Summary by boggler assist™
Participants:
Sam Stanton, Co-host
Robbie Sawyer, Co-host
AI dude, Intro/Outro Narrator
Interaction Type: Podcast episode
Context and Setting: This episode was recorded in a studio setting, discussing recent AI-related events, workshops, and projects that Sam and Robbie have been involved in.
Overview: In this episode, Sam and Robbie discuss their recent AI bootcamp, the importance of prompting in generative AI, and their new "Skunkworks AI" initiative for custom AI projects. They also touch on upcoming events they will be attending and share some updates on the latest advancements in AI technology, such as image generation and audio creation.
Interaction Dynamics: The conversation is casual and friendly, with Sam and Robbie sharing stories, insights, and jokes throughout the episode. They seem to have a strong rapport and are both enthusiastic about the topics they discuss.
Detailed Notes using Cornell Notetaking Method:
AI Bootcamp
Half the room was using generative AI, with a generational split
Most were using it for creative tasks like crafting emails or outlines
Bootcamp helps people see potential uses in their daily work
Prompt Like a Pro / AI for Professionals Workshop
Teaches how to instruct and direct AI for better results
Breaks down elements of a successful prompt
Hands-on workshop with live interaction and practice
Skunkworks AI
Special ops team for custom AI projects
Named after Lockheed Martin's advanced development program
Process: Discovery interview, ideation, generation, synthetic focus group testing, delivery
Significantly reduces project timelines from weeks/months to days
Upcoming Events
Sam heading to Rome, then both attending events in Vancouver
Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE) Texas event
Maritz Elevate event
AI Technology Updates
Meta AI glasses with Llama 2 language model
Apple investing heavily in AI infrastructure
Advancements in image generation (Dolly 4.0) and audio creation (Suno.io)
Direct Quotes/Excerpts:
"It's one thing to talk about it. It's another thing to put your money where your mouth is and go, Okay, let's do that." (Sam, on Skunkworks AI)
"The more you fuck around, the more you find out, and it's never been more true than now." (Robbie, on experimenting with AI)
"The smile was bigger than her whole head. She couldn't believe that Taylor Swift made a song for her and it sounded just like..." (Sam, on creating a personalized song for his niece using Suno.io)
Decisions or Action Items:
Continue developing and refining the Prompt Like a Pro / AI for Professionals workshop
Promote Skunkworks AI initiative for custom AI projects
Attend and present at upcoming events in Rome and Vancouver
Key Takeaways:
Prompting is a crucial skill for getting the most out of generative AI
Custom AI projects through initiatives like Skunkworks AI can help organizations leverage the power of AI without needing in-house expertise
AI technology is rapidly advancing in areas like image generation, audio creation, and language models
Hands-on experimentation and "fucking around" is key to discovering new applications and use cases for AI
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