I went to an AI panel at the B Local PDX conference in October, it’s a social enterprise, B Corp focused conference for the region. Fascinating examples were provided about how AI can help streamline business functions, can be trained to anticipate issues and run constant surveillance of company finances, manufacturing standards and more. Internally is seems it can be a great asset.

The caveat of energy and climate was also discussed, with newer, larger servers needing more water, maps were shown of the global locations, works in progress. This is not often discusses, how should businesses consider their AI use in lieu of energy concerns and climate impacts?

Rachel Maddow had a program on the misinformation creation through bots, AI trained in bias to flood the zone with various themes. How can AI in media be verified when it’s coming out rapid fire, 24/7 in a variety of languages.

It doesn’t write for me, but as an editor, it is a good friend with a variety of options. AI can also be amazing for marketing in a multi media fashion.

I’m increasingly intrigued by the potential, and the good, the nefarious, and the wrong.

Thank you for writing this. And thank you, AI for helping us translate on a recent trip, in a way that encouraged our language skills, not just as a crutch.