Factually is a newsletter from Kent Langley about 2-3 times per month with insights and knowledge earned that I want to share with you.

AI Killing Productivity? Here's Why That's Dead Wrong
Some recent reports(1) claim AI is hurting worker productivity. As someone who's helped businesses and a great many people increase their productivity with AI, I can tell you that's nonsense.

Will AI Replace Doctors?
In the high-stakes world of healthcare, artificial intelligence isn't replacing doctors – it's making them superheroes.

How can I measure the impact of AI automation on my productivity?
As AI automation becomes increasingly integrated into business processes, it's crucial to accurately measure its impact on productivity.
Here are five key approaches to quantify the effectiveness of your AI implementations:

The Power of Creating and Working with AI Teammates
AI teammates Tex and Mr. L revolutionize workflow, saving 600 minutes on a specific high value task. By putting them to work with human team members, everyone’s produtivity massively grows! This collaboration between humans and AI redefines teamwork, amplifying capabilities and transforming team work.

Have humans evolved because of AI?
Let's explore together whether humans have already evolved into a new species through integration with Artificial Intelligence technologies. Considering insights from AI pioneers like Mustafa Suleiman, Gary Kasparov, Kai-Fu Lee, and Eric Brinjolfsen, we uncover how AI isn't just changing our tools but fundamentally transforming us. Consider ethical, social, and philosophical implications of becoming a digitally enhanced species. Are we ready for the next stage of human evolution? Did it already happen?

Saving Crops from Pests
A team has invented an interesting laser technology that has a huge outcome of reducing certain crop damange by 70-90% from pests.

A 100,000,000 year old innovation
Scientists have made an exciting discovery in the world of marine algae, finding a special part inside the cells called nitroplasts.

AI with or without Web Access?
Artificial intelligence models greatly benefit from having real-time web access, as it allows them to provide the most up-to-date and optimal performance. AI should be empowered with web access to reach its full potential in assisting us with the evolving challenges of the modern world.

Is Our Food Feeding Us?
I've been thinking about this topic for a while. Is our food feeding us the way we think it is? Maybe not…

Elon Musk's Five Rules in 5 min
Elon Musk outlined five rules for doing important things. They are wise words. I use these as a guide for projects and you probably should too.

AI isn't AGI; not yet. Why?
The creation of AGI transcends engineering challenges, demanding a holistic approach that encompasses technological innovation, ethical foresight, and a deep understanding of human cognitive development and consciousness. AGI's emergence will represent a significant breakthrough, symbolizing a convergence of artificial and natural intelligence driven by curiosity and the intrinsic desire to learn, making it fundamentally an act of love to bring it into the world.

AGI Is Not Here Yet; Really
LinkedIN Post about my being somewhat annoyed lately by titles to articles, videos, podcasts, and news shows splashing click bait everywhere and proclaiming things like this video title, "OpenAI Deploys AGI Into Humanoid Robot - Displays STUNNING Abilities (Figure 01 Breakthrough)" That is a real video title on Youtube. It's even a good video. That person is a really good creator. But, it's simply misleading. It's a lie. And, it scares people. That's not really okay. So, let's not panic... yet.

Embracing the AI Revolution: Autonomous Agents and GPTs
With the introduction of GPTs in 2023, OpenAI has not only democratized AI but also ushered in a new era of personalized digital assistance, as these highly specialized versions of ChatGPT, known as Custom GPTs, promise unprecedented precision in meeting individual needs and professional demands.

Cooking with GPT-4V
By looking at a delicious food item ChatGPT's latest release tells me exact nutrition! It tells me how many calories. It tells me the macro nutrient profile! When it didn't know, it was able to interact with me to get more information.
This is one example. There are 100's showing up now! This is an amazing time in the technology landscape.
This new multimodal version of ChatGPT-4 from OpenAI, which is being called GPT-4V; V is for Vision. Oh but there's more AI coming on FAST!

The Game-Changing Potential of the Falling Price of AI Inference: A Guide for Business Leaders
As artificial intelligence inference costs rapidly decline, businesses of all sizes can soon leverage AI's predictive power to unlock innovation, efficiency, and superior decision-making.

Unlock the Power of Education with Artificial Intelligence
Embracing AI in education unlocks its potential for accelerated learning, parental advocacy, efficient teaching, and preparing future generations. By using AI responsibly, we can create a brighter future for our children.