Attempts at communicating what generative artificial intelligence (AI) is and what it does have produced a range of metaphors and analogies. From a “black box” to “autocomplete on steroids”, a “parrot”, and even a pair of “sneakers”, the goal is to make the understanding of a complex piece of technology accessible by grounding it in… Read more »
Whether you’re streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at least originally, by human beings. But with the advent of generative artificial… Read more »
In 2023, the phrase ‘System of Action’ entered the tech lexicon, popularized by David Yuan as the next evolution beyond Geoffrey Moore’s ‘Systems of Engagement’ and the earlier ‘Systems of Record’ that defined the SaaS era. Systems of Action don’t just record or inform decisions — they execute them. Real-time. Dynamic. Embedded. But beneath every… Read more »
In 2018, my Australian co-worker asked me, “Hey, how are you going?”. My response – “I am taking a bus” – was met with a smirk. I had recently moved to Australia. Despite studying English for more than 20 years, it took me a while to familiarise myself with the Australian variety of the language.… Read more »
Have you ever sat in a meeting where someone half your age casually mentions “prompting ChatGPT” or “running this through AI”, and felt a familiar knot in your stomach? You’re not alone. There’s a growing narrative that artificial intelligence (AI) is inherently ageist, that older workers will be disproportionately hit by job displacement and are… Read more »
A number of large tech firms are backtracking after going all-in on AI and rehiring staff that were let go to save money. The recent rise of generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT led to many tech firms adopting an AI-first approach and either implementing hiring freezes or cutting staff and replacing them with… Read more »
Have you ever used ChatGPT to draft a work email? Perhaps to summarise a report, research a topic or analyse data in a spreadsheet? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming the world of work. Released today, our global study of more than 32,000 workers from 47 countries shows… Read more »
Earlier this year I received comments on an academic manuscript of mine as part of the usual peer review process, and noticed something strange. My research focuses on ensuring trustworthy evidence is used to inform policy, practice and decision making. I often collaborate with groups like the World Health Organisation to conduct systematic reviews to… Read more »
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