Is AI making us lazier or smarter?

Aloha friends! 👋🌴

I've just returned from a blissful week in Menorca, where I embraced a full digital detox.

No work apps, no social media, not even a peek at the news. Just sun, sea, and good food! And I managed to read 3 books in 6 days 😄 

It was exactly what I needed to recharge my batteries, and now I'm back, ready to dive into the exciting world of AI once again! What’s in store today?

• 🧠 AI Maturity Index: Event invite for today + Beta tests started

• 📊 The great debate: Is AI making us lazier or smarter?

• 🤖 The rise (and fall) of "AI employees"

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🧠 AI Maturity Index (AIMI): Update #2

1. Event Spotlight

We're presenting today our AI Maturity Index findings at today's Open Assembly Community Meetup.

"AI-volution: Are You Ahead of the Curve or Behind the Times?"
Insights from our AI Maturity Index research, discussion on AI's workplace impact, and practical implications of AI adoption.

• Date: Thursday, August 1st (Today!)

• Time: 12-1 PM EST // 6-7 PM CET

• Register here: https://lnkd.in/gH6u9_BB

2. Beta testing is in full swing

We launched yesterday the final round of beta testing for the AI Maturity Index, and we want YOU to be part of it!

Try it out here (for free).

3. First partners are on board

We're proud to announce the first organizations that support AMI: 4 Day Week Global, Techstars, Malt, and Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA), among many others.

Want to join as a partner? Check out the AMI details and let's talk.

📊 The Great AI Debate: Lazier or Smarter?

The responses to my LinkedIn poll on whether AI is making us lazier or smarter have been very interesting. Have you already voted?

Here are some thought-provoking comments:

"As someone with ADHD, AI has significantly improved my life. It helps manage my daily tasks and reminders, reducing the overwhelm that often accompanies ADHD. AI-driven tools provide structure and organization, allowing me to maintain focus and productivity." - Yush.

"The main thing I refuse to do is let AI write for me. I feel like I've spent my entire life honing my writing skills, so I'm not going to cede them to AI." - Heather.

Curious to see where the results stand now? Head over to my LinkedIn profile to vote and join the discussion!

🤖 The Rise (and Fall) of AI "Employees"

Earlier today I shared a post about the future of AI "employees" that sparked quite a discussion. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here.

In an interesting turn of events, Lattice, the HR company that announced it would be "the first to give digital workers official employee records," has now backtracked after significant backlash. Their initial announcement raised questions about the implications of treating AI as employees, leading to concerns from HR professionals and AI experts alike.

This situation highlights the complex challenges we face as AI becomes more integrated into our workplaces. It's a reminder that while AI has enormous potential, we need to approach its implementation thoughtfully and ethically.

What are your thoughts on this? How do you see the role of AI in the workplace evolving? Share your perspective in the comments of my LinkedIn post!

That's all for this week, folks! I hope this newsletter has given you some food for thought and inspiration for navigating the exciting world of AI.

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead filled with innovation, learning, and maybe even a little AI-assisted magic. 😉

Stay curious and keep pushing boundaries!

Aloha,

Iwo