Beginner's Guide to AI: The Evolution & Impact of Artificial Intelligence for Business

The Reality of Business

Send us a text

This introduction is written by an AI bot provided by the podcast broadcaster. The description is edited slightly but it saves an hour of work every time a new episode is published. Bob Morrell and Jeremy Blake unravel the intriguing evolution of artificial intelligence, from its mythological origins to today’s cutting-edge innovations. You'll learn how ancient legends, like medieval golems and modern cinematic portrayals like Ex Machina, have shaped humanity's understanding of AI. With humorous anecdotes and personal stories, your hosts simplify complex concepts such as reasoning, algorithms, and neural networks.
The journey through history highlights the contributions of early thinkers including Aristotle and Alan Turing, whose pioneering work laid the groundwork for AI as an academic discipline. Let's explore the advantages AI brings to business, from boosting productivity and improving user experiences to offering strategic competitive advantages. However, let's not shy away from discussing AI’s limitations, especially in capturing human nuance, emotion, and creativity. By referencing popular culture and sharing personal experiences, this podcast makes these sophisticated topics easily accessible and enjoyable.
Finally, let's find out how AI can transform business strategy, using real-world examples to illustrate its practical applications. From automating processes and decisions to enhancing marketing strategies and website improvements, AI's potential seems limitless. But there are potential pitfalls, including inherent biases and the challenge of mimicking human conditions like ADHD. Whether you’re a business leader or just AI-curious, this episode promises to equip you with invaluable insights to navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI from a layman's perspective, all while understanding its fascinating quirks and limitations.
Bob and Jeremy's new book, Whose Side Are You On? Disloyal Bonding and Strategic Lies, is released on 1st October 2024. Pre-order your copy now on Amazon.co.uk!

For more info, free resources, useful content, & our blog posts, please visit realitytraining.com.
Reality Training - Selling Certainty

Bab

1. Exploring AI From Mythology to Now (00:00:00)

2. Artificial Intelligence Through History and Logic (00:11:10)

3. AI Advantages and Disadvantages (00:18:54)

4. AI Applications in Business Strategy (00:33:14)

5. Improving Websites Through AI Analysis (00:39:58)

6. Renaming Bob and Jeremy's Conf Lab (00:50:17)