Category: AI Concepts
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An Automation Sample for My Work
Here is a quick, human, non-polished post to keep a record of a sample automation that I used, found helpful and wanted to share: As I prepare my new class in “AI in Marketing,” I wanted to give my employee, aka AI, the task of searching for relevant information on a regular basis. So, I…
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Is AI a skill-leveler or -divider?
A significant question circulating about AI nowadays is this: Is AI helping everyone catch up, or is it merely allowing top performers to widen the gap? Depending on which study you read, you’ll either become more optimistic about AI’s democratizing powers or more nervous, thinking whether your CV/resume still matters in an age of AI.…
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Understanding Generative AI
Nowadays, one of the most fascinating and impactful tech trends is about generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI). If you are reading this, you’ve definitely heard of ChatGPT, seen AI-generated images, or even listened to AI-composed music. All these are products of Gen AI, but what’s really behind all this? Let’s explore it step-by-step. What Exactly…
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AI Assistants (Chatbots) Compared
Update for Research Model Comparisons: AI Tool Strengths Limitations Response Time OpenAI Deep Research Most rigorous; challenges assumptions, resolves source conflicts, produces academic-level reports Slower; tasks take longer to complete 15–30 minutes per task Google Gemini Fast and clean; great for high-level summaries Lacks deep synthesis or file uploads Very fast Claude Combines speed with…
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Another Prompting Framework: RACE (Role, Action, Context, Execute)
RACE Framework Explained AI is an incredible tool—but only if you ask the right way. Vague prompts lead to vague answers, while clear, structured prompts unlock AI’s full potential. I already wrote about the TCR (or TCREI) framework. Another useful framework to consider is the RACE framework: Role, Action, Context, Execute. This simple framework helps…
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Three types of AI tools
AI tools are everywhere now, but not all of them work the same way. Broadly, they fall into three categories: Type What It Does Examples Best For Standalone AI Tools Works independently, no setup required. ChatGPT, Midjourney, Fathom AI Writing, research, image generation, transcription. Integrated AI Features AI built into existing software. Google Docs AI,…
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Prompting Basics and Methods
I came across this online book about Large Language Models (LLMs): Xiao, Tong, and Jingbo Zhu. “Foundations of Large Language Models,” 2025. I found it more on the technical side, but the Prompting chapter was an interesting read. I found it helpful, and wanted to share it simply here, with simplified examples of it (of…
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Prompt Engineering: Enhance AI Outputs with TCREI Simplified
What is Prompting? First, what is prompting? Prompting, or prompt engineering, is the practice of designing clear, structured inputs to guide AI in generating accurate and useful responses. Instead of asking vague or open-ended questions, effective prompting ensures AI understands context, tone, and format, ultimately leading to better results. Getting useful responses from AI isn’t…