Welcome to the Evolvepreneur A.I. Advantage Pro Community Event
Our very special guest speaker today is Don Bosco ...
Entrepreneur & marketer with a propensity for big-thinking. Based between the U.S. and Europe.
Topic: A.I. Avatars For Marketing
A.I. Summary:
AI Advantage Community Event: Educating and Inspiring Entrepreneurs
Richard welcomed everyone to the latest AI Advantage community pro event, emphasizing its goal to educate and inspire entrepreneurs on utilizing AI technology. Richard also highlighted the growing collaboration among attendees. John North, CEO of Evolvepreneur, presented on the recent surge in AI technology, attributing it to the explosion of available data, increased computer processing power, and significant investment. John also discussed the AI Advantage community, its benefits, and a special 50% discount offer for new members. Additionally, he shared some recent AI developments, including Bing's multimodal search and Google's new data consent features.
AI: Fundraising, Empathy, and Growth
John discussed a variety of AI-related topics, including fundraising for Character AI, an app that allows users to converse with different characters. He also mentioned Microsoft's interest in nuclear reactions for clean energy and the potential for AI devices to replace smartphones. Furthermore, John highlighted a study that showed AI models exhibiting higher levels of empathy and communication than human doctors. He concluded the discussion by expressing his opinion that the possibility of robots taking over the world, as depicted in popular culture, is unlikely. John also discussed the potential and challenges of AI, highlighting its usefulness in filtering spam and its potential in medical diagnosis. He also mentioned some apps that utilize AI, such as Storystory AI and Varden AI. Additionally, he spoke about the opportunities for AI in optimizing business operations and creating AI-driven apps without the need for coding. John posed a question about whether people want AI to tell them what to do or if they want to be the ones giving instructions. He suggested that while people often overestimate AI's short-term capabilities, they underestimate its potential in the next decade. He ended the discussion by noting the immense growth in AI and expressing the opinion that it could potentially make trillions, not just billions, of dollars.
BHuman: Unleashing Human Connections
Don shared the origin story of BHuman, a marketing technology he developed to enable businesses to make human connections at scale. He identified the difficulty of breaking through the noise as businesses become more saturated, and highlighted the importance of personalized, human communication. Don noted that video, which can include personalized elements, has become a crucial medium for his business. He shared that he had begun working on this technology four years prior to the meeting.
Technology Advancements in Personalized Videos
Don showcased the significant advancements of their technology beyond personalized videos at scale. He highlighted examples of how their users leverage the platform throughout the customer journey, in areas such as outreach, welcome videos, and appointment reminders. Don's presentation included user-generated videos that demonstrated the platform's ability to personalize videos with specific names, dates, and contexts. He concluded by sharing additional creative use cases, including abandoned cart recovery for e-commerce stores and reminders for radio stations.
Doubled Open Rate Platform With AI Studio and Face-Voice Recognition
Don presented the results of a new platform they developed, which doubled the open rate, seven times increased the click-through rate, and four times the conversions. He demonstrated how the platform works through an app called AI studio, where users can create personalized videos for various customers and send them out via email or SMS. Don also mentioned that they are working on a new technology that uses face and voice recognition to allow live chats with the audience. Despite being in its early stages, this technology has seen significant adoption.
Improving Voice Chat Response Time
Don and Adriana discussed a new voice chat feature, which is currently being improved to reduce response time. Dan raised concerns about the response lag, which Don acknowledged and confirmed that the team is working to improve. Richard shared his experiences using the technology. At the end of the meeting, Don clarified that embedded videos in emails are linked to platforms like Vimeo and are hosted on an unbranded account for the user. He also discussed the option of creating custom landing pages with components from the video, allowing users to take action directly. Richard then ended the general Q&A session to move into a breakout session.
Exploring AI's Potential in Enhancing Human Interactions
The team discussed the use of AI as a tool, emphasizing its potential to augment human interactions rather than replace them. Paul expressed his desire to use AI to personalize human connections, citing the power of personalized communication. Ros, new to the field, showed interest in using AI for writing and connecting with fans. lynne highlighted the ability of AI to facilitate multichannel marketing communications quickly and accurately. Finally, Gerry expressed enthusiasm for learning more about AI.
Tools and Browsing Features Introduced
John introduced several tools and apps, including a paid search engine called Kagi Universal Summarizers, Advanced Data Analysis, and Bing's browsing feature. He warned about the risks of misusing the browsing feature and suggested the use of Australian spelling. He also discussed the complexity of the sign-up process for Mid Journey and highlighted a bot that allows users to create their own direct chat. Richard shared a podcast episode demonstrating how to use Pix, which the team used to create images for their show. John discussed a tool that could generate unexpected results when used with Mid Journey, and shared his experience experimenting with it to create a board game. He invited the community to join their platform and encouraged further exploration of the tool's capabilities.
Founders Offer, Feedback, and AI Apps Discussion
John discussed the founders offer and encouraged questions, but there were no specific queries raised. He then suggested that attendees provide feedback on the event, which could be used for future promotional purposes. There was a discussion about the overwhelming number of AI apps available and the importance of starting small and learning gradually. John also mentioned the availability of resources on a website link that attendees would receive via email. Richard expressed surprise with some individuals using large numbers of chat Gbt prompts.
Platform Simplification and Experimentation
Richard and Don discuss the challenges of overcomplicating the platform and offer a free month for anyone interested in trying out the platform. They also mention the importance of experimenting with the platform to find the best solution for their needs. The next event is scheduled for November 1st, and Richard is available for a 15-minute sync that can lead to consultancy and discussions afterwards. The team thanks each other and plans to meet again in a month's time.
Work Speed and iPhone Integration Discussed
Richard discussed his recent work and agreed to make John the host of their meeting. They discussed the importance of improving the speed of their project and the necessity of getting the chatbot to work on iPhones in Australia. Richard also mentioned he would share his AI key with Don for ease of use. Finally, Richard mentioned an upcoming event in November where they planned to demonstrate their work, emphasizing the need for a good video of Jerome and his voice.
Video and Voice Quality Discussion
Richard and Don discussed the quality of their video and voice work. Richard highlighted some issues he encountered, such as the video appearing unnatural and the voice changing accents frequently. He also provided Don with advice on improving these aspects. They discussed the use of headphones for better sound quality and the potential for accents to be picked up more accurately in future updates. Richard also mentioned his willingness to beta test the improved model. Towards the end, they discussed concerns about embedding the chat box on a website and how it might work on mobile devices.
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