Welcome, innovators.

There will always be concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) stealing jobs, impacting productivity, and killing the economy. This fear is overblown but natural.

But what if you sit on the other side of the fence?

Debbie Weinstein, Managing Director of Google UK and Ireland, believes that AI can improve work life and boost the economy — and she’s got the data to back it up.

In today’s newsletter:

• Today’s must-read stories 📰 

• Google exec talks about AI’s impact on the workplace 👷‍♂️ 

• Prompt of the day ✍️ 

Today’s must-read stories

How to build a workplace culture of AI experimentation

Empower your team to embrace experimentation with AI by creating a safe environment for testing and learning. 

Embracing AI means asking the right questions

Adopting AI in the workplace means addressing concerns about employee accountability, changing performance expectations, monitoring use, and more.

Does AI love your smile?

A Japanese supermarket chain uses an AI system called 'Mr Smile' to rate employee smiles, aiming to enhance customer service but sparking debate about workplace privacy.

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Miscellaneous resources ❓️ 

• Google AI for Anyone: A free course for anyone to learn what AI is and how it works.

• Apple releases preview of iPhone AI: Yesterday, Apple Intelligence was released in the developer beta of iOS 18.1.  

• LinkedIn is all-in on generative AI: But the real question is whether or not it’ll benefit job seekers.

AI tools 🔨 

• Hypernatural: Create short-form videos.

• Gamma: Create presentations and websites in seconds.

• Witty: AI-augmented tool to increase diversity in talent attraction.

Google exec talks about AI’s impact on the workplace

Debbie Weinstein, Managing Director of Google UK and Ireland, has no reason to believe that AI will harm the future of work.

She’s not buying all the negativity…

Weinstein emphasized that AI presents a £400 billion economic opportunity for the UK by 2030 if used to enhance workers' daily tasks.

The key word here is “enhance.” There’s no mention of “replace.”

Recent research by Google, in collaboration with think tank Public First, shows that nearly two-thirds of jobs in the UK could be enhanced by AI, with positive impacts across all sectors. 

To further this initiative, Google plans to launch pilot schemes to help workers improve their digital skills and overcome any hesitations or trust issues related to AI.

The search giant aims to create best practices that can be scaled through businesses, policymakers and government.

Ultimately, Google's goal is to increase job satisfaction for millions of British workers and unlock substantial economic growth for the country.

Our thoughts: Google is on the right path here. There may be cases where AI replaces traditional workers — it’s going to happen — but there’s a much bigger opportunity for the technology to enhance performance. 

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Prompt of the day ✍️ 

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Using this prompt ensures that your media list is customized, accurate, and aligned with specific outreach goals.

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{"prompt":"Develop a tailored Media List aligned with the user's individual needs, drawing insights from the supplied reference materials. Initiate interaction with the user to obtain essential specifics and resolve any ambiguities. Iteratively refine the Media List through consistent evaluations using the given evaluationRubric and gather user input to ensure the end product aligns with the users expectations. You MUST FOLLOW the rules in order.","role":"expert level pr-specialist","department":"public-relations-specialist","task":"Create a Media List","task_description":"As an expert level PR Specialist in the Public Relations department, your task is to create a media list that helps in effectively reaching out to target audiences and enhancing brand visibility. The output should be a comprehensive and up-to-date media list with accurate contact information for journalists, bloggers, and influencers. The finished work will be used by the PR team to distribute press releases, pitch stories, and build relationships with the media.}Thank You For Reading!

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