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🤔 The future of product management, Google Bard gets some updates, the best ChatGPT internet plugin, and more!
Everyday AI
September 19, 2023
Outsmart The Future
Today in Everyday AI
6 minute read
🎙 Daily Podcast Episode: How is AI reshaping the role of product managers and the way we interact with them? We asked a Microsoft product manager. Give it a listen.
🕵️♂️ Fresh Finds: connecting AI to all your apps and data for seamless search and discovery, OpenAI’s answer to Google’s Gemini, and TikTok’s new tools for labeling AI content. Read on for Fresh Finds.
🗞 Byte Sized Daily AI News: Google Bard gets some updates, OpenAI’s new InstructGPT-3.5, and Oracle’s voice-activated AI for healthcare. For that and more, read on for Byte Sized News.
🚀 AI In 5: If you don’t already know, ChatGPT isn’t connected to the internet on its own. So we’re showing you our favorite ChatGPT internet plugin to fix that! See more here
🏆 Digital Drops Giveaway: 1 day left in our giveaway … More below
🧠 Learn & Leveraging AI: What happens when you interview someone from an industry-leading company like Microsoft? You get a TON of great insights and tips. Keep reading for that!
↩️ Don’t miss out: Did you miss our last newsletter? We talked about gaining a competitive edge with ChatGPT, the UK setting new AI ground rules, and creating AI summaries from long-form content! Check it here!
Product Management and AI –
Insights from a Microsoft Product Manager 👀
With constant changes in technology, product managers are facing new challenges and opportunities in shaping the future of AI-driven products.
So how is AI evolving the role of the product manager and how we as consumers interact with products?
Luckily we have an industry-leading product manager from Microsoft to answer that.
Rolly Seth, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, joins us to discuss the future of the product manager role and how AI storytelling comes into play.
Join the conversation and ask Rolly and Jordan any questions about AI and product managers.
Also on the pod today:
• Changing consumer demands with AI 🗣
• The role of storytelling in product management 📖
• Rolly's favorite AI tools ⚙️
It’ll be worth your 25 minutes:
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Wednesday, September 20th at 7:30 am CST ⬇️
Thursday, September 21st - Insider tips: Using AI to land a new career
Friday, September 22nd - How AI turns clinical trials into medical knowledge
Here’s our favorite AI finds from across the web:
New AI Tool Spotlight – Klu connects to all your apps and data for seamless search and discovery. Querio is a personal data analysis for your team and Plerdy is an AI tool for website UX analysis and CR optimization.
Big Tech – Google’s Gemini may be its answer to GPT-4 but OpenAI may have an answer to Google’s answer (like…what?) with its GPT-Vision and "Gobi.”
Business of AI - NVIDIA may be running the AI stock but could Intel be sneaking its way in? Investors think so.
Social Media – TikTok has released new tools that allow AI content to be labeled.
Pop Culture – Actor Stephen Fry is upset with AI after it copied his voice without permission. He might want to get in line lol.
1. Google Bard Integrates with Gmail, Docs, and Maps 🌐
Google Bard is taking a significant step forward. The latest update seamlessly integrates with Gmail, Docs, and Maps, enhancing user experience and functionality. This development promises to streamline tasks and improve productivity. Discover more about Google Bard's latest capabilities here.
2. OpenAI Introduces the Advanced InstructGPT-3.5 📖
OpenAI has unveiled its new model, InstructGPT-3.5. Designed for precision and efficiency, this model interprets user instructions with enhanced accuracy. It's a testament to OpenAI's commitment to innovation. Learn more about what InstructGPT-3.5 offers.
3. AI Startup 'Writer' Secures $100 Million in Funding 💸
The AI startup 'Writer' has successfully raised an impressive $100 million. With this substantial backing, they're poised to challenge established players like ChatGPT in the enterprise sector. Dive deeper into Writer’s ambitious plans and their recent funding success.
4. Oracle Introduces Voice-Activated AI for Healthcare 🏥
Oracle is pioneering a change in healthcare with its new Clinical Digital Assistant. This voice-activated AI aims to simplify healthcare processes, ensuring both professionals and patients benefit from streamlined interactions. Explore how Oracle is blending technology with healthcare solutions.
5. Microsoft Prepares for an Exciting Surface AI Event 💻
Microsoft is gearing up for an event that promises to unveil exciting developments in the Surface AI range. Anticipated reveals include new laptops and details about Studio 2. For tech enthusiasts, this is an event to watch. See what to expect at Microsoft's upcoming showcase.
The best ChatGPT Internet Plugin! 🧠
Connecting ChatGPT to the internet is CRUCIAL if you want to get the most out of our results and queries. (We already warned ya!)
If you don’t know, ChatGPT on its own doesn’t have any information past September 2021.
So to fix that, we’re showing you our favorite ChatGPT plugin for internet access, BrowserOp!
Check out today's AI in 5.
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🤷♂️ What’s Going On and Why It Matters:
OK, so maybe you aren’t a product manager.
But guess what?
Product managers have a huge influence on our lives.
Case in point: the app or website you’re reading this on right now? A group of product managers probably spent thousands of hours grappling over the contrast, scroll speed, responsiveness, and dozens of other things we tend to overlook.
In short, humans use software products. Basically all day. And AI is changing not only how products are made, but also how we use them.
It’s a lot to unravel.
Luckily, Rolly Seth helped us …. unravel it all. Rolly is a Senior AI Product Manager at Microsoft, and has helped shape the products that we all use every day.
If you missed our livestream (sorry, LinkedIn live was a bit wonky today!) then here’s the high-level overview: AI is changing every aspect of product management: from concept and development to the product lifecycle and feedback process.
From setting future visions and strategies to uncovering hidden user needs, product managers wear multiple hats to bring us the best experiences.
Wanna know how to best leverage AI in product management, while also keeping close tabs on the humans using it all?
Us too. Let’s get after it! 👇
🦾How You Can Leverage:
Did your brain grow after that show?
Or just us?
If you feel like you just got a degree in product management, you’re not alone. That’s the beauty of bringing experts in their field on the Everyday AI show — we get to learn the best AI takeaways from decades of experience!
Want cliff notes from our class?
We got you — here’s the 1-2-3 to better product management with AI:
1 – Embrace the AI first approach 🤖
It’s not every day you get to talk to a product manager with 10+ years of experience at Microsoft. So, don’t take this first takeaway lightly.
Rolly laid out the mindset shift over the past decade in creating products. Cloud-first turned into mobile-first, and now it’s all about AI-first.
Try this:
If you’re a product manager, think about how you can incorporate AI into your product when it makes sense. Rolly cautioned against going overboard with AI everywhere and instead suggested an AI-first approach. Product managers still have to keep their thumb on the user experience and customer feedback.
2 – Think AI Magic with PPP 🪄
Awesome … we’re not the only ones with a ‘PPP’ approach! Rolly wasn’t talking about our Prime, Prompt, Polish course. (Although we think that has magical results, as well. Reply to this email with ‘PPP’ and we’ll send you the secret link).
A legit golden tip for product managers from Rolly: create magic with PPP. She laid out her go-to strategy for how product managers can be storytellers and create a more meaningful relationship between their product and the end-user.
Try this:
Go give Rolly’s article a thorough read, as she details the Plot, Perception, Presentation approach. It’s a must-read for any product manager and an eye-opening experience for the rest of us who USE products.
It’s no wonder we benefit from intuitively smooth products when the people creating them put this kind of emphasis on their design and implementation!
3 – Always be curious 🧐
Saving the best for last? Absolutely. And don’t worry, avid EverydAIers, this piece of advice is for everyone. Not just product managers. Rolly saved some of her best advice for last — always be curious. To take the quote RIGHT out of Rolly’s mouth: ‘When was the last time you did something for the first time?’
Try this:
We didn’t forget about all the insights, tips, and tools that Rolly dropped. We’re saving them for the end, so you can stay curious today.
Like Rolly suggested, to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of AI everywhere, you have to explore and get your hands dirty.
Some of her suggestions: Hugging Face to play with open-source models, ChatGPT for just about anything, AI-powered Figma designs for prototyping, Midjourney for AI image generation, and Runway for AI video production. Also, Rolly shares product updates on her YouTube channel, which is worth exploring!
Now This …
Have any hot takes on how AI will change your current role or position? Wanna hear about it on our show?
Send us a reply and let us know! We’re always looking for new ideas!
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