Episode overview In this episode, Ellis explores how AI agents, especially autonomous AI agents, are reshaping the landscape of technical communication. What are they? How do they differ from traditional AI tools? And crucially, what does their rise mean for technical writers? Blending two recent blog posts, Ellis walks us through emerging tools like Manus,… Read more »
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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
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 »
Why AI has meant more work for us as Technical Writers
You might have seen the headlines. “These jobs will be replaced by AI,” and sometimes, technical writing makes that list. But, as technical writers ourselves, we find those claims to be a bit off the mark. In fact, we at Cherryleaf have seen, first-hand, how important human technical writers are in the age of AI…. Read more »