In a little more than three years, we have witnessed AI evolving from a niche domain to mainstream, with LLMs playing a significant role in this transformation, especially with the introduction of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. 1. The ChatGPT Phenomenon ChatGPT, a revolutionary LLM, garnered over 100 million users in a mere three...
Category: Digital trends
10 Ways Cryptocurrency Can Help Startups
Cryptocurrency is one of the most talked about topics in the business world right now. While some people are unsure about its validity, others see it as a way to revolutionize the way businesses operate. Cryptocurrency has already made an impact on the startup world, and we believe that its popularity will only continue to...
The Status of the Book in the Age of Digital Media
Park Avenue was festooned with tulips as we looked for parking on our way to the 62nd annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. The Fair was being held this spring, as it is every spring, at the Armory, a neo-Gothic structure that once housed the so-called “Silk Stocking” Seventh Regiment, owing to its location...
Google’s powerful AI spotlights a human cognitive glitch: Mistaking fluent speech for fluent thought
When you read a sentence like this one, your past experience tells you that it’s written by a thinking, feeling human. And, in this case, there is indeed a human typing these words: [Hi, there!] But these days, some sentences that appear remarkably humanlike are actually generated by artificial intelligence systems trained on massive amounts...
Do AI systems really have their own secret language?
A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) models can produce “creative” images on-demand based on a text prompt. The likes of Imagen, MidJourney, and DALL-E 2 are beginning to change the way creative content is made with implications for copyright and intellectual property. While the output of these models is often striking, it’s hard to...
How to develop a content marketing strategy?
In order to develop an effective content marketing strategy, you will need to firstly identify your target audience and what kind of content they would find useful or interesting. Once you have a good understanding of your target audience, you will need to come up with a plan for creating and distributing engaging content that...
What is consciousness?
Consciousness refers to the state of being aware of and able to think, feel and perceive. It is the ability to be aware of your surroundings and make decisions. It is the ability to be aware of your own thoughts and feelings and to interact with the world around you. Consciousness is thought to be...
Is Google’s LaMDA conscious? A philosopher’s view
LaMDA is Google’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Blake Lemoine, a Google AI engineer, has claimed it is sentient. He’s been put on leave after publishing his conversations with LaMDA. If Lemoine’s claims are true, it would be a milestone in the history of humankind and technological development. Google strongly denies LaMDA has any sentient...
What is a Workation? Should you try one?
A workation is a new trend that is becoming popular among young professionals. It is a combination of work and vacation, usually involving remote work in a location outside of an individual's usual office. For example, someone might work from a beach resort for a week, or from a cabin in the woods for a...
How much does Content Marketing Cost?
Content is key to inbound marketing. Companies need to have content when potential customers contact them. Blog articles, social media posts, as well as white papers, ebooks, webinars, videos and newsletters, case studies, user guides and newsletters are all content that companies require to present themselves in the best possible light to potential customers. Many...
