Is AI coming for your job? It depends! Megan and Nicole dive into the details from the AI Literacy in the Workplace AI Portland event featuring Nicolle Merrill from Boring AI. They share their takeaways on the pragmatic approach to AI, the impact on jobs, the importance of understanding AI capabilities, and the potential implications of AI-generated content on creativity and culture. They discuss the need for skepticism, critical thinking, curiosity, and proactive learning about AI within organizations.

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Janet Johnson, founder of the AI Governance Group, joins Megan and Nicole to discuss her journey into AI and the importance of AI governance. They explore the balance between fear and optimism in AI, the hype surrounding AI, and the need for AI literacy and critical thinking. Janet emphasizes the importance of protecting personal data and implementing policies and guidelines to ensure responsible AI use. She encourages companies to embrace AI but also be cautious and mindful of the potential risks. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the diverse backgrounds of the AIGG team and the importance of human connection in the age of AI.

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In this episode, Megan and Nicole discuss the background of AI Portland and their mission to create inclusive spaces for people to learn and explore AI. They recap a recent event where Kerri Evans gave a workshop on prompt writing for AI models. They highlight key takeaways from the event, including the importance of generating the right prompt to define the voice and style of the AI output. They also discuss the role of AI as a thought partner and collaborator, and how it can be used in job interviews and personal projects. The episode concludes with a reminder about privacy and security considerations when using AI models.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:57 Starting AI Portland

05:08 Summary of the Event

06:30 Generating the Right Prompt

07:22 Saving Prompts for Consistent Voice

08:53 Treating AI as a Thought Partner

11:00 Role of AI in Job Interviews

14:49 Using AI for Personal Projects

22:12 Talking to Chat GPT on Mobile

25:06 Privacy and Security Considerations

26:45 Acknowledgements and Conclusion

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