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Wharton's Ethan Mollick: AI Is Here; How Should You Start Using It?

November 20, 2023 / 00:39

This episode discusses the principles of using AI effectively, emphasizing practical applications in various jobs. Key topics include leveraging AI for writing emails, recording meetings, and receiving feedback.

The speaker shares insights on the current state of AI, noting that no one has a clear instruction manual for its use. They encourage listeners to experiment with AI tools to understand their potential and limitations.

The conversation highlights the importance of being proactive in using AI to gain expertise in one's field. The speaker suggests that by actively engaging with AI, individuals can become knowledgeable about its applications.

TLDR

Use AI for everything in your job to gain expertise.

Episode

0:39
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my principles of AI my first principle of using AI is just invited to everything you morally and legally can
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use it for your job you want to send an email see how good the AI is writing the
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email you're going to a meeting bring it to the meeting have it record the meeting and give you advice and feedback
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on what you should do better next time just use it for everything that's the
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only way to figure out what the jagged front here is in your field nobody knows anything right now right like as I said
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I talk to all of the major AI companies on a regular basis and like no one has an instruction manual for this thing no
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one knows whether it's going to be good or bad in your sub field whoever you're
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listening at right now so you can be the world expert by just using it and seeing
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what that is

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Episode Highlights

  • Embrace AI in Your Work
    Using AI can enhance your job performance and expertise.
    “Just use it for everything, that's the only way.”
    @ 00m 13s
    November 20, 2023
  • The Uncertainty of AI
    No one has a clear manual for AI's future impact.
    “No one knows whether it's going to be good or bad.”
    @ 00m 24s
    November 20, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • Just use it for everything, that's the only way.
    Wharton's Ethan Mollick: AI Is Here; How Should You Start Using It?
  • No one knows whether it's going to be good or bad.
    Wharton's Ethan Mollick: AI Is Here; How Should You Start Using It?

Key Moments

  • Using AI at Work00:04
  • Expertise through Usage00:28