Alex Wilhelm

In Nimble AMS by Community Brands’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy. https://buff.ly/3V0MYWi #associations

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In Nimble AMS by Community Brands’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, an introduction to AI for associations and a guide to developing an AI strategy. https://buff.ly/3V0MYWi #associations

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In Nimble AMS by Community Brands’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, an introduction to AI for associations and a guide to developing an AI strategy. https://buff.ly/3V0MYWi #associations #associationmanagement

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What to Know Before You Implement Public-Facing APIs A public-facing API is a good way for others to connect to your systems. But don’t start building one until you answer these questions. https://lnkd.in/gD6zUEu5

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1) The membership of this work group contains no one from commercial publishing, in other words, the group that creates most of what the other groups consume. 2) Contrary to the contention that the comments are "out of scope", legality is an absolutely critical requirement that is in scope by definition. Does the NISO's enabling legislation even allow it to promulgate a standard that is known to be illegal? Todd Carpenter 3) The signatories are a Murderer's Row of organizations representing every aspect of commercial book publishing including agents, authors, and publishers from most parts of the world. In short, it looks to an outsider like the problem is that this group was convened with the wrong charter and the wrong membership. As Ms. Halperin suggests, it's a pity the process was allowed to waste two years of everyone's time.

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Did Apple Intelligence's 'Rewrite' Tool Just Kill Grammarly? At yesterday's #WWDC2024, Apple introduced an AI-powered editing tool, and as I was watching, I got a sense of déjà vu. Rewrite's editing functions and tone improvement suggestions felt a lot like how Grammarly works, which I use daily and reviewed for CNET earlier this year. But I don't think Apple Rewrite will make Grammarly totally obsolete, for two major reasons. You can read more below.

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A few things to consider if you're using AI for writing. I strongly recommend hiring an editor to smooth out the AI nonsense and sound more like a human!

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This is incredibly alarming. If your Google Docs setting is: "Anyone on the internet with the link can view," Google is scraping these docs for AI. "Last year, Google also broadened its terms of service. One motivation for the change, according to members of the company’s privacy team and an internal message viewed by The Times, was to allow Google to be able to tap publicly available Google Docs, restaurant reviews on Google Maps and other online material for more of its A.I. products."

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I just had a great conversation with Caroline Lancelot Miltgen about AI, ethics, and marketing from an academic perspective -- she is a marketing professor heavily focused on this topic -- for the AI newsletter I publish, the AI Marketing Ethics Digest. Expect that issue in a few weeks. I also have a forthcoming issue featuring a conversation with Peter Mullen, CMO at Interactions, a conversational AI company. Today, an issue hit the streets featuring SEO expert Ann Smarty. We talked about the impact of AI on SEO and related ethical issues. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/dg-EqZe8.

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Editors, this ACES workshop on ethics in AI will be worth your time!

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The most effective #communication I've ever done about AI did not have any arguments about AI in it. All I said was "DuckDuckGo has released a new AI-powered feature called DuckAssist and here's where you can turn it off: https://lnkd.in/e9QPBrNP". I posted that on my Mastodon account and it just took off with over 250 boosts and counting. If that doesn't sound like a lot, it's very hard to go viral on Mastodon, by design, and for a medium-sized account there like mine, those numbers of boosts are as good as it gets. And it was the only place where that message took off, because Mastodon is where the most AI-skeptical audience is. That post probably led thousands of people to reach for the link and turn off DuckAssist. Again, getting numbers out of Mastodon is hard, by design. What I did not do was argue, comment, rant or explain why turning off DuckAssist is a good idea. I don't think people want to hear that anymore. People who care about this, pro or con, have made up their minds already. And not arguing meant that I didn't have to field counter-arguments from supporters of AI, so that made my life easier as well. Who could argue with "here's how you turn this feature off?" Sometimes all it takes is a clear, concise instruction with no distractions.

The latest AI Marketing Ethics Digest issue, published today, asks a salient question: Is AI the digital Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil? Or is it a tool we can use "for" good "or" evil? The choice, it seems to me, is ours to make. What do you think?

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ChatGPT is an amazing assistant. Great for research, help with massaging transitions, brainstorming titles, checking grammar, proposing synonyms or alternative phrasings, and coming up with (bad) initial outlines when you're staring at a blank page and blinking cursor. With very specific prompts and instructions, it can write a decent paragraph or two that will still need editing and augmenting (and fact-checking). It's a hugely valuable tool, and I use it constantly. I also have no fear that it will replace me anytime soon. It's just not that good. What it creates is generic, a sort of banal summation of what's already known, often in increasingly recognizable AI-speak. But ignore it at your peril, writers. There's real advantage in knowing how to use it as a tool.

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“OpenAI is developing Media Manager, a tool that will enable creators and content owners to tell us what they own and specify how they want their works to be included or excluded from machine learning research and training. Over time, we plan to introduce additional choices and features.” #OpenAI #creators #machinelearning #trainingdata

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ollama run command-r >>> You are Jonathan Gerhardson, a freelance reporter in Massachusetts. Write a ... linked-in post summarizing an important recent event and put your own spin on it. [edited for space] >>> try to rewrite it more in line with AP style Sure thing! Here's a more AP-styled take on the same scenario: "Amazon made waves today with 'Project SkyNet,' an expansive cloud computing endeavor. The company plans to launch a satellite constellation to provide global high-speed internet coverage. This ambitious project raises significant questions about the future of technology and its impact. The announcement shakes up the industry, sparking discussions on the implications of such widespread connectivity. Is this a step toward universal access or a potential monopoly? With far-reaching consequences for business and society, Amazon's move prompts reflection on the ever-evolving digital landscape. Project SkyNet pushes the boundaries of what's possible, literally reaching for the skies. Yet, it also underscores the ongoing debate over the influence of tech giants. Comment below with your reactions to this breaking news. I'd love to hear your insights!" This version maintains a more straightforward, news-focused tone, adhering closer to AP style guidelines. It's interesting to adapt the same story to different writing styles and audiences! >>> I don't like the namee for the project "SkyNet" is a bit cliche You're right, the name 'Project SkyNet' does have a certain sci-fi ring to it that might come across as a bit overly dramatic for a technical endeavor. Names and branding can be crucial in shaping public perception and the tone of such announcements. Let's rewrite this scenario with a more subtle and technically focused project name: "Amazon's cutting-edge cloud computing initiative, codenamed 'Project Celestial', made headlines today. The project aims to establish a comprehensive satellite-based internet infrastructure, an endeavor heretofore unseen in scope. Its goal: to provide global connectivity at unprecedented speeds. The undertaking prompts essential discussions on access, influence, and the future of technology. With its subtle name, Project Celestial evokes the vastness of space and a serene celestial sphere, a humbling reminder of the project's aspirational goals. This ambitious initiative serves as a catalyst, encouraging scrutiny of tech's evolving role in our lives and societies. The questions it raises are many: Is this a path to universal connectivity or an indication of growing tech corporation influence? We'll keep you informed as this project, and the ensuing debates, unfold." A more subtle name can help maintain a sense of professionalism and focus on the technical aspects, which is often preferred in such situations. It's interesting how much thought goes into these details!