In this eye-opening episode, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu discuss Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 Work Trend Index report, which highlights the rapid adoption of AI in the workplace. With 75% of knowledge workers already using AI, and nearly half starting in the past 6 months, the future of work is undeniably AI-powered. They explore how AI is helping employees tackle the growing "digital debt" of emails, meetings, and after-hours work, while also becoming a crucial skill for career advancement. Employers are increasingly prioritizing AI aptitude over experience, yet only 39% of global AI users have received company-provided training. Tune in to learn why AI training is essential for both individual success and organizational transformation in the AI-driven workplace of 2024.

The AI Adoption Boom

• 75% of knowledge workers are using AI, with nearly half starting in the past 6 months
• AI usage spans across age groups, from Gen Z to Boomers

Tackling the Digital Debt

• Employees are using AI to cope with work overload and burnout
• AI helps manage the growing volume of emails, meetings, and after-hours work

AI Skills: The New Competitive Edge

• 66% of leaders wouldn't hire someone without AI skills
• AI aptitude is becoming more valuable than experience, especially for early-career talent

The Rise of AI Power Users

• AI power users are extremely familiar with AI and use it several times a week
• They save at least 30 minutes per day by using AI

The AI Training Gap

• Only 39% of global AI users have received company-provided training
• Leaders must prioritize AI training to drive efficiency gains and empower employees

Rethinking the Workplace Contract

• AI is shifting focus from the psychological "why" of work to the operational "how"
• Organizations must balance organic, bottom-up AI adoption with top-down AI strategy

2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Ardis will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and would love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI.

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis and JC explore how artificial intelligence is being integrated into our daily routines to boost productivity and efficiency. They walk through a typical day, discussing AI applications for morning routines, work tasks, commuting, and evening activities. Key topics include using AI for sleep tracking, news summaries, wardrobe selection, meeting notes, project management, meal planning, and autonomous driving. Ardis and JC share their personal experiences and insights on how AI is making life easier and more optimized. Tune in to learn practical ways you can start leveraging AI to streamline your own daily grind.

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Ardis will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and would love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI.

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla explore the growing trend of custom GPTs and how they're being used by enterprises to boost productivity and streamline workflows. They discuss Moderna's impressive adoption of 750 custom GPTs across their organization, from optimizing vaccine doses to other key functions. Ardis shares his experience building custom GPTs for the Generation AI podcast to automate tasks like generating summaries and show notes. The hosts also discuss into OpenAI's vision for the future of AI agents and assistants. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leveraging custom AI tools to work smarter and more efficiently.

Introduction

• Ardis and JC catch up and discuss the growing buzz around AI agents and assistants
• Ardis mentions his recent workshop at the NAGAP conference on building custom GPTs

Custom GPTs 101

• What are custom GPTs and how do they work?
• Ardis explains how custom GPTs can be tailored with specific instructions, personality, and knowledge
• The benefits of using custom GPTs to automate repetitive tasks and maintain brand voice

Moderna's AI Success Story

• Moderna's adoption of ChatGPT Enterprise and custom GPTs
• 750 custom GPTs used across various functions, from optimizing vaccine doses to other key areas
• 80% adoption rate and 120 conversations per user per week

Custom GPTs in Action

• How Ardis uses custom GPTs to produce the Generation AI podcast
• JC's custom GPTs: JC Escritor for casual communication and JC Ethos for serious academic writing
• Using custom GPTs for brainstorming, ideation, and adapting communication styles

Building Your Own Custom GPTs

• Different types of custom GPTs: task runners, custom instructions, expert personas
• Key components of a custom GPT: instructions, data, steps, definitions, disallowed actions, consequences, personality
• The art and science of crafting effective custom GPTs

The Future of AI Agents

• OpenAI's vision for AI agents and the custom GPT store
• The potential for custom GPTs to power AI assistants and transform workflows across industries
• Ardis's upcoming course on prompt engineering and building custom GPTs

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Ardis will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and would love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI.

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!