Uniting AI Enthusiasts with Amanda Farris & Sara Malo

Summary In this conversation, Amanda Farris and Sarah Malo from LinkUnite discuss their experiences with AI and its impact on their community. They talk about how LinkUnite started as a support network for women in the industry and has grown into a platform that connects and empowers entrepreneurs and executives. They also discuss the practical applications of AI in various aspects of their work, such as content creation, event organization, and social media management. They emphasize the importance of creativity and experimentation when using AI and provide advice for getting started with AI tools. They also touch on the risks and privacy concerns associated with AI. The conversation covers various topics related to AI, including the challenges of using large language models, the potential risks of proprietary data, the future of AI, the experiences of women in the AI industry, and the importance of collaboration and mentorship. The guests also discuss their own work in the AI space and their goals of making AI more accessible through their platform, Not So Artificial. Takeaways LinkUnite started as a support network for women in the industry and has grown into a platform that connects and empowers entrepreneurs and executives. AI has practical applications in various aspects of work, such as content creation, event organization, and social media management. Creativity and experimentation are key when using AI tools. Getting started with AI can be as simple as playing with tools like ChatGPT and exploring their capabilities. There are privacy concerns and risks associated with using AI, especially when it comes to proprietary data and privacy regulations. Be cautious when using large language models with proprietary data, as it may become owned by the platform provider. The development of AI will bring both exciting opportunities and potential risks, such as privacy concerns and the creation of AI replicas of individuals. Women are making significant contributions to the AI industry and it is important to support and mentor each other. LinkedIn is a valuable platform for staying updated on AI news and connecting with thought leaders in the field. Collaboration and creativity are key in shaping the future of AI and making it more accessible. Not So Artificial aims to make AI accessible by providing resources, tutorials, and practical applications of AI. The guests encourage listeners to reach out and collaborate with them in the AI space. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:09 New Chapter 03:57 The Impact of AI on LinkUnite and the Community 10:50 AI Origin Stories: How Amanda and Sarah Started Using AI 11:47 Getting Started with AI: Advice and Recommendations 19:29 AI in Personal and Work Environments: Creative Applications 24:43 AI in Event Organization and Parenting 25:58 AI in Marketing: Practical Applications and Demystification 27:33 The Risks of Using AI in the Workplace 29:07 The Exciting Future of AI 34:03 Women in AI: Collaboration and Mentorship 38:09 Not So Artificial: Making AI Accessible 41:55 Sara Malo's Blog: Sharing Experiences and Advice 44:24 FINAL WAAI Outro Video .mp4 Resources Meet Our Guests LinkUnite LinkedIn Amanda Farris NotSoArtificial Sara Malo  - Sunday coffee with Sarah ☕ Sara's Blog AI Tools + Resources Amanda's Notes - Links & Resources Reid Hoffman Meets His AI Twin  Abundance by Peter Diamandis  Who to Follow Lauren Ingram  Wendy Hall  Beth Conn from Neura  Nancy Bain