Last year I wrote about what an amazing tool Google Labs NotebookLM is. [ Sidenote: I cannot believe it is still part of Google Labs! ] Well in the last few weeks they have improved it even more! (Just wow!) Google’s AI research assistant, NotebookLM, has rolled out some exciting new features recently! These updates…
Continue to experiment with different AI things, this blog post was entirely created by Google Gemini Advanced Deep Research. After reading it, decided to just copy and paste to show how amazing it is. – Just wow! The Power of Automated Web Scraping: Fueling AI in the Age of Data The digital landscape is currently…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the legal profession, which has traditionally relied on manual, labor-intensive processes. AI is now enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and strategic capabilities in legal work. This technology goes beyond basic automation to include advanced functions like predictive analytics and generative AI, affecting key legal tasks from research to document drafting and litigation…
Researcher and guest co-author: Gemini Deep Research 🙂 Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology across diverse industries, demonstrating significant impact in addressing complex business challenges and enhancing operational capabilities. The technology is being strategically deployed across healthcare, finance, customer service, education, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, cybersecurity, and marketing and sales,…
This blog emphasizes demonstrating tangible results from AI investments, focusing on measurable outcomes like cost reductions, revenue increases, and operational improvements. AI benefits extend beyond direct savings, enhancing productivity, decision-making, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Success with AI requires robust data infrastructure, a phased approach, and continuous improvement. Real-world examples show significant ROI in sectors such as customer service, supply chain, fraud detection, marketing, manufacturing, energy consumption, and talent acquisition.
Today (Friday) was a good friend’s last day at work. She retired from a VP level at a large corporate tech company after working for them for many years. Like most folks that go into retirement, I have seen her struggle a bit with the idea of retirement and her own definition of it and…
I have been diving deep and swimming in the lanes of workflow automation tools and workflow automation with AI (sometimes called AI Agents) In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, efficiency and productivity are paramount for both individuals and businesses. One of the most powerful strategies for achieving these goals is workflow automation, which involves using software…
This is a continuation of my From Traditional Automation to AI Agents & Workflow Automation Tools Explained I wrote a few months back Workflow Automation and AI: Transforming Business Operations Workflow automation and the role of AI in enhancing it are transforming how businesses operate. By streamlining processes and reducing manual intervention, automation increases efficiency…
It is March 2025 and many organizations have already realized that AI is a strategic business transformation imperative. Many early adopters across industries have moved beyond viewing AI as merely an operational efficiency tool to recognizing it as a fundamental driver of competitive advantage. Companies that initially leveraged AI for efficiency and automation have now…
As many organizations are engaging in Implementing Microsoft Copilot, a question I often get asked which I thought I would document for reference. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a powerful tool that leverages AI to assist users in various tasks. However, there might be instances where you want to exclude certain files or documents…
Over the past couple of years, we have witnessed an incredible evolution in artificial intelligence. From simple chatbots to sophisticated language models that can write, translate, and even generate new content including software! The progress has been nothing short of breathtaking, and as soon as you know something, it changes or there is some new…
I recently ran across this YouTube video featuring Nathaniel Whittlemore, founder and CEO of Superintelligent and host of the AI Daily Brief podcast, discussing the transformative potential of AI agents in business and daily life. Kudos to Tool Use – AI Conversations for their interview and great questions!I have followed NLW for well over a…
Many of us have already experienced the power of AI to help write code. Tools that suggest lines of code, fix syntax errors, and even generate entire functions are becoming commonplace. But “vibe coding” is something different. It’s a leap beyond simple assistance, offering a way to build entire applications, websites, and tools by simply…
I wrote a basic post about What is AI inference last year last year, but lately, in the world of artificial intelligence, the term “inference” often pops up. I do not think I have seen an article lately in which the word has not been used. It is time to revisit what it is, why…
Last week Google AI Studio released a feature that showcases the AI personalized companion use case – It will change How-To Videos, Training Courses and Tutorial videos “industry” 100% Let me explain… Multimodal AI tools like Google’s Gemini 2.0 are poised to disrupt the traditional online education industry, particularly in the area of software tutorials…
The concept of downloadable blueprints is not new, but in the context of AI Agents iit is definitelly something we should pay attention to! Nvidia’s Agentic AI Blueprints represent a significant advancement in making advanced AI integration more accessible for enterprises. Alongside other frameworks like LangChain and Microsoft AutoGen, these tools empower organizations to harness…
Nvidia has made significant announcements regarding Agentic AI during CES 2025, showcasing a range of innovations aimed at enhancing enterprise applications and robotics. Key Highlights from Nvidia’s CES 2025 Presentation Future Implications NVidia CEO, Jensen Huang, predicts that Agentic AI could represent a “multitrillion-dollar opportunity,” fundamentally reshaping how enterprises operate by integrating digital agents into…
When I initially installed Ollama and Open WebUI I installed it in two separate images (Did not know any better!). It worked well for what I wanted but then as I played with other applications, I started to have too many containers in Docker, so I looked for a way to consolidate images. ( Not…
Write up done with the help of Google’s NotebookLM ( simply Amazing!) – Check out the Podcast it generated after my research was done. An AI agent is an autonomous system that can make decisions and plan, rather than simply following a set of instructions. AI agents are also able to interact with their environment…
As someone who’s explored the world of AI assistants, I’m excited to share my thoughts on Venice.AI. This platform stands out from the rest with its unique combination of privacy, model flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and user-centric features. I’ll dive into the key advantages of Venice.ai, including its model flexibility and cost-effectiveness, and explain why I highly…
After watching AWS’s 2.5-hour re:Invent keynote, it powerfully reinforces what I’ve been telling my customers and peers: AI success requires so much more than just LLMs and prompt engineering. A key theme was the concept of building blocks—the idea that complex applications can be broken down into simpler components. This approach has allowed AWS to develop…
Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI to function more like virtual employees, capable of proactive task automation. This includes monitoring emails, automating data entry, and performing a series of tasks autonomously, showcasing a shift from reactive to proactive AI assistance. Please view the updated blog post I wrote early this month The World of Microsoft…
Unlock Your Research Superpowers In today’s world, we’re often swimming—or perhaps drowning—in a sea of information. From research papers and lengthy reports to meeting notes, articles scattered across browser tabs, and hours of video content, simply accessing information isn’t the problem. The real challenge lies in synthesizing it, extracting meaningful insights, and connecting the dots….
Imagine a small e-commerce business struggling to keep up with customer inquiries during peak shopping seasons. They decide to implement an AI chatbot and within months, not only do they handle customer questions more efficiently, but their sales also see a significant boost. As we navigate through 2025, the sophistication and capabilities of AI chatbots…
In today’s fast-paced world, productivity and efficiency are more important than ever. Microsoft has developed a suite of Copilot products, each designed to help you get the most out of your workday. Let’s take a closer look at these offerings. This is an update to the blog post I wrote about a year ago: Making…
I did a general “understanding AI” session yesterday and one of the participants asked me an interesting question, which I do not think I have been asked before… What is the different between LLMs and what makes them unique and different from each other. I thought it was a very valid question as Huggin face…
Microsoft Copilot continues to stand out as a powerful assistant designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. I am loving the speed, accuracy and how well it integrated with the M365 suite of applications it is. It has saves me TONS of time and I am especially thankful for meeting summaries! One can say I am…
WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, can now serve as a powerful foundation for AI-driven knowledge bases. By leveraging your existing WordPress content, you can create intelligent systems that enhance user experience, streamline customer support, and unlock new possibilities for content creation. Let’s explore how to transform your WordPress site into an AI-powered…
Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the field of natural language processing and artificial intelligence. These powerful models enable applications like language translation, text summarization, and content generation. The world of Large Language Models (LLMs) can be intimidating, especially with the associated costs. However, there are plenty of free and low-cost options available for those…
LLM quantization is the process of reducing the precision of numbers used to represent a model’s weights, typically converting from 32-bit floating point (FP32) to smaller formats like 8-bit integers (INT8) or 4-bit integers (INT4). Think of it like compressing a high-resolution image to a smaller file size while trying to maintain as much quality…
This one is a fun one! Who would have ever though Ryan Gosling could explain LLMs! Well – with an deep-fake technology an ElevenLabs and SyncLabs — There are many impressive things here (including deep-fake Ryan’s long, long arm) 🙂 the comments are also very funny If you go past the deep-fake aspects of this…
Very interesting announcements this week coming out of Computex 2024 in Taiwan. Jensen Huang from NVIDIA keynote kicked off the Computex 2024 (Taiwan) Sunday night…. Starts at timestamp 13:23. It is an update to his GTC keynote 2 months ago – new product too!, It is impressive / amazing how he now tells the…
Written with the assistant of by Perplexity.ai (AI Learnings) The creator economy has experienced significant growth in recent years and is projected to continue expanding rapidly. Here are the key details about the market size of the creator economy: Current Market Size The global creator economy market was valued at approximately $127.65 billion in 2023[1][2]….
Good SxSW-2024 session that describes AI as a tool that changes the way we work… Session title: Billion Dollar Teams: The Future of an AI Powered Workforce | SXSW 2024 The session discusses the impact of AI on the future of work and how it is shaping the way we approach tasks and projects. The speaker, emphasizes…
In our previous post, we explored how AI tokens form the building blocks of language models and influence the cost of AI applications. Now, let’s dive into the fascinating world of inference – the process where AI systems transform your input into meaningful outputs. What Is AI Inference? Think of AI inference as a master…
This is something that I have heard many times over the last few months that needs a bit of explanation… ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is an application of a Large Language Model (LLM). It is an AI-powered application that enables human-like conversations and other text-based tasks. ChatGPT and other bots like it (see below)…
AI tokens are fundamental units that AI systems use to process and generate text. Think of them as the currency in a digital conversation economy – every word has a cost, and understanding this currency helps explain why AI applications can become expensive to run. What Are AI Tokens? Tokens are small pieces of text…
The first step in measuring success is to establish clear and relevant metrics that align with the organization’s goals and objectives. These metrics can span various dimensions: Before implementing an AI solution, it is crucial to establish clear baselines for the relevant metrics/benchmarks. These baselines provide a reference point against which progress can be measured….
For an excellent context for the AI opportunity beyond today, I recommend the following video released. Summary of the things I (not by AI) took away from it: the entire day was a good one… see the full playlist AI Ascent 2024 – YouTube VERY BIG THANK YOU Sequoia Capital for making these public! Sidenote,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, enabling individuals and organizations to gain a competitive edge through enhanced efficiency, data-driven insights, and personalized experiences. As people and businesses navigate this AI-driven landscape, it’s crucial to understand the value proposition of AI services and effectively communicate their benefits to potential customers. Any services sales /…
There is a lot of misconceptions / questions about the security around the Microsoft Copilot products. understandably, it is usually one of the first question that comes-up when companies are considering Copilot use within their organizations. (the elephant in the room!) Let’s quickly put some misconceptions to bed right away: Per Microsoft Documentation: Understanding how…
groq is not a new LLM, but instead is a company that specializes on making LLMs responses more efficient (by a very large factor more effective) and the results are simply amazing! It does this via their LPU chip set. Groq is on a mission to set the standard for GenAI inference speed, helping real-time…
Large Language models are powerful algorithms designed to understand and generate human-like text. They learn from vast amounts of text data and can perform tasks such as text completion, translation, summarization, and more. LLMs are a type of AI system that uses deep learning on massive text datasets to recognize patterns and generate remarkably fluent,…
Chatbots are artificial intelligence (AI) programs designed to simulate human conversation. They can interact with users via text or voice, providing responses based on the input they receive. AI chatbots have solidified their place in various industries, transforming how businesses operate and interact with their customers. The versatility of AI chatbots makes them a valuable…
Updates added on 6/13/2024 This is an update to the post: Making Sense of Microsoft’s Copilot brand as it has changed A LOT since! Time flies when you are having fun! And when it comes to AI – the last 6 months represents YEARS of progress! No other company has embraced and embedded Artificial Intelligence…
This week was a MONSTER week for anyone following the Artificial Intelligence developments. It is truly amazing how fast everything is moving forward. Four pieces of significant news came out this week: Then on top of all of that the YouTube release of these 3 videos this week: — My focus lately has been on…
Microsoft Copilot Studio is a robust platform that allows you to customize and extend Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. With a low-code approach, you can create and publish plugins directly to Copilot, tailoring them to your specific needs. The comprehensive authoring canvas within Copilot Studio empowers you to design, test, and deploy conversational AI solutions. Explore this innovative platform…
Optimizing WordPress Post Listing for RAG Systems: Essential Strategies and WordPress Plugins In the era of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and generative AI, effective content organization on WordPress sites has become more crucial than ever. This article explores the importance of post listing in RAG systems and introduces several popular WordPress plugins designed to enhance content…
If you still wondering “Where is the beef?” for Services take a look at these articles on the potential Take a look at the Accenture GenAI associated revenue up 17% from $300M in 4Q ( Services no hardware: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet: 2023 ‘Was A Year Of Generative AI Experimentation’ (crn.com) Accenture in fiscal 2023…
Have to say I find this strange, but in the past couple of weeks I’ve received several inquiries from customers as to how to turn off Copilot First let me say that the first thing I want to clarify is that they are talking about the Copilot for Edge which is the “sometimes annoying” default…
Originally posted on DoodlingJorge.com post: Today I wanted to test Bard. In the past week. since the release of Gemini, lots has been said about its capabilities, so I wanted to try it… This “session” was an impromptu / ad hoc / no prep session about 15 minutes. No correcting or deep prompting — just…
There is A LOT of conversation how Artificial Intelligence will change the landscape of Education. It is something that it is talked in my house a lot, as I think we see the changes coming and the discussions on the impact in higher education, we feel are significant. A few months back I created a…
Wow. Just Wow! — What a weekend! — Even my wife, a non-techy, was tuned-in to every turn this weekend. This is by far the most incredible business tech story EVER! What just happened? There are many recaps online (see below) but ultimately it boils down to: There was a completely unexpected seismic event, followed…
This past week the first OpenAI Dev Days happened, and it was, groundbreaking at many levels. From the number of monthly users, developers using their APIs, GPT-4 turbo, ChatGPT store, lower pricing and many others. I will link below several articles for details. The one that caught my eye the most – mostly because it…
This tweet from PaulCouvert is a great example of how AI can simplify workflows I've just created an ecommerce business using Dall-E 3. Almost everything is generated by AI and the website is created with a simple no-code tool. It took me less than 15 minutes and I'll show you how: pic.twitter.com/GlCzQMBVlw — Paul Couvert…
A quick post as this was just published overnight from Marc Andreessen – We will be talking about this for the next few weeks / months / years… I love this quote from the document: We believe Artificial Intelligence is our alchemy, our Philosopher’s Stone – we are literally making sand think. If you…
Using AI Agents in a sequential matter, prompt after prompt, reading and correcting based on result can be repetitive and tiresome. AutoGen can help!
It seems like Microsoft has named “everything” that has to do with Artificial Intelligence fall into the Copilot brand. Copilot is an AI feature that allows you describe what you need in plain English. Please refer to the updated Update Blog post: Microsoft Copilot Evolution – November 2024. Also you can see all Copilot related topics…
Last week Microsoft announced OneDrive 3.0 Lots of excellent updated to an already great product. they are calling it The Future of File Management and it includes AI capabilities! ( OneDrive with Copilot ) to help quickly search, organize and extract information from your files. Although not every featured mentioned is there, some are already…
A Large Language Model (LLM) and a Foundational model are related but distinct concepts in the field of natural language processing. The main difference lies in their specialization and use cases. A foundational model is a general-purpose language model, while an LLM is a language model fine-tuned for specific conversational applications. The LLC builds upon…
Using AI can save tons of time. Increases your productivity exponentially. However public AI Bots tools do not allow you to use your own data at scale, being limited to uploading a single document (typically a limited sized txt or PDF) If you are looking to take advantage of your own data to help users…
The WordPress plugin directory is the most authoritative source of information about WordPress plugins. It is maintained by the WordPress team, and it is the place where users can go to find and install plugins for their WordPress sites. This directory contains over 60,000 plugins, and each plugin’s page includes the number of active installations….
Interest in AI related topics: check out my AI Series Learnings Page Today Microsoft announced that in the next Windows release 23H2 on September 26 will contain Windows Copilot baked in.. During the same event they announced that Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available starting November 1, 2023. This will get interesting now… Announcing…
ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI that allows you to have human-like conversations with a chatbot. you can access the web-based app chatbot visiting chat.openai.com and creating an OpenAI account. The website is powered by a large language model called Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT). GPT is powered by a deep neural network (DNN)…
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is an innovative AI framework designed to enhance the performance of large language models (LLMs) by integrating external information into their generative processes. This approach addresses several limitations inherent in traditional LLMs, such as outdated knowledge and inaccuracies in generated responses. Overview of RAG RAG combines the generative capabilities of LLMs with…
Disclaimer: There is absolutely no way anyone can keep up with the new daily releases (and closures) of AI tools and experiments – This is a list as of a certain point in time, and plan to update from time to time. It is by no means complete or fully accurate. It is placed here…
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A few weeks back I wrote about how ChatGPT has reignited AI . See also Keeping up with AI Resources below Everyone learns different. Some require more formal processes than others. Some requirement payment others are free. Some give you a certificate others not. For me, most of my “learnings” come from YouTube where people…
A few weeks back I wrote about how ChatGPT has reignited AI . A few hours ago, Microsoft Mechanics released a very cool behind the scenes look at what technology Microsoft is using to run their AI services. Just to give you an idea: GPT 3.0 used 175 billion parameters in their released Language model.Microsoft…
Written by Microsoft Copilot 1. Transformer Architecture Both ChatGPT and LLMs share a common foundation: the transformer architecture. This powerful neural network structure has revolutionized natural language processing tasks. Its attention mechanisms allow for context-aware understanding, making it ideal for language modeling12. 2. Emergent Properties As LLMs grow in size (often surpassing 50 to 100…
AI: The possibilities are limitless. One of the best examples of how we need to rethink things is provided by Kahn Academy and the work they are doing to reimagine education. The concept of having a high-quality personalized education program with a lifetime personal tutor / coach and assistant to anyone with a phone is…
ChatGPT is a topic of conversation that are on fire right now. It is incredible that something that is less than 6 months old ( as of now) has captured everyone’s attention on every field of humanity. I believe it has single handedly brought up the AI conversation to the front line. It has been…
Part of the Work Beyond Tomorrow Article Series Last night I watched a session in which I think these guys from @HumaneTech_ make some very good points on the risk of the exponential growth and adoption of current #artificialintelligence implementations @HumaneTech_ Points well made. Made me think of what people said back in the days…
The conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, AI-Bots and such is absolutely everywhere. I was at a social meeting the other day, and the topic was raised. It interesting that this is a conversation in the minds of the general public now. It is a conversation. that has many legs and many view points. I…
Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us already, and it’s only going to become more prevalent in the years to come. By leveraging the power of machine learning and other AI algorithms, we can create tools and applications that are more intelligent, more accurate, and more effective than ever before. Whether you’re using a…
This article is part of the Digital Art Series This is the transcript of a conversation I had (yes conversation) with Chat GPT about digital art. Keep in mind that ChatGPT from OpenAI is the first limited release of this “engine/platform” I must say that it was so much better experience than just using Google Search….
A great brand new (November 2019) report from Frontline on how Artificial Intelligence is changing our lives – (no longer the future, it is affecting us all now!) Not only explores what will the future looks like, but also what is happening today in China, USA and other places around the world. I have written…
I have written a series of articles under the title: Work Beyond Tomorrow which talk about the social implications and related changes just around the corner as new technologies come online. A couple of recent Sci-Fi shows I have enjoyed watching, convey the about the social implications associated with the introduction of intelligent robots into…
For a while now I have been following the major accomplishments and progress in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and general computing power. From a pure technology point of view, we live in absolutely amazing times, but on the other side, the social implications and changes just around the corner are truly mind-blowing….
This past week I ran across an article in the news that made my mind melt (I thought it was a April fool’s joke – but it was not!!) — my tweet follows: I have always been in the business of implementing technology to help automate / improve processes within businesses, and have written a number…
