September 8, 2023

  • Skills

    7 Steps to Upskill Your Workforce for the AI Era

    Fisher Phillips, 09/08/23. The ongoing AI revolution is reshaping the roles of employees rather than replacing them. To prepare your workforce, it is important to focus on skills that will be valued in the AI era. These include executive functioning, strategic thinking, analytical skills, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience. Additionally, there are specific AI-related skills that should be considered, such as algorithm understanding, data literacy, and AI integration in business processes. Following a 7-step program, you can identify skills shortages, provide training and development programs, measure effectiveness, and award micro-credentials. Remember to compensate participants appropriately and focus on building up workers rather than weeding them out. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Music

    AI Drake song ‘not eligible’ for a Grammy, Academy CEO says / The Recording Academy’s CEO says Ghostwriter’s AI-generated Drake song contains vocals that weren’t ‘legally obtained.’

    The Verge, 09/08/23. The organization behind the Grammys has clarified that the AI-generated Drake song, “Heart on My Sleeve,” is not eligible for a Grammy. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated that the song’s vocals were not legally obtained, not cleared by the label or the artists, and not commercially available. This comes after the creator behind the AI artist, Ghostwriter, released another track featuring AI-generated vocals from Travis Scott and 21 Savage. The use of AI-generated vocals in music has caused ambiguity among streaming platforms and raised questions regarding copyright and fair use. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Enterprise

    Is AI in the enterprise ready for primetime? Not yet.

    CIO, 09/08/23. Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize productivity in the coming decade, but its transformational impact on enterprises remains a distant goal. McKinsey predicts it will take decades for full-scale AI automation. Several obstacles stand in the way: the complexity of human work, AI hallucinations, slow-changing enterprise habits, and the need for customization. Nonetheless, while challenges persist, businesses should embark on the AI journey, recognizing that the potential rewards are substantial. The path to AI-driven enterprise transformation may be long, but it’s a journey worth undertaking. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Tools

    How note-taking AI from Google and Apple complete you

    ComputerWorld, 09/08/23. AI note-taking tools are set to revolutionize the way we capture and utilize information. Google’s NotebookLM uses generative AI to summarize complex data, providing users with key points and insights. It can import data from various sources and generate quizzes, summaries, and new ideas. Apple’s Journal app takes a different approach by using AI to prompt users to journal based on their activities and mindset. AI note-taking and journaling offer a human-AI partnership, helping overcome cognitive biases and enhancing productivity. This mainstreaming of AI-powered note-taking and journaling has the potential to transform how we work and live. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Cybersecurity

    Prompt injection attacks threaten AI chatbots, and other cybersecurity news to know this month

    World Economic Forum, 09/08/23. The past month has seen several significant developments in the field of cybersecurity. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning about the growing risk of “prompt injection” attacks on chatbots. Large language models (LLMs) are vulnerable to these types of attacks, which can result in unintended behavior and the disclosure of sensitive information. Meanwhile, data breaches continue to rise, with a 156% increase between Q1 and Q2 of 2023. The US saw the highest number of breaches, followed by Russia, Spain, France, and Turkey. Additionally, Japan’s cybersecurity agency suffered a breach that lasted for nine months, potentially exposing sensitive information. These developments highlight the ongoing need for robust cybersecurity measures and the importance of staying updated on the latest threats and vulnerabilities. READ THE ARTICLE