightening and maybe educating
Short and sweet and sexy (maybe juicy is more appropriate)
GOOD QUESTION… Monthly…

WEEK 2 was the whole setup
Here we covered GDPR, finding a good provider, learning to setup forms and lists, attaching it to the website as well the content and design.

WEEK 3 covered content

Then there’s another issue – what do you call your newsletter? What title do you create that catches and makes it readworthy?
And then, what do you write about that captivates the reader? Interesting, informative, fun and …

So now the tech stuff was covered, where to start?
What is better suited for a blog article, and what in a newsletter?
Single newsletter or automated series?
What content do I already have that can be “re-purposed” from Facebook posts or Instagram articles?
Are there presently any hot topics on the press?i
What can I write about that doesn’t take me a year to get done, or feel like it’s a huge burden to get done?

Week 4 – THE NEWSLETTER
Thank goodness week 4 isn’t over yet, because, well, you guessed it – I didn’t get finished. Well, it is now, because it only took me like – however long – to get this written, edited and whatever…

If you want to read more on how this whole thing ended – well then, sign up here

And you may have noticed… I like putting triple dots like next to each thing that I find 1. either important 2. worthy of mentioning 3. just because that’s me

 

Somba Summer School courses 2019 – that I am IN or would like to participate in.

Somba Summer School courses 2019 – that I am IN or would like to participate in.

It’s summer here in the northern hemisphere! And Somba’s are doing it again with their Summer School.

 

Even if you live in the southern hemisphere where winter has moved in, there is no excuse not to participate in one or more of these exciting, innovative, free beta courses.

 

This is an implementation sprint in the context of the online business coaching SOMBA. It is about designing, promoting and implementing your own online course in little to no time.  This year I’m participating in the Somba Summer School for the second time (I have been in SOMBA since 2018).

In 2018, my Somba Summer School course was about balancing your menopause dragon. A course for women in peri-menopause or menopause who wanted to regain their energy and vitality with an easy to follow, side effect free, effective, natural way to relieve menopause symptoms. 

This year my topic is : Connect Artfully or heARTfully.

 

connect artfully

CONNECT ARTFULLY

 

Express your emotions and discover a healthy outlet for your feelings. Connect Artfully is connecting with your heart using art.
It is an Intuitive, intentional and creative practice. It will allow you to connect with your emotions on a deeper level and transform negative emotions into positive. More on the course and sign up here.

This year there are no fewer than 263 courses (here an overview of all of them). They focus on business, creativity, content, nutrition, partnership, mindset, animal training, dance, crafts, music, health, etc.

 

Despite this diversity, all courses have a few points in common:

  • They all start on 15 July 2019
  • They last exactly 4 weeks
  • They are free for the participants
  • These are new courses that have never been offered before in this format, and the first time on the market

 

Below is a list of the courses I’m either participating in, or would love to. Some are english and some german – in no specific order – the choice is endless…

  1. 8 Powerful Mudras by Marna Schauten-Kruijt
  2. Personal Branding for Modern Entrepreneurs by Katherine Suarez
  3. Get more clients using Messenger Bots by Vala Vincent
  4. Efficiency in Zen & Effective Self-Leadership by Barbara Bartczak
  5. Embrace Change by Sharon Roemmel
  6. Free Space Less Clutter by Christina Påhlman
  7. GO GO GO for your goals by Selina Man Karlsson
  8. How to Create Your Personal Style by Monika Mueller
  9. Journal Your Way to Clarity & Courageous Freedom by Lauren Scalf
  10. LEAD YOUR MIND by Merilyn Beretta
  11. Pinterest for Business Launchpad by Mary Lumley
  12. Selling Made Easy by Michelle Seaton
  13. The Art of Taking Action by Susanna Reay
  14. Undress the Feminine Guilt of Saying NO by Elif Tepebasi
  15. NewsBetter by Judith Peters
  16. Bewerbung 7.0 by Isa Hiemann
  17. Bleiben oder Gehen by Olaf Schwantes
  18. Der Content-Effekt by Marlis Schorcht
  19. Endlich mehr Platz! by Claudia Jainz
  20. Festplatten Fengshui by Elisabeth Köller
  21. Gelassen durch die Pubertät by Katharina Lettich
  22. Herzinfarkt! – was tun? by Birgit Nora Schaefer
  23. Lebe fantastisch kreativ by Susanne Höhne

 

My recommendation for the course selection during the SOMBA Summer School

Pick 2 to max. 5 courses that you would like to join:
5 is really the absolute maximum that I would recommend – otherwise the SOMBA Summer School will be a full time job for you 😀

Mix your topics:
I do not recommend, for example, choosing 3 different blog courses. Best is a mix of different topics and genre’s to get the most out of it.

Plan enough time per course:
Calculate roughly one day of implementation per week per course.

Please remember to give course instructors feedback on their courses.

Somba Summer School is a fair give and take: you can try the beta round of classes for free and in return give feedback on how the course makers can improve their course.
You can filter on the overview page for topics, but my suggestion: go to the page and just search with CTRL or command + F for a keyword that interests you.

And now: Happy selecting! 😀