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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Google Tests AI Versions of High-Profile Influencers
This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. The implementation of gen AI seems to get weirder and weirder, while we're continually told about how valuable and useful such experiences will become. Which could be true, I guess, but it is a little strange to see the pathways we're taking to increased value and relevance. Case in point, today, Google has launched a new AI experiment called 'Portraits,' which is essentially AI-generated depictions of famous people, that can offer conversational advice and notes in the voice of the person they're based on. As explained by Google: 'Portraits, a new experiment from Google Labs, lets you interact conversationally with AI representations of trusted experts, built in partnership with the experts themselves. Our first Portrait features Kim Scott, bestselling author of 'Radical Candor,' and offers AI-powered coaching inspired by her renowned communication and leadership principles.' Coaching, from an automated system based on machine learning prompts. Sure, what could possibly go wrong? 'Imagine having direct access to Kim's guidance to navigate tough workplace situations or practice difficult conversations. Simply ask your questions, and the Portrait will use Gemini's understanding and reasoning capabilities to generate a relevant and insightful response, drawing directly from Kim's content and speaking in her voice via an illustrated avatar.' So it's really just another way to find relevant segments of advice from this person based on conversational prompts. So rather than having to read all of Scott's books, and/or memorize key approaches, the system will give you easy access to relevant sections, based on Gemini's understanding of your query. Is that beneficial? I mean, maybe speaking with the actual person would offer some assurance and guidance, but relying on an AI system for the same seems like a far less valuable experience. But then again, if this process can offer similar advice, based on the available corpus of knowledge created by this person, that's maybe, kind of the same thing? Maybe? Google says that the unique value of Portraits is that they are directly linked to real-world trusted experts, like Scott, who have provided their own knowledge and voice. 'The foundation is the creator's authentic content, which ensures conversations stay focused on their specific areas of expertise. We've conducted extensive testing and implemented user feedback mechanisms to proactively identify and address potential problematic scenarios.' I would still presume that many of these experts would prefer to have real-world context for any advice they give, and I doubt the advice provided will be wholly relevant. But maybe, as a self-help tool, with expert guidance, it could be another way to utilize AI systems for good. Meta's working on similar, with AI versions of creators that can respond to fans. Meta's hoping that this will provide additional engagement opportunities, without imposing additional workload on creators, but I don't see why this would be valuable, as you're not actually talking to the real person. So why the facade? Why bother putting a face to an AI system when it is, in fact, just the same as talking to a bot? Portraits is a little different, in that it is trained on each subject's responses and output. But it still feels like it's missing the key element of celebrity interaction, being the actual interaction and connection itself. Either way, it's another experiment, and it'll be interesting to see how users respond to AI versions of high-profile folk. Google says that Portraits is now available in the U.S., while people can also register their interest in their own Portrait depiction. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Google's latest experiment gives you advice from the mentor you always wished you had
TL;DR The latest experiment from Google Labs is called Portraits. This feature lets you receive coaching from AI representations of real-life experts. The first of these Portraits features author Kim Scott. As Google continues to work on AI experiments at a breakneck pace, the company is already pushing out a fresh one for you to try out. The tech giant's latest creation aims to give you advice through the mentor you always wished you had. In a new blog, Google announced it's rolling out an experiment called 'Portraits.' This feature appears as an illustrative avatar and is designed to be a Gemini-powered coach based on a real-life expert. The first of these Portraits will feature author Kim Scott, known for the book Radical Candor. According to Google, you'll be able to interact with a Portrait by asking questions, similar to talking with any other chatbot. However, the Portrait uses Scott's voice and draws directly from her content to offer a 'relevant and insightful response.' This AI focuses specifically on the creator's content, so conversations stay on that coach's particular area of expertise. The Mountain View-based firm is allowing people to try its first Portrait out right now. However, you'll need to be 18 years old and live in the US to have access. If you're eligible, you'll just have to head over to Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Best-Selling Authors Kim Scott and Daniel Pink To Headline World's Largest HR Virtual Summit
Register for BambooHR's Free Virtual Two-Day Event DRAPER, Utah, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BambooHR®, the leading cloud-based human resource platform where everything works together, announced today that Kim Scott, author of Radical Respect and Radical Candor, and Daniel Pink, author of Drive and The Power of Regret, will headline this year's 11th annual HR Virtual Summit. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 14, and Thursday, May 15, 2025. "Our annual virtual summit is dedicated to connecting, learning, and growing together," said Brad Rencher, CEO of BambooHR. "We hope to inspire and empower attendees to unleash the power of their people and create engaging workplaces. This year, we'll welcome world-class presenters Kim Scott and Daniel Pink, along with many of the brightest minds in HR. With thousands of attendees, the summit offers a unique opportunity to explore new ideas and build meaningful relationships within the HR community." Kim Scott is the author of Radical Respect and Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and, before that, led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Daniel Pink, a global thought leader in business and behavior, is the author of seven bestselling nonfiction books that range from human motivation to the science of timing to a graphic novel career guide. His deeply researched works include the New York Times bestsellers The Power of Regret, When, and A Whole New Mind. Daniel's TED Talk on the science of motivation has been viewed more than 40 million times. HR Virtual Summit is a free event for HR and business leaders to connect, learn, and be uplifted. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights and knowledge in the industry on topics such as benefits, compensation, company culture, retention, current events, employee performance, hiring, onboarding, AI, and HR data and strategy. HR Virtual Summit also allows attendees to earn free SHRM and HRCI recertification credits by participating in the virtual sessions. Registration is now open at For more information about BambooHR and the HR Virtual Summit, please visit About BambooHR BambooHR® is the leading HR software platform that sets people free to do great work. Intuitively designed and user-friendly HR, payroll, and benefits administration in one unified ecosystem means less focus on process and more on growing what matters most—people. With AI-powered insights and comprehensive reporting, HR leaders gain the data they need to craft strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention while effectively measuring success. Trusted by HR professionals in over 34,000 companies across 190 countries and 50 industries, BambooHR supports millions of users throughout their employee journey. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BambooHR LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Radical Respect: Kim Scott's Blueprint For A Truly Inclusive Workplace
Radical Respect is the ideal state, where you collaborate with respect for each person's ... More individuality. When Kim Scott's book Radical Candor came out in 2017, it took off fast. It hit the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists and now stands at over 1 million copies sold. The book struck a chord because it showed managers how to do something they struggled with daily: Giving clear, constructive feedback without coming across as mean or uncaring. But, when Scott gave a radical candor workshop at her friend Michelle's company, Michelle pulled her aside. Michelle said, 'Kim, I'm excited to roll out Radical Candor. I think it's going to help me build the kind of innovative culture that I want. But I've got to tell you—it's much harder for me than it is for you.' Scott asked Michelle why, and she explained that as soon as she offered people even the most gentle, compassionate criticism, they accused her of being an angry Black woman. 'It was so hard to hear—so painful,' Scott said. 'In part because I knew it was true. I knew this had happened to her, and I knew how unfair it was.' The conversation triggered four different realizations for Scott, and she knew, based on these realizations, that she wanted to write her next book, Radical Respect. It would be the sort of prequel to Radical Candor, knowing that you couldn't achieve radical candor without radical respect. Kim Scott, author of Radical Respect. Realization #1: The first thing Scott realized was that even though she thought of herself as an upstander—a person who would intervene if someone was experiencing the kind of disrespect that Michelle experienced—she wasn't as good at it as she thought. 'It never even occurred to me the toll it must take on her to have to show up unfailingly cheerful and pleasant in every meeting we were in together. I had failed to be an upstander. I'd been a silent bystander,' Scott explained to me in a recent interview. Realization #2: The second thing Scott realized was that not only had she been in denial about the kinds of disrespect Michelle was experiencing, but she had also been in denial about the kinds of disrespect she herself had experienced throughout her career. 'I was in denial because I didn't want to think of myself or of her as victims, Scott said. 'But by pretending that a whole host of things weren't happening, things that were in fact happening, I wasn't choosing my battles. I was defaulting to silence.' Realization #3: The third thing she realized was that she was most in denial about the times when she had been the one who was disrespectful. 'And because I was pretending I had done nothing wrong, I couldn't acknowledge it or make amends. I wasn't soliciting feedback. I was ignoring it,' said Scott. Realization #4: The fourth realization she had was as a leader. 'I imagined myself to be someone who was creating these BS-free zones where people could do the best work of their lives and build the best relationships of their careers. But because I was pretending that disrespectful attitudes and behaviors just weren't happening…I was failing in my responsibility as a leader,' explained Scott. Scott redefines 'respect' not as earned admiration but as unconditional regard for the feelings, rights, and traditions of others. To help people think about respect, she created a four-box model, where your goal is to be in the upper right quadrant. Top left: Oblivious Exclusion. Obvious exclusion is when you demand conformity even though you've created what you think is a collaborative environment. Bottom left: Brutal Ineffectiveness. This is when you don't respect individuality or optimize for collaboration. Leaders who take this approach have a tyrannical, dictatorial style. Bottom right: Self-Righteous Shaming. This is when you're aware of the need to respect individuality, and you try to force others to do it. The problem here is that too much force is being used and not enough understanding. Top right: Radical Respect. This is the ideal state, where you collaborate with respect for each person's individuality. As leaders try to practice radical respect, there are three things that tend to get in the way the most often. They are bias, prejudice, and bullying. Each is different from the other, and understanding the differences can help you act with greater respect. Respect isn't just about being nice. It's about building the kind of environment where people feel safe to speak up, valued for who they are, and empowered to do their best work. And no leader gets it right all the time. As Scott puts it: 'There's no leader in the world who has a perfectly respectful team. We all have a role to play.' The key is to keep noticing, keep learning, and keep choosing the top-right quadrant—again and again. Kevin Kruse is the Founder + CEO of LEADx, the world's fastest growing EQ training company. Kevin is also a New York Times bestselling author of Great Leaders Have No Rules, 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management, and Employee Engagement 2.0.
