WTF Is Going On With AI

Bad AI: Death By Chat Show

Jan 22, 2025

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This week:

😱 AI Goes Wrong: Chat's That

πŸ’­ Future Of Work: WEF Report

πŸ”₯ AI Support: Agents Are Here

πŸ’‘ AI In The UK: Government Plans


AI GOING WRONG: Parky's Back

Welcome to your media future, where even death can’t save you from being wheeled out to host a podcast.

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The late Sir Michael Parkinson is back - sort of. AI has resurrected his voice and interviewing style to host Virtually Parkinson, a podcast featuring guests like, er, Jason Derulo.

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Did Parkinson consent to becoming the digital face of awkward posthumous conversations? Should celebrities (and us?) now start including "no AI podcasts after death" clauses in their wills?

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What to Say: Blink twice if you need help.

What not to say: You've sounded better.

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AI is turning nostalgia into a business model, The media’s future might be AI-driven, but should it be powered by the echoes of an empty TV studio? Talk to us about effective AI use cases.


FUTURE OF WORK: WEF Report

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 (long but very insightful) highlights workplace transformation led by AI - and it's a story of progress and upheaval.

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What you need to know:

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  • AI adoption is shifting: 86% of companies expect AI to fundamentally transform their operations by 2030.
  • Jobs will shift, not just vanish: AI is projected to displace 9 million jobs but create 11 million new roles.
  • Upskilling will define the winners: 75% of businesses plan to reskill workers for AI collaboration, but execution remains uneven.
  • Strategy is in flux: Half of companies are reorganising their business models to capture AI-driven growth, creating space for new opportunities but also new risks.

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What it means:

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AI isn’t the singular saviour or destroyer of worlds. While its integration is inevitable, the outcomes depend largely on preparation.

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Businesses that embrace AI as a strategic enabler - rather than just a cost-saving tool - will be better positioned to adapt to industry shifts. However, this requires more than just technology; it demands investment in people.

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For employees, the stakes are high. While new jobs will emerge, they will require different skill sets. Creativity, adaptability, and technological fluency will be indispensable.

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Looking to navigate the AI transition with clarity? We help businesses align their strategies, prepare their teams, and ensure they thrive.


AI SUPPORT: Get An Agent

AI agents are autonomous systems that understand, plan, and execute tasks to achieve specific goals. Here's what you need to know.

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  • They’re versatile: AI agents can handle tasks like customer service, scheduling, data analysis, and more.
  • Efficiency wins: By automating routine workflows, AI agents free up human teams for higher-value work.
  • Make a plan: Early adopters are using agents to reduce costs, and streamline operations, but implementation requires careful planning.
  • Collaboration is key: Success with current agents requires aligning AI capabilities with your team’s strengths.

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We help organisations integrate AI agents effectively into their workflow - while keeping teams in the loop to migitate risk. Get in touch to find out more.


AI IN THE UK: Labour Go Pro

Labour has outlined plans to make the UK a global AI superpower - with promises of growth zones, a national supercomputer, and AI-driven NHS reforms.

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Key announcements

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  • AI Growth Zones: Streamlined approvals for data centers to accelerate infrastructure expansion.
  • National Supercomputer: Major investment to address current computing shortfalls (Note: The last supercomputer got canned)
  • Energy Solutions: Launch of an AI Energy Council to tackle power demands, including exploring Small Modular Reactors (Nuclear)
  • Healthcare AI: Plans for anonymised health data to improve NHS services.
  • Pro-Innovation Regulation: A divergence from EU’s AI rules to promote growth and innovation (Leaning towards US?)

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Context and Implications

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While the strategy signals a strong commitment to AI, substantial hurdles remain. Funding requirements for supercomputers and data centers are not inconsiderable. Energy grid capacity and unclear data governance raise questions about feasibility.

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For businesses, the streamlined regulatory approach is promising, encouraging innovation while reducing red tape. However, companies must navigate uncertainties around infrastructure readiness and public trust in AI systems.

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Ready to navigate the AI future? Partner with G3NR8 to uncover opportunities.


WHATS NEW - Trends and Insight Shorts

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> The $450 AI Model​

> Explanation of agents​

> the best robots from CES 2025​

> OpenAI prosperity blueprint​

> Microsoft goes open source​


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