Jennifer Farthing, EdD’s Post

Yet another chapter in what looks like an increasingly grim story... Different from previous chapters on straightforwardly intentional data fabrication, plagiarism is a more difficult subject to handle. In particular, research strategies, new technologies and, increasingly, the use of AI will probably result in magnifying the grey zone. Perhaps the future of academic publishing should require the use of software like iThenticate as part of the submission process? https://lnkd.in/gaZsgdZh

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world around us in ways we couldn't have imagined two decades ago. With every technological advancement, we're witnessing a seismic shift in our ability to create, innovate, and redefine what's possible. Design leaders, are you ready for what's next? In my twenty-plus years as a design leader, never have I seen a more exciting time to be in this industry. AI continues to reshape the way we think about and approach design, promoting efficiency while pushing boundaries and challenging norms. As design leaders, it's vital that we equip ourselves and our teams with the knowledge and skills required to navigate this terrain. Here's a snippet from my Conversational AI course on Reforge - Designing for AI requires a shift in your mental model not just the process or tools. - Think organic, fluid, non-linear journeys based on intuitive, natural user inputs. - Consider the scope of UX beyond UI components -> data, logic and context matter. - Invest time in learning about how the technology works and understand its limitations. - Explore how user inputs can contribute to the evolving nature of AI models. - Personas and personality play a more significant role in AI user experience, than you may think. How are you navigating this paradigm shift, do share your perspectives and experiences. Keep an eye out for my future posts delving deep into the corners of design leadership. Looking for more? Sign up for my newsletter at designleadersedge.com for unconventional perspectives and actionable insights. #ai #aidesign #conversationalai #designleadership #designleadersedge

Interesting discussion around the topic of AI ethics.

ai arts are so pretty.

"Previous eras of creativity have mostly looked a bit like sculpting. A sculptor takes a block of material and carves it, slowly but surely, into shape. Nothing happens without her hand. Even when an assistant is involved, the sculptor pores over the project, because their human input is important at every point of the process. So too with writing, or programming, or painting. This era of creativity is going to look more like gardening. A gardener doesn’t grow plants directly. Instead, she sets up the conditions for the garden to grow. She takes care of the soil, the water, and the sunlight—and lets the plants do their thing. So too with AI. As more of our time is spent being model managers, we won’t be directly making as much creative work. That’s like pulling up a plant to help it grow. Instead, we’ll be creating optimal conditions and letting the models do their work. There’s one difference, though. A gardener can’t directly modify her plants. She can’t change their DNA by hand. But a skilled model manager can take any output of a model—sentence, code, image, or video—and modify any part of it themselves. So we won’t have to leave sculpting behind as a creative skill. We’ll just be able to use our chisels and hammers more judiciously—and only when it really matters." https://lnkd.in/gjQABwb7

In case you missed the very insightful and entertaining session from Leighton Luckey on AI-Powered Service Design's highly practical and applicable GenAI tips to apply into your SD workflow, here is the video! (Format is a little different than usual as the session was recorded in-person) #serviceDesign #AI #genAI

As we enter an era increasingly shaped by AI, it's imperative we harness efficiencies provided by AI without losing our unique essence. As Alex Murrell points out in 'The Age of Average,' we're witnessing a convergence towards the conventional across various domains, driven by a pursuit of optimization and similarity. However, as leaders and creators, our challenge lies in leveraging AI to enhance our work, while ensuring that our individuality and creativity remain at the forefront. Let's embrace the power of AI to transform and innovate, yet never forget the value of distinctiveness that sets us (our ideas, our style, our thinking and other unique aspects) apart. #AI #Creativity #Leadership #Innovation #Inclusion #BeYou https://lnkd.in/gHhrggHE

The functions of the library requires a review from time-to-time. For example, master planning process will result in long and short term success. While modes of strategic planning evolve, AI development strategies are part of the Library Consultants planning process. https://conta.cc/3OnTYYY

If you'd like to know how I connect the printing press to practical applications of AI in Service Design, check out this talk I gave!

Form-giving is not just contested but poorly understood within design research. The issue is not so much with form-giving as such, but with the "superficiality" of it. What is often forgotten is that modernist design once had the ambition to use form-giving for human emancipation. This has been mostly overlooked by those who want to liberate design from form-giving.