Generation AI Ardis Kadiu, Dr. JC Bonilla

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu dive into the recent Microsoft Build and Google IO conferences, which were dominated by announcements around artificial intelligence. Microsoft revealed its vision for AI-powered PCs with Copilot, while Google showcased Gemini, its most advanced AI model, being integrated across its product suite. These developments will change the way we interact with technology, from search and productivity to everyday life. They also explore the potential impact on digital marketing and SEO as generative AI transforms web search. Tune in to understand how the AI wars between tech giants are shaping the future and what it means for higher education.

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla discuss OpenAI's launch of GPT-4o, a groundbreaking multimodal AI model. GPT-4o can accept and generate text, audio, images, and video, enabling more natural human-AI interactions. The model is faster, more capable, and half the price of its predecessor, GPT-4. Excitingly, GPT-4o will be freely available to all users of ChatGPT. Ardis and JC explore the potential applications of GPT-4o in higher education, such as real-time translation, interactive learning, and AI-assisted content creation.

In this eye-opening episode, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu discuss Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 Work Trend Index report, which highlights the rapid adoption of AI in the workplace. With 75% of knowledge workers already using AI, and nearly half starting in the past 6 months, the future of work is undeniably AI-powered. They explore how AI is helping employees tackle the growing "digital debt" of emails, meetings, and after-hours work, while also becoming a crucial skill for career advancement. Employers are increasingly prioritizing AI aptitude over experience, yet only 39% of global AI users have received company-provided training. Tune in to learn why AI training is essential for both individual success and organizational transformation in the AI-driven workplace of 2024.

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis and JC explore how artificial intelligence is being integrated into our daily routines to boost productivity and efficiency. They walk through a typical day, discussing AI applications for morning routines, work tasks, commuting, and evening activities. Key topics include using AI for sleep tracking, news summaries, wardrobe selection, meeting notes, project management, meal planning, and autonomous driving. Ardis and JC share their personal experiences and insights on how AI is making life easier and more optimized. Tune in to learn practical ways you can start leveraging AI to streamline your own daily grind.

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla explore the growing trend of custom GPTs and how they're being used by enterprises to boost productivity and streamline workflows. They discuss Moderna's impressive adoption of 750 custom GPTs across their organization, from optimizing vaccine doses to other key functions. Ardis shares his experience building custom GPTs for the Generation AI podcast to automate tasks like generating summaries and show notes. The hosts also discuss OpenAI's vision for the future of AI agents and assistants.

AI is disrupting traditional search and revolutionizing knowledge discovery in higher education. Element451's groundbreaking AI search tool, which combines the power of large language models with university-specific content to provide students with a highly personalized, engaging search experience. This new approach could potentially replace static university websites, increase student engagement, and transform the attention economy in higher ed marketing.