I watched the GenAI MasterClass so you don’t have to.
I have mixed feelings about the use of AI. On one hand, it’s here and people are going to keep using it, whether I’m one of those people or not. On the other hand, it embodies the kryptonite of our society: that everything is someone else’s problem. For now I’m using it to understand and share what I’m learning, but could totally see myself quitting, like someone might quit sugar (ie. It’s so tasty! Dopamine! Must… tear… myself… away… for… long… term… benefit…).
As part of the ‘understanding’ piece, I’m watching the MasterClass series, Achieve More with GenAI. It explains what it’s good at (idea generation!) and bad at (being factually accurate!), and goes through various use cases, including:
- acting as a soundboard
- brainstorming business ideas
- creating a brand concept
- storyboarding and scripting a video
- flipping so it asks YOU the questions
I’m juuust about to watch the final episode: Ethics, AI, and the Future, which claims it will team me how to align technology with my values. THIS IS WHAT I WANT. I shall report back.
Episode list
Unlocking Productivity
Ethan Mollick and Allie K. Miller
Learn how to confidently navigate the age of AI with experts on the future of work. Prompt like a boss, boost your productivity, and go from idea to business plan in 15 minutes flat.
Creativity Unleashed
Ethan Mollick and Don Allen III
Discover how AI can be the creative partner you never knew you needed. Learn how to use AI to brainstorm, enhance creativity, and turn your vision into reality with AI artist and futurist Don Allen III.
Ethics, AI, and the Future
Ethan Mollick, Manuel Sainsily, and Allie K. Miller
Delve into the ethics of AI and learn to align technology with your values. Manuel Sainsily shows how to automate and optimise routine tasks and discusses ways to shape AI positively for the future.