mikecbetts
@mikecbetts.bsky.social
GenAI and neuroscience enthusiast.
CPO at navar.ai Based in Berlin.
CPO at navar.ai Based in Berlin.
Two and a half years ago, no-one was talking about synthetic users, AI-generated UGC or AI agents. What will we be discussing in 2027, that is not even on the horizon today? 🤔
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AI Futures: Four Predictions for 2027 — Mike Betts
Two and a half years ago, no-one was talking about synthetic users, AI-generated UGC or AI agents. What will we be discussing in 2027, that is not even on the horizon today? This question struck me ...
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March 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Two and a half years ago, no-one was talking about synthetic users, AI-generated UGC or AI agents. What will we be discussing in 2027, that is not even on the horizon today? 🤔
www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
Considering Trump’s current stance on Ukraine and Greenland, it’s not totally inconceivable that the EU may soon need to view US as a hostile power. Could US troops even be uninvited from EU territory?
February 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Considering Trump’s current stance on Ukraine and Greenland, it’s not totally inconceivable that the EU may soon need to view US as a hostile power. Could US troops even be uninvited from EU territory?
🚀 AI agents will be huge—but first, they’ll be a mess. Before they take over, we’ll need AI just to manage them. Here’s why: www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
AI Agents will be massive. But first, they’ll be a mess. — Mike Betts
Right now, AI agents are like an early-stage gold rush. Everyone knows there’s something huge here, but no one’s quite sure how to extract the real value. Make no mistake – agents will take off. And ...
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February 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🚀 AI agents will be huge—but first, they’ll be a mess. Before they take over, we’ll need AI just to manage them. Here’s why: www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
I don’t know how to add up the hours I’ve spent on Gen AI in the last 2 years, working with various tools and LLMs, watching capabilities improve, learning how to leverage it and when to apply it.
I do know that if I was going to hire someone, I wouldn’t hire anyone that was missing those skills.
I do know that if I was going to hire someone, I wouldn’t hire anyone that was missing those skills.
February 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I don’t know how to add up the hours I’ve spent on Gen AI in the last 2 years, working with various tools and LLMs, watching capabilities improve, learning how to leverage it and when to apply it.
I do know that if I was going to hire someone, I wouldn’t hire anyone that was missing those skills.
I do know that if I was going to hire someone, I wouldn’t hire anyone that was missing those skills.
It’s so sad that one of the first things we do with genAI - potentially the most powerful technology ever invented - is create a bunch of AI sales tools that are filling our inboxes with unwanted spam!
January 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It’s so sad that one of the first things we do with genAI - potentially the most powerful technology ever invented - is create a bunch of AI sales tools that are filling our inboxes with unwanted spam!
I’ve seen a lot of posts saying AI-generated UGC is going to be huge.
But isn’t this missing the point of UGC in the first place?
UGC became successful not just because it’s cheaper than brand content - but because it’s more authentic.
So what’s the value of synthetic authenticity?
But isn’t this missing the point of UGC in the first place?
UGC became successful not just because it’s cheaper than brand content - but because it’s more authentic.
So what’s the value of synthetic authenticity?
January 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’ve seen a lot of posts saying AI-generated UGC is going to be huge.
But isn’t this missing the point of UGC in the first place?
UGC became successful not just because it’s cheaper than brand content - but because it’s more authentic.
So what’s the value of synthetic authenticity?
But isn’t this missing the point of UGC in the first place?
UGC became successful not just because it’s cheaper than brand content - but because it’s more authentic.
So what’s the value of synthetic authenticity?
Panasonic just announced it is transitioning to an AI-driven business model, as part of its 250 year plan. A truly fascinating story about Japanese culture, and how to achieve balance in the AI era...
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The power of long-term thinking — Mike Betts
Maybe in the generative AI era, the furious pace of development and off-boarding of employees will be accompanied by a renewed interest in long-term thinking and societal responsibility. Panasonic mi...
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January 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Panasonic just announced it is transitioning to an AI-driven business model, as part of its 250 year plan. A truly fascinating story about Japanese culture, and how to achieve balance in the AI era...
www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
The 'gatekeeping' of AI knowledge by using unnecessarily complex jargon needs to stop. Here's how we can demystify it.
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Why are we ‘gatekeeping’ generative AI? — Mike Betts
The truth is that generative AI should be ‘for everyone’ - especially since one of the biggest shifts is the way it allows you to interact fully in natural language - no coding skills required. But w...
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January 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The 'gatekeeping' of AI knowledge by using unnecessarily complex jargon needs to stop. Here's how we can demystify it.
www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
This could be one of the biggest passive income opportunities of the genAI era. www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
Could AI avatars become our ‘digital serfs’? — Mike Betts
HeyGen just announced 500+ community-generated AI avatars, which is really exciting progress. But it got me thinking about the future of content creation and fair compensation. In medieval times,...
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January 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This could be one of the biggest passive income opportunities of the genAI era. www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
Tested Gemini 'Advanced 1.5 Pro with Deep Research' 🧪
Pros:
• Tackles complex queries impressively
• Searches 100+ sites rapidly
• Shares research plan for feedback
Cons:
• Multiple rounds needed
• Occasional irrelevant searches 🤷♂️
Powerful, if quirky, research partner.
Tried Gemini? Thoughts? 🤔
Pros:
• Tackles complex queries impressively
• Searches 100+ sites rapidly
• Shares research plan for feedback
Cons:
• Multiple rounds needed
• Occasional irrelevant searches 🤷♂️
Powerful, if quirky, research partner.
Tried Gemini? Thoughts? 🤔
January 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Tested Gemini 'Advanced 1.5 Pro with Deep Research' 🧪
Pros:
• Tackles complex queries impressively
• Searches 100+ sites rapidly
• Shares research plan for feedback
Cons:
• Multiple rounds needed
• Occasional irrelevant searches 🤷♂️
Powerful, if quirky, research partner.
Tried Gemini? Thoughts? 🤔
Pros:
• Tackles complex queries impressively
• Searches 100+ sites rapidly
• Shares research plan for feedback
Cons:
• Multiple rounds needed
• Occasional irrelevant searches 🤷♂️
Powerful, if quirky, research partner.
Tried Gemini? Thoughts? 🤔
Here's an interesting experiment comparing the new Chinese Deep Seek to Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini. Full prompts and commentary on my blog mikecbetts.com
January 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Here's an interesting experiment comparing the new Chinese Deep Seek to Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini. Full prompts and commentary on my blog mikecbetts.com
December '24 was a crazy month for genAI, so the news about Deep Seek (Chinese LLM trained for just $5.5m) might have got lost. I just conducted an experiment, in the context of sales outreach, to test it out: www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
How good is Deep Seek? — Mike Betts
Deep Seek, the new Chinese LLM, is impressive. But don't jump ship from your preferred AI tools and models just yet - here's why. Yes, Deep Seek is impressive, especially considering it cost far less...
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January 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
December '24 was a crazy month for genAI, so the news about Deep Seek (Chinese LLM trained for just $5.5m) might have got lost. I just conducted an experiment, in the context of sales outreach, to test it out: www.mikecbetts.com/genaithought...
AI’s smarter than people in the next 20 years? That’s the expert prediction. I think it’ll happen in the next 5 years. The speed of development we’ve seen in the last 24 months isn’t plateauing yet. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘Godfather of AI’ shortens odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years
Geoffrey Hinton says there is 10% to 20% chance AI will lead to human extinction in three decades, as change moves fast
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2024 at 9:33 PM
AI’s smarter than people in the next 20 years? That’s the expert prediction. I think it’ll happen in the next 5 years. The speed of development we’ve seen in the last 24 months isn’t plateauing yet. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Am I the only one who thinks Skeleton Crew is brilliantly done? Jude Law is loving his role, the kids are all fantastic. Ignore the bad reviews and enjoy - perfect holiday entertainment for all ages.
December 27, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Skeleton Crew is brilliantly done? Jude Law is loving his role, the kids are all fantastic. Ignore the bad reviews and enjoy - perfect holiday entertainment for all ages.
Dear generative AI companies. Please take a break from releasing cool new stuff over Christmas, so I can have a bit of downtime without FOMO. Thanks. (Then please go crazy again in January 😅)
December 21, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Dear generative AI companies. Please take a break from releasing cool new stuff over Christmas, so I can have a bit of downtime without FOMO. Thanks. (Then please go crazy again in January 😅)
Interesting argument in the Guardian. Is the EU a drag on economic performance? Germany could be better off with the Deutschmark - especially now that its export led economic model needs reinvention anyway owing to the collapse of its automotive industry. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Germany and France are in crisis – is the next global financial crash brewing? | Larry Elliott
The eurozone’s flaws and a lack of growth in the EU have combined to malign effect. ‘More Europe’ is not the solution, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Interesting argument in the Guardian. Is the EU a drag on economic performance? Germany could be better off with the Deutschmark - especially now that its export led economic model needs reinvention anyway owing to the collapse of its automotive industry. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
India is experiencing a surge in generative AI funding, with investments growing significantly. Could this be a game-changer for the Indian tech industry, potentially shifting from low-cost services to higher-margin AI innovation? The playing field is changing #GenerativeAI #India #AIInvestment
December 18, 2024 at 9:59 AM
India is experiencing a surge in generative AI funding, with investments growing significantly. Could this be a game-changer for the Indian tech industry, potentially shifting from low-cost services to higher-margin AI innovation? The playing field is changing #GenerativeAI #India #AIInvestment
The potential Nissan Honda merger demonstrates that it’s not just German automotive manufacturers that are suffering from the rise of EVs and China - this could be a reset for the entire sector. Could Xiaomi or BYD be the dominant force in the industry’s future?
December 17, 2024 at 10:34 PM
The potential Nissan Honda merger demonstrates that it’s not just German automotive manufacturers that are suffering from the rise of EVs and China - this could be a reset for the entire sector. Could Xiaomi or BYD be the dominant force in the industry’s future?
Klarna CEO is getting flak for saying that they will reduce headcount via genAI - but then still hiring people. Some roles are for ML engineers, others are for roles that genAI can't fulfil yet. Klarna has said it will have less but better paid people in future - it is not contradictory to hire.
December 17, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Klarna CEO is getting flak for saying that they will reduce headcount via genAI - but then still hiring people. Some roles are for ML engineers, others are for roles that genAI can't fulfil yet. Klarna has said it will have less but better paid people in future - it is not contradictory to hire.
US company wants to buy “US portion” of TikTok. Which means the user base and their data basically. If the algo isn’t good people will just leave. Waste of money.
December 11, 2024 at 12:02 AM
US company wants to buy “US portion” of TikTok. Which means the user base and their data basically. If the algo isn’t good people will just leave. Waste of money.
Story of the week, possibly of the year. And of course no surprise that the FT has disabled comments on this article.
The outpouring of support for the shooter on TikTok is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Mainstream media don’t want to open a platform for that level of anti-orthodox debate.
The outpouring of support for the shooter on TikTok is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Mainstream media don’t want to open a platform for that level of anti-orthodox debate.
December 10, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Story of the week, possibly of the year. And of course no surprise that the FT has disabled comments on this article.
The outpouring of support for the shooter on TikTok is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Mainstream media don’t want to open a platform for that level of anti-orthodox debate.
The outpouring of support for the shooter on TikTok is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Mainstream media don’t want to open a platform for that level of anti-orthodox debate.
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Perhaps this has something to do with why people are so angry? #MedicareForAll #UniversalHealthCare 🇺🇸
December 8, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Perhaps this has something to do with why people are so angry? #MedicareForAll #UniversalHealthCare 🇺🇸
This isn’t news though. ChatGPT has been misquoting sources for many months. Often the sources are legitimate, and the article/report title sounds credible - but it’s entirely fabricated.
Typically it will acknowledge it’s made them up when challenged. So always ask.
Typically it will acknowledge it’s made them up when challenged. So always ask.
ChatGPT Search Fails Attribution Test, Misquotes News Sources
ChatGPT Search Fails Attribution Test, Misquotes News Sources
ChatGPT Search misattributes news content, Columbia study finds, raising concerns for publisher visibility.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:45 PM
This isn’t news though. ChatGPT has been misquoting sources for many months. Often the sources are legitimate, and the article/report title sounds credible - but it’s entirely fabricated.
Typically it will acknowledge it’s made them up when challenged. So always ask.
Typically it will acknowledge it’s made them up when challenged. So always ask.
I’m an animal lover, but how do I get BlueSky to show me less f***ing cats?!
‘Less like this’ isn’t working.
I can’t block every single cat-oriented account on the platform!
Cats are cool, it’s just not what I come here for 😅
‘Less like this’ isn’t working.
I can’t block every single cat-oriented account on the platform!
Cats are cool, it’s just not what I come here for 😅
December 7, 2024 at 12:06 AM
I’m an animal lover, but how do I get BlueSky to show me less f***ing cats?!
‘Less like this’ isn’t working.
I can’t block every single cat-oriented account on the platform!
Cats are cool, it’s just not what I come here for 😅
‘Less like this’ isn’t working.
I can’t block every single cat-oriented account on the platform!
Cats are cool, it’s just not what I come here for 😅
Amazon is starting to catch people’s attention with its latest AI announcements - possibly aiming to become a ‘one stop shop’ for AI.
www.forbes.com/sites/torcon...
www.forbes.com/sites/torcon...
Amazon Makes Big, Bold Push Into AI — Leaves Experts Amazed
Amazon made bold moves this week announcing the launch of six generative AI models, new AI chips and a massive supercomputer.
www.forbes.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Amazon is starting to catch people’s attention with its latest AI announcements - possibly aiming to become a ‘one stop shop’ for AI.
www.forbes.com/sites/torcon...
www.forbes.com/sites/torcon...