[Commentary] #001 [Latest AI #01] How generative AI has changed the speed of work! The reality of using the latest AI

Generative AI will change the way we work

The way we work has been undergoing major changes over the past few years. At the heart of these changes is "generative AI." We are entering an era in which AI can instantly perform tasks that previously took humans time to complete, such as writing text, generating images, and organizing data.

Drastically reduced time spent on writing

In the past, it would take many people several hours, or even a whole day, to create documents. Work involves a lot of writing, such as proposals, reports, emails, and presentation materials. By utilizing generative AI, these drafts can be created in just a few tens of seconds. Of course, they cannot be used as is, but because the burden of thinking from scratch is greatly reduced, it is not uncommon for work time to be reduced by more than half.

Uses range from idea generation to translation

Furthermore, generative AI can support a wide range of tasks beyond just writing, such as idea generation, summarizing, translation, and code creation. For example, it can summarize meeting minutes or instantly translate documents for overseas use, allowing anyone to produce a certain level of output in situations that previously required specialized skills. This not only affects the "speed" of work, but also the "quality."

Adoption and remote work progressing in companies

In fact, generative AI is being rapidly adopted in corporate settings. It is being used in a variety of fields, including sales departments creating proposal materials, planning departments summarizing market analysis, and engineering departments drafting programs. In particular, advances in integration with cloud services have created an environment where AI can be used anywhere, making it extremely compatible with remote work.

Instead of "taking away jobs," we aim to "change the way we work"

On the other hand, we often hear people express concern that "AI will take away our jobs." However, in actual workplaces, AI is not completely replacing human work, but is instead being used to "change the way people work." Simple, time-consuming tasks are left to AI, allowing people to focus on more human-like tasks such as judgment and creativity. As a result, the productivity of the entire team is greatly improved.

Side job/freelance "another assistant"

The evolution of generative AI is also changing the way individuals work. For those with side jobs or freelancers, AI is truly like "another assistant." From writing, image production, simple design, and video composition, AI can now complete a large volume of work that would be impossible for one person to complete in a short amount of time. This has ushered in an era where it is easier for even a small number of people to start a business.

A powerful ally for small and medium-sized business owners

Generative AI is also being welcomed as good news for small and medium-sized business owners. Many of them seem to be able to see the potential of their business by repeatedly "bouncing ideas off the wall," such as when coming up with new business ideas. It's like hiring several talented subordinates.

Evolution of the communication environment and the spread of generative AI

The evolution of the communication environment is also driving the spread of generative AI. High-speed, stable communication makes it possible to constantly utilize AI on the cloud, enabling advanced processing even from smartphones and tablets. As 5G and the next communication standards evolve in the future, generative AI will likely become more familiar and real-time.

The ability to ask questions and clarify goals are essential for problem solving

While generative AI dramatically increases the speed of work, the ability to ask questions and organize objectives is becoming increasingly important in order to use it effectively. If you don't clearly communicate what you want to do and what results you're looking for, AI won't be able to demonstrate its true potential. In other words, the age of generative AI is also an age in which human thinking ability will be put to even greater demands.

How to use your free time

Going forward, generative AI will likely become even more accurate and become more deeply ingrained in our work. The increased speed of work also means that how we use our free time will become increasingly important. In a few years, there will likely be a big difference between those who use their time to relearn and take on new challenges and those who simply continue to stay busy.

Generative AI that changes the assumptions behind how we work

Generative AI will change the "premises" of how we work. We may be at a turning point where both the speed of work and the way we work will change dramatically.

How would you like the children who will be using it in the future to use it?

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