Custom AI Models: Building Practical AI Tools for Personal and Professional Productivity A Learning Revolution "AI Deep Dive" Workshop with Reed Hepler OVERVIEW:  As Reed and Steve Hargadon discussed with attendees in the summer AI Productivity BootCamp, “Custom AI Models” (like Custom GPTs from OpenAI) are fast becoming one of the most important and productive tools for those looking to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) in practical, pragmatic, and applicable ways. We're all being inundated with promotional and marketing messages telling us all of the great things that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do for us. A lot of those promises are significantly exaggerated as companies are vying for attention in the rush to profit from AI. We're also constantly being offered articles or downloads of the “100 best prompts” to use to be productive and successful with AI. Learning how to effectively prompt (or give instructions) to the LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or Perplexity) is a relatively good thing, but it’s not necessarily the best use of time for the results needed in order to have AI actually impact productivity. However, understanding and learning how to build a Custom AI Model, especially the CustomGPT framework from OpenAI, is something that you should learn and that will have very specific and productive outcomes for you or your organization. Join us for this hands-on, in-depth workshop to learn the ins and outs of Custom AI Models to streamline work processes, enhance data analysis, improve communication, or manage projects more effectively. By the end of this workshop, you will not only understand the foundational principles of AI tool creation, but you will also leave with at least one custom model that enhances your productivity while upholding the values of transparency and ethical responsibility. CUSTOM AI MODELS: Custom AI Models--the most prominent being OpenAI's Custom GPTs--are specialized versions of general LLM systems tailored to meet specific needs or tasks. Imagine having a chatbot that not only understands general information but is also fine-tuned to grasp the nuances of a particular project, topic, industry, or even a company's internal processes. You program these custom models with specific instructions on the output you are expecting and can give them specific data, which can include anything from product manuals to legal documents, allowing them to provide more accurate, relevant, and context-aware responses. This makes them incredibly powerful tools for businesses, educators, or anyone who needs an AI that can act as a knowledgeable expert in a particular area, offering a personalized and efficient solution for complex tasks. EXAMPLES: Content Creation GPT: A model fine-tuned for marketing teams, capable of generating high-quality content such as blog posts, newsletters, social media updates, or ad copy that aligns with personal or organizational strategy. Social Media Manager GPT: A model designed to craft engaging social media posts, respond to customer comments, and analyze social media metrics to optimize content strategy and boost online presence. Brand Voice GPT: A model that ensures all written communications, from emails to marketing copy, consistently reflect personal or organizational unique brand voice, enhancing brand cohesion across all platforms. Event Planning GPT: A model that helps by generating event themes, scheduling activities, and coordinating logistics based on past event data and industry trends. Customer Support GPT: A model trained on a company’s product information, FAQs, and past customer interactions to provide personalized and accurate customer service, reducing response time and improving customer satisfaction. Technical Support GPT: A model trained on product manuals, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation to provide customers with accurate, step-by-step assistance for resolving technical issues. Specialized Assistance GPT: A model trained on specific documents, guidelines, or data to assist in research, reporting, or recommendations relative to your particular field or work. More Examples: Communication (Internal and External), Training and Professional Development, Data Analysis and Visualization, Business Administration, Business and Project Management, and Scenario and Role Playing (Conflict Management/Risk Assessment). As you can tell, Custom AI Models are a very powerful tools as they can uniquely realize the promises of AI productivity. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Guidelines for Creating Specific Custom LLM Tools Creating GPT Models Providing and Structuring Tool System Prompts Task Goals Communication Preferences Content and Data Strategies Licensing And Permissions Interface Plan Fine-Tuning Plan Prompt Design Custom Instructions Other Custom Model Providers This 90-minute online hands-on workshop is the first in our new Learning Revolution "AI Deep Dive" Series. The recording and presentation slides will be available to all who register. DATE: Friday, September 20th, 2024, 2:00 - 3:30 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $129/person - includes live attendance and any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. To arrange group discounts (see below), to submit a purchase order, or for any registration difficulties or questions, email admin@learningrevolution.com. TO REGISTER:  Click HERE to register and pay. You can pay by credit card. You will receive an email within a day with information on how to attend the webinar live and how you can access the permanent webinar recording. If you are paying for someone else to attend, you'll be prompted to send an email to admin@learningrevolution.com with the name and email address of the actual attendee. If you need to be invoiced or pay by check, if you have any trouble registering for a webinar, or if you have any questions, please email admin@learningrevolution.com. NOTE: please check your spam folder if you don't receive your confirmation email within a day. SPECIAL GROUP RATES (email admin@learningrevolution.com to arrange): Multiple individual log-ins and access from the same organization paid together: $99 each for 3+ registrations, $75 each for 5+ registrations. Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins. The ability to show the webinar (live or recorded) to a group located in the same physical location or in the same virtual meeting from one log-in: $399. Large-scale institutional access for viewing with individual login capability: $599 (hosted either at Learning Revolution or in Niche Academy). Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins. ALL-ACCESS PASSES: This webinar is not a part of the Library 2.0 or Learning Revolution All-Access programs. REED C. HEPLER Reed Hepler is a digital initiatives librarian, instructional designer, artificial intelligence practitioner and consultant, and M.Ed. student at Idaho State University in the Instructional Design and Technology program. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, with emphases in Archives Management and Digital Curation, from Indiana University. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in History with minors in Anthropology and Religious Studies as well as a Museum Certificate. He has worked at nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions encouraging information literacy and effective education. Combining all of these degrees and experiences, Reed strives to promote ethical librarianship and educational initiatives. Currently, Reed works as a Digital Initiatives Librarian at a college in Idaho and also has his own consulting firm, heplerconsulting.com. His views and projects can be seen on his LinkedIn page or his blog, CollaborAItion, on Substack. Contact him at reed.hepler@gmail.com for more information.

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