September 7, 2025
I knew the headlines for this week's column, but I didn't know what image I would like to put.
But I had what was something that could solve my problem.
“I've written a column for Siouxfalls.Business and about the need for AI and Sioux Falls businesses to learn to use it,” I entered into ChatGpt.
“The heading is “In the case of an AI wake-up call.” I don't know what to use as an image to blend both Sioux Falls and this headline? ”
This was my first attempt.
But that wasn't what I wanted and it was my fault that my prompt wasn't accurate enough.
“I should be careful, I don't really want the words used in the images. I want the images to reflect the words,” I backed. “Your image of Sioux Falls is nice. But can you incorporate a headline theme?”
This was the next version.
“I like it! It's a good job,” I said.
“Thank you! I'm glad you liked it,” he replied. “Please let us know if you need a different version, different styles (more abstract, futuristic, or minimalist), or if you want a web or printable file format.
As I have, if you start using ChatGpt in your work life, this won't surprise you. If not, welcome to wake up call.
Generated AI, a type of artificial intelligence that allows you to create new original content, has evolved rapidly this year. If you haven't started to incorporate this into your workflow yet, it's time to find yourself at a competitive disadvantage.
In my own world of work, I have already found multiple time-saving and content-enhancing applications for AI. The possibility of unlocking more is enormous and should benefit both the reader and my business. I feel like the rest of my industry is and is a will and needs to understand how to invest more time to understand this.
The other day I was working on a story that would run over the next few weeks on some proposed projects. The rendering went well and I asked if the architect should be credited. I was told that my intern used AI to create it. Welcome to the beginning of many disruptive professions.
The more obvious application is written, warning that many of the copies produced by AI may “sound well”, but in some cases it may lean towards generics, while in other cases it may lean upward. I'm pretty good at understanding when it's being used – and there are many detectors that confirm my doubts. That said, technology is constantly improving, and the more you “learn” your personal communication style, the better you can get.
At this point it reminds me a bit of the birth of a wide range of internet services.
In 1995, there was little in business.
By 2005, every early adopter had one business of most scale.
By 2010, if you didn't have it, you were considered behind the times for that and you missed business because of that.
15 years have passed since the new technology to the standard. And I think if we can keep up, we will be able to adopt AI in its nature faster.
About a year ago, the Prairie Family Business Association first looked into 160 local family businesses on a variety of topics, including AI.
13% of companies implement AI in their business practices, and only 18% of companies feel they have the skills they need to do so. When asked whether AI could boost its return on investment, 58% indicated they “never agree or disagree.”
Only 11% of family businesses agreed that Top Management had promoted AI as a strategic priority, with 17% saying they agreed that the company had AI skills.
It's about sustainability in the future. We understand that it's difficult to start where to start or see your business's applications right away, but it's as easy as creating a free account and exploring its features. I am also undoubtedly beginning to see opportunities for entrepreneurs and organizations who can become experts in helping others navigate the changing landscapes ahead.
At the same time, we need to recognize the very real threats that AI poses to certain segments of the economy, as with communities. For years, we have anticipated that the next recession could be caused by unemployment in the traditional “white-collar” role, in order to be able to do faster, cheaper and more accurately.
This also shows a very realistic threat to human intelligence. Just as the Industrial Revolution led to people not physically active, it reasones that the looming AI revolution can do the same thing mentally for us. The more AI forms ideas for us, the less people will learn to think, analyze and evaluate for themselves? I was able to see it. Successful people respond to technology and make effective use of it. Or you'll be drawn to occupations that are more difficult to replace automation and AI. Communities need to position themselves to do the same thing.
Remember what ChatGpt asked me about the images from Sioux Falls? Want to see something more futuristic? here it is.
Don't you think it's a little dark or even ominous? But given the context, it's probably fitting. That said, we had to ask if Sioux Falls really thought the building would become as tall as pictured.
ChatGpt responded with an analysis of Sioux Falls' current tall buildings, a reference to the 2035 Downtown Plan, and a note that the city was working on its shape.
The good news for me is that three of the five sources used in this conclusion came from Siouxfalls.Business. At least in the media, it appears to add value to providing information that ChatGpt deems reliable enough to use. Of course, I'm not like getting paid for it, but that's a different matter.
We will start to provide more coverage of companies using AI and the issues that come with it. I believe that we need to be part of our role as a business media organization to raise awareness of this paradigm-shift technology. Hope the story is read – if not as soon as it is published, as soon as the inevitable AI wake-up call arrives for you and your business.
