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What is prompt engineering?
emerging AI field that involves crafting the input instructions to help Generative AI models understand the task they need to perform and elicit the desired response.
What are LLMs used for?
sentiment analysis, language translation, and text summarization, among others
What are the challenges of using technology for the SDG;S?
▪ Digital Divide (gap in access to technology and internet connectivity) ▪ Privacy and Security ▪ Skills and Capacity Building ▪ Cost and Affordability:
What are the main technologies that are helping achieve SDG's?
▪Renewable Energy Technologies ▪ Internet of Things (IoT) ▪ Artificial Intelligence (AI) ▪ Mobile and Digital Technologies ▪ Blockchain ▪ Green Technologies and Circular Economy
What are variational autoencoders?
-- compress input data and then recreate or "reproduce" it. they can generate new, synthetic data that resembles the original input data. -- VAEs comprise two critical parts: an encoder and a decoder. The encoder takes the input data and compresses it into a compact form in the latent space. Following this, the decoder takes the compressed data and reconstructs the original data as accurately as it can from this lower-dimensional representation. -- inherently probabilistic. This means they incorporate an element of randomness in both their encoding and decoding processes
impact of digital products on and ethics.
-The advent of digital products has raised ethical considerations that society must address. Privacy concerns have become prominent, with the collection and use of personal data by digital platforms. The ethical use of AI and automation has also garnered attention, as these technologies can impact employment, decision-makingprocesses, and biases.- As society continues to navigate the digital age, it is crucial to strike a balance between harnessing the benefits of digital products and addressing the associated challenges to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and ethically conscious society
Why are the SDG's important?
1. Addressing Global Challenges 2. Holistic Approach 3. Universal Scope 4. Leaving No One Behind 5. Partnerships and Collaboration 6. Monitoring and Accountability
What is the 6th wave of tech and how long did it last?
25 years digitisation Clean tech
What is the fifth wave of tech and how long did it last?
30 years digital network softwork New media
What is the fourth wave of tech and how long did it last?
40 years petrochemicals electronics aviation
What is the third wave of tech and how long did it last?
50 years Electricity chemicals internal combustion engine
What is the second wave of tech and how long did it last?
55 years steam rail steel
What is the first wave of tech and how long did it last?
60 years Water power textiles iron
What is agile?
Agile is a project management approach that involves breaking the project into phases and emphasizes continuous collaboration and improvement. Teams follow a cycle of planning, executing, and evaluating/review.
WHat is a digital product?
Any product or offering that is intangible and delivered in a digital format. It exists purely in electronic form and can be accessed, consumed, or utilized through digital devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, or other digital platforms.
What are the three classes of artificial intelligence?
Artificial narrow intelligence (ANI) = Narrow range of abilities.• Artificial general intelligence (AGI) = On par with human capabilities Artificial superintelligence (ASI) = More capable than a human
What are the characteristics of general intelligence?
Common Sense Background Knowledge Transfer Learning abstraction Causality
WHat are the advantages of digital products?
Convenience and Accessibility Cost Efficiency Scalability and Reproducibility: Digital products can be easily reproduced and scaled to accommodate a large number of users without significant additional costs Easy Updates and Upgrades Flexibility and Customization
What is deep learning?
Deep Learning involves taking large volumes of structured or unstructured data and using complex algorithms to train neural networks. It performs complex operations to extract hidden patterns and features (for instance, distinguishing the image of a cat from that of a dog).
What are the main methodologies for designing technology nowadays?
Design Thinking Agile: UI: UX:
Name and explain the steps of delivery of digital creations?
DiDigital Creation Digital Storage and Replication: Digital products can be easily stored, replicated, and distributed due to the nature of digital technology. Faster and better than physical replication Internet and Connectivity: serves as the primary means of communication and distribution, enabling global connectivity and accessibility. Digital products can be uploaded to online platforms, websites, or cloud storage services, making them accessible to users worldwide Digital Distribution Platforms: content creators with consumers. These platforms, such as app stores, e-commerce websites, provide a centralized and accessible marketplace for digital products. Customization and Personalization: products can be tailored to individual preferences, allowing users to customize their experiences, settings, and interfaces Digital interactivity
What are the disadvantages of digital products?
Digital Divide Dependency on Technology and Infrastructure Potential for Piracy and Copyright Infringement Lack of Tangibility Security and Privacy Concerns
impact of digital products on environment
Digital products have the potential to contribute to environmental sustainability enabling remote work, reducing the need for commuting and, consequently, lowering carbon emissions. -Digital media reduced the demand for physical goods, such as books and CDs, leading to a reduction in paper usage and plastic waste. However, the production and disposal of electronic devices can contribute to electronic waste, posing environmental challenges. Responsible e-waste management and sustainable manufacturing practices are crucial to mitigate these issues.
What are the 4 models of generative AI?
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Diffusion Models, and Transformer-Based Models.
What are GVMs and GAMs
Generative video/audio models that are like GIMs but with understanding of temporal and spatial dynamics. IP and copy right are issues that come with increased use of these
impact of digital products on culture
Global Connectivity and Communication:Social media platforms, messaging apps = cultural exchange, sharing of ideas, and virtual communities. Access to Information and Knowledge: Online libraries, educational resources, and search engines = more access to knowledge Transformation of Creative Industries: Online platforms and streaming services have changed the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed = more opportunities but also copyright challenges. Cultural Preservation and Digitization: it's better and more accessible Emergence of Digital Media and Entertainment: greatly changed, economic growth. However, they have also presented challenges such as job displacement, privacy concerns, and the need for adapting legal frameworks to address emerging issues in the digital
What are the disadvantages of physical products?
Higher Production and Distribution Costs Limited Reproducibility and Scalability Inventory Management and Obsolescence Environmental Impact
impact of digital products on economy
Increased Productivity and Efficiency: Automation, streamlined processes, and digital tools have allowed businesses to optimize their operations, reducing costs and enhancing productivity. New Business Models and Industries: E-commerce platforms, digital marketplaces, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models Job Creation and Transformation: They have generated employment in areas such as software development, digital marketing, data analytics, and e-commerce logistics.However, they have also disrupted traditional industries, leading to job displacement in some sectors
What are some applications of generative ai?
Realistic images, synthesizing speech, designing architectural models, or even generating human-like text
What are the three ways technology can help achieve the SDG's?
Replacement: This involves using technologies that completely replace a manual process. For example, digital signatures improve efficiency and reduce paper waste, when compared to traditional paper signatures. - Optimization. Optimization relies on technology to make a process more efficient by way of data or automation. This includes implementing optimization algorithms in production processes, in turn increasing productivity and reliability. - Redesign. Redesign is about technologies that reinvent a product or service, which then create a new business model. This can mean giving people access to a product that may be part of the problem. Rather than buying a new car, for instance, people access multi-user vehicles, presenting a unique opportunity to reduce resources and contribute to sustainability.
What are the most important aspects of a prompt?
Role Task Description Examples Context Question
What are the features of a good image prompt?
Subject Medium Style Artist Website Resolution Color Additional details
What are the advantages of physical productS?
Tactile Experience Higher Perceived Value No Dependency on Technology Physical Ownership
Explain Diffusion models.
Taking a starting point of randomness and gradually applying changes, stage by stage, to this initial state until it morphs into a structured output that resembles the training data. leading to high-quality synthetic data This contrasts with GANs and VAEs, which use the initial randomness more directly as a seed for transformation. industry is moving more towards these instead of VAEs and GANs
Explain transformer based models?
They don't process input data sequentially. Instead, they make use of their self-attention mechanism to analyze an entire sequence at once, creating a web of interrelations that link each element to every other element in the sequence. These models can produce coherent and contextually appropriate responses over extended interactions Chat-GPT uses this model
What is UI?
UI stands for user interface, which is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur. It includes the visual elements, such as screens, buttons, icons, etc., that users interact with when using a website, app, or other electronic device
What is UX?
UX stands for user experience, which is the overall interaction and experience that users have with a product or service. It encompasses aspects of branding, design, usability, functionality, and performance. UX design is the process of creating products that provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users
What are large language models?
a type of language model notable for its ability to achieve general-purpose language understanding and generation.
What brings the efficacy of LLMs?
capture the sequential nature of text data effectively
What is Top p as a parameter of an LLM?
controls randomness the "top p" parameter is like a filter that controls how many different words or phrases the language model considers when it's trying to predict the next word. If you set the "top p" value to 0.5, the language model will only consider the 50 most likely words or phrases that might come next. But if you set the "top p" value to 0.9, the language model will consider the 90 most likely words or phrases.
What are the challenges of LLMs?
have high computational requirements, require substantial processing power, and their inner-workings are opaque and not that understandable to outside observers
What is design thinking?
innovative solutions using techniques like sketching prototyping and testing and elements of psychology, sociology, engineering and business. Design thinking draws on the methods and processes of designers, such as sketching, prototyping, testing, and iterating, to understand the needs and desires of users and to generate innovative solutions that meet those needs.
What are gans?
leverages deep learning methodologies to generate new, synthetic data that bears resemblance to the existing data from which it has learned. Two principal components: the "Generator" (the artist) and the "Discriminator" (the critic). they are locked in a constant competition, continually learning, and adapting to each other
What is temperature as a parameter for an LLM?
measure of how frequently the model outputs a less likely word (eg randomness or "creativity" of the produced text. A higher temperature will produce more "creative" outputs, and a lower temperature more "conservative" output
What are generative image models (GIMs)?
models with the ability to capture the inherent structure and intricate patterns within image data, allowing them to generate new images that maintain the characteristics of the training data yet exhibit their own uniqueness
WHat are model hyperparameters?
parameters that allow you to shape the output of an LLM e.g. more imaginative, varied, and engaging, random
What is design story telling?
the process of translating data analysis into simple and understandable terms to influence a business decision or action. It can help communicate the value proposition and impact of the proposed solutions to internal stakeholders and users, showcase deliverables of each agile sprint and design user interfaces that are intuitive, engaging and informative by incorporating rich data analysis, feedback and visualisations to the process.
What are diffusion models?
they blend the strengths of GANs and VAEs for superior performance. they use a process of gradual transformation, where they start with simple, random data and, in a series of steps, refine it to resemble the original training data
Name some types of digital products?
• Software Applications • Digital Media • Online Courses and E-learning • Digital Subscriptions and Memberships • Digital Downloads • Virtual Goods and In-Game Purchases • SaaS (Software as a Service): cloud-based software solutions accessed and utilized remotely over the internet. • Digital Services: digitally delivered (online consultations, remote work services (freelancing platforms), digital marketing services (social media management, search engine optimization), or cloud-based storage and backup services
What are the opportunities for creating
▪ Innovation and Solutions: Technology fosters innovation, enabling the development of new solutions to address complex challenges. From renewable energy technologies to digital health applications, technology-driven innovations have the potential to transform sectors and advance sustainable development. ▪ Data-Driven Decision-Making: Technology facilitates data collection, analysis, and visualization, enhancing evidence-based decision-making. Data-driven insights enable policymakers, organizations, and communities to identify priority areas, track progress, and allocate resources effectively. ▪ Collaboration and Partnerships: Technology enables collaboration and partnerships among diverse stakeholders. Digital platforms and networks connect individuals, organizations, and governments, fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration, and collective action towards the SDGs. ▪ Scalability and Reach: Technology offers scalability, allowing interventions and solutions to be deployed widely and reach underserved populations. Mobile technologies, for instance, have enabled access to various services, such as healthcare and financial inclusion, even in remote areas. ▪ Efficiency and Resource Optimization: Technology improves efficiency in sectors such as energy, agriculture, and transportation, leading to resource optimization and reduced environmental impacts. Smart grids, precision agriculture, and intelligent transportation systems contribute to sustainable resource management.
What are the key technologies to foster SDGs and why?
▪ Renewable Energy Technologies . ▪ Internet of Things (IoT): IoT devices, which connect physical objects and enable data exchange, contribute to several SDGs, including SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). IoT applications support smart infrastructure, energy management, water and waste management, and enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resource optimization. ▪ Artificial Intelligence (AI): healthcare diagnostics, enhance agricultural productivity, optimize energy systems, improve disaster response, and promote sustainable development. ▪ Mobile and Digital Technologies: access to education, telemedicine, financial services, ecommerce, and information, bridging gaps and empowering individuals and communities. ▪ Blockchain: transparency, traceability, and security, which can contribute to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). ▪ Green Technologies and Circular Economy:
