AI in Economic Development – Issue 12.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 12.0

Agents – AI Acting on Your Behalf What are agents, and why should you care? Agents are software AI programs that act autonomously on your behalf. Once deployed, they require minimal human input to function. These systems can perceive their environment, make decisions,...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 11.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 11.0

How to Use Google NotebookLM  Artificial intelligence (AI) has quietly worked its way into many industries, and economic development is no exception. One tool that’s particularly useful for professionals in this field is Google NotebookLM—a powerful AI-driven research...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 11.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 10.0

Insights from the Latest Webcast Welcome back to The Whittaker Report. This month, I had the pleasure of hosting a webcast titled “Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Economic Development”. We dove into the exciting—and sometimes intimidating—world of AI and explored...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 11.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 9.0

Artificial Intelligence (AI) requires a carefully constructed prompt to perform effectively. There are a few key elements to a strong prompt. First, assign the AI a role—decide what kind of expert you want it to be and what type of recommendations you’re looking for....
Evaluating Generative AI Tools

Evaluating Generative AI Tools

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, large language models have emerged as powerful tools for a myriad of applications. Among these, ChatGPT, GPT-3.5, Perplexity, and Claude.AI stand out due to their distinct features and capabilities. Each of...