Oprah to interview AI greats on September 12 Oprah Winfrey will be discussing Artificial Intelligence with Bill Gates and Sam Altman later this month. AI and the Future of Us airs on ABC on September 12, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET. See Oprah Interview for more. In case you’re wondering, they will explore AI’s impact on our lives. If you were writing Oprah’s questions, what would you ask? Need some prompts? Here are the questions perplexity suggested. These began at a 6th-grade reading level before I polished them: How do you think robots and computers will change our everyday lives in the next 10 years? What are some big problems that companies developing AI face, and how are they fixing them? Can you tell us about a time when ... Read More

Let follow-ups strengthen your AI embrace Anybody looking at AI (Artificial Intelligence) and asking: “How can it make my life easier?” Here’s something built into AI that can help: Follow-ups. You can ask your favorite AI engine a question then write a follow-up to give you a more concise answer. Here's how. I am using Perplexity Pro, available at https://perplexity.ai. Here’s my first prompting example: “How much water should a 50-year-old man drink each day?” Perplexity answers with: For a 50-year-old man, the general recommendation for daily water intake is about 15.5 cups, which is equivalent to approximately 3.7 liters or 125 ounces of fluids per day. This guideline includes all fluids consumed, not just plain water. About 20% of this fluid intake typically comes from food, with ... Read More

Fake reviews waste time and money Earlier this month, the US Federal Trade Commission banned fake reviews. FTC Chair Linda M Khan reported: “Fake reviews not only waste people’s time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors. By strengthening the FTC’s toolkit to fight deceptive advertising, the final rule will protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice, and promote markets that are fair, honest, and competitive.”   In real-world terms, advertisers cannot buy fake reviews to help promote a movie. This includes both positive and negative reviews. But wait there’s more. This also includes reviews and testimonials from someone that does not exist. You guessed it, I am talking about AI here. The FTC ... Read More

AI Disclosure necessity I added a global AI disclosure to my website. You should too. My disclosure is Some content here is generated by AI. The views expressed are the author's opinion and not legal advice. The author is not a lawyer. You are an adult and responsible for anything you do. Why you should disclose AI usage too As a content creator (we are all content creators, BTW), you might be wondering why you should include AI disclosure statements in anything you publish. Here are five reasons: Build Trust and Transparency. With an open AI disclosure, you build trust with your audience. When you inform them that some content comes from AI, you demonstrate transparency in your creative process, which strengthens your relationship with readers. Embrace Ethical Responsibility. Open ... Read More

Tic Tac Toe on Perplexity.ai Have you ever wanted to take a break from your daily routine and engage in a quick game of Tic Tac Toe? Well, now you can do just that on Perplexity.ai! This classic game, loved by many for its simplicity and strategic depth, is now available for you to enjoy at https://perplexity.ai. Fun for young and old Playing Tic Tac Toe on Perplexity is not only easy but also a great way to challenge your mind. Whether you’re waiting for an appointment or just need a fun distraction, this game allows you to jump right in and start playing against the AI. The interface is user-friendly, making it accessible for players of all ages. You can choose to play as either "X" or ... Read More

Use and in your AI prompt chain to refine the responses You can use and in your AI prompts to refine the responses your favorite AI engine gives you. I am using Perplexity.AI, which lets you follow-up prompts. You may prompt Perplexity “tell me the 10 largest cities in the United States,” get the response and follow-up with “and tell me each city’s population from the 2020 census.” CIA Triad in Cybersecurity Let’s step into the world of cybersecurity. I am showing how to tweak Perplexity AI’s response to “Tell me about the CIA Triad in cybersecurity.” Perplexity. AI replies with: The CIA Triad is a fundamental model in cybersecurity, representing three core principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. These principles guide the development and implementation of security policies and ... Read More

Kroger's AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing Overview Kroger is implementing AI-driven dynamic pricing. You walk into a Kroger grocery store, go to an aisle with a product you buy often, cameras detect your face and raise prices. Scary? Yes. True? Yes. I am sharing quotes from https://www.perplexity.ai/page/kroeger-s-new-dynamic-ai-prici-yYXqe_z4SkOZq62JYBnVUQ. “The system, which allows for real-time price adjustments based on factors such as demand and customer data, has been presented by Kroger as a way to enhance the customer experience…” Kroger argues, or wants us to believe, detecting when we are about to buy something we buy often and then adjusting the price according, is good for us. I call BS on that. This article further reports: “Moreover, the Enhanced Display for Grocery Environment (EDGE) system allows Kroger to build detailed customer ... Read More

Similar AI Prompts Create Different Results - This Will Confuse Plagiarism Checkers Plagiarism checkers thwarted. I asked an AI engine to generate content yesterday. One small change in my prompt created a result with a vastly different result, tone and verbiage. Armed with this knowledge, I am arguing plagiarism checkers will not generate consistent results on AI-generated content. My client has all users logging into their Windows 11 workstations with the same password. Danger, Danger, Danger, I know. I asked perplexity to generate content I can share with the client, promoting creating user-specific passwords. My first prompt was “why should a company with 5 computer users have unique passwords for each user and in under 300 words and include bullet points and in a friendly tone and written from ... Read More

AI is changing how we do things fast Are you worried about keeping up with all the new tech at work? If you don't learn it now, you might fall behind and lose your job. But here's some good news. You can get ahead of the curve! AI for Beginners is your solution Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guide that is written for someone who doesn’t already know everything? AI for Beginners is a book that can teach you all about artificial intelligence. It's written in easy words, so anyone can understand. You'll learn how to use artificial intelligence for research, writing and even making music. These are skills that can make you stand out at work. Don't wait until it's too late to learn. Your job ... Read More