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The Future in Our Pockets: Is the Rabbit R1 Ushering in a New Era?
Down the Rabbit Hole: Discovering the Rabbit R1 Today we're hopping down a rather peculiar rabbit hole. It's all about this intriguing...
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Haven't Checked Out OpenAI's GPT Store Yet? What Are You Waiting For!
From Jokesters to Peacemakers: Adventures in the GPT Store AI with Friends You never know where your next big idea is going to come from....
Jan 12, 20244 min read
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The 2024 Challenge: Embrace Generative AI to Enhance Human Connections
It’s somewhat ironic, isn’t it? The most effective way I learned about interacting with robots was through conversations with people.
Jan 1, 20243 min read
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OpenAI's Unprecedented Deal with the Media and What's at Stake
What happens when the AI cooking up your news buffet has limited ingredients? Will a well-balanced journalistic meal be served with the...
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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Human Therapy with a dose of AI & DALL-E
My request to ChatGPT-4 was simple. "Help me visualize my inner critic, the 'itty bitty shitty committee.'"
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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The Gemini Debacle: How Google's AI Reveal Sparked a Trust Crisis
At a time when there is already a lack of trust in big tech and fear around the ethical use of AI, this type of PR is not helping anyone.
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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2023 Thanksgiving Gratitude List
It's hard to admit, but I haven't always been a fan of Thanksgiving. To me, gratitude was a daily practice, not something to be saved...
Nov 23, 20232 min read
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What the OpenAI Shake-Up Teaches Us About Change
The focus of today’s blog is change. We live in a world where change is the only constant. There are changes we foresee, and those we...
Nov 19, 20234 min read
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Channeling 'Lessons in Chemistry' in AI: A Vision for Elizabeth Zott-Inspired Bots
It's November, and I'm feeling oh so thankful. Thankful for the usual suspects – family, friends, health and happiness. But this year,...
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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New Website Alert: Woohoo! 🎉 Inside My AI-Assisted Web Design Adventure
🎉 Big news, everyone – The new refreshed Lorignite.com website is up and running and I'm excited to share the story behind it. My...
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Unmasking AI Bias:Why Every Observation & Voice Counts
While navigating the maze of my web redesign and sharpening my service offerings, I found myself at the crossroads of developing customer...
Oct 29, 20233 min read
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How is ChatGPT at solving the New York Times Spelling Bee?
Have you ever tried the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle? I thought it would be fun to see how ChatGPT would perform at this game.
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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AI in Storytelling: How to Keep it Human
Kicking Off a Rainy Friday the 13th What a day! Alarm buzzing, sheer darkness and the sound of raindrops. The early hours of Friday,...
Oct 15, 20235 min read
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Exploring AI's Role in Global Conflict Resolution: A Personal Reflection
While I'm far from an expert in Mideast Relations, I just know humans have not figured out a way to solve it.
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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What a Wedding Sweater Mix-Up Taught Me About Interacting with ChatGPT
Just like my friend could’ve specified, “Honey, it’s the black, button-up one in the backseat,” when prompting ChatGPT, being precise in you
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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Look who's talking: ChatGPT is getting real
Just as I was about to click publish on today's blog, news drops from OpenAI about a huge update. Imagine this: ChatGPT is about to join...
Sep 25, 20233 min read
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Gratitude and Learning from Great Minds in AI Exploration
The resounding message was clear: it’s curiosity o’clock! Now is the time to venture out of the comfort zone and play around with AI tools.
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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Stepping Forward with AI and ChatGPT: An Adventure of Learning and Ethical Exploration
You are invited to join the forefront of AI and ChatGPT discussions, where curiosity meets responsibility. Introduction I have to admit,...
Sep 17, 20233 min read
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We Know ChatGPT Can Be Wrong: Here's Why You Should Stick Around
Ever ask ChatGPT about the time? Well, Tim Bornholdt, a Software Architect and Entrepreneur, did just that. He asked, "It's 11:32am. How...
Sep 3, 20233 min read
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AI Note-Taking Review: The Pros and Cons of Using apps like Fireflies.ai & Tactiq.io
In the realm of daily business challenges, I found myself spending hours a day on meeting notes. It sparked my interest. Could...
Aug 25, 20233 min read
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Navigating the AI Wave: Insights from the AI x Education Conference
AI & The Digital Divide: The more critical question might be, "which students are not leveraging AI, or perhaps, aren't even aware of it?"
Aug 20, 20233 min read
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ChatGPT: I'm doing it all wrong!
Struggling with AI authenticity? Join the conversation around the impact of attribution and shared links!
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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From Tiny Houses to Big Ideas: What I Learned from an Innovative Minneapolis Charter School
Exploring hands-on learning at Exploration High in Minneapolis. A great example of how education needs to continue evolving.
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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Discovering the Bright Side of AI: Game-Changing Innovations and Resources in Education
What to watch if you want to learn more about how AI can positively transform education.
May 7, 20234 min read
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