Understanding the future landscape of software Software developers will be more important than ever before. The 3-30-300 Principle In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, few forces have been as transformative as artificial intelligence (AI). As we stand on the cusp of a new era, a paradigm shift is unfolding—-one that I like to call the 3-30-300 Principle. This principle encapsulates the past, present, and future of software development and highlights the monumental impact AI will...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
Let’s be positive The future can be bright. Have you scrolled through social media lately and seen headlines like, “Consulting is over—why hire a consultant when ChatGPT can create an entire presentation?” Or perhaps, “Art is dead—Midjourney can produce stunning images at the click of a button.” Maybe even, “Coding is obsolete—why employ developers when tools like Cursor can generate code instantly?” It’s easy to get swept up in the tidal wave of skepticism and fear surr...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
The AI Hype trap How it sometimes feels when looking at social media for AI. So, have you noticed how everyone’s buzzing about AI lately? Social media is flooded with folks hyping up the latest “amazing” AI developments. They’re sharing all these slick text-to-video clips and making bold claims like “coding is dead” or “Hollywood is over.” But let’s pump the brakes for a second. A lot of these posts are coming from people who haven’t actually tried the tech themselves. The...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
Locust Magic I wrote a trilogy of books over 15 years ago called ‘The Fourth World’, ‘The Million Year Journey’ and ‘The Legend of the Locust’ There were really popular with hundreds of thousands of readers, and they tell an epic tale that starts innocently enough, but rapidly becomes an existential and epic story about the past, present, and future of humanity. I re-read them while on vacation a few months back and fell in love with the characters all over again. But they needed ...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
Watching Dune in the world’s most luxurious theaterSo, I was in Riyadh this week, speaking at the Human Capability Initiative, a platform and a conference to...| laurencemoroney.com
A case study in making a movie with AI tools You’ve probably seen lots of short movies being made using AI tools, and you’ve wondered how they’re done. Well, here’s an example of one, and I’m going to document the process of how it was made, and while going through that, also highlight the limitations of the technology that lead to many of these movies looking the same. Here’s the movie It’s kinda cool, and it tells a story. But once you’ve seen a few movies like this, you’l...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
A case study in turning a blog post into a video… A few days back, I wrote this blog post, covering a passion of mine – how AI can be used to change things that we use every day, and while so doing, improving costs, efficiency, and reducing waste, giving an overall positive impact on society and environment. And then I turned it into a video like this! It took about an hour of tweaking, and maybe $10 worth of my subscription credits to create this: This was achieved using a service caled ...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
Exploring the Wonders of AI-Generated Imagery with Decohere: A Personal Journey In the ever-evolving world of technology, AI’s role in creative fields is becoming increasingly prominent, as I recently explored through a fun experience with the Decohere website. This blog post will delve into two fascinating instances that highlight the capabilities of AI in generating unique visual content. Real-Time Image Creation: A Sci-Fi Vision My first interaction with Decohere involved crafting a scen...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
Revolutionizing Batteries with AI: A Leap Towards Sustainable Technology In a world increasingly dependent on technology, the quest for efficient and environmentally friendly power sources is more crucial than ever. A recent breakthrough, as reported by New Scientist, showcases how artificial intelligence (AI) is leading this charge, offering a glimpse into a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand. Understanding the Breakthrough The heart of this advancement lies in an AI-...| Laurence Moroney - The AI Guy.
In the wake of the cryptocurrency boom, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) emerged as the digital darlings of the art and collectibles world. However, as we navigate...| laurencemoroney.com