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Compliance and AI – Gordon Firemark on AI & ChatGPT for Podcasters

What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These questions are but three of the many questions we will explore in this exciting new podcast series, Compliance and AI. Hosted by Tom Fox, the award-winning Voice of Compliance, this podcast will look at how AI will impact compliance programs into the next decade and beyond. If you want to find out why the future is now, join Tom Fox on this journey to the frontiers of AI.

AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in the creative industry, and with it comes a range of legal implications. Tom Fox and Gordon Firemark recently discussed the legal implications of AI and how it can be used to create deceptive and misleading content on their podcast, Absolutely!

Tom and Gordon believe that creatives should be fairly compensated for their work and that children should be taught about the business side of art. As Tom puts it, “If someone creates something of value, they should receive fair compensation for it.” They also advocate for exposing children to different ideas and lifestyles.

AI has the potential to create deep fake videos and audio, which can be difficult to distinguish from the real thing. This technology has the potential to be used to create deceptive and misleading content, which could have legal implications. For instance, the Federal Trade Commission has rules and other regulations that come into play when dealing with false advertising issues at a state level.

Additionally, intellectual property issues can arise when AI is used to summarize a book, as the courts and Copyright Office have stated that AI-generated material is not copyrightable. The recent Supreme Court ruling in the Andy Warhol Foundation versus Lynn Goldsmith case found that the use of the photograph was not transformative enough and was commercial in nature, thus the photographer had a valid copyright claim.

Tom and Gordon are both planning to attend Podcast Movement in Denver in late August. Gordon and another podcasting attorney named Lindsay Bowen will be presenting together on either a contract tear down or a mock negotiation of a deal for creatives. The panel will discuss common legal issues that need to be negotiated and worked out in those kinds of deals.

AI is a powerful and effective tool, but it is important to be aware of the potential legal implications that come with it. Creatives should be fairly compensated for their work and children should be exposed to different ideas and lifestyles. For more information on AI and the legal implications, make sure to check out Tom and Gordon’s presentation at Podcast Movement in Denver.

Key Highlights

·      AI and Chat GPT

·      AI and Copyright Issues

·      Fair Compensation for Creatives

·      Legal Issues in Art

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Auditing AI

The recent kerfuffle over an AI tool misinterpreting instructions to make a woman look more professional as making her look Caucasian has raised important questions about how to audit AI code to avoid undesirable outcomes. AI instruments are behaving in a fundamentally different way than most other types of apps and systems, and auditing AI code for implicit bias is not yet feasible. Matt Kelly recently wrote a blog post on this topic on Radical Compliance. I thought it would make a great podcast so this week’s episode of Compliance into the Weeds is dedicated to it. I also thought it was so important that I should blog about it as well.

It started when MIT grad student Rona Wang tested an AI tool called Playground AI to modify a photo of herself wearing an MIT T-shirt to look ‘more professional’. Rather than replacing the T-shirt she was wearing with more professional business attire to achieve a more professional look, the AI tool interpreted the instruction to make her look more professional as making her look Caucasian. Wang posted a before and after comparison of her photo on Twitter, which caused a big kerfuffle in the AI world about how this happened. The CEO of Playground AI responded to Wang on Twitter saying “We’re quite displeased with this and hope to solve it”.

We began with a discussion of the implications of implicit bias in AI code. Matt suggested that the code in the AI app may have been influenced by the disproportionate number of white people on LinkedIn. It may not be the fault of the AI program, but rather a result of structural bias and racism in the world. Matt believes that at this point, it is impossible for a human to audit the code of AI programs like Chat GPT, which evaluates data according to 1.76 trillion different parameters. Unfortunately, it is not possible to eliminate implicit bias in AI code by simply correcting a few parameters. Matt compared it to the difficulty of eliminating implicit bias in AI code to the difficulty of eliminating racism in the human brain.

AI can handle 1.7 trillion parameters of data, but it is difficult to audit for an ethical outcome. AI can misinterpret structural racism and inequities that exist in the world. AI can be used to filter out images that are not representative of the population as a whole. Auditing AI is difficult because there are few people who know how to design and audit these programs. AI decisions may have life and death consequences, but there is no way to audit them yet.

Companies using AI in the hiring process must consider whether they will scrap the AI tool and use another, use human HR people and recruiters, or have auditors and coders sit down and try and figure out the problem. Additionally, there is a risk of implicit bias when someone must define the pool of data that the AI is looking at. New York City has a regulation requiring employers to audit AI tools used in the hiring process at least annually, but this is only a small step towards addressing the issue of implicit bias in AI.

Auditing AI code for implicit bias is a complex process. AI tools used in the hiring process can range from keyword matching to Chat GPT. While it is important for companies to audit their AI tools, it is also important to consider the data that is being used to train the AI. If the data is biased, the AI will be biased as well. To ensure that AI tools are not biased, companies should consider using a diverse set of data and conducting regular audits of the AI tools.

The Wang incident over an AI tool misinterpreting instructions to make a woman look more professional as making her look Caucasian is a reminder of the importance of auditing AI code to avoid undesirable outcomes. AI instruments are behaving in a fundamentally different way than most other types of apps and systems, and auditing AI code for implicit bias is not yet feasible. Companies using AI in the hiring process must consider whether they will scrap the AI tool and use another, use human HR people and recruiters, or have auditors and coders sit down and try and figure out the problem.

Finally, there is a risk of implicit bias when someone has to define the pool of data that the AI is looking at. New York City has a regulation requiring employers to audit AI tools used in the hiring process at least annually, but this is only a small step towards addressing the issue of implicit bias in AI. To ensure that AI tools are not biased, companies should consider using a diverse set of data and conducting regular audits of the AI tools.

For the complete discussion of this issue check out this week’s episode of Compliance into the Weeds.

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: Auditing AI For Compliance

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on sanctions compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom and Matt consider the current difficulties for auditors to perform an audit on AI.

The use of AI in the tech world has brought with it a new concern: implicit bias. Auditing AI code is necessary to ensure that AI applications are free from bias and secure from cyber threats. This complex process involves examining the code of AI programs to ensure that they are functioning as intended and are not producing biased or unethical outcomes. In addition to auditing code, employers must also audit the outcomes of AI tools, and consider ethical considerations when defining the data that the AI is looking at. As AI hiring audits become increasingly necessary, it is more important than ever to ensure that AI applications are free from bias and secure from cyber threats.

 Key Highlights

·      AI Implicit Bias

·      Auditing AI Code

·      AI Hiring Audits

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FCPA Compliance Report: Gordon Firemark – Defending Creative Rights: Protecting Podcasts from AI & GPT

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes back the Lawyer to Podcasters – Gordon Firemark.

With the increasing prevalence of AI and Chat GPT technologies in the podcasting world, legal implications must be addressed. Tom and Gordon discuss potential legal issues, such as AI accessing private information and Chat GPT generating false information. To further this discussion, Firemark will be presenting at Podcast Movement 2023 on the importance of protecting freedom of expression in the arts. It is essential for creatives to understand their rights and obligations, as well as the potential impact of AI and Chat GPT on their work, to ensure they are fairly compensated for their creative efforts. This podcast episode provides valuable insight into the changing dynamics of the podcasting world and the need for creatives to remain informed.

Key Highlights

·      AI and Chat GPT

·      AI and Copyright Issues

·      Fair Compensation for Creatives

·      Legal Issues in Art

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Gordon Firemark on LinkedIn

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FCPA Compliance Report – Maria D’Avanzo on the Intersection of AI, ChatGPT and Compliance

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In the latest episode of FCPA Compliance Report, Maria D’Avanzo from Traliant returns to discuss the intersection of AI, ChatGPT, and compliance. The recent Federal Trade Commission investigation into OpenAI serves as a reminder of the importance of staying up to date on the latest developments in the field of AI technology and the potential implications of such developments. With AI and Chat GPT being powerful tools that can automate processes and generate content, organizations must implement AI Policies and Training to ensure these technologies’ safe and responsible use. AI Compliance Training is necessary to educate employees on the risks posed by AI technology and to guarantee that their compliance program is robust and effective. Organizations must create a comprehensive policy and provide ongoing training to ensure AI’s safe and responsible use.

Key Highlights:

  • AI and Chat GPT Consequences
  • AI Policy and Training
  • Creating a Policy
  • AI Compliance Training
  • FTC OpenAI Investigation

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Mastering ChatGPT: Business Uses

Join us as we dive into the world of ChatGPT and discover how this powerful tool can revolutionize your business. Today we conclude our five-part blog post series on Mastering ChatGPT. In today’s final blog post, we look at how you can incorporate ChatGPT into various business uses for any organization. As always, I was joined in this exploration by Larry Roberts, CEO of Red Hat Media.

The transformative power of artificial intelligence tools in business processes is an unfolding narrative that every professional should be aware of. These tools, taking center stage in customer service and decision-making processes, are poised to shape the future of business operations. Businesses can offer superior customer service while making data-driven decisions by using AI for things as varied as content generation to data analytics. The result is a significant leap in customer satisfaction and a more nimble operational procedure.

Chat GPT and SEO Content Creation

In the digital era, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial in enhancing businesses’ online visibility. AI, like Chat GPT, data analysis, and content creation, could improve a company’s SEO strategy, increasing discoverability and driving more organic traffic to their platforms.  Larry’s insight into data analytics and decision-making and Chat GPT provided a new perspective on SEO content creation. He recognized the tool’s potential to analyze content and aid in data analytics through its API, although he cautioned that it may not be the most effective out-of-the-box solution for analytics.

Chat GPT and SEO Content Creation

In the digital era, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial in enhancing businesses’ online visibility. AI, like Chat GPT, data analysis, and content creation, could improve a company’s SEO strategy, increasing discoverability and driving more organic traffic to their platforms.  Larry’s insight into data analytics and decision-making and Chat GPT provided a new perspective on SEO content creation. He recognized the tool’s potential to analyze content and aid in data analytics through its API, although he cautioned that it may not be the most effective out-of-the-box solution for analytics.

Understand and Define Customer Needs

Who in a corporation is your customer? If you are in the compliance function, it is the employees and other stakeholders. This means identifying and defining customer needs is a fundamental step in tailoring your operations to meet your audience’s expectations. A deep understanding of what your customers need and prefer enables you to build products or services that resonate with them. Not only will this step increase customer satisfaction, but it also paves the way for more efficient and effective business operations. The action involves conducting meticulous research and surveys to collect invaluable data, allowing businesses to step into their customers’ shoes and view their operations from a customer’s perspective.  Just change the word customer to employee.

Customer Service

Sticking with the insight that your compliance customers are your employees, in the world we live in today, consistent advancement in technology brings about powerful tools businesses can use to enhance their operations. One such tool is the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service. AI has presented a massive potential for improving how businesses interact with their clients, making processes faster, better, and more efficient. One critical aspect is deploying AI tools like ChatGPT to deliver efficient customer service interactions. These tools can be incorporated into platforms to provide automatic responses to customer inquiries promptly and accurately.

Chat GPT in Email Communication

Email communication remains a vital element of business operations. AI tools like ChatGPT can enhance this aspect of the business by automating tasks such as summarizing lengthy emails or drafting responses. AI can significantly save time and increase overall productivity for businesses.  From his professional experiences, Larry commended how ChatGPT could be utilized in email communication. The tool’s ability to summarize extensive emails and draft others based on inputs underscores its potential to streamline professional communication processes.

But remember, simply implementing ChatGPT does not guarantee success—it requires perseverance, adaptability, and continuous improvement. By staying committed to refining and optimizing the use of ChatGPT, businesses can unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results. So, dive in, explore the possibilities, and witness the transformative impact ChatGPT can have on your business.

In an increasingly digital age, leveraging AI technology to enhance customer service and improve decision-making is a crucial advantage for business professionals. Central to this is understanding and defining customer needs, allowing personalized products and services. Further, using AI tools like ChatGPT for customer service can provide prompt and efficient responses to customer inquiries. Coupled with machine learning for content generation, this can significantly boost a business’s marketing efforts. Additionally, ChatGPT can aid in data analytics, underscoring the importance of data in driving business decisions. With this knowledge, you can embark on a journey toward business transformation, leading to higher customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

For more information on Larry Roberts, check out Red Hat Media.

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Mastering ChatGPT: Part 5 – Business Uses for ChatGPT

Welcome to a special five-part podcast series on mastering ChatGPT. My special guest throughout this journey is Larry Roberts, an accomplished professional with over 25 years of multifaceted experience. Having initiated his career in the corporate training sphere, he exhibited a remarkable shift to IT, contributing greatly as a Business Intelligence Analyst. His proficiency in harnessing predictive analytics for inventory and sales projections led him to tap into the realm of AI. In 2021, Larry chose to cozy up with podcasting and content creation. His journey with ChatGPT began in November of the same year, and he has been fully engrossed with it since then. His insights into data models, large language models, and his overall passion for AI are certain to illuminate any forum. In this concluding Episode 5, we set out some strategies for streamlining business operations using ChatGPT.

The transformative power of artificial intelligence tools in business processes is an unfolding narrative that every professional should be aware of. These tools, taking center stage in customer service and decision-making processes, are poised to shape the future of business operations. Businesses can offer superior customer service while making data-driven decisions by using AI for things as varied as content generation to data analytics. The result is a significant leap in customer satisfaction and a more nimble operational procedure.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Understand the scale of AI’s impact on boosting operational efficiency and refining decision-making across sectors.
  • Navigate the ethical quandaries surrounding AI, elucidating the need for transparency, accountability, and human vigilance.
  • Explore the exciting trajectory of AI, delving into the game-changing phenomena of deep learning and neural networks.
  • Dispel fears and myths about AI’s impact on employment, focusing on the promise of reskilling and upskilling.
  • Grasp the capabilities of AI to supercharge human capacities, ushering in a new era of augmented intelligence and unprecedented creativity.

Key Highlights:

  • Machine Learning and ChatGPT
  • ChatGPT in Marketing and Advertising
  • ChatGPT in Email Communication
  • ChatGPT and SEO Content Creation

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  •  Larry Roberts

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  •  Tom Fox

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Mastering ChatGPT: Part 4 – Unraveling the Differences Between AI and Human Creativity in Writing

Welcome to a special five-part podcast series on mastering ChatGPT. My special guest throughout this journey is Larry Roberts, an accomplished professional with over 25 years of multifaceted experience. Having initiated his career in the corporate training sphere, he exhibited a remarkable shift to IT, contributing greatly as a Business Intelligence Analyst. His proficiency in harnessing predictive analytics for inventory and sales projections led him to tap into the realm of AI. In 2021, Larry chose to cozy up with podcasting and content creation. His tryst with ChatGPT began in November of the same year, and he has been fully engrossed with it since then. His insights into data models, large language models, and his overall passion for AI are certain to illuminate any forum. Episode 4 considers the differences between AI and human creativity in writing.

 

Educators, teachers, and communicators must be included as we confront the digital age. The rise of AI in education, epitomized by tools like ChatGPT, opens new frontiers in delivering accessible, affordable, and advanced learning experiences. However, this has complexities. There are pertinent steps to be taken – setting clear expectations, aligning AI with institutional policies, maximizing the collaborative capabilities of AI, and ensuring human oversight in AI implementation. By so doing, we can create an enriching learning environment that contributes positively to personal and professional development. This episode explores these issues and how they will impact compliance training and communications.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Unlock key strategies to optimize your use of ChatGPT.
  • Acknowledge the importance of crafting a suitable persona and forming the right stage for elevated outcomes.
  • Unravel the issues corporate compliance functions may encounter while using ChatGPT, shedding ample light on effective solutions.
  • Learn how one can effectively utilize ChatGPT in making speeches and presentations.
  • Prognosticate the prospective impacts of ChatGPT and AI on the future compliance training landscape.

Key Highlights:          

  • Setting Expectations
  • Limitations for Corporations
  • Leveraging Chat GPT for training
  • The Human Element and AI

Resources:

Larry Roberts

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Mastering ChatGPT: Creativity and ChatGPT

In Part 4 of this five-part blog post series, you will gain valuable insights into the differences between human creativity and AI and how they impact creative writing. Our guest for this exploration, Larry Roberts, has extensive experience exploring AI’s capabilities and limitations in writing. Through his story, we can relate to his journey of using AI tools like ChatGPT to analyze blog posts and generate entire children’s books.

Roberts is a specialist in AI and its impact on creative processes. His deep understanding of Chat GPT and other AI tools has been instrumental in driving the application of AI in content creation. Armed with abundant experience, Larry has been involved in projects where AI tools like Chat GPT are used to write entire books, showcasing the artistic capabilities of AI. He brings a unique perspective, drawn from his intriguing interactions with AI tools and experience in helping to bring individuality to AI-generated content. Mostly known for his thoughtful insights on creativity and AI, Larry continues to explore the intersection of human and artificial creativity.

 Using Chat GPT as a Writing Assistant

A fascinating use of AI applications in the modern world is as writing assistants. Tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT are not only helping writers with content creation, but they are also helping simplify complex topics and augment the writing process. This AI tool incorporates advanced learning models that can generate creative text by prompt engineering or brief user instructions. Using AI to assist in writing, authors and content creators can boost their productivity, simplify complex ideas, and take their creativity to new levels. Roberts shares his first-hand experience with ChatGPT as a writing assistant. He mentions a project where they used this text generator to analyze over 200 blog posts and consolidate the data to write a book. The result was not only time-saving but also a valuable learning experience that illuminated the potential of AI in content creation.

 Implications for Creatives

As AI tools, such as ChatGPT, advance their creative abilities, it raises questions and implications for the creative industry. Content creators and artists must keep up with these innovations to maintain relevance and adaptability. The Turing Test, a measure of an AI’s ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human, is often used in these discussions. This test can reflect the advancements of AI and its implications, such as the increasing difficulty of differentiating between AI-generated and human-generated content. Roberts brings up the Turing test and its relevance to the discussion about ChatGPT and creativity. He proposes an experiment to gauge if people can differentiate between AI-generated and human-generated content, pointing out that some AI tools can already create awe-inspiring images. This underscores the evolving landscape for creatives and the resulting implications as AI advances.

Chat GPT’s Creative Writing Abilities

AI tools, including ChatGPT, are increasingly proving their worth in creative writing. These applications offer users an exceptional means to generate novel content instantly, which provides endless possibilities for numerous creative outputs. The fact that ChatGPT can provide different perspectives from a simple user prompt underpins its potential in creative writing. This versatility can lead to unexpected and fresh narrative directions, opening many creative possibilities for authors and content creators. Roberts offers an engaging example of ChatGPT’s creative writing abilities. Larry gave ChatGPT a simple prompt about his wife interacting with squirrels in their backyard. Instantaneously, ChatGPT generated an entire children’s book where the narrative centered on divorced squirrels co-parenting their babies – a clear testament to the tool’s potential in content creation.

In summary, by gaining insights into the differences between human creativity and AI, writers and content creators can enhance their writing skills and produce content that truly resonates with their audience. Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of AI in creative writing allows us to leverage its efficiency and accuracy while preserving our ability to infuse emotions, intuition, and intellect into our work. This balance is crucial in creating meaningful and impactful content that connects with readers more deeply. Join us tomorrow, where we conclude our series by looking at the current business uses of ChatGPT.

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Mastering ChatGPT: Part 3 – Revolutionizing Education and Compliance Training

Welcome to a special five part podcast series on mastering ChatGPT. My special guest throughout this journey is Larry Roberts, an accomplished professional with over 25 years of multifaceted experience. Having initiated his career in the corporate training sphere, he exhibited a remarkable shift to IT, contributing greatly as a Business Intelligence Analyst. His proficiency lies in harnessing predictive analytics for inventory and sales projections, which led him to tap into the realm of AI. In 2021, Larry chose to cozy up with podcasting and content creation. His tryst with ChatGPT began in November the same year and he has been fully engrossed with it since then. His insights into data models, large language models, and his overall passion for AI are certain to illuminate any forum. In this Episode 3, we look how ChatGPT can transform education and what this will mean for compliance training.

As we confront the digital age, educators, teachers and even communicators can no longer afford to be left behind. The rise of AI in education, epitomized by tools like ChatGPT, opens new frontiers in delivering accessible, affordable, and advanced learning experiences. However, this isn’t without complexities. There are pertinent steps to be taken – setting clear expectations, aligning AI with institutional policies, maximizing the collaborative capabilities of AI, and ensuring human oversight in AI implementation. By so doing, we can create an enriching learning environment that contributes positively to personal and professional development. In this episode, we explore these issues and others in considering how this will impact compliance training and communications.

In this episode, you will be able to:

·      Unlock key strategies to optimize your use of ChatGPT.

·      Acknowledge the importance of crafting a suitable persona and forming the right stage for elevated outcomes.

·      Unravel the issues corporate compliance functions may encounter while using ChatGPT, shedding ample light on effective solutions.

·      Learn how one can effectively utilize ChatGPT in making speeches and presentations.

·      Prognosticate the prospective impacts of ChatGPT and AI on the future compliance training landscape.

Key Highlights        

·      Setting Expectations

·      Limitations for Corporations

·      Leveraging Chat GPT for training

·      The Human Element and AI

Resources

Larry Roberts

Larry Roberts on LinkedIn

Red Hat Media        

Tom Fox

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