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The Limit of Trust in TechnologyJust because it looks authoritative doesn’t mean it’s accurate. Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant: trusting technology and knowing how to use these tools wisely. We’re often told that AI and technology will eventually take over everything, freeing us from mundane tasks - maybe, seriously. While that maybe be true in the future, for now, we need to stay sharp and engaged, constantly applying our own critical thinking to these tools. The New Tool: Napkin.ai I recently stumbled upon a fascinating tool called Napkin.ai. It’s an AI-powered visualization tool that generates images from text prompts. At first glance, the graphics it produces are impressive—well-designed, fast and seemingly authoritative. This tool caught my eye, and I was tempted to use one of its graphics in this newsletter. The Reality Check However, as I absorbed the graphic it created, I noticed something unsettling. While the graphic appeared professional and convincing, it was misleading. It highlighted two concepts in a way that seemed too polished and precise to question; however, it was wrong! (in my humble opinion) It made me realize an important lesson: just because something looks authoritative and is presented with cool visuals doesn’t mean it’s necessarily correct. A Lesson in Critical Thinking Not only that, but I'm going to challenge you to look at the graphic, and ask yourself, what is wrong? Does this make sense? Is it wrong? Misleading? Also, I want you to notice something, even me telling you that this graphic is BS, there is still a side to you that believes it must be true to some degree - I mean come on, it's graphically designed and talks about high level topics! Tell me, reply, what do you think it is? ​ ​ Stay curious, and here's to leveling up your leadership! Emailed forwarded to you? Want to read more?
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Andrew Elliot Stern Group
I empower individuals and organizations to come alive by creating and fulfilling on their vision for the future.
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