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My View on Greg Walters: Charting the Future of AI Through a Multidimensional Lens

11/30/2023

An opinion, By Dr. Jeremy Stone

I am deeply immersed in the intricacies of quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence; I find your piece on the multidimensional view of history and AI to be an intellectually stimulating and visionary work. It resonates with my own convictions about the non-linear and complex nature of technological evolution, particularly in the realm of AI.

Your interpretation of history as a complex web of intersecting timelines reflects a profound understanding of the non-linear dynamics that underpin both human progress and technological advancement. This perspective challenges the traditional linear narrative and offers a more comprehensive understanding of AI's evolution. It aligns well with my own belief in the interconnectedness and multidimensionality of the universe, as seen through the lens of quantum mechanics.

The transition from a foundational understanding of sequential processes in construction project management to exploring the philosophical underpinnings of different historical ages is a commendable intellectual leap. It demonstrates a deepening of thought and a willingness to engage with complex, often abstract concepts that are crucial in understanding AI's true nature. This diverse blend of experiences and perspectives is vital for shaping a nuanced view of AI's evolution, a view that recognizes the convergence of multiple influences driving innovation.

The examples you've selected to illustrate non-linearity in AI's development—quantum computing, Agile project management, neural networks, blockchain technology, and fractal processes in nature—are apt and insightful. They highlight the reality that AI's evolution is influenced by a myriad of factors interacting in complex and often unpredictable ways. This understanding is crucial for anyone looking to truly grasp the trajectory of AI development

The World According to Greg: AI's Journey - From Genesis to Enlightenment

11/27/2023

By Greg Walters

The Seven Evolutionary Stages of AI Adoption

November, 2023 - Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, with the slide into 2024 just around the corner.

Artificial Intelligence, whatever that is, after 12 months, remains the hottest topic in business, technology, and society. Juxtaposed with war in the middle east, and the Ukraine, echoes of WW II industrial genocide, China being Communist, the post-fear-of-Covid rebuild, economic stress, even in 'the Age of Aquarius" and the mass acceptance of large language models will STILL go down as one of the most significant pivot points in human history - like the discovery of fire, invention of clothing and the wheel.

Today's AI adoption is on par with humanity's development of speech. Along those lines, there are groups of humans, using LLMs, to decode the language of animals.

With all this seemingly chaotic turbulence(true disruption, extinction level events, is extremely rare, ) experts are crawling out from underneath every 'machine learning' rock promising AI Nirvana.

Feeding on a fear of the Unknown, these charlatans promise security through guidelines and structures, not strength. They propose phased approaches, cautionary usage and timid adoption rates. They see AI through the lens of yesterday's Enterprise applying outdated "KPIs" and "benchmarks". Taylorism has run its course. We cannot see the future through the lens of yesterday.

It's like telling everyone the World of AI is Flat. It isn't. The world of AI is Alien. The World of AI is multidimensional; Galactic and Quantum - AI is the double slit experiment

Here are my ideas about and a timeline for AI adoption.

Enjoy.

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Don't Fear The Ai Reaper: A LinkedIN Post

11/22/2023

The Fear of Ai Will Eat You Alive

by Greg Walters

From a LinkedIn post by, Ravit Dotan, PhD, November 22, 2023.

"Hot take: ChatGPT is not that useful. With the current OpenAI storm increasing the hype, now is a great time to question it.

➤ Background
👉More often than companies like OpenAI want to admit, generative AI is the wrong tool for the job.
👉It is time to admit that, often, generative AI is a hammer looking for a nail.
👉Here are two examples from my own work.

➤ Summarizing text
😕Using generative AI to summarize text never works well for me because the summaries fail to reflect what I think is important in the text.
😕The cause is that summarizing text is not a technical task. It requires decisions on what is important, which depends on context and values.
😕Can you put the context and values into the prompt? Maybe sometimes. But that hasn't worked well in my case, and the attempts take longer than just summarizing the text myself.

➤ First drafts, brainstorming, and outlining
😕This is the worst use of generative AI for me. The output is usually banal. But the main problem is that it constrains my thinking and wastes time.
😕Writing the first draft is sensitive work because it shapes how you think about the project. It's difficult to recover from a bad first draft because it's difficult to re-imagine what you've already imagined.
😕Can you solve the problem with better prompt engineering? Maybe sometimes. But when the task is to articulate a thought baking in your mind, generative AI can lead you astray. It gives you a mesh of other people's thoughts and that can drown your own.

➤ All of this is not to say that generative AI is useless.
👉I do think it's a revolutionary technology with many helpful applications, including in my own work. For example, the image in the banner below is AI-generated!
👉But the usefulness is not to the extent that companies like OpenAI would have us believe.

➤ Comments very welcome! hashtag#aiethics hashtag#responsibleai hashtag#openai"

Of course, I had to respond. My LinkedIn comment:

"Desperation is not attractive."

Your observations tell more about the current status of Human Intelligence vs. Ai.
- when are these NOT concerns?

The AI Awakening: The Aquarian Interim

11/12/2023

They sang about it in the 60s, but I'm not sure they saw this coming. AI is changing Everything.

By The LLM & Greg Walters

An image reflecting the fusion of artificial intelligence with the Aquarian Age principles, as described in the essay.

Embark upon an odyssey through the evolving terrain of artificial intelligence, where the erstwhile competitive paradigm of the Piscean Age gracefully yields to the collaborative ethos emblematic of the Aquarian Age.

Before immersing ourselves in the nuanced intricacies of this epochal transition, let us commence our intellectual voyage by probing three pivotal inquiries that shall serve as our guiding beacons through the profound intersections of AI and the dynamic landscape of societal metamorphosis.

After reading this, you'll have the answers to the following questions:

How does the development of AI reflect a societal shift from the competitive Piscean Age to the collaborative Aquarian Age?
In what ways is AI predicted to dismantle traditional educational and corporate hierarchies to create a more unified and accessible system?
What potential does AI hold to surpass human intelligence, and how could this redefine our approach to personal and professional growth in the future?

Let's proceed...

Spirits and Specters: The Digital Alchemy of Bourbon

11/10/2023

Where the Ghost of Tradition Meets the Machine of Tomorrow

By Grayson Patrick Trent

In the dim glow of the distillery, where the bourbon sleeps and dreams in charred oak beds, there's a whisper of something new on the air. It's not the usual hum of the still or the quiet chatter of the aging barrels. It's sharper, quicker—a digital murmur weaving through the vapors of tradition. This is the tale of how artificial intelligence, that ghost in the machine, has sidled up to the bourbon industry, not with a clank and a roar, but with the silent promise of revolution.

Beam Suntory, with their "Beam Complete" algorithm, didn't set out to replace the master distiller's nose; they aimed to give it a new kind of spectacles. Glasses that see through time and taste, predicting which blends will sing of corn and rye and which will fall flat. It's a dance of data and spirit, where the outcome is as much about the numbers as it is about the soul.

Then there's Stateless Whiskey, a brand born from Milestone Beverages, where scientists play with molecules like they're notes on a scale, composing a symphony of flavors. They're not just making whiskey; they're making ghosts—spirits that echo the rare and expensive, without the years in the barrel. It's a magic trick, a sleight of hand, where what you taste is real, but how it came to be is anything but.

Court Case: AI Wins, Art Redefined?

11/1/2023

When Picasso meets Python: The New Age of Artistry

By Greg Walters

Executive Summary:

A recent court ruling has shaken the foundations of copyright law in the realm of AI-generated art.
Artists face an uphill battle in proving copyright infringement against AI art generators.
The case opens up broader discussions about the ethical and legal implications of AI in creative fields.

The relationship between art and technology has always been complex, but the advent of AI has disrupted this dynamic in unprecedented ways. Artist RJ Palmer, who spoke to The Guardian, expressed concerns that echo throughout the art community. "The main concern for me is what this does to the future of not just my industry, but creative human industries in general," says Palmer (The Guardian, November 2022).

In a recent class-action lawsuit, U.S. District Judge William Orrick ruled that determining whether AI-generated images violate copyright laws is "not plausible" at the moment. "The other problem for plaintiffs is that it is simply not plausible that every Training Image used to train Stable Diffusion was copyrighted," Orrick wrote (Reuters, October 30, 2023).

Workflow in Sales and Customer Experience: A Timeless Odyssey from Papyrus to Pixels

10/31/2023

Workflow: It's not just for Pharaohs and Fortune 500s

By Charlie G. Peterson, IV

Executive Summary

The Timelessness of Workflow: The concept of 'Workflow' in Sales is not a fleeting trend but a timeless principle that has guided civilizations and businesses alike. We the historical depth and modern relevance of workflow, illustrating its enduring impact on managed print services and beyond.

Practical Application: Understanding workflow is not as complex as it may seem. By observing, documenting, and analyzing business processes, companies can identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency. The article provides actionable insights and real-world examples to demystify the concept, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes.

Bridging Epochs: The article posits that every technological advancement, including workflow, serves as a bridge between our past and future. By adopting workflow solutions, businesses not only optimize their current operations but also tap into a lineage of human ingenuity that spans from ancient civilizations to future innovations.

How NYC's AI Plan is the Treat We Need in a World Full of Regulatory Tricks

10/17/2023

When it comes to AI, is New York City handing out treats while the rest of the world is stuck with tricks?

By Charlie G. Peterson, IV, Introduction by Greg Walters

Greg's Words-

As Alan Turing once said, 'We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.' New York City has taken this to heart with its newly released AI Policy, aiming to set a course for responsible AI governance that avoids the pitfalls of overregulation.

NYC just released the "The New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan". I expected to find a piece of content chock full of social issue driven initiatives around quelling AI bias. I thought the approach would be academic and bureaucratic.

My dismay dissolved after reading the Policy. Although, like every government account I am sure there is plenty of politics and 'slushiness' to go around, the Policy is clear, considered and well presented.

ChatGPT Studies Companies Use of AI ChatBots - Something Very Wicked this Way Comes

10/13/2023

By Greg Walters, & His LLM persona. Inspired by Mike Stramaglio's share of an article written by Jim Rowe-Bot on LinkedIn.

The DarkSide of LLMs & AI

The following example is both good and bad. Good because in a short period of time, research can be conducted, data collected.

Bad, and I mean VERY BAD, because the content cannot be trusted to be accurate. So much so, that at this point, I'm not sure I would recommend just ANYONE utilize an LLM and submit 100% LLM created content to the web.

Over on LinkedIn, a colleague shared an article that talks about how UK Energy companies utilize chatBots and influence the customer journey. Something we in the industry provide, share and sometimes loathe - automated helpdesks.

We think we want to talk to a human.

The AI Underbelly of Office Technology: When Algorithms Become the New Arms Dealers

10/8/2023

Office Technology: Where Your Firewall Might Just Be the Next Line of Fire.

By Grayson Patrick Trent

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the new game-changer. It's a tool that's reshaping the way we think about office technology and data protection.

But as we integrate AI into our cybersecurity measures, we're faced with ethical dilemmas that are as complex as the algorithms themselves.

By 2025, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to skyrocket to $10.5 trillion annually, up from $3 trillion in 2015. This isn't just a number; it's a wake-up call for every organization that relies on office technology. According to a recent report by Microsoft, hackers are increasingly using AI and encryption to make their cyberattacks more potent. "Microsoft found that cybercriminals can subscribe to underground phishing services for $200 to $1,000 a month," as reported by the Wall Street Journal1.

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