How to Decide if You Can Trust an AI Tool to Protect Your Data
Data protection has been a crucial concern in the digital age for quite some time now. Most of you are probably well aware of the importance of cybersecurity and privacy. In fact, you might be tired of hearing about it, or it keeps you up at night, or you’ve already fallen victim to a data […]
Mid June News in the World of AI
TL;DR Apple’s recent WWDC event revealed an array of new AI features set to launch by year’s end, with the most notable being the integration of ChatGPT into Siri, branded as ‘Apple Intelligence’. This upgraded Siri will be able to sift through emails, texts, and photos to extract specific information, summarise and prioritise notifications, emails, […]
The Sorry State of AI in Australia: Insights from the Inaugural AFR AI Summit
As the founder of Intelligence Assist, supporting Australian small business owners in navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is my core pursuit. The inaugural AFR AI Summit in Sydney provided a remarkable platfor m for this—bringing together the country’s leading minds in AI to discuss the fabric of our future, intertwined with digital […]
What happens to SEO with the rise of AI-Powered Search Engines? A Guide for Small Businesses
Written by Harriet Brown in collaboration with Perplexity.ai, our favourite AI-powered search Engine here at Intelligence Assist. TL;DR Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is evolving with the rise of AI-driven search engines like Perplexity AI and Google AI Overviews. AI search engines favour high-quality, authoritative content over traditional SEO tactics, levelling the playing field for small […]
Early June AI News: Innovations, Investments, and AI Ethics
TL;DR The AI sector is witnessing rapid advancements and intense competition. Major players, like the new Chinese models Yi and Qwenl, are vying for supremacy in LMSYS Chatbot Arena, an impartial AI performance evaluator through “AI battles”. GPT-4o leads while start-ups and tech giants pump billions into AI research and development to maintain an edge. […]
Exploring the Future: Highlights from The AFR AI Summit
TL;DR : The AFR conference in Sydney brought together experts to discuss Australia’s potential in leading with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Key points include the urgent need for AI adoption to reach net-zero by 2050, with Australia ranking high in AI research but low in implementation, especially in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) due to […]
Not sure if you should trust AI? Here’s how we recommend building confidence
TL;DR At Intelligence Assist, we understand the importance of integrating AI into your business with a focus on trustworthiness and transparency, guided by ethical, social, and governance (ESG) policies. The blog discusses the concerns you probably already have around bias, user privacy, and the ethical use of AI. We then offer practical ways you can […]
Addressing AI Challenges: Accuracy, Hallucinations, and Data Leaks
TL;DR AI offers transformative potential for small businesses, but hurdles like hallucinations, data leakage, and accuracy persist. ‘Human-in-the-Loop’ (HITL) is critical for validating AI outputs amidst these challenges. Solutions are emerging such as Google’s ‘Search with Accuracy Feedback’ (SAFE), which cross-verifies AI-made claims, and Microsoft’s Azure AI Studio, which screens for hallucinations. Highlighting ethical […]
Mid-May AI Essential News: Announcements from OpenAI and Google
TL;DR Last week was a thrilling showdown between OpenAI and Google, each unveiling their latest multimodal AI advancements to the public. The highlight was OpenAI’s GPT-4o—an unscripted, live demo that captured attention for its transparency and real-world application, contrasting with Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro presentation, which, despite its polish, was largely limited to developer previews. […]
Understanding the Importance of AI Acceptable Use Policy for Australian Small Businesses
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, Australian small businesses are increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations. From customer service chatbots to data analysis tools, AI is revolutionising the way businesses operate, offering unprecedented efficiencies and competitive advantages. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The rapid advancements in AI, often referred to as “leaps […]
Late April AI Essential News
TL;DR: Meta’s AI assistant enhances user experience on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, with features like integrated search, real-time image generation, and automated social media interactions. Reports unveil challenges tech giants face in ethically sourcing data for AI training, with OpenAI’s use of YouTube content for GPT-4 raising concerns around data privacy and intellectual property rights. […]
Early April’s AI Essential News
TL;DR OpenAI has rolled out Sora, a new text-to-video generator, currently exclusive to filmmakers and selected testers, pushing the boundaries of content creation. Elon Musk’s startup, X.ai, introduces Grok-1.5, a generative AI model excelling in math and coding tasks, hinting at future applications in enhancing small business operations. Amazon significantly increases its investment in AI startup Anthropic to […]
