Tech Seeking Human Dave Anderson

Anders and Dave explore the impact of AI on various industries and the future of work. We discusse the potential for AI to significantly increase productivity and questions the need for more humans in organizations. The conversation also delves into the disruption of mundane tasks and the role of AI in fields like accounting and law. It explores the balance between AI and human creativity, emphasizing the value of human input and the potential for AI to enhance human creativity. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of AI, including ethical considerations and the future of humanity.
Takeaways
AI has the potential to significantly increase productivity, with some estimates suggesting a 4X to 10X increase in knowledge workers' productivity.The rise of AI raises questions about the need for more humans in organizations if every human becomes 10X as productive.AI is disrupting mundane tasks in fields like accounting and law, potentially replacing the need for human involvement in these areas.While AI can generate content and artwork, there is still value in human creativity and the unique perspectives and emotions it brings.The future of AI raises ethical considerations and the need for responsible development and implementation to ensure the well-being of humanity.
Sound Bites
"Do we really need more humans in our organization if every human is 10X as productive every day?""Take the robot out of the human so that humans can do more meaningful work.""AI will kill the mediocre."

Summary
In this episode, the hosts are joined by Nick King, the founder of Data Kinetic, to discuss the role of AI in healthcare. Nick shares his experience of observing open heart surgery and highlights the complexity of the surgical process. They explore the importance of data in healthcare and the challenges of managing medical records. The conversation also touches on the privacy of healthcare data and the need for responsible AI models. They discuss the potential of AI to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs. The episode concludes with a focus on the growing interest in personal health and wellness. In this conversation, Nick King discusses the potential of AI in healthcare, personalized medicine, and climate transformation. The discussion touches on the challenges of food and health, the need for personalized healthcare, and the ethical concerns surrounding genetic testing and insurance coverage. Nick also explains Data Kinetic's approach to AI, which involves building specialized agents and models to address complex problems. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the impact of AI on our lives and the importance of conscious understanding and control.
Takeaways
Observing open heart surgery provides insights into the complexity of the surgical process and the importance of data in healthcare.The privacy of healthcare data is crucial, and individuals should have the right to choose what happens with their data.AI has the potential to improve healthcare outcomes by analyzing data and predicting health risks.The business model for AI in healthcare involves solving specific problems and collaborating with healthcare providers.There is a growing interest in personal health and wellness, with individuals taking more responsibility for their own health. The biggest challenge in maintaining health and losing weight is food and nutrition.AI has the potential to personalize healthcare and predict future health conditions based on genetic makeup.Ethical concerns arise regarding the use of AI in insurance coverage and the potential for discrimination based on genetic information.Data Kinetic's approach to AI involves building specialized agents and models to address complex problems in healthcare, energy, and climate transformation.
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:02
Personal Updates
01:22
Observing Open Heart Surgery
04:04
The Role of Data in Healthcare
06:21
Assessing Data Points for Predictive Analysis
07:43
The Complexity of Medical Records
08:01
The Importance of Data Privacy
10:49
The Role of AI in Healthcare
12:05
The Vision for AI in Medicine
13:36
The Business Model for AI in Healthcare
20:37
Innovation and Adoption of AI in Healthcare
25:53
Improving Healthcare Accessibility and Affordability
28:15
The Cost of Healthcare and Personal Responsibility
31:15
Growing Interest in Personal Health and Wellness
31:32
The Challenge of Food and Health
32:55
Personalized Healthcare and Genetic Testing
35:19
Ethical Concerns and Insurance Coverage
38:23
Data Kinetic's Approach to AI
43:30
Applying AI in Healthcare, Energy, and Climate Transformation
53:10
The Impact of AI on Our Lives

We are increasingly addicted to Mobile Devices and the Data.AI State of Mobile 2024 shows some pretty interesting research into our addictions.
Takeaways
App downloads were up 1%, to 257 Billion. That’s 489,000 apps downloaded per minute. Consumer spending hit a new high at $171 billion (+3% YoY) following a 2% YoY dip in 2022.  That’s $325,000 per minute. On average we are spending 5 hours per day, per user in mobile apps. That’s up 6% and it equates to ⅓ of our daily awake hours.So with everyone spending more time in apps, it makes sense that mobile ad spend is up 8% to $362 Billion! 11.1% increase in app spend to $64B
Interesting Outtakes
Ellie had a Blackberry at University :) Truth Social, a social media app owned by Donald Trump, gained popularity quickly.Mobile ads are increasingly focused on video content.Consumers are more willing to pay for apps due to improved quality and experiences.Government-sponsored concerts have seen increased demand.Caution should be exercised when consuming information from certain apps.

In this episode, Dave and Ellie discuss the use of AI in businesses, focusing on Twilio's growth report. They highlight the high adoption rate of AI, the potential for customization and personalization, and the importance of ROI and experimentation. They also touch on concerns about data privacy and the impact of AI on the creative industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on re-skilling and job security in the face of advancing technology.
Takeaways
AI adoption in businesses is high, with 88% of organizations using some form of AI.Customizing AI for personalized experiences, such as automated email sends and highly personalized offers, can enhance customer journeys.ROI and uncertainty around AI remain key concerns for businesses, but small successes and value demonstrations can help maintain momentum.Experimentation and training are crucial for organizations to fully leverage AI's potential.AI has the potential to support and enhance creativity in industries like marketing and designRe-skilling and adapting to new technologies is essential for job security in industries where automation is prevalent.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Name Change
01:04 Introducing AI and Twilio's Growth Report
04:12 Customizing AI for Personalized Experiences
05:05 ROI and Uncertainty with AI
06:53 Experimentation and Training with AI
08:17 AI in the Creative Industry
09:17 Re-skilling and Job Security

The 2024 Contentsquare Digital Benchmarks Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving digital landscape, providing invaluable insights for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of online engagement and consumer behavior. Thousands of websites across a wide array of industries, highlighting key trends, performance metrics, and best practices that are shaping the future of digital experiences.
As the digital realm becomes increasingly competitive, the insights provided in this report are essential for any organization looking to leverage data-driven strategies to achieve a competitive edge in 2024.
The big stats in this years Digital Benchmarks Report, that we extracted were:
60% of brands saw a reduction in traffic which also came a higher cost.Last year was a 1/3 frustration metric for users, this year it’s 2/5. So there is a big gap to be closed between what users expect and what they are being delivered.Overall conversions are down by 5.5% which is not great, considering the traffic volumes are also down.Lastly the biggest takeaway is how far off mobile traffic is from web traffic. At nearly 60% brands needs to think and act mobile first.
This is our take on the the report.

In our first summary episode for the series, let's take a look at an awesome report from Accenture, the "Pulse of Change Report 2024".
My tope 3 highlights:
1) 88% of execs feel that 2024 will have a higher rate of change
2) Technology and AI are the single biggest driver of change
3) 52% of execs fear their organisation is not ready to adapt
To download the full report head over to the Accenture Website: