Welcome, innovators.

When it comes to online learning platforms, Udemy is second to none. And that was before new AI-enabled features were added to its Intelligent Skills Platform.

Below, we talk more about Udemy, its game-changing AI updates, and the impact on how enterprises learn and grow. 

In today’s newsletter:

• Today’s must-read stories 📰

• Udemy unveils new AI capabilities

• Prompt of the day ✍️

Today’s must-read stories 📰 

 Canva CEO talks new AI tools ⚒️

Canva's latest AI tool, Dream Lab, lets users quickly generate high-quality images from text prompts in a dedicated tab, building on its creative platform and powered by the recently acquired Leonardo AI.

Are AI model makers racing to the bottom 📉

Marc Andreessen warns that AI model makers are entering a "race to the bottom," where lack of product differentiation and commodification could hurt the industry.

Generative AI grows 17% in 2024 📈

Appen’s 2024 State of AI report highlights that while generative AI adoption increased by 17%, companies are facing growing challenges in sourcing, cleaning, and managing high-quality data, with a 10% rise in data-related bottlenecks.

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Video of the Day 📽️ 

Miscellaneous resources

• Simplilearn: A variety of AI and machine learning ebooks.

• Artificial Intelligence: Melanie Mitchell’s AI guide for thinking humans.

• Mastering the Data Paradox: Nitin Seth’s book on winning in the AI age.

AI tools 🔨 

• Mixo: Launch a startup in seconds.

• COACH by CareerVillage: AI-powered career coach.

• Synthesia: Create studio-quality videos with AI avatars and voiceovers.

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• The tools and frameworks to find clients and deliver top-notch services

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Udemy unveils new AI capabilities

Udemy has launched a powerful suite of AI-driven tools designed to help organizations create personalized, scalable learning programs. 

These new AI capabilities, including the Udemy AI Assistant and Skills Mapping, are set to enhance skills development for over 16,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

Key takeaways

• Udemy's AI Assistant provides real-time, personalized learning guidance through a natural-language chat interface.

• Skills Mapping helps organizations identify and focus on the most critical competencies for success.

• AI-powered learning paths match top-rated courses to organizational skills frameworks for targeted training.

• Instructors benefit from automated responses, freeing up time to create detailed course content.

• These AI features enable companies to rapidly address skill gaps, increasing productivity and reducing workload.

Our thoughts

Udemy’s AI tools represent a significant leap forward for organizations seeking to close skill gaps and improve learning outcomes. 

By integrating advanced AI into its platform, Udemy is empowering businesses to upskill and reskill faster.

Prompt of the day ✍️ 

Web designer (create a website mockup)

Social media strategist (create a social media listening report)

How it works:

This prompt guides the creation of a personalized social media listening report by gathering specific user inputs, incorporating key references and best practices, and iteratively refining the report through evaluations.

Why use it:

This prompt ensures a highly customized and data-driven social media listening report, offering deep insights, actionable recommendations, and continuous refinement based on expert evaluations, helping PR teams enhance brand reputation and strategic decision-making.

Prompt Example:

{"prompt":"Develop a tailored Social Media Listening Report 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 Social Media Listening Report through consistent evaluations using the given evaluationRubric and gather user input to ensure the end product aligns with the users expectations.}

You can find the prompt in its entirety here.

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