Pam Baker
@pambaker.bsky.social
Freelance journalist, writer, author, AI and prompting consultant, LinkedIn Learning AI instructor, scifi world creator. Author of books, most recently Generative AI For Dummies and ChatGPT For Dummies (both editions). Have speech, will travel!
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Ah, so the AI-Everywhere Mantra comes to QA.
"Organizations still allocate 30-50% of their engineering budgets to QA but still suffer from fragile, script-heavy testing approaches. They are operating under a model that AI has already made obsolete."
www.functionize.com/blog/the-dea...
"Organizations still allocate 30-50% of their engineering budgets to QA but still suffer from fragile, script-heavy testing approaches. They are operating under a model that AI has already made obsolete."
www.functionize.com/blog/the-dea...
The Death of Traditional QA
Revolutionize QA: Discover how agentic AI is replacing traditional testing, cutting costs, and accelerating releases. Stay ahead or fall behind!
www.functionize.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ah, so the AI-Everywhere Mantra comes to QA.
"Organizations still allocate 30-50% of their engineering budgets to QA but still suffer from fragile, script-heavy testing approaches. They are operating under a model that AI has already made obsolete."
www.functionize.com/blog/the-dea...
"Organizations still allocate 30-50% of their engineering budgets to QA but still suffer from fragile, script-heavy testing approaches. They are operating under a model that AI has already made obsolete."
www.functionize.com/blog/the-dea...
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Massive #Azure outage knocks out Microsoft 365 and Xbox - what we know so far www.zdnet.com/article/mass... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social
You know, maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be putting so many of our tech eggs into so few hyper-cloud baskets.
You know, maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be putting so many of our tech eggs into so few hyper-cloud baskets.
Massive Azure outage knocks out Microsoft 365 and Xbox - what we know so far
No, it's not just you. Several Azure-based services are down.
www.zdnet.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Massive #Azure outage knocks out Microsoft 365 and Xbox - what we know so far www.zdnet.com/article/mass... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social
You know, maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be putting so many of our tech eggs into so few hyper-cloud baskets.
You know, maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be putting so many of our tech eggs into so few hyper-cloud baskets.
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The Chinese Box and Turing Test: #AI has no intelligence at all theregister.com/2025/10/27/a... via @theregister.com & @sjvn.bsky.social
Today's AI is great at fast copy-and-paste, but Intelligence, please! Get real.
Today's AI is great at fast copy-and-paste, but Intelligence, please! Get real.
The Chinese Box and Turing Test: Ai has no intelligence
Opinion: It's just good at mass-production copy and paste
theregister.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Chinese Box and Turing Test: #AI has no intelligence at all theregister.com/2025/10/27/a... via @theregister.com & @sjvn.bsky.social
Today's AI is great at fast copy-and-paste, but Intelligence, please! Get real.
Today's AI is great at fast copy-and-paste, but Intelligence, please! Get real.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the 'USB-C of LLM,' and every bit as hot as AI itself. Find out why in my latest article in InformationWeek www.informationweek.com/responsible-...
Why CIOs Should Put MCP on Their Radar Now
Model Context Protocol is the 'USB-C of LLM,' and every bit as hot as AI itself. Here's why.
www.informationweek.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the 'USB-C of LLM,' and every bit as hot as AI itself. Find out why in my latest article in InformationWeek www.informationweek.com/responsible-...
Agentic AI for Dummies will be released in October. This book follows closely on the heels of my previous books, ChatGPT For Dummies and Generative AI For Dummies, which are both bestsellers! Please help me spread the word. I'm also looking for speaker, webinar and podcast engagements.
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Agentic AI for Dummies will be released in October. This book follows closely on the heels of my previous books, ChatGPT For Dummies and Generative AI For Dummies, which are both bestsellers! Please help me spread the word. I'm also looking for speaker, webinar and podcast engagements.
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Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off for members for all pre-orders of my book, #ChatGPT For Dummies, 2nd Edition! The sale goes through Friday, February 7.
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not already a member, enroll before checking out. Thank you for your support!
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not already a member, enroll before checking out. Thank you for your support!
ChatGPT For Dummies|Paperback
Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPT Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative A...
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February 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off for members for all pre-orders of my book, #ChatGPT For Dummies, 2nd Edition! The sale goes through Friday, February 7.
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not already a member, enroll before checking out. Thank you for your support!
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not already a member, enroll before checking out. Thank you for your support!
My new online course on Power Prompting and Content Design was just released. You'll learn things here you won't find elsewhere. Check it out!
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Become a GenAI power sser - ChatGPT Video Tutorial | LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com
Learn about what skills and abilities are needed to become a generative AI power user. Find out what to expect from this course in terms of the scope and the goals which are: the right way to view pro...
www.linkedin.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
My new online course on Power Prompting and Content Design was just released. You'll learn things here you won't find elsewhere. Check it out!
www.linkedin.com/learning/bec...
www.linkedin.com/learning/bec...
Thank you for the great review, Phil!
Generative AI for Dummies -- video book review
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsK...
This is an excellent book. Ask your public library to buy a copy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsK...
This is an excellent book. Ask your public library to buy a copy.
Generative AI for Dummies book review
YouTube video by Phil Shapiro
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January 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thank you for the great review, Phil!
Update: my newest book Generative AI For Dummies is in the top ten bestsellers in two categories on Amazon: #4 in books on business intelligence tools and #10 in AI Expert Systems books. Yay! I'm so happy and grateful
December 13, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Update: my newest book Generative AI For Dummies is in the top ten bestsellers in two categories on Amazon: #4 in books on business intelligence tools and #10 in AI Expert Systems books. Yay! I'm so happy and grateful
Woohoo! Another bestseller. My newest book remains in the top ten in business intelligence tools books on Amazon and number 15 in AI Expert Systems books too! I'm so happy and grateful
December 13, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Woohoo! Another bestseller. My newest book remains in the top ten in business intelligence tools books on Amazon and number 15 in AI Expert Systems books too! I'm so happy and grateful
Traveling over the holidays? Why not spend the time leveling up your #AI skills? My books are available as audiobooks across all audiobook platforms. The upcoming "Generative AI for Dummies" is a treasure trove of power prompting and content production techniques.
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December 6, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Traveling over the holidays? Why not spend the time leveling up your #AI skills? My books are available as audiobooks across all audiobook platforms. The upcoming "Generative AI for Dummies" is a treasure trove of power prompting and content production techniques.
Now that I've wrapped up 3 books and 4 online courses, I'm looking for freelance or contract work again!
Need a writer, speaker, power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI and writing skills. Let's talk!
Need a writer, speaker, power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI and writing skills. Let's talk!
December 4, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Now that I've wrapped up 3 books and 4 online courses, I'm looking for freelance or contract work again!
Need a writer, speaker, power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI and writing skills. Let's talk!
Need a writer, speaker, power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI and writing skills. Let's talk!
Looking for a power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI skills. Let's talk!
December 4, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Looking for a power prompter, a prompting trainer, a GenAI content strategist, or a content engineer? Here I am! 100% human with mega mad Generative AI skills. Let's talk!
Immensely grateful for the great reviews on my latest book. It's full of how-tos, strategies, tips, tricks, and masterful combo plays in power prompting and AI content generation for a wide range of specific types of content.
Generative AI For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
Generative AI For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) [Baker, Pam] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Generative AI For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
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December 4, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Immensely grateful for the great reviews on my latest book. It's full of how-tos, strategies, tips, tricks, and masterful combo plays in power prompting and AI content generation for a wide range of specific types of content.
Once upon a time, it was my dream to find a publisher for my first book. Today, I addressed hundreds of publishers because of my latest book.
Life is crazy, wonderful, magic-licious sometimes ❤️
Life is crazy, wonderful, magic-licious sometimes ❤️
November 21, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Once upon a time, it was my dream to find a publisher for my first book. Today, I addressed hundreds of publishers because of my latest book.
Life is crazy, wonderful, magic-licious sometimes ❤️
Life is crazy, wonderful, magic-licious sometimes ❤️
Join us today for an inside look at GenAI in publishing
November 20, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Join us today for an inside look at GenAI in publishing
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Starlink's #Hurricane relief offer is not quite as free as advertised zdnet.com/home-and-off... by @sjvn.bsky.social
There ain't no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAFL) or free Internet. Still, #Starlink is worth the money, but make no mistake, you will pay good cash for it.
There ain't no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAFL) or free Internet. Still, #Starlink is worth the money, but make no mistake, you will pay good cash for it.
Starlink's Hurricane relief offer is not quite as free as advertised
It sounded good, but a closer look revealed that SpaceX's Starlink free offer isn't much more than clever marketing.
zdnet.com
October 9, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Starlink's #Hurricane relief offer is not quite as free as advertised zdnet.com/home-and-off... by @sjvn.bsky.social
There ain't no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAFL) or free Internet. Still, #Starlink is worth the money, but make no mistake, you will pay good cash for it.
There ain't no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAFL) or free Internet. Still, #Starlink is worth the money, but make no mistake, you will pay good cash for it.
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What would OpenAI for-profit plans be good for? theregister.com/2024/09/27/o... by @sjvn.bsky.social
Remember when #OpenAI was supposed to be a non-profit, #opensource organization? Now, it's thrown off its disguise and shown that it's all about the money.
Remember when #OpenAI was supposed to be a non-profit, #opensource organization? Now, it's thrown off its disguise and shown that it's all about the money.
A for-profit OpenAI? Huh. What would it be good for?
Even investors might not get much out of it
theregister.com
October 3, 2024 at 4:32 PM
What would OpenAI for-profit plans be good for? theregister.com/2024/09/27/o... by @sjvn.bsky.social
Remember when #OpenAI was supposed to be a non-profit, #opensource organization? Now, it's thrown off its disguise and shown that it's all about the money.
Remember when #OpenAI was supposed to be a non-profit, #opensource organization? Now, it's thrown off its disguise and shown that it's all about the money.
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Why Your Open Source Project Should Prioritize Security: Lessons from FreeBSD's Proactive Approach freebsdfoundation.org/blog/why-you...
Why Your Open Source Project Should Prioritize Security: Lessons from FreeBSD’s Proactive Approach | FreeBSD Foundation
In today's interconnected digital landscape, security is not a luxury—it's essential. As the number of open source projects increases, so does the responsibility to ensure these projects are secure, s...
freebsdfoundation.org
October 2, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Why Your Open Source Project Should Prioritize Security: Lessons from FreeBSD's Proactive Approach freebsdfoundation.org/blog/why-you...
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Good news: My review of Star Wars Outlaws is up on CNN.
Mediocre news: The game is good, but it has real flaws. Here's hoping for patches. #starwarsoutlaws #ps5 #starwars
www.cnn.com/cnn-undersco...
Mediocre news: The game is good, but it has real flaws. Here's hoping for patches. #starwarsoutlaws #ps5 #starwars
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Star Wars Outlaws is full of surprises, both good and bad | CNN Underscored
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side” is more than a throwaway line from Han Solo, the patron saint of Star Wars rogues. It’s the core premise of the actio...
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August 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Good news: My review of Star Wars Outlaws is up on CNN.
Mediocre news: The game is good, but it has real flaws. Here's hoping for patches. #starwarsoutlaws #ps5 #starwars
www.cnn.com/cnn-undersco...
Mediocre news: The game is good, but it has real flaws. Here's hoping for patches. #starwarsoutlaws #ps5 #starwars
www.cnn.com/cnn-undersco...
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Bank CEO sentenced to more than 24 years for stealing almost $50 million. I guess we should say, “former CEO—of a former bank.”
Perp got suckered into a #PigButchering #crypto scam and didn’t know how to stop. In #SBBlogwatch, he’s not in #Kansas anymore. At #TechstrongGroup’s #SecurityBlvd:
Perp got suckered into a #PigButchering #crypto scam and didn’t know how to stop. In #SBBlogwatch, he’s not in #Kansas anymore. At #TechstrongGroup’s #SecurityBlvd:
Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years in Jail
Oink, oink, FAIL—you’re in jail: Kansas bank chief exec Shan Hanes stole money from investors, a church and others to buy cryptocurrency to feed a scam.
securityboulevard.com
August 23, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Bank CEO sentenced to more than 24 years for stealing almost $50 million. I guess we should say, “former CEO—of a former bank.”
Perp got suckered into a #PigButchering #crypto scam and didn’t know how to stop. In #SBBlogwatch, he’s not in #Kansas anymore. At #TechstrongGroup’s #SecurityBlvd:
Perp got suckered into a #PigButchering #crypto scam and didn’t know how to stop. In #SBBlogwatch, he’s not in #Kansas anymore. At #TechstrongGroup’s #SecurityBlvd:
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www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy-power...
Regular business workloads NOT AI is what is driving increasing data center rack density (for now at least... according to the Uptime Institute)
Regular business workloads NOT AI is what is driving increasing data center rack density (for now at least... according to the Uptime Institute)
Data Center Industry Survey Highlights Cost, AI, and Sustainability Challenges
While opportunities abound, the Uptime Institute’s latest data center survey reveals key insights into rising operational costs, AI’s impact on rack density, and sustainability gaps.
www.datacenterknowledge.com
August 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM
www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy-power...
Regular business workloads NOT AI is what is driving increasing data center rack density (for now at least... according to the Uptime Institute)
Regular business workloads NOT AI is what is driving increasing data center rack density (for now at least... according to the Uptime Institute)
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7 Urgent Lessons From the #CrowdStrike Disaster: thenewstack.io/7-urgent-les... by @sjvn.bsky.social
What can IT organizations learn from the software update that brought the world to its knees this week? Spoiler: a lot of things they should already know.
What can IT organizations learn from the software update that brought the world to its knees this week? Spoiler: a lot of things they should already know.
7 Urgent Lessons From the CrowdStrike Disaster
What can IT organizations learn from the software update that brought the world to its knees this week? Spoiler: a lot of things they should already know.
thenewstack.io
July 22, 2024 at 4:57 PM
7 Urgent Lessons From the #CrowdStrike Disaster: thenewstack.io/7-urgent-les... by @sjvn.bsky.social
What can IT organizations learn from the software update that brought the world to its knees this week? Spoiler: a lot of things they should already know.
What can IT organizations learn from the software update that brought the world to its knees this week? Spoiler: a lot of things they should already know.