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You're bad at using AI because you're bad at managing people

AI could be the end of fast fashion
The retail industry is fraught with waste and sunk costs. Can AI fix that? Diarra Bousso is proof that it can.

What happens when 1M people are really good at using AI?
This week we made our AI coach ProfAI free for consumers to use, to build relevant, foundational AI skills. Our CEO Greg is taking over the newsletter this week to tell you why.

Most people are terrible at using AI [new data]
ICYMI, we released our latest report on the state of AI proficiency in the workforce this week. Greg is breaking down the key findings, and what they mean for you as an individual or a leader.

Which LLM is right for your privacy needs?
60% of the knowledge workforce limits their AI use because they’re worried about data privacy and security, according to our latest AI Proficiency Report. So we put together your definitive guide to LLM privacy.

Can't stop checking your favorite app? Here's why.
Have you ever been bored and caught yourself checking Instagram just seconds after you closed it?
I’m sure you didn’t reopen it because you had an overwhelming urge to see more pics of your college roommate's lunch. You did it without thinking, like it was second nature.
If that sounds familiar, then I hate to break it to you: You have a habit.
And what’s more, that habit was built intentionally – by the people who designed your app.

3 proven ways to get customers to share your product
Here’s a simple fact about human nature: The better something makes someone look, the more likely they are to share it.
You probably noticed this on your Instagram feed at the end of last year, when a metric ton of your friends shared their Spotify Wrapped playlist.
What makes sharing the Spotify Wrapped playlist so irresistible?

Which skills matter? Employees and L&D leaders don’t always agree [research]
Which skills matter in the modern workplace – to get promoted, to get ahead, to impact the business? It turns out that employees and learning leaders don’t always agree.
We recently surveyed 10,000 students and 250 learning leaders on the skills that are their biggest priority in 2023.

Want to build the next Airbnb? 4 steps to get started
Airbnb changed the way we travel without purchasing any hotels. Uber made it easier to get around without amassing their own fleet. And DoorDash took care of breakfast without cracking a single egg.
The common thread between these companies is that they’re platform businesses. Rather than selling products directly, they’re providing a platform that conveniently connects sellers and buyers.
How do you follow in their footsteps? Here are four steps that can help you build a platform of your own.