Growing up in the age of the Space Race and the Apollo missions, I have always been fascinated by astronomy. Happily, our house hadnot only a full set of the World Book Encyclopedia, but most of the Time-Life series. Christmas presents included model kits of rockets and the lunar lander.
Fortunately, my fascination hasn’t dimmed with age. Decadeslater, I still look up at the night sky with wonder. Gifts now include evenmore books, plus a telescope to explore on my own.
An amazing aspect of the science of astronomy is that the more we learn, the more we understand how much we don’t know. The science I learned in the 1960s and 1970s has been displaced by new knowledge. Every day,new discoveries uncover new mysteries. And more opportunities to learn.
Our education will never be complete. The same is true about Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The explosive popularity of generative AI engines likeChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot have captured the attention of business leaders in all industries. AI is in the news, so companies feel they must use it to stay competitive. Managers are told to “find ways to apply AI” in their jobs
However, that directive usually comes without a clear understanding of what AI tools are available or appropriate for their jobs.Flashy presentations are inspiring, and sometimes intimidating. A print manager doesn’t need to create an image of Johannes Gutenberg working a digital inkjet press. A mail operations supervisor’s job won’t improve with an interactive chatbot.
To provide helpful information, we are launching “Thursday Thoughts on AI”. Each week, we will publish a brief article on one subject about AI in the print and mail industry. We’ll cover how companies have successfully deployed AI tools, plus news on innovative solutions. Plus, we’ll address the most important element of AI – where humans need to take centerstage.
“Thursday Thoughts on AI” will be posted on LinkedIn, and available through an email newsletter. If you have a specific topic you would like addressed, please message me here or through my website.
As an added bonus, each post will conclude with an Amazing Astronomical Fact.
See you next week!
Amazing Astronomical Fact: The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers). When the Moonis at the furthest point of its elliptical orbit, there is enough space to fit all the other planets!