AI Reading List #21: Inspiring Mustafa Suleyman, Gen AI's Most Impacted Jobs, Multimodality, and UNESCO on Ethics.

I enjoyed gathering the articles for the newsletter this week, as I found them balanced and inspirational, ranging from multimodality and the impact of Gen AI on the job market to UNESCO and Mustafa Suleyman. I hope you enjoy them and find them useful!

What is an AI anyway? Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO

This week's featured talk brings Mustafa Suleyman Microsoft AI CEO and his vision for the future of humanity and AI. A broader perspective that stretches the boundaries of imagination and creativity, and brings a sense of coherence to this fast-evolving human-tech relationship. Inspiring! Some of my takeaways:

• AI as a New Digital Species. With limitations to this statement since AI is not biological, if we think about all that AI can already do like communicating in our language, seeing what we see, memorising, having personality, and being creative, AI is not a mere tool, it can act autonomously if we allow it. This idea redefines the boundaries of technology, indicating a paradigm where AI could participate in social structures and personal relationships. It highlights a vision of AI that transcends the traditional roles of machines and challenges us to consider the broader implications of highly autonomous, intelligent systems in a shared environment.
• Conversational Interfaces and Action Quotient. AI technologies are transitioning to become primarily represented by conversational interfaces that are supportive, empathetic, and highly emotionally intelligent. These interfaces will increasingly be able to perform tasks ("Action Quotient") both in digital and physical realms, fundamentally transforming how organizations operate. Each organization will possess its own AI, tailored to embody its values and enhance user experiences. This capability extends AI's function from a tool used by people to a comprehensive entity that acts on behalf of organizations, facilitating discoveries and enhancing interactions with customers and stakeholders. Our responsibility in developing these AIs is paramount.
• AI as a Reflection of Humanity. As AI continues to evolve, it becomes a reflection of us. This perspective sees AI not just as a technological advancement but as an integral part of human evolution. The challenge and opportunity lie in ensuring that AI development is guided by these humanistic values, making it the most transformative and positive force in the 21st century. This approach advocates for a conscious and ethical integration of AI in society, ensuring that it enhances the human experience and adheres to our highest ideals.

Additional articles and resources to explore AI in the enterprise

• Four Ways Jobs Will Respond to Automation (MIT Sloan Management Review). According to this article, the level of threat to a given profession depends on two factors: the type of value provided and how it’s delivered.

• Multimodal: AI’s new frontier (MIT Technology Review). AI models that process multiple types of information at once bring even bigger opportunities, along with more complex challenges, than traditional unimodal AI.

• The Third International UNESCO Model on AI has been launched. UNESCO. World Federation of Clubs and Associations for UNESCO in cooperation with Kazakhstan National Federation initiates the Third International UNESCO Model “Ethics of the use of Artificial Intelligence in Education. An initiative taking place between 12-14 August.

That wraps up this week’s AI Reading List. Follow for more updates and share your own experiences with Generative AI. Let’s keep the conversation going!

Until next time, explore confidently!