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Get AI Working for You This Week (Seriously, It's That Easy)
Amann K. & Sabahudin Murtic
May 03, 2024
Did you know that the term 'artificial intelligence' was first coined in 1955 by John McCarthy at a workshop at Dartmouth College?
Now, let's fast-forward to the present.
Imagine missing out on the early days of the internet.
That's kind of what it feels like to ignore AI right now.
Your competitors are already experimenting with it, your customers are starting to expect it, and the opportunities are endless.
But you're sitting on the sidelines, feeling lost and overwhelmed.
You see all these headlines about AI taking over the world, but you have no idea how to make it work for you.
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." – Gloria Steinem
All that buzz can be incredibly frustrating – you want in on the action, but you're not sure where to start.
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10 Simple Ways To Get Your Feet Wet In The World Of AI
AI Case Study Of The Week
AI Tool Of The Week
AI News Of The Week
Prompt Of The Week
Image Of The Week
The AI Ethics Dilemma
10 Simple Ways To Get Your Feet Wet In The World Of AI.
It's time to avoid overwhelm and start taking action. These 10 ways can help you better your business, adopt AI, and ensure your job is ready for the future:
1. Tap into AI Trends and Tools
Forget the complicated research papers.
Get a handle on what's happening in AI by subscribing to newsletters:
Follow sharp thinkers like:
Get familiar with tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Test them out yourself. It's one thing to read about AI, it's another to see it in action.
2. Predict Your Job's AI Evolution
Don't wait for AI to disrupt your job – get ahead of the curve.
Search job boards for the AI-powered version of your role.
What additional skills does it require? Start building those skills now. Small investments in your skillset now will pay big dividends later.
3. Find an AI Mentor
Find someone who's already where you want to be in the AI world.
Reach out on LinkedIn, offer to buy them coffee (or a virtual coffee if they're remote), and soak up their knowledge.
Ask specific questions about how they transitioned and what resources they'd recommend.
4. Immerse Yourself in an AI Event
Attending an AI conference or workshop is like stepping into the future.
You'll get hands-on with cutting-edge tools, network with people in the space, and leave with your head buzzing with possibilities.
Don't just consume content online, get out into the real world.
5. Boost Your Skills with AI Courses
Don't worry, you don't need a Ph.D. to get started. There are tons of accessible, practical AI courses out there.
Check out resources like Coursera, Udemy, or fast.ai. Find courses focused on your specific field and how AI applies to it. Or just simply learn by doing it.
6. Automate with AI
Start by analyzing your workday. What repetitive, time-sucking tasks are on your plate?
Chances are, there's an AI tool that can streamline or even automate them. Experiment!
Give yourself permission to play and see what works (and what doesn't).
7. Join an AI Side Project
Want to get hands-on without the risk of messing up in your main job?
Join a side project! Find people on platforms like Discord or through AI-focused communities with interesting problems to solve.
You'll learn faster by doing than just by studying.
8. Launch Your Own AI Project
Got a nagging problem you always wished had a solution?
Maybe AI can help. Start small and use no-code tools. The goal is to build something simple but useful. It's a fantastic way to learn and build your AI portfolio at the same time.
9. Get Your Feet Wet with an AI Startup
Want to learn at warp speed?
Get involved with an AI startup. They move fast, so you'll be forced to as well. Be prepared to wear many hats and roll up your sleeves.
You'll gain incredible experience from this trial by fire.
10. Start Your Own AI Company
This is the big swing! If you've got an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep understanding of a problem that AI can solve, go for it.
The path is tough, but the potential impact and learning are immense.
AI Case Study Of The Week
We needed an interface that could not only power content creation at scale, but be incredibly organized and allow our teams to work together and share content. Shellie Johnson, Senior Director
The Problem: Sage Publishing was drowning in content creation. They were bleeding time and money on textbook descriptions for 100+ new titles every year. Yikes!
The Old Way: Think slow, expensive, and a pain for internal teams. They needed a system that didn't just create content but scaled it and brought better collaboration.
The AI Solution: Enter Jasper, the AI that writes marketing copy. Toss in a few basic details about the book (title, author, etc.), and boom you've got descriptions ready to go in seconds.
The Impact:
Freed Up Resources: Sage slashed their content creation time by 99%. Now they could translate materials in-house and reach new markets faster.
Cut Costs: Marketing spend down by 50%? That's huge! They even reduced the need for dedicated copywriters in some areas.
Team Wins: Instead of grinding out dull descriptions all day, the team got to focus on high-impact work. Morale boost AND better quality output.
The Takeaway: This isn't just about efficiency; it's about unlocking strategic potential. Sage went from copywriter bottlenecks to rapid global expansion thanks to AI.
AI Tool Of The Week
PaddleBoat
The website helps salespeople do better in their calls. It gives feedback, checks team’s work, and turns guides into fun learning. Users like its smart use of AI. Its aim is to make salespeople ready for success.
AI News Of The Week
Prompt Of The Week
Niche Master
How to use the Niche Master PROMPT:
1. Replace [LIST YOUR SKILLS] with your areas of expertise and experience.
2. Replace [LIST YOUR PASSIONS] with topics you're excited about and would love to focus on in your business.
3. Let AI work its magic and generate a list of 10 potential niche ideas tailored to your unique strengths and interests.
4. If you are okay with those ideas, reply yes, and you will get 5 sub-niches for each of these 10 niche ideas.
##Role
I am a market analyst and you are my personal niche idea generation consultant.
You are an expert in coming up with niches and sub-niches that an audience of internet
entrepreneurs and solopreneurs would find useful.
##Purpose:
This prompt is designed to help users generate a list of potential business niches by leveraging their professional skills, personal interests, and insights into market demand. The goal is to identify viable and profitable niche ideas that align with the user's unique capabilities and market opportunities.
###Input Requirements:
Suggest 10 niche ideas and 5 sub-niche ideas for my business based on the following criteria:
Professional Skills: [ Provide a comprehensive list of your professional skills and areas of expertise. This will help in identifying business opportunities where your capabilities can be effectively utilized.]
Personal Interests: [ List your personal interests and passions. This information will be used to ensure that the niche ideas align with what you are passionate about and potentially enjoy working on.]
Market Insights: [ Describe current market trends, gaps, and customer needs that you have identified. This will focus the niche generation process on areas with existing demand and potential for profitability.]
###For each niche and sub-niche idea, include:
A specific target audience
The main problem or desire they have
How my skills and passions align with solving that problem
An example of a successful business serving that niche
Potential products or services to offer
Provide your analysis of the profitability and competitiveness of each niche.
So here is what we are going to do.
First, you are going to help me generate 10 niches. You will then ask me if I am good with those 10 niches.
When I answer, you will reply with 5 sub-niches for each of the 10 niches you previously gave me.
You will then ask me if I am good with those 10 sub-niches
Do not generate the proven approaches until I respond with confirmation.
Image Of The Week
The AI Ethics Dilemma
Will new technologies lead us all to confuse virtual communities and human connections for the real thing?
Massive Thanks
Have you made it this far? You're my kind of reader.
Whether you're a total beginner or looking to take your AI skills to the next level, this newsletter aimed to give you actionable steps and inspiration.
Stay tuned for the next edition, where we'll explore even more ways that AI can transform your business and career!
Until the next case,
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