#CodeX: AI & Humans —> Bridging Worlds Beyond Text /  by Ajit Minhas

According to recent studies, language (text) accounts for only a fraction (7%) of human communication. Studies indicate that the majority of communication, approximately 93%, is nonverbal, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

Limitation of Language Models

Despite all this training data in place today, Machines (LLMs) will never reach human-level AI without learning from high-bandwidth sensory inputs, such as vision or touch.

Sensory inputs (Vision and Touch) are of much higher bandwidth relative to Language/Texts.

  • The data bandwidth of visual perception is roughly 16 million times higher than the data bandwidth of written (or spoken) language.

  • In a mere 4 years, a child has seen 50 times more data than the biggest LLMs trained on all the text publicly available on the internet.

  • Most of human knowledge (and almost all of animal knowledge) comes from our sensory experience of the physical world.

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#CodeX: AI > The Terminator — Assassin or Protector? /  by Ajit Minhas

“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.”

In the realm of Artificial Intelligence, a debate rages on, echoing the futuristic fears and promises once envisioned in science fiction narratives. As we stride into the era of advanced robotics and machine learning, the specter of the Terminator looms large.

The Existential Question: Will AI emerge as Humanity's 'Assassin' or its 'Protector'?

The AI does not love you, nor does it hate you; it just operates based on algorithms and logic.

Hence, it’s critical that AI’s ‘Goals’ & ‘Values’ are aligned with Humans ... they need to be aligned with our desirable priorities as opposed to the undesirable ones.

... If Not, We’re in Trouble!

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#CodeX: Navigating The Symphony of Transformation & AI's Role /  by Ajit Minhas

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. — Alan Watts

In the bustling streets of a city, where construction cranes dance against the skyline, there lies a story of transformation. Imagine a skyscraper rising from the dust, each beam and rivet a testament to meticulous planning and execution. As the concrete ascends, it mirrors the evolution within the realm of software development, organizational restructuring, the profound journey of self-improvement, and even the intimate realm of home improvements.

The journey of Software Development, Construction Dynamics, Organizational Restructuring, and Self-Improvement shares a common path of evolution. From debugging code to laying bricks, from restructuring organizations to personal growth, this journey towards transformation follows similar stages: Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Refinement.

The transformative force of AI is poised to play a crucial role in accelerating change across these fields, unlocking creativity, boosting productivity, enhancing efficiency, and fostering innovation. AI emerges as the conductor, orchestrating innovation, agility, and vision across these diverse domains.

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#CodeX: The Star Brands and Unrivaled Pricing Power: Lessons from LVMH — Innovate Or Stagnate /  by Ajit Minhas

Explore the unrivaled success and dive into the powerhouse strategy of LVMH, led by CEO Bernard Arnault, in creating star brands with unparalleled pricing power. This conglomerate, commanding over 70 luxury labels, ingeniously blends creativity and financial mastery, reshaping the global luxury landscape. From iconic fashion houses like Louis Vuitton and Dior to strategic global operations, LVMH doesn't just set trends; it defines the gold standard.

The Key Takeaway?

The synergy of Creativity and Financial Discipline isn't exclusive to luxury; it's a universal launchpad for brands aspiring to make an impact.

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#CodeX: The "Quiet Quitting" Phenomenon /  by Ajit Minhas

#WorkSucks ... The "Quiet Quitting" Phenomenon

Have you ever felt like you're just "FILLING A SEAT AND WATCHING THE CLOCK" at work? Welcome to the world of Tang Ping (躺平, TP for short), commonly known as Lying Flat or Quiet Quitting.

QUIET QUITTING (The Silent Rebellion) is not your typical resignation; it's an insidious consequence of BURN OUT.

Imagine spending approximately 90,000 hours at work, which translates to roughly 43 years of your life if we consider a standard 40-hour workweek. Given this substantial investment of our lives in our jobs, it's essential to assess how our work lives are treating us.

According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, a staggering 59% of individuals feel emotionally detached at work, with an additional 18% reporting outright misery.

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#CodeX: The Future of Brewing —> Robotic Barista’s and AI /  by Ajit Minhas

In the heart of Tokyo, Japan, I recently experienced a unique coffee experience — a barista run by a robot. Henn na Café (Strange Café) in Tokyo, Japan, has established a fully automated production line, using a robot named Sawyer to serve freshly-brewed filter coffee and espresso-based drinks.

This sparked my curiosity about the evolving relationship between technology and the beloved ritual of coffee consumption.

From Tokyo to global coffee capitals, the integration of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of coffee retail, promising not just efficiency but an entirely novel experience for coffee aficionados.

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Customer Experience (CX) —> The Road to Lasting Connections ... the best is yet to come! /  by Ajit Minhas

Customer Delight = Customer Experience + Employee Experience

The Guiding Mantra, a.k.a. principle —> Human Connection

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

Building an elevated Customer Experience does not happen by accident. It happens by design.

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#CodeX: From Solo Senses to Super Senses: Multimodal AI —> Meet The NexGen AI /  by Ajit Minhas

Shaping the Future, One Algorithm at a Time

Imagine perceiving the world through only one of your senses, or worse, a fraction of one sense—static images without action or spoken words without music. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) excels at recognizing language or imagery in isolation, there's still a significant gap when it comes to combining these interpretations or integrating action sequences.

The key to true intelligence lies in reasoning across different sensory inputs. To improve AI's capabilities and usher in new applications like visual question answering, image captioning, visual dialogue, and virtual assistants, we need to bridge the gap between different modes of data interpretation.

… Enter Multimodal AI … The Next Generative AI Frontier.

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