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AI Is Bigger Than Generative AI
Ask someone about artificial intelligence (A) and the conversation often turns to tools that write articles, create images or produce convincing videos. Generative AI has captured our attention, but it represents only part of a much broader field. This important topic came to us from Frontiers in their article, “Not all cognitive offloading is equal:…
Read MoreMy Appliances Are Smart. I Have Questions.
We recently replaced all the appliances in our new home and I have never felt more connected and invaded at the same time. Apparently, buying a refrigerator now means entering a relationship with something that needs Wi-Fi. This topic was inspired by “Samsung Takes AI Home Appliances Global With ‘The Brief’ Tour” from TechBuzz, and…
Read MoreAI Still Needs a Map
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how we search for information. We can ask questions conversationally, explore unfamiliar topics and receive answers without knowing the exact keywords. But that convenience does not eliminate the need to organize information. It makes a strong foundation even more valuable. This important topic came to us from LinkedIn inn their…
Read MoreData Stewardship: Turning Responsibility into Lasting Value
Organizations collect enormous amounts of data, but collecting information is only the beginning. Someone must ensure that data remains accurate, understandable, secure and useful. That is the purpose of data stewardship: establishing accountability for how information is defined, maintained, shared and used. This interesting and important topic came to us from DATAVERSITY in their article,…
Read MoreTrick, Treat, and Taxonomy: Order in the Candy Chaos
Dump a Halloween candy bucket onto the kitchen table and watch what happens. Someone sorts by chocolate versus everything else. Someone separates the gummies. Someone quietly relocates every peanut butter cup into a private collection. Congratulations. You have entered the world of taxonomy. The tiny pirate guarding the chocolate understands information architecture. This fun but…
Read MoreFindability in the Age of AI Starts with a Strong Taxonomy
Artificial intelligence (AI) can search vast collections of information in seconds, interpret natural language and surface connections people might otherwise miss. But even the smartest AI tools can struggle when an organization’s information is inconsistent, poorly described or difficult to access. This interesting topic came from Hedden Information Management in their article, “Generative AI and…
Read MoreAI Steps Outside the Office and Onto the Runway
When people think about artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, spreadsheets and self-driving cars often come to mind. But AI is also finding a place in some less expected settings: fashion studios, forests and even kitchens. This interesting topic came to us from Levi Strauss & Co. in their article, “Alexa, Which Levi’s® Jeans Fit Me Best?”…
Read MoreAI Deserves Discernment, Not a Blanket Verdict
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cultural fault line. Some people see possibility; others see stolen creativity, threatened jobs, misinformation and another reason to distrust technology companies. Organizations are wrestling with whether to embrace it, restrict it or keep it outside the door. Medical Xpress brought this topic to us in their article, “Using AI…
Read MoreAgentic AI: When Technology Starts Taking Action
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond answering questions toward carrying out assignments. Agentic technology can pursue goals, select tools and adjust its approach as work unfolds. Think researching vendors, comparing proposals and preparing recommendations, with fewer prompts from the person requesting help. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Guest…
Read MoreAI at Work: Big Potential, Human Supervision Required
Artificial intelligence (AI) has joined the workplace and apparently it skipped orientation. It can draft emails, summarize meetings, analyze information and help employees tackle the blank page. Used thoughtfully, it offers something most workplaces desperately need: more time for work that requires actual human attention. Tech Crunch brought this topic to us in their article,…
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