The Importance of Human Connection

The Importance of Human Connection

As I wrote about recaptcha, a tool meant to differentiate between humans and AI, I realized that humans are not really in charge of so many things. The whole point of Recaptcha was to distinguish humans from AI but it has now been proven that AI is better at it than humans. Which is definitely sad for humanity but not the point I’m trying to make today. AI is now showing up in many forms and one alarming form (to me) is in team meetings. Instead of showing up, people will send an AI note-taker to take notes, summarize, and list next steps. Which has advantages. It’s efficient. But, what it can’t do is connect with other people on your team. What it can’t do is show up for someone who is presenting. What it can’t do is be human. That is not AI’s fault. That is ours if we choose to deprioritize human connection at work. If our meetings aren’t efficient enough, fix the meetings but keep the connection.

References and Resources

How AI finally won its war on CAPTCHA images by Dr Peter Bentley/BBC Science Focus; Type: Article

Bots Are Better at Solving CAPTCHAs Than Humans, Research Shows by Emily Price/PC Mag; Type: Article

Not a Boomer Problem

Not a Boomer Problem

AI is everywhere, and it’s affecting our jobs. It’s natural to worry about being replaced by a bot. The best action? Engage with AI to stay ahead. Here’s a simplified approach:

  1. Learn: Read up on AI. Start with articles or LinkedIn posts.
  2. Experiment: Try new AI tools. Familiarize yourself with different applications.
  3. Reach out if you want to know how I stay updated with AI.

Learning: AI isn’t leaving. Adapting is key.

Is AI a concern in your industry? Should it be? We’d love to hear from you.

The Future of Childhood Arguments

The Future of Childhood Arguments

This is ridiculous, I know. But how AI (Artificial Intelligence) will change our kids’ childhood experiences is terrifying and exciting to think about. The internet was one thing, and VR was an entirely different thing. But AI advancements in all areas of life are happening at lightning speed, and what that means for lived and worked experiences is, well, terrifying and exciting…and most certainly, unknown.

Learning: AI is changing (or about to change) everything – it’s probably best to learn as much as possible while we can.

References and Resources

The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman; Type: Book

Does this resonate with you? How has AI changed your work and/or life? Or how do you see it changing your work and/or life? We’d love to hear from you.