Greetings from Candlewood Lake. My Sunday essay, "Talking to Data: The Real Power of Generative AI," is about the prevailing misconception that platforms like ChatGPT have a near-magical ability to answer intricate business questions… but the devil is in the details. The true magic of generative AI emerges when businesses create systems that empower their workforces to "talk" directly to their own data.
This topic immediately surfaces several important questions: Can I secure my data? Does AI "learn" about my company? Are there copyright issues? Are we going to get sued? The list goes on.
All of these questions (and many more) need to be asked, but they are all answerable and – depending upon your risk tolerance – already have been. If you're wondering how to connect your 1st-party data to a chatbot (like ChatGPT), we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you; simply respond to this email. -s [email protected]
P.S. It's time to start planning executive experiences for CES 2024 (January 9-12, 2024). We're offering on-site executive briefings and floor tours, as well as online briefings. Learn more.
ABOUT SHELLY PALMER
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.
