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Everyday AI
March 15, 2024
Outsmart The Future
Today in Everyday AI
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🎙 Daily Podcast Episode: AI has helped so many people with everyday tasks. But what about AI’s ability to help change people’s lives? Today, we talk about the positive impact GenAI can have for neurodiverse people. Give it a listen.
🕵️♂️ Fresh Finds: Creating interactive stories, AI and election disinformation, and 3 ways to use GenAI for decision-making. Read on for Fresh Finds.
🗞 Byte Sized Daily AI News: Apple acquires an AI startup, Morgan Stanley adds Head of AI, and Adobe’s stock drops due to AI concerns. For that and more, read on for Byte Sized News.
🚀 AI In 5: Microsoft Copilot has a new notebook feature! Is it any good? See it here
🧠 Learn & Leveraging AI: If you or someone you know is neurodivergent, here’s how you can leverage AI to enhance your career and everyday life. Keep reading for that!
↩️ Don’t miss out: Did you miss our last newsletter? We talked about the one secret skill for better prompts, an exclusive look at OpenAI Sora, Microsoft's Copilot for Security, and a Bing Deep Search overview. Check it here!
Exploring the Positive Impact of Neurodiversity and AI 🧠
AI is a great tool.
We always hear how much AI and tools like ChatGPT have helped the everyday person.
But what about looking past AI as just a productivity tool and seeing the greater impact it may have?
We’re talking Neurodiversity and AI.
Maureen N. Dunne, Ph.D., Educator, Entrepreneur, and Author, joins us to discuss the positive impact AI has on Neurodiversity.
Join the conversation and ask Jordan and Maureen questions on AI and Neurodiversity here.
Also on the pod today:
• Future Implementations of AI in the Workplace 💼
• Positive Impact of AI on Neurodivergent Individuals 🧠
• Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Individuals in the Workplace 🤔
It’ll be worth your 29 minutes:
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1. Apple Acquires DarwinAI For Vision-based Tech 🍎
Apple quietly acquired DarwinAI, a Canadian startup known for its vision-based technology aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Recent LinkedIn profile updates reveal key team members have joined Apple's machine learning division, hinting at the acquisition.
2. Morgan Stanley Appoints Head of AI 🧑💼️
Morgan Stanley’s wealth management tech guru, Jeff McMillan, is now steering the ship as the bank’s first Head of Firmwide Artificial Intelligence. 🧠 This move signals a major shift in the financial world towards embracing AI tools like GPT-4, led by McMillan himself.
3. Microsoft vs. Google AI Battle in EU ⚔️
In a fiery report to the EU, Microsoft accuses Google of AI domination, citing Google's self-supply of AI semiconductors and vast proprietary data from YouTube as unfair advantages. The clash intensifies as Microsoft's OpenAI and Google's Gemini take center stage in the generative AI arena.
4. Adobe Faces 14% Stock Plunge Amid AI Startup Threats 📉
Adobe Inc's shares plummet by 14% due to concerns over new AI startups posing a competitive threat. CEO Shantanu Narayen remains optimistic about the company's AI initiatives, but investors seem disappointed with the financial impact. Adobe's move to integrate AI features into its products sparks worries about competition and market performance.
5. China's AI Struggle: Falling Behind in the Tech Race 🇨🇳
China faces hurdles in matching the US in AI due to challenges with generative AI technology and reliance on foreign systems like Meta Platforms' Llama. Despite efforts by state agencies and tech firms, issues with computing infrastructure and chip access hinder progress.
Microsoft Copilot Notebook - What it is and when to use it
Microsoft Copilot has a new AI-powered notebook feature!
Is it any good? We give it a run-through so you don’t have to
Check out today's AI in 5.
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🦾How You Can Leverage:
For neurodivergent people, GenAI may mean a little something different.
Here’s why: Generative AI can be a beacon of hope and a powerful force for people with neurodivergence.
It’s about more than productivity or increasing revenue.
That’s why we tapped into insights from Dr. Maureen Dunne, a respected educator, author and activist for the neurodivergent community.
She joined the Everyday AI show to not only better explain neurodivergence, but also to shine light on unique ways that AI can help transform the workplace for people who are neurodivergent.
Let’s break it down simply — neurodivergence can include certain conditions such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and other neurological conditions.
And as mental health awareness has increased in recent years, so too has the awareness around neurodivergence.
Maureen helped us not only understand the challenges neurodivergent people face day-to-day, but also how the intersection of neurodiversity and artificial intelligence is opening up a world of possibilities.
From enhancing communication to fostering inclusivity, the positive impact of this AI is reshaping workplaces and paving the way for a more diverse and innovative future.
Ready to dive in?
Let’s break down the highlights from today’s convo
1 – AI can improve employment outcomes ✅️
Sometimes, neurodivergent people can suffer in silence.
Maureen mentioned the high unemployment in the neurodivergent community, saying it is more than 30% compared to 4% of the general population.
There’s many reasons why, but some of the main reasons are the current workforce isn’t always set up to be inclusive enough to accommodate for challenges faced by neurodivergent people.
Maureen cited biases in traditional interview processes and how companies evaluate talent, which often overlook neurodivergent people.
And once in a role, the day-to-day tasks can be much harder.
Something seemingly simple, like replying to an email, can be a time-consuming and anxiety-inducing task for neurodivergent people.
Maureen talked about how AI can make a hugely positive impact here. By using Large Language Models as a sounding board, neurodivergent people can ensure their communication is clear and take ease in getting an assist from GenAI.
Try this:
How can companies better build a pipeline for neurodivergent people? This MIT Sloan review has some great first steps.
2 – GenAI can be a learning sidekick 🦸
In today’s show, we dove into the concept of personalized learning with AI.
Traditional learning in schools and workplaces may not be suited toward neurodivergent people.
So, how can AI help?
With personalized learning.
As an example, for an ADHD student struggling with focus, ChatGPT could break down complex topics into short, engaging segments with interactive quizzes tailored to their attention span.
Or, a dyslexic individual might receive customized reading material from an AI system, which adjusts font size and background color for easier reading, and provide text-to-speech audio versions to complement the text.
Try this:
This Medium breakdown from Sarah Mohs is an excellent guide on how neurodiverse people can use Generative AI to work smarter.
3 – AI can highlight under utilized skillset 💡
Maureen referenced some excerpts in her upcoming book, The Neurodiversity Edge, where she shares how the future of work is quickly changing.
As computational power and AI may take away linear tasks away from humans in the future, Maureen said it’s important for all of us to focus on how nonlinear thinking could be better leveraged with AI in the future.
Maureen said that AI can help highlight some undervalued skills in neurodivergent people such as rapid idea generation or nonlinear problem solving.
Try this:
The future of work is greatly impacted by AI, as the meaning of work is changing before our eyes.
This Enabled Intelligence article is a must-read, breaking down how the combination of neurodiversity and AI can actually be a superpower.
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