A new report from Wired says OpenAI plans to launch a TikTok alternative that only allows AI-generated videos. It will use Sora 2 and allow users to upload their likeness to use in videos.
I hate it when management comes asking something like, “how are we planning to use AI?” instead of “what tools would help you be more productive?” The first puts me on the defensive, and my answer is “we’re already using various forms of AI, from machine learning to features our tools have,” and that isn’t a productive conversation. The second question is more useful, since I’ll mention things the asker could actually help with, like feedback from other parts of the company, more budget to hire and promote, etc.
AI might be the right solution, and it might not, but you won’t get that answer if you ask the wrong question.
This is happening to a friend of mine that works at a mobile app company. Being very general so it doesn’t get back to her but:
They’re pushing an AI tool that does parts of her job with the idea that it is something that anyone at the company can access and use. Of course, what that’s going to do is give everyone extra work because they’ll be expected to use this tool in addition to their usual responsibilities. And it will add to my friend’s workload as well becaue she will now need to manage and review everything that everyone else generates before it can go into production.
So yeah same thing, they asked how they can use AI, instead of asking themselves what can streamline the workflows.
I hate it when management comes asking something like, “how are we planning to use AI?” instead of “what tools would help you be more productive?” The first puts me on the defensive, and my answer is “we’re already using various forms of AI, from machine learning to features our tools have,” and that isn’t a productive conversation. The second question is more useful, since I’ll mention things the asker could actually help with, like feedback from other parts of the company, more budget to hire and promote, etc.
AI might be the right solution, and it might not, but you won’t get that answer if you ask the wrong question.
This is happening to a friend of mine that works at a mobile app company. Being very general so it doesn’t get back to her but:
They’re pushing an AI tool that does parts of her job with the idea that it is something that anyone at the company can access and use. Of course, what that’s going to do is give everyone extra work because they’ll be expected to use this tool in addition to their usual responsibilities. And it will add to my friend’s workload as well becaue she will now need to manage and review everything that everyone else generates before it can go into production.
So yeah same thing, they asked how they can use AI, instead of asking themselves what can streamline the workflows.