Do you think you know what AI is?
AI has come to take the digital world by storm. Companies and users alike are using AI to create digital content from scratch just by providing a few prompts to the program. L&D is not the exception, but with so many businesses offering AI products to create and curate learning programmes, it is worth stopping for a moment and checking how can we make the most of AI software. In that sense, it is critical to go one step back and ask ourselves: do we really understand what AI is?
For this month's newsletter, we decided to go back to the core understanding of AI, compare it with other similar concepts, such as machine learning, and explore we as L&D providers can make the most of AI software in our products. If we understand the concept of AI from the very beginning, not only will we be able to provide accurate information to stakeholders and collaborators, but we will also be able to tackle the misconceptions, fears, and myths around AI.
What is AI?
Check out these videos and articles to learn what AI is and how it is different:
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What are generative AI models? Generative AI has stunned the world with its ability to create realistic images, code, and dialogue. Here, IBM expert Kate Soule explains how a popular form of generative AI, large language models, works and what it can do for enterprise. |
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What is the Turing Test that determines if computers can think? The Turing Test is arguably one of the most well-known methods of evaluating how well artificial intelligence (AI) can think like a human. The game involves a human guessing if a player is a computer or another human. Read more about how this game has become the main parametre to determine whether technology is AI or not. |
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What is really the difference between Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)? Are they actually the same thing? In this video, Jeff Crume explains the differences and relationship between AI & ML, as well as how related topics like Deep Learning (DL) and other types and properties of each. |
AI and L&D
Check out the following articles showing us how to make the most of AI in L&D:
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How to Incorporate Artificial Intelligence into Learning and Development AI should not be viewed as something to replace human involvement but as a way to enhance human capabilities and free up our cognitive load so we can potentially create and innovate more. |
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7 Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Learning and Development The blog post explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning and development. It highlights how AI technologies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, can personalize learning experiences, automate assessments, provide intelligent recommendations, and enhance learner engagement. The post emphasizes the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing learning and development practices. |
Chat GPT: Best uses
ChatGPT is one of the best known AI platforms and learners are using to create written content. The following content explores some of ChatGPT's best practices and uses in the industry.
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What is ChatGPT? OpenAI's Chat GPT Explained Do you want to learn what ChatGPT is? This is ChatGPT explained in a simple 9 minute video with some examples. |
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ChatGPT, an AI-driven language model, has the potential to shake up corporate learning by offering personalized, engaging, and scalable learning experiences. However, it's essential to consider its limitations, such as biases, lack of control over output, and ethical considerations as well as barriers to implementing it. We need to start thinking about how to innovate with the potential and constraints in mind. |
Critical Thinking and AI
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How to Build your Critical AI Thinking Wheel | Alex Jaimes | TEDxRoma Today's society uses AI in ways that have become automatic and imperceptible, like using a GPS to drive to a new restaurant or swiping on a dating app. However, it also plays a vital role in saving our lives when the stakes are high. For these decisions at a large scale, we need to learn to coexist with an exponentially-increasing technology in the most efficient way possible, a way that adds a critical dimension to our own decision-making process. Among the first in the world Artificial Intelligence experts, Scientific Director and SVP of Artificial Intelligence at Dataminr, Alex has always worked to bring to life products that put humans at the centre of the experience with machines. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. |
L&D 2023: What's trendy?
We are heading to World of Learning 2023 this October. As such, we have gathered the top digital trends in L&D for this year and we take a look into the future of L&D based on these trends. What do you think is going to change or remain in the world of L&D? Check out these trends and let us know what you think!
Top Learning and Development Trends
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10 Learning and Development Trends 2023 The following top 10 of Learning and Development trends shows that learning organisations have a competitive stance. |
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Learning and Development Trends 2023: Embrace the Future of Learning After watching this video, you’ll be well-versed in the latest trends and technologies that are shaping learning and development in 2023. Whether you’re an HR or L&D professional or instructional designer, these insights will help you stay ahead in an ever-changing learning landscape. |
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What is Microlearning? [2-minute explainer] Microlearning is bite-sized learning content delivered when and where the learner needs it. This video gives you a quick overview of the method. |
The Future of L&D
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The future of L&D: learning and development trends in 2023 As we advance into the digital age, the landscape of learning and development (L&D) continues to evolve equally rapidly. 2023 is marked by breakthrough innovations, like the wide application of open AI, improved methodologies, and technology-infused approaches that revolutionize how individuals and organizations learn and grow. The need for constant reskilling and upskilling, driven by the evolving business environment, has become more critical than ever. Hence we’ve decided to look into the most compelling learning and development trends that are setting the course for the future. |