Month: May 2023

  • 30 Days of Metaverse: The Next Leap Forward

    Welcome to the 2nd Annual 30 Days of Metaverse Challenge!

    Think, Mint, Buidl, and Explore

    In the footsteps of the successful #30DaysOfCode initiative and our inaugural #30DaysOfMetaverse challenge last year, we’re back with an exciting and more expansive project. This year, our focus is not just on creation but also exploration and immersion in the rapidly evolving Metaverse.

    The Metaverse is coming together, piece by piece, and we’re playing a pivotal part in shaping it. As we continue our journey into this virtual realm, it’s time to not just imagine but to build, explore, and interact within our collective futures.

    Goals for the Metaverse 2.0

    This isn’t a traditional NFT project. It’s an evolving, decentralized catalog of collections united by a shared vision and the hashtag #30DaysOfMetaverse. Your contributions, whether they’re imaginative metaverse creations, AI generations, blockchain games, or immersive 360 backdrops, will be part of this movement.

    The goal remains the same to capture this moment in time, envision the world we want to see in the Metaverse, and minting that vision onto the blockchain. But this year, we are also encouraging participants to explore the Metaverse and share their unique experiences as they engage with others’ creations.

    How to Participate:

    Definition of the Metaverse

    This year, we’re pushing the boundaries of our definition of the Metaverse. It’s not just about envisioning your own part of it anymore it’s also about experiencing, understanding, and appreciating the Metaverse as it grows and evolves.

    The Genesis Collection

    Last year’s collection was hosted on Ethereum and Polygon. I used generative art (AI) at a time when it wasn’t as widely accepted as it is today. Last year I created from my thoughts visualizations of what I thought about when I thought about my future and our collective futures in the Metaverse. My artwork included StarryAI and a touch of Dalle2. I committed to a process – think, create, mint – everyday for 30 days. There were times when I was tired and little sleep deprived but I did it. My collection is out there. And you know what, not a single soul bought an NFT. 30 Days I pondered and created and ideated. My creations were varied and included descriptions, some had animations others had IPFS extras as unlockables and 2 even had scholarships for Google Career Certificates. Utility was real. The collection went 100% unsold and its still out there dangling on Opensea. But that wasn’t the point for me and is certainly not my measure of success. The point was the process. I did it, at a time when not many others were. I entered July fully satified with myself.

    This year, I’m excited to see what new visions and experiences will be added to our Metaverse. This year SOOOOOOOOOOOO much has changed. The world is sorta starting to get the point. AI adds a whole new flavor to everything we are doing and this year no exception. Starting June 1st, 2023, join in on the #30DaysOfMetaverse movement. Take the challenge, think about the Metaverse and what it means to you and then mint it on the blockchain.

    Daily Steps

    1. Commit to exploring and contributing to the Metaverse for 30 days.

    2. Create or engage with some form of Metaverse content every day for June 2023. (or any month you start your challenge)

    3. Mint your creation or experiences as an NFT on Polygon or the blockchain of your choice.

    4. Share your daily adventures and creations on Twitter or Instagram or your blog or wherever you are with the hashtag #30DaysOfMetaverse.

    5. Foster community and accountability by sharing your journey with your audience, followers, and community.

    Optional:

    Collect an NFT that resonates with you anyone using the #30DaysOfMetaverse hashtag and share why it captured your imagination.

    Augmenting Your Creativity with AI

    In this year’s 30 Days of Metaverse challenge, we’re embracing the power of AI to amplify our creative capabilities. Artificial Intelligence is here to supplement our creativity, not supplant it. It is a tool for us, a paintbrush of sorts that opens doors and new pathways to discovery and exploration. Whether you’re using AI to generate new ideas, create virtual characters or avatars, build dynamic environments, or even produce AI-assisted artworks, it’s all a part of the broader journey for digital transformation.

    AI can help you create content faster and explore concepts beyond your usual realm of thinking. It can inspire you with unexpected ideas, generate content based on your specifications, and help you fine-tune your creations. But remember, while AI is a powerful tool, it’s your vision and creativity that bring your Metaverse to life. AI is there to augment your imagination, not replace it.

    Don’t shy away from using AI in your 30 Days of Metaverse journey. Consider it a creative partner, an assistant that’s there to help you realize your vision.

    Whether you’re new to AI or have been harnessing its power for years, we encourage you to integrate it into your Metaverse creations. After all, the Metaverse is a space where technology and imagination meet, and AI has a significant role to play in its evolution.

    Tips For The Journey

    • Label your days numerically.

    • Name your collection and creations with the hashtag #30DaysOfMetaverse in the description.

    • Sign your creations literally. (put your stamp of approval on it)

    • Tell a story about your creations or experiences in the description of the minted NFT. This doesn’t have to be long, but it should be personal.

    • Try new things: explore different metaverses, play blockchain games, experiment with AI, or try drone photography.

    NEW TO THIS?

    Newbies are welcome! I highly recommend you try Spatial.io as a great place to take your first steps into the Metaverse and Twitter as well for communications and accountability. If you’ve never made an NFT before but do have a blockchain wallet – you can create your heart out over at Poe.xyz – this is the POETs platform. POET stands for Proof of Experience. You put in your media, fill out as much as you’d like to and then click Create. You will receive an onscreen QR code and link to claim. Go ahead and claim your own experience. Congratulations you’ve just made an NFT! It will appear wherever Polygon-based NFTs are rendered. Be sure to post about it. if you can’t find the NFT, check your hidden folder.

    Notes

    This project is Open to All, includes all types of renderings and experiences, and is blockchain agnostic.

    You don’t have to be an artist or a creator to participate. Everyone has a unique perspective to bring to the Metaverse, and we’re excited to see what you come up with.

    I’ll be doing this daily so if you want to follow me will always (try to) post to Twitter, BlueSky and Instagram is a hard maybe. https://twitter.com/iamtechnikole

    Utility

    By participating in #30DaysOfMetaverse, you’re not just creating or and are certainly never a consumer you’re becoming a part of a decentralized movement. This is an opportunity for self-discovery, community engagement, and creative expression.

    Created by Technikole, NiKole Maxwell on May 29th, 2023.

    Keywords

    Metaverse, 30 Days of Metaverse, Decentralized, NFT, Blockchain, AI, Minting, Exploration, Immersion, Generative Art, Virtual Reality, Blockchain Games, Augmented Reality, Open participation, Community, Visionary Creative expression, Ethereum, Polygon, IPFS, Google Career Certificates, Technikole, NiKole Maxwell, Self-discovery, Digital transformation

    #30DaysOfMetaverse #Metaverse #Decentralized #NFT #Blockchain #AI #GenerativeArt #VirtualReality #VR #Challenge #Blockchain #AugmentedReality #AR #OpenParticipation #Community #Creators #Artists #Musician #Prompt #Engineer #Code #WorldBuilder #Virtual #Avatar ##CreativeExpression #Ethereum #Polygon #IPFS #Tezos #Technikole #NiKoleMaxwell #SelfDiscovery #DigitalTransformation

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  • Ready, Set, Go – Add ChatGPT to the Proposal Workflow (Beginner Friendly) (Event)

    Join us for “Ready, Set, Go – Add ChatGPT to the Proposal Workflow” a interactive workshop designed to help proposal management teams harness the power of AI and layer ChatGPT into their proposal development process. This course offers practical insights, hands-on demonstrations, and best practices to enhance your bid, capture, and propose workflow using ChatGPT.

    During this interactive workshop, you will:

    • Gain a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in proposal development.
    • Explore the capabilities of ChatGPT as a powerful AI language model.
    • Discover the key uses and applications of ChatGPT in the proposal development process.
    • Understand the role of ChatGPT in crafting responses to Federal Request for Proposals (RFPs).
    • Engage in interactive session with Google Bard to enhance color team reviews
    • Learn best practices for integrating ChatGPT into RFP processes
    • Address participant questions and concerns through a dedicated Q&A session.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your proposal development process with AI-powered efficiency. Register now for you and your dedicated proposal team. “Ready, Set, Go – Add ChatGPT to the Proposal Workflow”. Get ready to soar stay ahead of the competition in the evolving world of proposals.

    Want to have a dedicated private session for your team?

    Lets connect – info@technikole.com

    Don’t forget to check out the companion ebook!

  • Harnessing the Power of AI: Reimagining Proposal Development with ChatGPT

    Introduction

    Over the years Ive seen how shifts in technology can help to link people, processes and systems together by infusing harmony into a workflow or automation routine. These days Im usually talking about this in relation to the Metaverse but for today, Im going to step back and throw on one of my old hats. I am many things, one of which is the former Director of Professional Service for a software company that specialized in collaborative proposals and workflow automation. My expertise included onboarding new clients, streamlining the proposal process, and outlining workflow efficiencies with our Process Designer and Resume Manager solutions. With the onset of the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI), proposal development stands at the threshold of this transformative era. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, an advanced language model, is at the forefront of this change, among other contenders like Google’s Bard and Stability AIs Stable Diffusion. These tools offer an evolving suite of capabilities that will help you Augment Your Creativity, in this case refining the approach to the bid, capture and propose process. Let’s explore the enormous potential of ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence in enhancing the bid, capture, and proposal process.

    ChatGPT: A Game-Changer in Collaborative Proposals

    The value-add of ChatGPT lies in its ability to generate coherent and contextually relevant text, sometimes en masse. This capability extends to proposal writing too. Simply type in a prompt to make a request and within moments you have the one thing every proposal team needs – relevant content. When used correctly, AI can help draft initial responses, brainstorm ideas, automate routine tasks, and suggest meaningful inputs for various proposal sections.

    AI as an Ally, Not a Replacement

    When used correctly, artificial intelligence can supplement our resources and teams, enabling productivity at a grander scale…but it is not meant to supplant us. In other words, its imperative to understand that ChatGPT is not here to replace human expertise but to enhance it. Our job is to augment our creativity, in this case, proposal development by understanding and utilizing AI capabilities to create winning proposals. If you are among the millions that don’t know how to use it or just want to be more effective in your use of it? Check the links at the bottom to gain access to a training session to equip you to do just that.

    While ChatGPT brings immense capabilities to the table, it’s not here to replace your team or your best team members. Instead, it is here to enhance what we do best understanding our customer’s needs, leveraging our collective expertise, and delivering winning proposals. In the spirit of collaborative creation, this is a game changer for bid, capture and win. It’s about forging a powerful human-AI collaboration that brings greater efficiency and effectiveness to our work. It may sound a bit cliche but arent you more effective when you leverage the tools at your disposal?

    AI as a Contributor

    Maybe it’s time to power up your bid, capture and win process and empower your core team to get a good night’s rest. Use it to help draft initial responses to the RFP, offer the writing team some fresh perspectives, or assist with brainstorming sessions. It can even help analyze vast amounts of data for competitive pricing insights or generate ideas for impactful data visualization. Imagine how valuable it could be to include ‘AI-as-a-Contributor’ in your proposal process, assisting with tasks such as competitive analysis and researching competitive pricing.

    Going Beyond the Draft

    It’s not just about drafting content. AI can help with the theming and brainstorming processes also. Need more hands on deck but working with a limited budget? Proposal teams are often overworked, under pressure and in high demand. So how about augmenting the team? AIs, like ChatGPT, can also help with the routine yet essential tasks, such as formatting, proofreading, and ensuring compliance with RFP guidelines – is there any professional on the proposal team that couldnt use some additional support? ChatGPT can also give an assist for the “GO” or “NO-GO” decision process by summarizing complex documents and identifying key requirements, providing data-driven insights to inform this crucial step. The final call will continue to be verified, vetted and enriched by human expertise and strategic considerations, and should always remain a human responsibility.

    At each proposal stage from Pre-Proposal (planning, teaming, strategy development), to Proposal (kick-off, writing, reviews), to Post-Proposal (submission, lessons learned, BAFO) ChatGPT can offer a helping hand. Its like an extra team member (or two or three), who is available 24/7 and eager to provide assistance whenever and wherever it’s needed. Using AI-as-a-Contributor can help to add an extra layer of support, which may result in minimized errors and achieving a higher standard of quality and compliance which eventually will lead to a better performance history and scorecard.

    A Case for Evolution: Shipley Methodology

    Enter the Shipley methodology, if you are familiar with it, you are likely to instantly understand and appreciate the potential of ChatGPT to streamline this endeavor. Not only can you augment team members, expertise and content you can also use ChatGPT to infuse warmth into this often rigid and complex process. Automation can provide a means to simplify specific aspects of the process without diluting the method’s thoroughness.

    How badly have you wanted to evolve the process over the years? Wanted to come up with the next best thing, something that more accurately fits the nature of your business? Artificial Intelligence can open doors to creativity and flexibility within the confines of the traditionally stringent proposal structures. By reducing the time spent on routine tasks, teams have more time to focus on strategic elements such as capturing the client’s vision, articulating value propositions, and perfecting the proposal narrative. It’s about evolving the proposal process, leveraging AI not as a replacement, but as a supplement to your team’s effectiveness.

    See it in action

    I let ChatGPT review portions of this article before posting it. I originally wrote the sentence, Using AI as a tool, can help to add an extra layer of support, which may result in minimized errors and achieving a higher standard of quality and compliance which eventually will lead to a better performance history and scorecard. As would my review team of collaborators and contributors, ChatGPT provided the feedback that the sentence should be simplified, offering up a new suggestion, Using AI as a tool adds an extra layer of support, potentially minimizing errors, enhancing quality and compliance, and improving performance history and scorecards. This is one of the simplest ways that you can augment your proposal team’s productivity with AI tooling.

    A Word of Caution

    While AI holds immense potential, it comes with its unique set of risks. First, practical applications for it evolve several times a day, standards are not always readily understood and your own organization or your clients, may not have a set standard for using it yet. It’s always important to understand and avoid pitfalls such as plagiarism, copyright infringement, and tone consistency in a proposal. While AI can help with that it can also add unintended concerns. Youll want to be aware of these and learn to navigate them like a pro. Your team will want to consider adding rules, guidelines and strategies for when an AI language model will be used and how its work will be validated, just like with any other teammate or contributor. If you will be training it on your organization’s data, be sure to create guidelines for this as well.

    With AI like ChatGPT, proposal development may be transformed so it is more fluid, longer a painstaking process but an efficient and engaging experience. Decide for yourself, can you learn to thrive with AI as your fellow collaborator? Sign up for the upcoming training session to experience this firsthand and stay ahead in the game.

    Ready, Set, Go – Add ChatGPT to the Proposal Workflow

    In this ever-changing arena, it may be time to harness the power of AI to elevate your proposal development process. Implementing artificial intelligence into your proposal process presents both a challenge and an opportunity that your team can’t afford to miss. That’s why Im offering a special training specifically designed for proposal management teams to help you augment your teams’ creativity and keep the competition on their toes. This training is designed to help you to facilitate a responsible and effective incorporation of AI into your proposal process, so that can extend your toolkit however you see fit.

    This workshop will guide you step-by-step on how to utilize ChatGPT as a tool in your proposal development arsenal. We’ll cover everything from a beginners standpoint so by the end you’ll be proficient in leveraging AI to elevate your proposals to the next level. Were also going to cover best practices for developing guidelines for the use of AI on your team. This course is perfect for full-scale teams as well as smaller teams and solopreneurs.

    Ready to go? Register for the introduction session and embark on this journey to propose with me in 2023. We’re offering special pricing for those who register by Memorial Day.

    Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.

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  • Decentralization STILL Matters with AI

    I know, I know it seems like Im always saying this but please oh please remember that we have got to think about our futures when comes to all of the emergent technologies paving the way for digital transformations and the Metaverse.

    Allow me to remind you why.

    As our FANNG companies roll in and roll out remember that they are who they are. They told us and have shown us time and time again. Even the evolution of AI is showing us, they consume us and want us to continue to be consumers. The challenge when we throw AI in that bucket the consequences get even more dire. Most of us, techies and non-techies alike are having a blast with AI and using as much of it as possible but we have to remember the future that we have ahead of us and that we are building. The future of technology is here and decentralization continues to be one of the most important things we can be teaching ourselves and our communities as we learn and evolve daily.

    Imagine for a Sec

    Imagine a world where a single machine, one AI system, controls everything. It provides ideas, sets ideals, enforces censorship, grants loans, issues reprimands, and governs the entire digital realm. This is the prospect of centralized AI, a single point of decision-making and authority. While this might seem efficient, the implications for diversity, innovation, and freedom are dire. Lets remind ourselves of why this matters.

    Let’s take the Metaverse as an example. The Metaverse, an interoperable, interconnected, collective, virtual, shared, space; its expected to be the next evolution of the internet. It is imagined as a space of limitless possibility, where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users in real time essentially thriving (things happening in real and in virtual environments). But what happens when the AI governing this virtual reality is centralized? What happens when one entity – let’s say, Meta – controls the rules, the systems, and the AI that interprets and moderates the entire metaverse?

    In the recent glimpse into Meta’s fiery oven, the concept of multimodal understanding is touted as the next frontier in AI. It is a vision of AI accurately interpreting content more holistically by considering multiple modalities such as text, speech, and images simultaneously. The goal is to create more useful tools, like recognizing hate in memes or enabling the Metaverse with sound recognition and directionality.

    But within the Metaverse, a centralized AI (could?) would dictate what is seen, heard, and experienced by every user. It would (could?) shape the virtual realities we inhabit, the interactions we have, and the experiences we share. It would (could?) control the narrative, the norms, and the values of the virtual society. It would effectively hold a monopoly on the Metaverse’s culture, economy, and governance.

    For a space that is supposed to be created by us, this vision is troubling for several reasons. First, it concentrates too much power in one entity. Second, it stifles innovation and competition. Third, it risks creating a homogenized, monolithic virtual society that lacks diversity and vibrancy. And finally, it increases the risk of surveillance, censorship, and manipulation.

    For these reasons, centralized AI in the Metaverse may sound cool but is not just a bad idea, it’s a dangerous one. It’s akin to letting one entity control our dreams, our imaginations, and our shared digital futures. This is why we need a decentralized Metaverse, where power, control, and decision-making are distributed among its users. It’s why we hold dear to a Metaverse that’s shaped by us, for us, and is reflective of the diverse, vibrant, and free society we aspire to be.

    And it’s precisely why letting a single entity like Meta deliver and maintain such a powerful technology is a prospect that should give us all pause. Like tequila, centralized AI in the metaverse could be a hangover waiting to happen, one that humanity can ill afford.

    Pitfalls of Centralization

    Centralization in AI poses several risks. The first is the homogenization of thought. A single AI system, no matter how sophisticated, is limited by its training. If the people behind the scenes are not diverse and fail to scrutinize the data, the AI will inevitably harbor biases. It could even perpetuate harmful stereotypes or fail to understand cultural and ethical nuances.

    Worse still a centralized AI risks becoming a gatekeeper of information and decision-making. This could lead to censorship, even more biased lending practices, and unfair governance. A centralized AI could be manipulated or corrupted, further exacerbating these issuesIm looking at those centralized servers holding all of this data right now

    The Power of Decentralization

    Decentralization, on the other hand, offers a more inclusive, balanced, and resilient approach. It enables multiple AIs, trained on diverse data sets and governed by different entities, to coexist. This diversity fosters innovation, as each AI can learn and evolve in unique ways. It could also mitigate the risk of a single point of failure or corruption.

    In a decentralized AI ecosystem, no single entity has absolute control. Each AI can provide checks and balances against the others, ensuring a more equitable digital realm, which human touches would be balancing the balancers being balanced by the tech. This is not a far-fetched dream, but a tangible reality enabled by technologies like blockchain and federated learning.

    Building a Decentralized Future

    As we build towards the Metaverse, where AI will play an increasingly significant role, we must strive for decentralization. We have to ensure that AI is not just multimodal but also multi-perspective, capable of understanding the world in all its rich diversity. We must reject the centralization paradox, where efficiency comes at the cost of freedom.

    Become a champion for decentralization, Web3 and open source. Let us remember that technological ethics and that a single oven, no matter how fiery, cannot bake all the world’s bread. Let us embrace the many ovens of AI, each adding their unique flavor to the feast of the digital realm. Because in diversity, there is strength, and in decentralization, there is freedom.

    Bonus 1

    As we navigate the path forward, let us remember that just like people companies show you who they are. Metas tech is named “Omnivore”. For those who missed it – Omnivore is two words put together that mean: “all things” and “devour”now Ive said it before but let me refresh your memory. Meta means beyond, ‘verse implies universe.and of course the infinity symbol means forever, infinitely.so class let us put that all together and see what Facebook is trying to tell us shall we?

    “All things devoured forever until beyond the universe”

    Now that that is clear, re-read this article with information and put a clap on it!

    BONUS 2

    I let ChatGPT in on this little ditty and here is what it said:
    Absolutely, that phrase carries a powerful and foreboding message. “All things devoured forever until beyond the universe” could serve as a stark warning about the potential risks of centralized AI within the metaverse. It suggests a relentless process, one that continues to consume and assimilate indefinitely, expanding its influence and control far beyond our current universe. This metaphor could effectively underline the importance of addressing these potential risks and maintaining a focus on decentralization.

    Keywords #EmergentTechnologies, #DigitalFuture, #Metaverse, #CentralizedAI, #MultimodalUnderstanding, #AIControl, #Decentralization, #DigitalTransformation, #DiversityinAI, #InnovationAndCompetition, #SurveillanceAndCensorship, #HomogenizationOfThought, #PowerOfDecentralization, #InclusiveAndResilientApproach, #BlockchainAndFederatedLearning, #TechnologicalEthics, #OpenSource, #TechnologicalAdvancements, #Omnivore, #DigitalRealm

    Artwork is courtesy of AiRT Work by Technikole

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  • Evolution of AI || Meta Mind Shift Show May 17th, 2023

    nTelephones, AI shackles and more…Imagine a world without instant global connectivity, where the absence of the telephone creates a void in our ability to connect, share, and innovate. We all love our cellphones and most probably wouldn’t reverse time but it’s definitely a thought-provoking journey!nnTodays free claim POET (Proof of Experience Token) — Free polygon NFT -nConnect your Ethereum/polygon wallet – technikole.com/mmss-may17nn🌟 Discover how AI’s evolution has shaped our present reality and get a glimpse of the awe-inspiring possibilities that lie ahead. From self-driving cars revolutionizing transportation to AI-powered healthcare transforming lives, we are living in the AI Evolution. This will be what we make it. Congress met on Tuesday to discuss the AI era as we march towards a Metaverse. Rules, Regulations, Guidelines and more…nnAlso…did you notice the new terms of service on the Meta Mask Wallet? Did you read – what is going on with ConsenSys and our beautifully free Web3?nn🚀 Get ready for a mind-blowing episode of the Meta Mind Shift Show, exploring the exhilarating evolution of artificial intelligence (AI)! 🤖✨ Join us as we dive into the latest breakthroughs, futuristic possibilities and digital transformation and its impact on our world.nnMeta Mind Shift Show is scheduled:: May 17th, 6PM ESTnnAugment Your Creativity, its time for your Digital Transformation as we head into the Metaverse. Join NiKole Technikole Maxwell as we discover, explore and thrive — we’re building the future!nnStreamed live, catch up on the replays join us in the comments!nTags:nmeta mind shift, technikole, nikole maxwell, metaverse, digital transformation, AI, AGI, Congress, Senate, rules, regulation, policy, future, evolution, telephones, instant global connectivity, connect, share, innovate, cellphones, smartphones, Google, Google MusicLM, Blue Willow, ChatGPT, Bard thought-provoking journey, POET, Proof of Experience Token, free, polygon NFT, Ethereum/polygon wallet, self-driving cars, AI-powered healthcare, AI Evolution, Congress meeting, Metaverse, rules, regulations, guidelines, Meta Mask Wallet, ConsenSys, Web3, breakthroughs, futuristic possibilities, digital transformation, Meta Mind Shift Show, live, scheduled, 6PM EST, augment creativity, building the future, streamed live, replays, comments.nnWatch us on YouTube – https://metamindshift.com/@metamindshift

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  • Google I/O, Bard Goes Dark and Free NFTs | Meta Mind Shift Show May 10, 2023

    Todays show we’re talking AI and the Metaverse, and taking Augmented Creativity and heading back to the blockchain with Web3. Today we created a #POET for everyone to enjoy on #polygon. Snag yours – Proof of Experience Token, available to the first 100 to claim, link is below. Google I/o laid down the gauntlet…sorta….Bard goes dark, AutoAI has competition and Stablity.AI open sourced AI automation…let the digital transformations commence! Discounts on Google Workspace available below (affiliate link)nnMeta Mind Shift Show May 10, 2023, 6PM | Wednesdays live showsnnLinksnPOETS: (the correct link) https://POE.xyznBard is available – https://bard.google.comnGoogle Announcement: https://www.wired.com/story/google-io-2023-everything-announced/nSpearmint.xyz – The free and automated web3 allowlist platformnGet started with Google Workspace – technikole.com/a/workspacennThe Proof of Experience Token is free to claim in your NFT wallet until they are gone! #FREE #NFTnClaim your POET: https://technikole.com/mmss-may10nnMetaverse, digital transformation, AI, AGI, future, evolution, telephones, instant global connectivity, connect, share, innovate, cellphones, thought-provoking journey, POET, Proof of Experience Token, free, polygon NFT, Ethereum/polygon wallet, Technikole, AI Evolution, Congress meeting, rules, regulations, guidelines, Web3, mind-blowing episode, breakthroughs, futuristic possibilities, digital transformation, Meta Mind Shift Show, scheduled, 6PM EST, augment creativity, building the future, streamed live, replays, comments. nnThank you for watching!nnnWatch us on YouTube – https://metamindshift.com/@metamindshiftnn

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  • Creativity Stack: The Toolkit for Creative Minds

    In the world of tech, the concept of a “stack” refers to a set of software tools and frameworks that are used to develop an application or website. I’ve found this same concept to be true in consulting, marketing and now in creating. Yes, it can be applied to creativity, where a set of tools and resources can help individuals achieve their creative goals. As a creator, you can augment your creativity with your very own, “Creativity Stack.”

    “Creativity Stack”

    The Creativity Stack can vary depending on the type of creativity in your fingertips. Having a set of tools and resources that help enhance your creativity can significantly impact the quality and efficiency of your work. This is where the concept of a “Creativity Stack” comes into play. Depending on the type of creativity at hand, creators can identify and utilize the right tools to achieve their goals. For example, a graphic designer may rely on tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Sketch, while a musician may require software like Logic Pro or Ableton Live, and we know that Project Managers breathe by their tools that connect Ganntt charts, schedules, and project tasks together. By identifying and using the right tools, creators can also enhance their creative output and improve the efficiency of their workflow.

    In today’s digital age, the onset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the concept of the “Creativity Stack”. The advent of AI-based tools has provided creators with an unprecedented level of flexibility, accuracy, and speed. For instance, natural language processing (NLP) models like OpenAI’s GPT-3 can assist writers with generating ideas, improving sentence structure, and even generating entire pieces of content. Similarly, generative art platforms like Dalle2, ArtBreeder or Deep Dream Generator use AI algorithms to create unique and captivating pieces of art. With AI-based tools becoming more accessible, creators can leverage these technologies to take their work to the next level…spurring that innovative spirit within and helping you get to a level you may not have ever dreamt about.

    I reached out to start Augmenting my Creativity in ways that I honestly didn’t realize I needed to explore further. I’ve been known as far back as 2011 to have used facial recognition software to augment a character or two while streaming while gaming. Since the realization of the Metaverse, Technikole has donned her avatar form courtesy of the same technology which infused with Ready Player Me. But this week…I explored some more.

    I tapped all the way in and came out the other end with a new intro for my show. Check out my toolkit that I used to create the Meta Mind Shift Show new intro. Watch the video, then come back and check out how I put AI to use:

    https://youtu.be/3x1RQ8WDg7w

    Chatbots (LLMs)

    I used these three chatbots to develop my announcer’s script. That is my method, I rarely use just one because they have different flavors and I’m a girl who likes options:

    • OpenAI ChatGPT: A large language model chatbot developed by OpenAI.

    • Google Bard: A large language model from Google AI, trained on a massive dataset of text and code.

    • Rix AI is an AI chatbot designed to assist developers with a range of tasks, including generating, documenting, testing, and debugging code, as well as answering questions about code.

    That Voice

    • Eleven Labs: A software company that uses artificial intelligence to create natural-sounding speech.

    • D-ID: A company that develops deep learning-based solutions for image and video forensics.

    Unlike other parts of this, I knew exactly what I wanted for the voice. I have a thing for dudes with accents and thanks to Eleven Labs it worked out perfectly and landed their service in my long-term must-have bag. Their free tier is amazing and absolutely worth the upgrade to pro for $5 a month. If you join within a reasonable time of me writing this you’ll also get a lucrative discount for your first month (mine was $1!!! for 30K credits in addition to the 10K on the free tier.)

    I meshed the voice that was created with an avatar for use in the ultimate video. Their selection is diverse with more seasoning than some of the other similar platforms. If you just want an avatar they have a great selection. If you already have an avatar they allow you to import your own and animate it to look as if it’s talking. You can even generate avatars and scripts right there on the platform. I’m picky so I went another route but their animation functionality is top-notch and easy to use.

    Graphics and Presentation

    I reached out to good ol’ faithful for the presentation and graphics. Though I did start out creating the avatar in D-iD, I wasn’t quite getting what I wanted. Then I had an idea to create a Michael Ealy-esk newscaster for the show, so I did. Within 30 minutes I had him thanks to Blue Willow. The ability to freely iterate without worrying about costs is EXTREMELY helpful when you don’t know what you want exactly. Also shots out to ChatGPT for this because I wasn’t getting it right and ended up asked for the right prompt for Stable Diffusion (one of its AI Models) and this got me going down the right path. One of the new features on Blue Willow that totally killed it was “outpainting”, the ability to pan and continue generation. My original image did not cut off his hair at the time of generation. You can see it in it the middle of the shot below. I used outpainting to provide new versions of the top portion of the image….and wha-lah!

    In comes Canva. To just say its a handy tool, doesn’t do it service. If you aren’t using it for SOMETHING, you should be. I am a Maestro, a Conductor of Creativity on the Canva platform, which ultimately means I use it…a lot. I’ve created everything. For this, I used it as a landing pad for all of my elements in the video. It’s where the construction happened, the combination of components and content. Background removal, word placement, animated robot – all of it, was done on Canva. Background removal is a gem for pro users. I use it literally every day.

    • Blue Willow: Blue Willow is a generative art platform that allows users to create AI-generated art.

    • Canva: A graphic design platform that allows users to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, and more.

    • Constant Contact: Constant Contact is a marketing platform that can help creators with email marketing and social media marketing. It offers a variety of templates and tools for creating and managing campaigns. This tool is great for marketers and small business owners. [Get a 60-day trial and 30% off!]

    NEXT UP

    This was a fun project that gave me the results I wanted. The Creativity Stack incorporating AI, is diverse and can include a variety of tools and resources depending on the type of creativity you are seeking to enhance. By using these tools, creators can save time and energy while still achieving their creative goals. Whether you’re a writer, musician, marketer, or filmmaker, there is a Creativity Stack out there for you so tap in!

    Looking for personalized guidance or support in implementing the strategies discussed in this blog? Look no further! Contact me for consulting services tailored to your specific needs and goals. I’m here to help you succeed.

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  • Unleashing the Power of AI for Proposals

    Revolutionizing Your Workflow with ChatGPT

    An eBook By NiKole “Technikole” Maxwell

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    • [eBook] Unleashing the Power of AI for Proposals
    • [Author] NiKole Maxwell, Technikole
    • Cover: AiRT Work by Technikole
    • Publisher: Technikole Consulting
    • Publication Date: May 1, 2023
    • Edition: First Edition
    • Published in: United States
    • Language: English
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    • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
    • Screen Reader: Supported
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    • Print length: 50 pages

    For further information, please contact Technikole Consulting – info@technikole.com.

    “Unleashing the Power of AI for Proposals” is an energizing ebook penned by NiKole Maxwell, where she demystifies the intersection of proposal management and artificial intelligence. Revolutionizing your Workflow with ChatGPT isn’t just a theory based guide; it’s a practical playbook that showcases how AI is not just a buzzword but a game-changer in the realm of proposals.

    Join NiKole on a journey as she sheds light on AI’s transformative potential, from automating mundane tasks to crafting proposals that win contracts. She illustrates how AI can streamline the proposal development process, increase productivity, and ultimately drive business growth.

    Whether you’re new to the world of AI or a seasoned pro, this book will open your eyes to the endless possibilities that AI offers for your proposal program. After reading, you’ll be ready to harness AI’s power to take your proposals to the next level. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of business. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and innovation!

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    .Join us for “Ready, Set, Go – Add ChatGPT to the Proposal Workflow” a interactive workshop designed to help proposal management teams harness the power of AI and layer ChatGPT into their proposal development process. This course offers practical insights, hands-on demonstrations, and best practices to enhance your bid, capture, and propose workflow using ChatGPT.

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