Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our guest is Gregory Shove, CEO at Section

Key Highlights

• AI as a Cognitive Assistant: Shove shares how AI has extended his professional capacity, describing it as "testosterone for the brain."

• Pivot to AI Education: Section shifted focus to teaching knowledge workers how to integrate AI into daily workflows, emphasizing AI's potential as a career accelerant.

• Realistic AI Integration: Insights on reducing AI anxiety, mastering prompting skills, and using AI as a decision-making partner.

• Human X Conference 2024: Shove previews his participation, emphasizing practical discussions over hype.

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The Journey to Section: AI as a Game-Changer

Gregory Shove, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Section, reflects on his personal and professional evolution with AI. At 63, Shove credits tools like ChatGPT as pivotal in extending his cognitive abilities and helping him stay competitive in an ever-evolving business landscape. Viewing AI as "testosterone for the brain," he remains committed to integrating it into his life and career.

Section's Pivot: Teaching AI for Workflows

Initially focused on teaching business strategy, Section pivoted to address a critical gap: equipping knowledge workers with AI skills tailored to their roles. Instead of coding-focused curricula, Section emphasizes practical applications such as prompt engineering and workflow optimization. Shove highlights that mastering these skills not only increases proficiency but also alleviates the anxiety many feel about AI's perceived complexity.

Practical Use Cases: AI as a Board Member

One standout example of AI's utility is how Section uses it as a virtual board member. Shove programs tools like Claude and ChatGPT to adopt different personas—such as aggressive or conservative board members—to critique business plans. By fine-tuning prompts to limit hallucinations, AI delivers feedback that's 90–95% as effective as human input, demonstrating its potential for high-stakes decision-making.

Balancing the AI Hype

Shove offers a grounded perspective on AI's rapid evolution. While some bemoan slowing advancements in foundational models, he emphasizes that many users have yet to fully leverage existing tools. He also notes the predictable cycles of overinvestment and consolidation in the AI startup ecosystem, which echo previous tech booms.

Looking Ahead: HumanX Conference 2024

Anticipating the HumanX Conference in March, Shove calls for more practical, ROI-driven discussions about AI. He stresses the need for actionable insights from those actively implementing AI rather than speculative debates.

Gregory Shove's insights reflect both optimism and realism, offering a roadmap for businesses and individuals to harness AI effectively. As AI continues to redefine workflows, Section's educational model serves as a critical bridge to the future of work.

Learn More About Section:

Website: https://www.sectionschool.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sectionschool/

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