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In this Christmas special episode of the Gen AI podcast, Alan, Greg and Dale reflect on the significant developments in AI over the past year, discussing trends, predictions, and the impact of AI agents and quantum computing on various industries. They explore the evolution of project controls and the future of work, emphasizing the need to embrace change and uncertainty as opportunities for growth. Takeaways 🤶 2023 has been a year of clarity in AI. 🤶 The emergence of AI agents will redefine job roles. 🤶 Quantum computing presents both opportunities and challenges. 🤶 The demand for data centers is increasing rapidly. 🤶 AI will change the way project controls are executed. 🤶 Embracing uncertainty can lead to significant opportunities. 🤶 The future of work will involve more AI integration. 🤶 Companies are beginning to see AI as a cost-saving measure. 🤶 The evolution of technology will drive societal change. 🤶 The importance of adapting to new technologies is crucial. Chapters 00:00 Christmas Special: Reflecting on the Journey 10:29 The Rise of Custom GPTs and AI Applications 21:30 The Intersection of AI and Robotics 28:15 Looking Ahead: The Future of AI and Society 34:15 The Shift in Project Controls 42:50 The Commoditization of Project Controls 48:56 The Mentality of Change and Opportunity Don’t Forget to Share & Subscribe! Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify: 🐧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ePi5MH-s 🐧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/evRN6EjX 🐧 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/emHiusXZ #AI #ProjectManagement #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork

In this Christmas special episode of the Gen AI podcast, Dale, Greg and Alan reflect on the significant developments in AI over the past year, discussing trends, predictions, and the impact of AI agents and quantum computing on various industries. They explore the evolution of project controls and the future of work, emphasizing the need to embrace change and uncertainty as opportunities for growth. Takeaways 🤶 2023 has been a year of clarity in AI. 🤶 The emergence of AI agents will redefine job roles. 🤶 Quantum computing presents both opportunities and challenges. 🤶 The demand for data centers is increasing rapidly. 🤶 AI will change the way project controls are executed. 🤶 Embracing uncertainty can lead to significant opportunities. 🤶 The future of work will involve more AI integration. 🤶 Companies are beginning to see AI as a cost-saving measure. 🤶 The evolution of technology will drive societal change. 🤶 The importance of adapting to new technologies is crucial. Chapters 00:00 Christmas Special: Reflecting on the Journey 10:29 The Rise of Custom GPTs and AI Applications 21:30 The Intersection of AI and Robotics 28:15 Looking Ahead: The Future of AI and Society 34:15 The Shift in Project Controls 42:50 The Commoditization of Project Controls 48:56 The Mentality of Change and Opportunity Don’t Forget to Share & Subscribe! Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify: 🐧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ePi5MH-s 🐧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/evRN6EjX 🐧 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/emHiusXZ #AI #ProjectManagement #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork Val

🧑🎄 Episode 20 will be hitting the airwaves soon!

Kudos to the GenAI podcast team. If you like Project Flux then we are positive you will get a lot out of the GenAI podcast too.

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 19 of the Gen AI Podcast! Strap in, folks, because Dale and Greg are back from their whirlwind tour of global conferences, and they’re serving up insights hotter than your in-flight meal (assuming they didn’t run out of chicken). This week, we dive deep into the wild world of AI adoption in project management, the construction industry’s so-called productivity crisis, and, of course, a healthy dose of existential musing about human emotion and perception. 00:00 – Intro Dale and Greg catch up after their globetrotting adventures and reflect on the joys and perils of business travel. (Spoiler: Being home for Christmas wins every time.) 05:10 – Automation vs. Generation Greg breaks down AI for the everyday project professional: is it about automation or creation? Dale tries to simplify it with math, but Greg takes it a step deeper (cue existential dichotomy). 11:50 – Planes, Pilots, and AI Pals Would you board a pilotless plane? Dale’s audience poll reveals trust issues with AI—even though it flies better than your average junior planner. 16:30 – Perception in Project Management Whoever controls the narrative controls the room. Dale and Greg unpack why perception shapes project success more than hard data ever will. 24:00 – Misconceptions About the Construction Industry Is construction really broken? Greg debunks two big myths: "Most projects fail.""Construction productivity hasn’t improved in decades." (Also featuring chocolate and death—stay tuned for the correlation!) 33:00 – Selling Project Controls: Safety and Comfort Greg explains how great project controls create emotional safety, comfort, and a dash of excitement for stakeholders. And no, it’s not about the size of your PMO team; it’s about the value of your insights. 40:20 – Addictive AI and Virtual Companions Consumer AI is getting personal—sometimes a little too personal. Greg explores how addictive design might shape the next wave of AI interactions (including virtual "companions"). 49:10 – The Year in Review Dale and Greg reflect on their first year of podcasting, the experiment of zero guests, and their plans to close the year strong with Episode 20. Will they finally get all four hosts together? (Probably not.) 51:30 – Greg’s Closing Thoughts A heartfelt thank-you to listeners for joining this pub chat with mics. Cheers to more debates, discussions, and maybe even some guests in the new year! Listener Challenge Think we’re wrong? Tell us! Dale and Greg love a good debate—especially if it involves whiskey and arguments about project controls. Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify: 🐧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ePi5MH-s 🐧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/evRN6EjX 🐧 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/emHiusXZ #AI #ProjectManagement #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork Alan Val https://lnkd.in/dMTAjPnM

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 19 of the Gen AI Podcast! Strap in, folks, because Dale and Greg are back from their whirlwind tour of global conferences, and they’re serving up insights hotter than your in-flight meal (assuming they didn’t run out of chicken). This week, we dive deep into the wild world of AI adoption in project management, the construction industry’s so-called productivity crisis, and, of course, a healthy dose of existential musing about human emotion and perception. Listener Challenge Think we’re wrong? Tell us! Dale and Greg love a good debate—especially if it involves whiskey and arguments about project controls. Don’t Forget to Share & Subscribe! We’re wrapping up the year soon with our 20th episode—help us go out with a bang (or at least more downloads than Greg’s frequent flyer miles). Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify: 🐧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ePi5MH-s 🐧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/evRN6EjX 🐧 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/emHiusXZ #AI #ProjectManagement #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork Alan Val

Today, we're introducing an upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and a new model, Claude 3.5 Haiku. We’re also introducing a new capability in public beta: computer use. With computer use, developers can direct Claude to use computers the way people do—by looking at a screen, moving a cursor, clicking, and typing text. The new Claude 3.5 Sonnet is the first frontier AI model to offer computer use in public beta. While groundbreaking, computer use is still experimental—at times error-prone. We're releasing it early for feedback from developers. We've built an API that allows Claude to perceive and interact with computer interfaces. This API enables Claude to translate prompts into computer commands. Developers can use it to automate repetitive tasks, conduct testing and QA, and perform open-ended research. We're trying something fundamentally new. Instead of making specific tools to help Claude complete individual tasks, we're teaching it general computer skills—allowing it to use a wide range of standard tools and software programs designed for people. Claude 3.5 Sonnet's current ability to use computers is imperfect. Some actions that people perform effortlessly—scrolling, dragging, zooming—currently present challenges. We encourage exploration with low-risk tasks. Beyond computer use, the new Claude 3.5 Sonnet delivers significant gains in coding—an area where it already led the field. Sonnet scores higher on SWE-bench Verified than all available models—including reasoning models like OpenAI o1-preview and specialized models for agentic coding. Claude 3.5 Haiku is the next generation of our fastest model. Haiku now outperforms many state-of-the-art models on coding tasks—including the original Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o—at the same cost as before. The new Claude 3.5 Haiku will be released later this month. We believe these developments will open up new possibilities for how you work with Claude, and we look forward to seeing what you'll create. Read the updates in full: https://lnkd.in/dBDxDTZF

Have you ever wondered how neural networks learn from data? 🤔 #Backpropagation is the key algorithm that enables neural networks to adjust and improve over time. We've put together a series of slides that break down this fundamental concept in simple terms. Swipe through to learn: 🐧 How backpropagation calculates errors 🐧 How it adjusts weights and biases 🐧 Why it's essential for deep learning and AI advancements Understanding backpropagation is crucial for anyone interested in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Let's dive into the backbone of deep learning together! 🚀 Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments below. 👍 Like, share, follow! Dale Alan Greg Val

The death of SaaS!? In this episode, Dale and Alan reflect on the journey of the GenAI podcast and the progress of AI and tech. They discuss the current status of the AI market and the jitteriness of investors. Alan shares his opinion on the unrealistic expectations and impatience in the market. They also explore the lag in upskilling and adoption of AI, comparing it to the early days of the internet. They discuss the future delivery of AI as a product and the potential decline of software as a service (SaaS) in favor of AI interfaces that reduce friction. The conversation explores the future of user interfaces and the potential impact of AI on software as a service (SaaS) products. The speakers discuss the increasing importance of email and the desire for more efficient interfaces. They consider the possibility of moving away from visual interfaces and relying more on voice interactions. They also discuss the potential for AI-powered assistants to replace traditional user interfaces in SaaS products, using Procore as an example. The conversation highlights the importance of time and patience in the development and adoption of AI technology. Takeaways 🍕 The AI market is experiencing jitteriness and unrealistic expectations from investors, leading to volatile stock prices. 🍕 The adoption of AI is a long process, similar to the early days of the internet, and requires patience and time for upskilling. 🍕 Software as a service (SaaS) may decline as AI interfaces that reduce friction become more prevalent. 🍕 AI will be delivered as a product through interfaces that allow users to interact with AI systems using natural language or voice commands. Email continues to be important and there is a desire for more efficient interfaces. 🍕 Voice interactions may become more prevalent, reducing the need for visual interfaces. 🍕 AI-powered assistants have the potential to replace traditional user interfaces in SaaS products. 🍕 The development and adoption of AI technology require time and patience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflection on the Podcast Journey 02:13 The Jitteriness of the AI Market 04:33 The Lag in Upskilling and Adoption of AI 09:14 The Demise of Software as a Service (SaaS) 12:04 The Future of AI Delivery: Voice Commands 25:11 The Importance of Email and Desire for Efficient Interfaces 28:35 Redefining Software as a Service 33:22 The Future of User Interfaces 35:18 Adoption of AI and the Need for Patience Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify: 🐧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ePi5MH-s 🐧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/evRN6EjX 🐧 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/emHiusXZ #AI #ProjectManagement #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork Greg Lawton Val Matthews

In this episode, Dale and Alan reflect on the journey of the GenAI podcast and the progress of AI and tech. They discuss the current status of the AI market and the jitteriness of investors. Alan shares his opinion on the unrealistic expectations and impatience in the market. They also explore the lag in upskilling and adoption of AI, comparing it to the early days of the internet. They discuss the future delivery of AI as a product and the potential decline of software as a service (SaaS) in favor of AI interfaces that reduce friction. The conversation explores the future of user interfaces and the potential impact of AI on software as a service (SaaS) products. The speakers discuss the increasing importance of email and the desire for more efficient interfaces. They consider the possibility of moving away from visual interfaces and relying more on voice interactions. They also discuss the potential for AI-powered assistants to replace traditional user interfaces in SaaS products, using Procore as an example. The conversation highlights the importance of time and patience in the development and adoption of AI technology. Takeaways 🍕 The AI market is experiencing jitteriness and unrealistic expectations from investors, leading to volatile stock prices. 🍕 The adoption of AI is a long process, similar to the early days of the internet, and requires patience and time for upskilling. 🍕 Software as a service (SaaS) may decline as AI interfaces that reduce friction become more prevalent. 🍕 AI will be delivered as a product through interfaces that allow users to interact with AI systems using natural language or voice commands. Email continues to be important and there is a desire for more efficient interfaces. 🍕 Voice interactions may become more prevalent, reducing the need for visual interfaces. 🍕 AI-powered assistants have the potential to replace traditional user interfaces in SaaS products. 🍕 The development and adoption of AI technology require time and patience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflection on the Podcast Journey 02:13 The Jitteriness of the AI Market 04:33 The Lag in Upskilling and Adoption of AI 09:14 The Demise of Software as a Service (SaaS) 12:04 The Future of AI Delivery: Voice Commands 25:11 The Importance of Email and Desire for Efficient Interfaces 28:35 Redefining Software as a Service 33:22 The Future of User Interfaces 35:18 Adoption of AI and the Need for Patience Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify: 🐧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ePi5MH-s 🐧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/evRN6EjX 🐧 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/emHiusXZ #AI #ProjectManagement #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork Greg Lawton Val Matthews