In this episode, you'll learn about OpenAI's real-time API and its potential to transform business-customer interactions through instant, human-like conversations. We explore how this technology enables natural voice conversations for everything from customer service to

e-commerce. We discuss how this shift from traditional website navigation to conversational AI could revolutionize customer experience, employee training, and field operations. Finally, we look at more practical applications for business leaders on adopting AI voice.

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3:45 - About OpenAI's advanced voice mode and real-time API

12:30 - Current state of customer interactions

16:45 - Real-world use cases and applications

21:03 - Business adoption and implementation strategies

More about OpenAI's Realtime API: https://openai.com/index/introducing-the-realtime-api/ Connect with us if you want to get the benefits of AI for your business: 0260.AI

In this episode, you'll learn about the current state of AI adoption in business and why many organizations are slow to embrace this transformative technology. We dive deep into the key barriers including lack of understanding, unclear ROI, security concerns, and implementation challenges that companies face when adopting AI.

You'll discover practical insights on how businesses can start their AI journey through education, testing, and strategic implementation, along with real examples of both successful and unsuccessful adoption cases. We also explore the critical role of leadership buy-in and the importance of having a clear AI strategy that aligns with business goals.

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0:00 - Introduction and show overview

2:15 - Why AI adoption is slow: knowledge gaps and ROI concerns

8:40 - Challenges with enterprise AI tools and employee training

15:30 - Discussion of McKinsey's AI adoption study

19:45 - Barriers to AI implementation and business integration

24:20 - Recommendations for businesses starting with AI

Article on problems with Microsoft Copilot adoption:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2024/01/26/why-you-should-stay-away-from-microsoft-copilot-pro-this-year/

Mckinsey's The state of AI in early 2024: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-state-of-ai

In this episode, you'll learn about AI reasoning’s massive potential impact on businesses. We OpenAI's groundbreaking new reasoning model, O1, explore and dive deep into how this advanced AI model thinks more carefully before answering, similar to PhD-level human reasoning, particularly excelling in science, math, and coding tasks.

We discuss practical business applications, from complex data analysis to solving intricate business challenges, and discuss why this represents a significant leap forward in AI capabilities. Learn why AI reasoning’s extended processing time and enhanced reasoning approach makes it a powerful tool for businesses dealing with complex problems, while understanding its limitations and specific use cases.

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0:00 - Introduction and show overview with hosts Karl and Jeff

3:45 - Explanation of OpenAI's new O1 reasoning model and system thinking

8:20 - Business applications and the challenge of rapid AI advancement

12:35 - Complex reasoning examples and real-world use cases

16:50 - Discussion of model safety, red teaming, and manipulation concerns

21:10 - Business implications and recommendations for engagement

Learn more about OpenAI’s new o1 model: https://openai.com/o1/ Connect with us if you want to get the benefits of AI for your business: 0260.AI