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AI For The Blind Lesson 1 How does AI work?

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Here is the transcript, if you want to contact Shawn email danielkeen9104@gmail.com or call/ text 817-659-9353
"Good evening, I’m Shawn, and tonight we’re going to talk about how AI works with language and image models."

"When you type a question into something like ChatGPT, the computer is really good at looking for patterns in language. For example, AI understands simple phrases like ‘Mary had a little lamb’ because it’s seen that pattern so many times. It knows what comes next by analyzing how words commonly follow each other."

"The same applies when you generate images with AI. The model looks at millions of images it’s been trained on, identifying basic elements like, ‘Oh, that’s a dog’ or ‘That looks like an apple.’ It uses those patterns to build the image you’ve asked for."

"Now, this is where it gets tricky—sometimes AI hallucinates. I once took a picture of a garage with horizontal wood slats, and the AI thought it saw stairs leading to a door. It’s fascinating because it really believed it was right until I started asking more questions, like, ‘Could that be siding?’"

"When generating an image, AI relies on basic elements. For example, it knows what a landscape looks like because it’s been trained on millions of landscapes. But when it comes to image descriptions, it might sometimes miss obvious details or focus on the wrong parts until you ask the right questions. That’s why when I generate images, I often double-check descriptions with tools like Aira Access, asking it to ‘describe everything in full detail’ and ‘look for any unusual AI renderings.’"

"In the end, AI is incredibly powerful, but it’s still learning. Whether it’s text or images, you have to guide it by asking the right questions and refining your prompts."

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The best AI trick

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Happy Tuesday, everyone!

I had this fun idea last night why not start sharing my little stories and thoughts on my podcast, "WeSpeak Live?" Who knows, maybe someone will actually enjoy them or get something out of it!

Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m cheating just a little bit. I’m using a super polished Eleven Labs voice named Chris. Chris has this great voice, and I love how he sounds in the virtual world. Could I use my own voice? Sure. And I probably will at some point. But, let’s be honest—who really* loves the sound of their own voice?

I’ve always been into audio and sound. It feels like people connect with it better. My goal? Always to educate and entertain. Think of my content as one of those fun historical fiction books—taking real stuff and making it enjoyable to learn about. At least, I hope that’s what happens! If you like what you hear, see, or read, you know what to do—like, share, and spread the word. But no pressure, of course.

Now, let’s jump into something useful about AI. If you’re new to AI and still scratching your head, hang in there. Keep listening, keep playing around with it, and you’ll get it. If you haven’t tried AI yet and are not sure where to start, here’s a tip ask an AI the one question you’ve always had but never got an answer to. The response might just blow your mind.

Today’s prompting trick is simple, but powerful. I’ll post this as both text and audio, and maybe I’ll even throw in an image for Chris to describe! Thanks for sticking with me—your support means a lot.

Shawn,

A quick AI tip

I’ve been meaning to post this for a while now, and here it is. When working with AI chat models, there’s a simple trick that can drastically improve your results—it’s just three little words: rewrite your prompt.

Now, what does that do? Let me break it down:

1. It improves clarity: The AI will reorganize your prompt to make it more concise and focused, which often leads to better answers.

2. It changes the wording The AI keeps the meaning but presents it in a fresh way, which can offer new perspectives.

3. It optimizes the prompt – It helps eliminate any confusion, making your request easier for the AI to interpret.

4. It expands or condenses – Depending on your input, the AI might give a more detailed response or summarize it better.

So, whenever you’re refining a prompt, try adding rewrite your prompt at the end and watch how much better your results become!

Give it a shot and let me know how it goes in the comments!

The image features a large, red-orange arrow cursor, which is often used for text selection in digital interfaces. This cursor is stylized to resemble a computer circuit board, with intricate lines of code or symbols running across its surface, giving it a highly detailed, almost holographic look.

The background is composed of a dark blue-green circuit board pattern, illuminated with glowing red-orange lines and nodes that intermingle with the arrow cursor. These lines and nodes create a web of electronic pathways, reminiscent of those found in hardware circuitry. The overall aesthetic is high-tech and digital, emphasizing themes of technology, coding, and computer systems.

Now enter your prompt:

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