Welcome to episode 074 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals and technical writers. Subscribe today to never miss a single episode!

Today’s episode reviews an article from Curt Robbins entitled "AI Tools for Research & Data Summarization."

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this informative article and unpack Robbins' exploration of the many powerful tools that can assist technical writer and documentation specialists with research and data summarization.

They discuss the top tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Scite, Genei, NotebookLM, Notion AI, QuillBot, Resoomer, and SummarizeBot.

The Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency is currently taking on new clients. We enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact us to learn about our reasonable rates and fast turnaround.

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

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Welcome to episode 073 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals and technical writers. Subscribe today to never miss a single episode!

Today’s episode reviews an article from Curt Robbins entitled "Multimodal AI: Transforming AI for Technical Writers" that was published on February 4 on LinkedIn.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this informative article and unpack Robbins' explanation of multimodal AI. They discuss the top frontier models that support multimodal functionality, including Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini, and OpenAI's GPT-4V.

The pair discuss how multimodal AI will change the way in which technical writers and documentation specialists develop documentation and engage in communication. They also confront some of the potential downsides of this technology, including job displacement and ethical risks.

The Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency is currently taking on new clients. We enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact us to learn about our reasonable rates and fast turnaround.

>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/29yyjnjk

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group Technical Writing Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

Welcome to episode 072 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals and technical writers. Subscribe today to never miss a single episode!

Today’s episode reviews an article from Curt Robbins entitled "Comparing AI Frontier Models: ChatGPT, Claude, & Gemini" that was published on February 3 on LinkedIn.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this informative article and unpack Robbins' explanation and comparison of OpenAI's ChatGPT, Claude from Anthropic, and Google's Gemini frontier model AI tools.

The Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency is currently taking on new clients. We enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact us to learn about our reasonable rates and fast turnaround.

>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/5b7zf4ke

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group Technical Writing Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

Welcome to episode 071 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

This podcast is targeted at IT professionals and technical writers. Subscribe today to never miss a single episode!

Today’s episode reviews an article from AI rock star and Wharton School professor Ethan Mollick entitled "Which AI to Use Now: An Updated Opinionated Guide" that was published on January 26 via his blog One Useful Thing.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this insightful article. They unpack the Mollick's recommendations of the top AI tools, including frontier model such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Antropic's Claude, and Google's Gemini.

The pair also explore the major features of these frontier AI models, including pros and cons and cost. They then explore ethical considerations and how these tools should be regarded as supplements to technical writers and documentation specialists, not replacements.

>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/m5ehxs4t

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

>> Join the LinkedIn group Technical Writing Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt

Welcome to episode 070 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

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Today’s episode reviews an article from MIT Sloan Management Review entitled "Five Trends in AI and Data Science for 2025" that was published on January 8.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this insightful article and its findings. They unpack the article's observations and recommendations, including key takeaways such as 1) the need for critical thinking and avoiding the hype, 2) a focus on measurable results, 3) the need to embrace cultural change and embrace cultural literacy, and 4) understanding the value of the type of unstructured data being used to train large language models (LLMs) .

>> Read the original report: https://tinyurl.com/m5ehxs4t

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

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Welcome to episode 069 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

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Today’s episode reviews a 52-page report from the United States Copyright Office regarding copyright and artificial intelligence entitled "Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Part 2: Copyrightability."

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this detailed report and its findings. They define copyright, authors, and what can be copyrighted. The pair explain that an idea cannot be copyrighted, only a specific expression by a human author. They explain the legal ramifications of AI-generated content that is altered by human authors.

They also explore how different countries are approaching the topic, including the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, and China.

>> Read the original report: https://tinyurl.com/3euyjkur

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

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Welcome to episode 068 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

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Today’s episode reviews a video presentation by rock star technical writer Sarah Maddox in Sydney, Australia entitled "Understanding AI and Helping It Understand You" delivered at the 2023 Write the Docs conference.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of the Maddox presentation about today's hottest topic for technical writers, artificial intelligence. They explore how technical writers can begin leveraging the power of AI to enhance their productivity, create better documentation, and better serve user needs.

>> Watch the original Maddox presentation: https://tinyurl.com/5h2d6xve

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

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Welcome to episode 067 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

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Today’s episode reviews an article by innovation theorist and AI expert John Nosta entitled "AI Intimacy: From Cold Calculators to Warm Mentors" that was published in Psychology Today.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this insightful article from Nosta that analyzes how Large Language Models (LLMs) can engage in a personal dialog and even intimacy between AI and humans.

Nosta states in his article: "This level of engagement does more than just provide answers; it encourages a form of digital introspection that can lead to genuine insights. By questioning our assumptions, challenging our thought patterns, and introducing new ideas, LLMs act as catalysts for intellectual and emotional growth."

>> Read the original John Nosta article: https://tinyurl.com/57hxtx55

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/bdf4jbk3

>> Join the LinkedIn group Technical Writing Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

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Welcome to episode 066 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

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Today’s episode reviews an article by technical writer Shay Adler entitled "Don't Get Left Behind: How AI is Revolutionizing Technical Writing" that was published on August 26, 2024.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this helpful article from Adler that analyzes the potential value of artificial intelligence for technical writers and documentation specialists. They identify the advantages, challenges, and future direction of AI and AI tools that help technical writers.

Adler states in her article: "Sure, AI isn’t perfect. It can’t replace the human touch that ensures our docs are not only correct but also relatable and easy to follow. But it can help us be more efficient, more consistent, and yes, more valuable to our companies."

>> Read the original Adler article: https://tinyurl.com/u99w4mwf

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/bdf4jbk3

>> Join the LinkedIn group Technical Writing Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

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Welcome to episode 065 of the AI for Technical Writers podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

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Today’s episode reviews an article by Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti entitled "Should You Write Documentation Differently for LLMs?" that was published on January 24, 2025.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of this helpful article from Ferri-Benedetti that compares the current focus on writing for AI large language models (LLMs) with the search engine optimization (SEO) craze that consumed IT and marketing departments over the past decade.

Ferri-Benedetti says that technical writers should "write for humans, let the AIs follow." He says that semantics and metadata should be employed to improve both the user experience and also the ability of LLMs to leverage the content.

>> Read the original Ferri-Benedetti article: https://tinyurl.com/mr35d6yr

>> Read the Curt Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/4x9ksd2s

>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/bdf4jbk3

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding DITA for Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/4c5rbjew

>> Read the Robbins article "XML vs. DITA: Comparison for Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/y9mm97cn

>> Join the LinkedIn group Technical Writing Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/49p74jkh