Dispatch: John Ashton Podcast, AI & Subliminal Messages
Does AI threaten to make writers redundant & AI mind manipulation
Hello Friend,
How are you? I hope you had a good week!
I’ve just started recording today the first lecture for my new online course which I’m excited to bring you soon!
Here’s a quick preview:
Generative AI For All in Plain English - Essentials
Boost Your Productivity with Generative AI - A Beginner-Friendly Course on AI Fundamentals & Tools
Learning ObjectivesÂ
Be able to define Generative AI and explain its key features using examples that could easily be understood by anyone
Identify the limitations and boundaries of Generative AIÂ
Understand the important historical milestones that led to Generative AI
Be able to better understand AI news & current and future developments in Gen AI
Understand leading Generative AI tools and their pros and cons
Apply practical techniques and strategies for creating Gen AI prompts that enhance the quality and relevance of outputs.
List common use cases for Generative AI
What do you think? could this be of interest to you? Let me know you’re thoughts:
This week, I published episode 8 of my podcast interview series with John Ashton you’ll find details and links to this below.
My article this week looks at how AI can help create subliminal messaging!
Next week, you’ll meet my episode 9 guest
from Belgium.Have a good week,
Take care,
Pranath
From Pixels to Psychology: AI’s Journey into Subliminal Messages
How you can start understanding & creating AI images with hidden meaning
Have you ever felt compelled to buy something or click on an ad for reasons you couldn't quite explain? The force behind that urge may have been subliminal advertising - marketing tactics that aim to influence your subconscious mind through hidden messages. While the ethics of subliminal advertising have long been debated, a new frontier is emerging with generative AI.
AI models can now create realistic images embedded with secret words or symbols invisible to the naked eye. In this eye-opening piece, explore the history of subliminal messaging, from its controversial 1950s origins to modern corporate logos that camouflage suggestive shapes. See mind-bending examples of AI-generated images concealing phrases.
I also walk through how to create your own AI subliminal images using tools like Replicate. Whether you view it as a creative art or consumer manipulation, get ready to meet AI's subconscious persuasion.
Episode #8: John Ashton: Embracing AI in Writing, The Future of Content
AI threatens to make writers redundant, or does it?
In this interview, Pranath Fernando talks to John Ashton from the UK, founder of the copywriting agency Write Arm. John offers a unique perspective on how AI is impacting the world of copywriting and content creation. Drawing from his extensive industry experience, John discusses the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for writers, including the shift towards editing and quality control roles.
He also shares his own pioneering efforts to create a hybrid AI-human copywriting platform, aiming to leverage the strengths of both to provide more accessible content creation services.
John's pragmatic and nuanced views shed light on the evolving relationship between AI and human creativity, debunking common myths and encouraging writers to embrace AI as a powerful tool rather than a threat. His insights are a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of writing and content in the age of AI.
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In my podcast series I interview a diverse range of people from different backgrounds to understand their perspective on how AI is impacting them and society, to better help you understand AI’s impact & potential for humanity.
You’ll hear voices normally excluded and ignored in discussions about AI, people of a variety of ages, from different professions, cultures and countries.
Latest episodes include:
Episode #1: Shannon Edwards; Tech Revolutions , Episode #2: Cyrus Johnson; AI's Disruption of Law, Episode #3: Carolyn Cohagan; An AI-Fuelled Graphic Novel, Episode #4: Mary Kemp; AI for Small Businesses , Episode #5: Jonathan Newman; AI & Humanity’s Path, Episode #6: Tobias Jensen; AI & EU Law, Episode #7: Sarah Tan: Human-Centered AI Design
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