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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 in the workplace. Key topics include leveraging AI for email writing, meeting assistance, and feedback.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of utilizing AI tools for various tasks to understand their capabilities. They mention that many professionals are still figuring out how to integrate AI into their fields.

Regular conversations with major AI companies reveal a lack of clear guidelines on AI usage, making it essential for individuals to experiment and learn.

By actively using AI, listeners can position themselves as experts in their respective areas, adapting to the evolving landscape of technology.

TL;DR

Use AI for everything to become an expert in your field.

Episode

0:39
00:00:00
my principles of AI my first principle
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of using AI is just invited to
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everything you morally and legally can
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use it for your job you want to send an
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email see how good the AI is writing the
00:00:07
email you're going to a meeting bring it
00:00:09
to the meeting have it record the
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meeting and give you advice and feedback
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on what you should do better next time
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just use it for everything that's the
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only way to figure out what the jagged
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front here is in your field nobody knows
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anything right now right like as I said
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I talk to all of the major AI companies
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on a regular basis and like no one has
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an instruction manual for this thing no
00:00:24
one knows whether it's going to be good
00:00:25
or bad in your sub field whoever you're
00:00:27
listening at right now so you can be the
00:00:28
world expert by just using it and seeing
00:00:30
what that
00:00:36
is

Episode Highlights

  • Embrace AI in Your Work
    Using AI for your job can enhance productivity and insights. 'Just use it for everything.'
    “Just use it for everything, that's the only way to figure it out.”
    @ 00m 13s
    November 20, 2023
  • Navigating Uncertainty in AI
    There's no clear instruction manual for AI's impact in various fields. 'No one knows whether it's going to be good or bad.'
    “No one knows whether it's going to be good or bad.”
    @ 00m 24s
    November 20, 2023
  • Become an AI Expert
    Engaging with AI can position you as an expert in your field. 'You can be the world expert by just using it.'
    “You can be the world expert by just using it.”
    @ 00m 28s
    November 20, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • Just use it for everything, that's the only way to figure it out.
    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?
  • You can be the world expert by just using it.
    Wharton's Ethan Mollick: AI Is Here; How Should You Start Using It?

Key Moments

  • Using AI at Work00:04
  • Expertise Through Engagement00:28

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