7 costly AI mistakes to avoid in 2025

Also, Godfather of AI wins Nobel, fears superintelligence, and ex-Google CEO says abandon climate goals, AI will solve.

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We created this guide exclusively for our Innovation Champions to help you avoid the seven most costly mistakes when adopting AI. Learn how to save up to $10 million and accelerate your digital success in 2025.

In today's lineup:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 People

  • James Manyika, Google’s AI safety champion.

  • AI Pioneers win Nobel, but fear its superintelligence.

🤖 Robots

  • Former Google CEO says AI is the key to climate salvation.

  • Top Bytes to keep you ahead of the curve!

❤️ Love

  • How to create your own Blue Ocean.

  • Unlock happiness with free Harvard course.

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PEOPLE 👥

Innovation Champion 🏆

James Manyika is a prominent figure in the field of AI, known for his commitment to responsible AI development. Manyika emphasizes the importance of harnessing technology's potential to benefit people globally while considering its societal impact. He prioritizes developing AI products safely and transparently, even if it means Google might lag behind competitors.

Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work on machine learning, specifically artificial neural networks. Hinton expressed surprise and concern about the potential dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence.

A deeper look: The significant impact of their work on the field and raises important questions about the ethical and societal implications of advanced AI.

ROBOTS 🤖

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt argues that the energy demands of AI development are unavoidable and that we should focus on using AI to solve climate change rather than limiting its growth.

The bigger picture: AI's growing environmental footprint necessitates leaders to consider the future and seek solutions to minimize its harm.

AI Solutions  💡

ChatGPT’s new 4.0 Canvas feature streamlines writing and coding in a collaborative workspace.

How does it work?

  1. Enable Canvas: Switch to GPT-4.0 with Canvas.

  2. Write or Code: Use the workspace to write and code with real-time feedback.

  3. Edit and Customize: Adjust formatting, ask questions, and make edits.

  4. Collaborate: Add comments, suggest edits, or run code reviews.

  5. Optimize Output: Refine text or fix code with built-in tools.

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  • Learns using your files and data for the most accuracy

Tool Spotlight 🔧

Meta’s new Movie Gen lets users create high-definition videos from text prompts or edit existing footage with AI-generated sound, transitions, and effects.

Key Features:

  • Text-to-Video: Generate videos with sound from simple text prompts.

  • AI-Enhanced Editing: Modify existing footage, change backgrounds, or add new elements.

  • Custom Clips: Turn still images into dynamic videos.

Nerd Corner 🤓

Conjugate states pair a quantum state (ρ) with its complex conjugate (ρ*) to improve learning efficiency in quantum systems. This method enables faster, more accurate results using minimal quantum memory.

Top Features:

  • Efficient Learning: Faster insights with fewer samples.

  • Quantum Simulations: Enhances accuracy in simulations.

  • Quantum Sensing: Increases sensor precision in noisy environments.

LOVE ❤️

LEAP Forward 🐸

Blue Ocean Strategy involves creating uncontested market space by making competition irrelevant through innovative value creation.

  1. See Opportunity: Recognize disruption as a chance to innovate.

  2. Embrace Change: Integrate innovation with sustainability efforts.

  3. Leverage Technology: Use tools like AI to create unique value.

  4. Act Swiftly: Implement adaptable frameworks like LEAP.

Discover how to accelerate innovation in The Leap Guide.

Personal Development 📚

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What you'll gain:

  • Explore diverse definitions of happiness

  • Learn how to manage emotions for greater well-being

  • Build a happiness strategy for work and life

Let’s transform the future together! 🚀

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In Culture 🤌

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