Human v avatar in e-learning: Our first experiments with Audiate

Creating engaging e-learning videos with human presenters can be valuable, but it’s also time-consuming. Scheduling recordings, ensuring good audio quality, and finding the perfect background all have their challenges. We’ve been updating our e-learning course on generative AI, and we were intrigued by the avatar feature in Audiate and wondered if it could streamline our… Read more »

The rise of autonomous AI Agents: Will they redefine technical writing?

  In our previous post “Meet your future co-worker: Understanding the rise of AI Agents“, we explored the world of autonomous AI agents. Now, let’s revisit a crucial question for our profession: how might these intelligent systems impact the field of technical writing? Understanding the Agents: From simple to autonomous To recap, think of typical… Read more »

Meet your future co-worker: Understanding the rise of AI Agents

One of the most transformative shifts in the technology isn’t just “AI” in general – it’s the emergence of AI Agents. They are dynamic, proactive entities poised to revolutionise how we interact with technology and the world around us. What exactly is an AI Agent? An AI Agent is like a digital being that can… Read more »

Podcast 156: Privacy and AI – Risks and Solutions for Technical Writers

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In this episode, Ellis explores the critical issue of data privacy for technical writers using AI tools and chatbots. He delves into the potential risks, from data leaks and copyright infringement to compliance violations and intellectual property concerns. The episode also provides practical solutions and strategies for mitigating these risks, empowering technical writers to leverage… Read more »