The Whizbang Weekly

  • The Rise of Multimodal AI: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

    Multimodal AI models are rapidly emerging as the next frontier in artificial intelligence, promising to revolutionize how machines perceive and interact with the world. Unlike traditional AI systems that focus on a single data type, multimodal AI integrates diverse inputs such as text, images, audio, and video to create more comprehensive and nuanced understanding. This…

    Campbell Robertson

  • Your AI Comfort Zone is a Danger Zone !

    The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era of unprecedented technological capabilities. However, as organizations and individuals become increasingly reliant on AI systems, there’s a growing risk of complacency that could lead to severe consequences. This “AI comfort zone” is, in fact, a danger zone that demands our immediate attention and…

    Campbell Robertson

  • Navigating the Philosophical Terrain of Generative AI: Unique or Uniquely Complex?

    In our modern world, we stand at the precipice of a paradigm shift. As Generative AI technology becomes increasingly interwoven into the fabric of society, it poses provocative philosophical questions regarding creativity, originality, and the human factor inherent in the creative process. AI undoubtedly brings a new dynamic into creative realms previously dominated by human…

    Campbell Robertson

  • Dave vs. Goliath in GenAI

    Apologies for the lapse in posts, much continues to develop in this space with more ‘mini’ models being rolled out and the growing concern towards large LLMs consuming vasts amounts of data and energy; I think we should evaluate what and when various models should be used. Large Language Models (LLMs) and mini LLMs represent…

    Campbell Robertson

  • Philosophical Friday: What is real and what is not? and what will it mean?

    As the world grapples with the rise of nationalism vs. globalism and political stances are polarizing; the proliferation of false content to confuse or obfuscate reality is happening. The need for reliable and verifiable information has never been more pressing. In this landscape, trusted and watermarked AI-generated content can serve as a critical safeguard for…

    Campbell Robertson

  • An Executive’s Guide to the Generative AI Galaxy

    When evaluating and using generative AI technologies as an executive, you should focus on the following key areas: The success of implementing AI at your organization will depend heavily on thoughtful planning, team collaboration, strong leadership, and a strategic vision that is centered around achieving business objectives. Remember, generative AI is a tool – it’s…

    Campbell Robertson

  • What will the EU AI Act mean to the EU as well as global organizations?

    The EU AI Act being passed in the EU Parliament signifies a significant milestone in regulating artificial intelligence within the European Union. This act, which is the world’s first comprehensive AI law, aims to ensure the safe, transparent, traceable, non-discriminatory, and environmentally friendly use of AI systems in the EU[1]. The act categorizes AI systems…

    Campbell Robertson

  • The Implications of Generative AI for Hyperscalers: A New Era of Innovation

    The proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of transformative, introducing a broad range of applications and capabilities that continue to redefine what is possible. Primarily, generative AI, which includes AI models like GPT-4 and beyond, has been a game-changer, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of language unparalleled in AI’s history. But how do…

    Campbell Robertson

  • Friday Philosophy View on AI and Humans

    Victor Frankl’s seminal quote, “Between stimulus and response lies a space. In that space lie our freedom and power to choose a response. In our response lies growth and happiness,” encapsulates a distinctly human experience – the faculty of volition, choice, and the impact of our decisions on personal growth. However, when juxtaposed with Artificial…

    Campbell Robertson

  • How to use lower cost LLM’s in larger content based tasks.

    As we explore the evolution of large language models (LLM), both cost-effectiveness and computational efficiency are critical factors to consider. Lesser expensive, smaller LLMs with a smaller token limit while seemingly restrictive, offer substantial benefits over their larger, pricier counterparts. The notable advantage of smaller LLMs is their affordability and swift response times. They serve…

    Campbell Robertson