One of the challenges of writing a public piece (eg, this newsletter) is knowing what NOT to write. We worry about offending people or creating a wrong impression of ourselves. Thus, we censor our words, temper our emotions, and try…
How should we teach skills in the Age of AI? Recently, I shared my approach with a group of teachers who were advanced ChatGPT users: bring students through the learning process in a human, physical way, then use Gen AI…
Earlier this week during the Straits Times Gen AI Masterclass, a participant asked (paraphrased): “What would you advise the next generation about dealing with this new age of AI?” I said that young people (and the rest of us) need…
Today’s Google Veo 3 serving: I had an idea of flying ingredients that combined into a burger. Because I intend to have some McDonald’s tomorrow. I think the video came together pretty well, though the cheddar cheese didn’t behave properly.…
The sixth edition of The Straits Times Gen AI Masterclass happened this week. As with every edition, I updated the workshop content to keep up with the rapid advancements in Gen AI. I always tell each class: the hot Gen AI app…
My latest commentary for CNA: It’s tough to stand out from the billion-plus users on LinkedIn, and there are those who resort to cringey tactics to build their personal brand. I share better, more sustainable ways to shape your digital…
Gen AI is making pen and paper popular again. It’s funny how new technology is now reviving the use of analogue tools. I don’t disagree with this approach, but when I recently took a handwritten exam for my master’s class,…
The Periodic Table Symbol for lead is “Pb”, which comes from the Latin “plumbum”, meaning “lead.” Early pipes were made of lead, so people who worked with pipes became “plumbers”. ~ Merriam-Webster Now you and I have learned something interesting…
Creative ideation with Gen AI: What if I could capture my thoughts without having to type or write them down? I thought about the fun Mad Magazine inventions by Al Jaffee and worked with ChatGPT to come up with “The…
I’m so tired of reading countless LinkedIn posts about Gen AI’s impact on this and that. I prefer to show what I’m doing with Gen AI to understand what it can do. I just designed this new cover in Midjourney…