For many years, our editorial team has investigated the drawbacks of AI and its associated risks, as well as its increasing energy consumption. Our journalists have closely examined how generative tools are applied in areas such as software development and conducting scientific research.
But in what ways is AI truly being implemented in sectors like healthcare, climate technology, education, and finance? How are small enterprises utilizing it? And what should you be aware of when using AI tools in your workplace? These inquiries motivated the development of Making AI Work, an innovative AI-focused mini-course newsletter.
Enroll in Making AI Work to receive weekly insights featuring case studies that delve into tools and strategies for effectively implementing AI. This limited-time newsletter will provide practical, industry-specific advice on how generative AI is being adopted and utilized across various fields, along with what professionals must know to incorporate it into their day-to-day tasks. The aim is to assist working individuals in gaining a clearer understanding of how AI is being employed today, and what that entails in real-world scenarios—including the new hurdles it introduces.
You can join at any moment, and you will receive seven installments, sent weekly until you finish the series.
Each edition starts with a case study, focusing on a particular application of AI within an industry. We will then explore the AI tool being featured, providing additional context on how other companies or industries are adopting that same tool or system. Lastly, we’ll conclude with actionable advice to assist you in utilizing the tool.
Here’s a detailed look at the topics we’ll discuss:
- Week 1: Transformations in healthcare through AI
Discover the upcoming advancements in medical documentation by examining the Microsoft Copilot tool utilized by physicians at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Week 2: AI’s potential impact on the nuclear sector
Investigate a collaboration between Google and the nuclear leader Westinghouse to determine whether AI can enhance the efficiency of nuclear reactor construction.
- Week 3: Promoting effective AI usage in education
Visit a private high school in Connecticut and engage with a technology coordinator who will bring you up to date on MagicSchool, an AI-driven platform for educators.
- Week 4: Capitalizing on AI in small enterprises
Listen to an independent tutor discuss how he is delegating basic administrative tasks to Notion AI.
- Week 5: AI’s role in enhancing investment strategies for financial firms
Discover the methods financial institutions are employing large language models like ChatGPT Enterprise to boost their research capabilities.
- Week 6: Implementing AI in your own practices
We’ll present insights from the MIT Technology Review team on how you might leverage AI tools powered by LLMs in your personal and professional life.
- Week 7: Five successful applications of AI
The series culminates with an on-demand virtual event featuring expert guests discussing successful AI implementations, and the reasons behind their effectiveness.
If you’re not yet prepared to dive into Making AI Work, consider checking out Intro to AI, MIT Technology Review’s inaugural AI newsletter mini-course designed as an introductory guide to artificial intelligence. Readers will discover the fundamentals of AI, its applications, the existing regulatory environment, and much more. Subscribe to receive Intro to AI at no cost.
We hope that Making AI Work will assist you in grasping how AI can effectively serve your needs. Enroll in Making AI Work to gain insight into how LLMs are being effectively utilized across industries.
