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Impact of Generative AI on Workforce

Impact of Generative AI on Workforce

The Impact of Generative AI on the Future of Work Automation has long been a source of concern and hope for the future of work. Now, generative AI is the latest technology fueling both fear and optimism. AI’s Role in Job Augmentation and Replacement While AI is expected to enhance many jobs, there’s a growing argument that job augmentation for some might lead to job replacement for others. For instance, if AI makes a worker’s tasks ten times easier, the roles created to support that job could become redundant. A June 2023 McKinsey report highlighted that generative AI (GenAI) could automate 60% to 70% of employee workloads. In fact, AI has already begun replacing jobs, contributing to nearly 4,000 job cuts in May 2023 alone, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, estimates that 80% of the U.S. workforce could see at least 10% of their jobs impacted by large language models (LLMs). Examples of AI Job Replacement One notable example involves a writer at a tech startup who was let go without explanation, only to later discover references to her as “Olivia/ChatGPT” in internal communications. Managers had discussed how ChatGPT was a cheaper alternative to employing a writer. This scenario, while not officially confirmed, strongly suggested that AI had replaced her role. The Writers Guild of America also went on strike, seeking not only higher wages and more residuals from streaming platforms but also more regulation of AI. Research from the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise indicates that GenAI might disproportionately affect women, with 79% of working women holding positions susceptible to automation compared to 58% of working men. Unlike past automation that typically targeted repetitive tasks, GenAI is different—it automates creative work such as writing, coding, and even music production. For example, Paul McCartney used AI to partially generate his late bandmate John Lennon’s voice to create a posthumous Beatles song. In this case, AI enhanced creativity, but the broader implications could be more complex. Other Impacts of AI on Jobs AI’s impact on jobs goes beyond replacement. Human-machine collaboration presents a more positive angle, where AI helps improve the work experience by automating repetitive tasks. This could lead to a rise in AI-related jobs and a growing demand for AI skills. AI systems require significant human feedback, particularly in training processes like reinforcement learning, where models are fine-tuned based on human input. A May 2023 paper also warned about the risk of “model collapse,” where LLMs deteriorate without continuous human data. However, there’s also the risk that AI collaboration could hinder productivity. For example, generative AI might produce an overabundance of low-quality content, forcing editors to spend more time refining it, which could deprioritize more original work. Jobs Most Affected by AI AI Legislation and Regulation Despite the rapid advancement of AI, comprehensive federal regulation in the U.S. remains elusive. However, several states have introduced or passed AI-focused laws, and New York City has enacted regulations for AI in recruitment. On the global stage, the European Union has introduced the AI Act, setting a common legal framework for AI. Meanwhile, U.S. leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have begun outlining plans for AI regulation, emphasizing the need to protect workers, national security, and intellectual property. In October 2023, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on AI, aiming to protect consumer privacy, support workers, and advance equity and civil rights in the justice system. AI regulation is becoming increasingly urgent, and it’s a question of when, not if, comprehensive laws will be enacted. As AI continues to evolve, its impact on the workforce will be profound and multifaceted, requiring careful consideration and regulation to ensure it benefits society as a whole. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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Ehanced Delphi Experience With Einstein 1

Ehanced Delphi Experience With Einstein 1

Amadeus has launched an enhanced and expanded sales and catering suite, introducing Delphi Direct, aimed at helping hotels of all sizes boost efficiency and profitability. Ehanced Delphi Experience With Einstein 1 for Amadeus. In 2024, group business is a key focus for hoteliers. Recent research shows they are prioritizing efforts to strengthen customer relationships, enhance outreach to both new and returning clients, and improve event planning and execution. To support this, Delphi has been updated to cater to the diverse needs of any hotel, regardless of size. Whether a small property with limited resources, a full-service hotel managing large events, or a hotel management company overseeing multiple properties, Delphi offers a scalable and customizable solution. Central to the upgraded offering is a modern user interface based on the Einstein 1 Platform, which allows Delphi users to benefit from the combined features of Amadeus and Salesforce. Key features include: Delphi Direct, part of this suite, is an online booking platform that revolutionizes how hotels capture group business, allowing meeting spaces to be booked directly on a hotel’s website. This streamlines the sales process, unlocks additional revenue, and frees up teams to focus on securing larger deals. In addition to Delphi, Amadeus offers a comprehensive sales and catering software ecosystem, including Delphi Direct, Delphi Diagramming, and MeetingBroker, along with partner integrations designed to foster streamlined business growth and management. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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Sensitive AI Knowledge Models

Sensitive AI Knowledge Models

Based on the writings of David Campbell in Generative AI. Sensitive AI Knowledge Models “Crime is the spice of life.” This quote from an unnamed frontier model engineer has been resonating for months, ever since it was mentioned by a coworker after a conference. It sparked an interesting thought: for an AI model to be truly useful, it needs comprehensive knowledge, including the potentially dangerous information we wouldn’t really want it to share with just anyone. For example, a student trying to understand the chemical reaction behind an explosion needs the AI to accurately explain it. While this sounds innocuous, it can lead to the darker side of malicious LLM extraction. The student needs an accurate enough explanation to understand the chemical reaction without obtaining a chemical recipe to cause the reaction. An abstract digital artwork portrays the balance between AI knowledge and ethical responsibility. A blue and green flowing ribbon intertwines with a gold and white geometric pattern, symbolizing knowledge and ethical frameworks. Where they intersect, small bursts of light represent innovation and responsible AI use. The background gradient transitions from deep purple to soft lavender, conveying progress and hope. Subtle binary code is ghosted throughout, adding a tech-oriented feel. AI red-teaming is a process born of cybersecurity origins. The DEFCON conference co-hosted by the White House held the first Generative AI Red Team competition. Thousands of attendees tested eight large language models from an assortment of AI companies. In cybersecurity, red-teaming implies an adversarial relationship with a system or network. A red-teamer’s goal is to break into, hack, or simulate damage to a system in a way that emulates a real attack. When entering the world of AI red teaming, the initial approach often involves testing the limits of the LLM, such as trying to extract information on how to build a pipe bomb. This is not purely out of curiosity but also because it serves as a test of the model’s boundaries. The red-teamer has to know the correct way to make a pipe bomb. Knowing the correct details about sensitive topics is crucial for effective red teaming; without this knowledge, it’s impossible to judge whether the model’s responses are accurate or mere hallucinations. Sensitive AI Knowledge Models This realization highlights a significant challenge: it’s not just about preventing the AI from sharing dangerous information, but ensuring that when it does share sensitive knowledge, it’s not inadvertently spreading misinformation. Balancing the prevention of harm through restricted access to dangerous knowledge and avoiding greater harm from inaccurate information falling into the wrong hands is a delicate act. AI models need to be knowledgeable enough to be helpful but not so uninhibited that they become a how-to guide for malicious activities. The challenge is creating AI that can navigate this ethical minefield, handling sensitive information responsibly without becoming a source of dangerous knowledge. The Ethical Tightrope of AI Knowledge Creating dumbed-down AIs is not a viable solution, as it would render them ineffective. However, having AIs that share sensitive information freely is equally unacceptable. The solution lies in a nuanced approach to ethical training, where the AI understands the context and potential consequences of the information it shares. Ethical Training: More Than Just a Checkbox Ethics in AI cannot be reduced to a simple set of rules. It involves complex, nuanced understanding that even humans grapple with. Developing sophisticated ethical training regimens for AI models is essential. This training should go beyond a list of prohibited topics, aiming to instill a deep understanding of intention, consequences, and social responsibility. Imagine an AI that recognizes sensitive queries and responds appropriately, not with a blanket refusal, but with a nuanced explanation that educates the user about potential dangers without revealing harmful details. This is the goal for AI ethics. But it isn’t as if AI is going to extract parental permission for youths to access information, or run prompt-based queries, just because the request is sensitive. The Red Team Paradox Effective AI red teaming requires knowledge of the very things the AI should not share. This creates a paradox similar to hiring ex-hackers for cybersecurity — effective but not without risks. Tools like the WMDP Benchmark help measure and mitigate AI risks in critical areas, providing a structured approach to red teaming. To navigate this, diverse expertise is necessary. Red teams should include experts from various fields dealing with sensitive information, ensuring comprehensive coverage without any single person needing expertise in every dangerous area. Controlled Testing Environments Creating secure, isolated environments for testing sensitive scenarios is crucial. These virtual spaces allow safe experimentation with the AI’s knowledge without real-world consequences. Collaborative Verification Using a system of cross-checking between multiple experts can enhance the security of red teaming efforts, ensuring the accuracy of sensitive information without relying on a single individual’s expertise. The Future of AI Knowledge Management As AI systems advance, managing sensitive knowledge will become increasingly challenging. However, this also presents an opportunity to shape AI ethics and knowledge management. Future AI systems should handle sensitive information responsibly and educate users about the ethical implications of their queries. Navigating the ethical landscape of AI knowledge requires a balance of technical expertise, ethical considerations, and common sense. It’s a necessary challenge to tackle for the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks. The next time an AI politely declines to share dangerous information, remember the intricate web of ethical training, red team testing, and carefully managed knowledge behind that refusal. This ensures that AI is not only knowledgeable but also wise enough to handle sensitive information responsibly. Sensitive AI Knowledge Models need to handle sensitive data sensitively. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. 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AI Trust and Optimism

AI Trust and Optimism

Building Trust in AI: A Complex Yet Essential Task The Importance of Trust in AI Trust in artificial intelligence (AI) is ultimately what will make or break the technology. AI Trust and Optimism. Amid the hype and excitement of the past 18 months, it’s widely recognized that human beings need to have faith in this new wave of automation. This trust ensures that AI systems do not overstep boundaries or undermine personal freedoms. However, building this trust is a complicated task, thankfully receiving increasing attention from responsible thought leaders in the field. The Challenge of Responsible AI Development There is a growing concern that in the AI arms race, some individuals and companies prioritize making their technology as advanced as possible without considering long-term human-centric issues or the present-day realities. This concern was highlighted when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman presented AI hallucinations as a feature, not a bug, at last year’s Dreamforce, shortly after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff emphasized the vital nature of trust. Insights from Salesforce’s Global Study Salesforce recently released the results of a global study involving 6,000 knowledge workers from various companies. The study reveals that while respondents trust AI to manage 43% of their work tasks, they still prefer human intervention in areas such as training, onboarding, and data handling. A notable finding is the difference in trust levels between leaders and rank-and-file workers. Leaders trust AI to handle over half (51%) of their work, while other workers trust it with 40%. Furthermore, 63% of respondents believe human involvement is key to building their trust in AI, though a subset is already comfortable offloading certain tasks to autonomous AI. Specifically: The study predicts that within three years, 41% of global workers will trust AI to operate autonomously, a significant increase from the 10% who feel comfortable with this today. Ethical Considerations in AI Paula Goldman, Salesforce’s Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, is responsible for establishing guidelines and best practices for technology adoption. Her interpretation of the study findings indicates that while workers are excited about a future with autonomous AI and are beginning to transition to it, trust gaps still need to be bridged. Goldman notes that workers are currently comfortable with AI handling tasks like writing code, uncovering data insights, and building communications. However, they are less comfortable delegating tasks such as inclusivity, onboarding, training employees, and data security to AI. Salesforce advocates for a “human at the helm” approach to AI. Goldman explains that human oversight builds trust in AI, but the way this oversight is designed must evolve to keep pace with AI’s rapid development. The traditional “human in the loop” model, where humans review every AI-generated output, is no longer feasible even with today’s sophisticated AI systems. Goldman emphasizes the need for more sophisticated controls that allow humans to focus on high-risk, high-judgment decisions while delegating other tasks. These controls should provide a macro view of AI performance and the ability to inspect it, which is crucial. Education and Training Goldman also highlights the importance of educating those steering AI systems. Trust and adoption of technology require that people are enabled to use it successfully. This includes comprehensive knowledge and training to make the most of AI capabilities. Optimism Amidst Skepticism Despite widespread fears about AI, Goldman finds a considerable amount of optimism and curiosity among workers. The study reflects a recognition of AI’s transformative potential and its rapid improvement. However, it is essential to distinguish between genuine optimism and hype-driven enthusiasm. Salesforce’s Stance on AI and Trust Salesforce has taken a strong stance on trust in relation to AI, emphasizing the non-silver bullet nature of this technology. The company acknowledges the balance between enthusiasm and pragmatism that many executives experience. While there is optimism about trusting autonomous AI within three years, this prediction needs to be substantiated with real-world evidence. Some organizations are already leading in generative AI adoption, while many others express interest in exploring its potential in the future. Conclusion Overall, this study contributes significantly to the ongoing debate about AI’s future. The concept of “human at the helm” is compelling and highlights the importance of ethical considerations in the AI-enabled future. Goldman’s role in presenting this research underscores Salesforce’s commitment to responsible AI development. For more insights, check out her blog on the subject. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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Boosting Payer Patient Education with Technology

Boosting Payer Patient Education with Technology

Data and Technology Strategies Elevate Payer-Driven Patient Education Analytics platforms, omnichannel engagement, telehealth, and other technology and data innovations are transforming patient education initiatives within the payer space. Dr. Cathy Moffitt, a pediatrician with over 15 years of emergency department experience and now Chief Medical Officer at Aetna within CVS Health, emphasizes the crucial role of patient education in empowering individuals to navigate their healthcare journeys. “Education is empowerment; it’s engagement. In my role with Aetna, I continue to see health education as fundamental,” Moffitt explained on an episode of Healthcare Strategies. Leveraging Data for Targeted Education At large payers like Aetna, patient education starts with deep data insights. By analyzing member data, payers can identify key opportunities to deliver educational content precisely when members are most receptive. “People are more open to hearing and being educated when they need help right then,” Moffitt said. Aetna’s Next Best Action initiative, launched in 2018, is one such program that reaches out to members at optimal times, focusing on guiding individuals with specific conditions on the next best steps for their health. By sharing patient education materials in these key moments, Aetna aims to maximize the impact and relevance of its outreach. Tailoring Education with Demographic Data Data on member demographics—such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, and zip code—further customizes Aetna’s educational efforts. By incorporating translation services and sensitivity training for customer representatives, Aetna ensures that all communication is accessible and relevant for members from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, having an updated provider directory allows members to connect with healthcare professionals who understand their cultural and linguistic needs, increasing trust and the likelihood of engaging with educational resources. Technology’s Role in Mental Health and Preventive Care Education With over 20 years in healthcare, Moffitt observes that patient education has made significant strides in mental health and preventive care, areas where technology has had a transformative impact. In mental health, for example, education has helped reduce stigma, and telemedicine has expanded access. Preventive care education has raised awareness of screenings, vaccines, and wellness visits, with options like home health visits and retail clinics contributing to increased engagement among Aetna’s members. The Future of Customized, Omnichannel Engagement Looking ahead, Moffitt envisions even more personalized and seamless engagement through omnichannel solutions, allowing members to receive educational materials via their preferred methods—whether email, text, or phone. “I can’t predict exactly where we’ll be in 10 years, but with the technological commitments we’re making, we’ll continue to meet evolving member demands,” Moffitt added. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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Best ChatGPT Competitor Tools

Best ChatGPT Competitor Tools

ChatGPT Alternatives – Best ChatGPT Competitor Tools Discover the Future of AI Chat: Explore the Top ChatGPT Alternatives for Enhanced Communication and Productivity. In an effort to avoid playing favorites, tools are presented in alphabetical order. Best ChatGPT Competitor Tools. Do you ever found yourself wishing for a ChatGPT alternative that might better suit your specific content or AI assistant needs? Whether you’re a business owner, content creator, or student, the right AI chat tool can significantly influence how you interact with information and manage tasks. In this insight, we’re looking into the top ChatGPT alternatives available in 2024. By the end, you’ll have a clear idea of which options might be best for your particular use case and why. Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing Features What We Like What We Don’t Like Pricing BONUS Quillbot AI Great for paraphrasing small blocks of content. In the rapidly evolving world of AI chat technology, these top ChatGPT alternatives of 2024 offer a diverse range of capabilities to suit various needs and preferences. Whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow, enhance your learning, or simply engage in more dynamic conversations, there’s a tool out there (or 2 or 10) that can help boost your digital interactions. Each platform brings its unique strengths to the table, from specialized functionalities like summarizing texts or coding assistance to more general but highly efficient conversational capabilities. There is no reason to select only one. As you consider integrating these tools into your daily routine, think about how its features align with your goals. Embrace the possibilities and let these advanced technologies open new doors to efficiency, creativity, and connectivity. Create a bookmark folder just for GPT tools. New one’s pop up routinely. Happy chatting! Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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LLMs Turn CSVs into Knowledge Graphs

LLMs Turn CSVs into Knowledge Graphs

Neo4j Runway and Healthcare Knowledge Graphs Recently, Neo4j Runway was introduced as a tool to simplify the migration of relational data into graph structures. LLMs Turn CSVs into Knowledge Graphs. According to its GitHub page, “Neo4j Runway is a Python library that simplifies the process of migrating your relational data into a graph. It provides tools that abstract communication with OpenAI to run discovery on your data and generate a data model, as well as tools to generate ingestion code and load your data into a Neo4j instance.” In essence, by uploading a CSV file, the LLM identifies the nodes and relationships, automatically generating a Knowledge Graph. Knowledge Graphs in healthcare are powerful tools for organizing and analyzing complex medical data. These graphs structure information to elucidate relationships between different entities, such as diseases, treatments, patients, and healthcare providers. Applications of Knowledge Graphs in Healthcare Integration of Diverse Data Sources Knowledge graphs can integrate data from various sources such as electronic health records (EHRs), medical research papers, clinical trial results, genomic data, and patient histories. Improving Clinical Decision Support By linking symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes, knowledge graphs can enhance clinical decision support systems (CDSS). They provide a comprehensive view of interconnected medical knowledge, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness. Personalized Medicine Knowledge graphs enable the development of personalized treatment plans by correlating patient-specific data with broader medical knowledge. This includes understanding relationships between genetic information, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic responses, leading to more tailored healthcare interventions. Drug Discovery and Development In pharmaceutical research, knowledge graphs can accelerate drug discovery by identifying potential drug targets and understanding the biological pathways involved in diseases. Public Health and Epidemiology Knowledge graphs are useful in public health for tracking disease outbreaks, understanding epidemiological trends, and planning interventions. They integrate data from various public health databases, social media, and other sources to provide real-time insights into public health threats. Neo4j Runway Library Neo4j Runway is an open-source library created by Alex Gilmore. The GitHub repository and a blog post describe its features and capabilities. Currently, the library supports OpenAI LLM for parsing CSVs and offers the following features: The library eliminates the need to write Cypher queries manually, as the LLM handles all CSV-to-Knowledge Graph conversions. Additionally, Langchain’s GraphCypherQAChain can be used to generate Cypher queries from prompts, allowing for querying the graph without writing a single line of Cypher code. Practical Implementation in Healthcare To test Neo4j Runway in a healthcare context, a simple dataset from Kaggle (Disease Symptoms and Patient Profile Dataset) was used. This dataset includes columns such as Disease, Fever, Cough, Fatigue, Difficulty Breathing, Age, Gender, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Level, and Outcome Variable. The goal was to provide a medical report to the LLM to get diagnostic hypotheses. Libraries and Environment Setup pythonCopy code# Install necessary packages sudo apt install python3-pydot graphviz pip install neo4j-runway # Import necessary libraries import numpy as np import pandas as pd from neo4j_runway import Discovery, GraphDataModeler, IngestionGenerator, LLM, PyIngest from IPython.display import display, Markdown, Image Load Environment Variables pythonCopy codeload_dotenv() OPENAI_API_KEY = os.getenv(‘sk-openaiapikeyhere’) NEO4J_URL = os.getenv(‘neo4j+s://your.databases.neo4j.io’) NEO4J_PASSWORD = os.getenv(‘yourneo4jpassword’) Load and Prepare Medical Data pythonCopy codedisease_df = pd.read_csv(‘/home/user/Disease_symptom.csv’) disease_df.columns = disease_df.columns.str.strip() for i in disease_df.columns: disease_df[i] = disease_df[i].astype(str) disease_df.to_csv(‘/home/user/disease_prepared.csv’, index=False) Data Description for the LLM pythonCopy codeDATA_DESCRIPTION = { ‘Disease’: ‘The name of the disease or medical condition.’, ‘Fever’: ‘Indicates whether the patient has a fever (Yes/No).’, ‘Cough’: ‘Indicates whether the patient has a cough (Yes/No).’, ‘Fatigue’: ‘Indicates whether the patient experiences fatigue (Yes/No).’, ‘Difficulty Breathing’: ‘Indicates whether the patient has difficulty breathing (Yes/No).’, ‘Age’: ‘The age of the patient in years.’, ‘Gender’: ‘The gender of the patient (Male/Female).’, ‘Blood Pressure’: ‘The blood pressure level of the patient (Normal/High).’, ‘Cholesterol Level’: ‘The cholesterol level of the patient (Normal/High).’, ‘Outcome Variable’: ‘The outcome variable indicating the result of the diagnosis or assessment for the specific disease (Positive/Negative).’ } Data Analysis and Model Creation pythonCopy codedisc = Discovery(llm=llm, user_input=DATA_DESCRIPTION, data=disease_df) disc.run() # Instantiate and create initial graph data model gdm = GraphDataModeler(llm=llm, discovery=disc) gdm.create_initial_model() gdm.current_model.visualize() Adjust Relationships pythonCopy codegdm.iterate_model(user_corrections=”’ Let’s think step by step. Please make the following updates to the data model: 1. Remove the relationships between Patient and Disease, between Patient and Symptom and between Patient and Outcome. 2. Change the Patient node into Demographics. 3. Create a relationship HAS_DEMOGRAPHICS from Disease to Demographics. 4. Create a relationship HAS_SYMPTOM from Disease to Symptom. If the Symptom value is No, remove this relationship. 5. Create a relationship HAS_LAB from Disease to HealthIndicator. 6. Create a relationship HAS_OUTCOME from Disease to Outcome. ”’) # Visualize the updated model gdm.current_model.visualize().render(‘output’, format=’png’) img = Image(‘output.png’, width=1200) display(img) Generate Cypher Code and YAML File pythonCopy code# Instantiate ingestion generator gen = IngestionGenerator(data_model=gdm.current_model, username=”neo4j”, password=’yourneo4jpasswordhere’, uri=’neo4j+s://123654888.databases.neo4j.io’, database=”neo4j”, csv_dir=”/home/user/”, csv_name=”disease_prepared.csv”) # Create ingestion YAML pyingest_yaml = gen.generate_pyingest_yaml_string() gen.generate_pyingest_yaml_file(file_name=”disease_prepared”) # Load data into Neo4j instance PyIngest(yaml_string=pyingest_yaml, dataframe=disease_df) Querying the Graph Database cypherCopy codeMATCH (n) WHERE n:Demographics OR n:Disease OR n:Symptom OR n:Outcome OR n:HealthIndicator OPTIONAL MATCH (n)-[r]->(m) RETURN n, r, m Visualizing Specific Nodes and Relationships cypherCopy codeMATCH (n:Disease {name: ‘Diabetes’}) WHERE n:Demographics OR n:Disease OR n:Symptom OR n:Outcome OR n:HealthIndicator OPTIONAL MATCH (n)-[r]->(m) RETURN n, r, m MATCH (d:Disease) MATCH (d)-[r:HAS_LAB]->(l) MATCH (d)-[r2:HAS_OUTCOME]->(o) WHERE l.bloodPressure = ‘High’ AND o.result=’Positive’ RETURN d, properties(d) AS disease_properties, r, properties(r) AS relationship_properties, l, properties(l) AS lab_properties Automated Cypher Query Generation with Gemini-1.5-Flash To automatically generate a Cypher query via Langchain (GraphCypherQAChain) and retrieve possible diseases based on a patient’s symptoms and health indicators, the following setup was used: Initialize Vertex AI pythonCopy codeimport warnings import json from langchain_community.graphs import Neo4jGraph with warnings.catch_warnings(): warnings.simplefilter(‘ignore’) NEO4J_USERNAME = “neo4j” NEO4J_DATABASE = ‘neo4j’ NEO4J_URI = ‘neo4j+s://1236547.databases.neo4j.io’ NEO4J_PASSWORD = ‘yourneo4jdatabasepasswordhere’ # Get the Knowledge Graph from the instance and the schema kg = Neo4jGraph( url=NEO4J_URI, username=NEO4J_USERNAME, password=NEO4J_PASSWORD, database=NEO4J_DATABASE ) kg.refresh_schema() print(textwrap.fill(kg.schema, 60)) schema = kg.schema Initialize Vertex AI pythonCopy codefrom langchain.prompts.prompt import PromptTemplate from langchain.chains import GraphCypherQAChain from langchain.llms import VertexAI vertexai.init(project=”your-project”, location=”us-west4″) llm = VertexAI(model=”gemini-1.5-flash”) Create the Prompt Template pythonCopy codeprompt_template = “”” Let’s think step by

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Salesforce Research Produces INDICT

Salesforce Research Produces INDICT

Automating and assisting in coding holds tremendous promise for speeding up and enhancing software development. Yet, ensuring that these advancements yield secure and effective code presents a significant challenge. Balancing functionality with safety is crucial, especially given the potential risks associated with malicious exploitation of generated code. Salesforce Research Produces INDICT. In practical applications, Large Language Models (LLMs) often struggle with ambiguous or adversarial instructions, sometimes leading to unintended security vulnerabilities or facilitating harmful attacks. This isn’t merely theoretical; empirical studies, such as those on GitHub’s Copilot, have revealed that a substantial portion of generated programs—about 40%—contained vulnerabilities. Addressing these risks is vital for unlocking the full potential of LLMs in coding while safeguarding against potential threats. Current strategies to mitigate these risks include fine-tuning LLMs with safety-focused datasets and implementing rule-based detectors to identify insecure code patterns. However, fine-tuning alone may not suffice against sophisticated attack prompts, and creating high-quality safety-related data can be resource-intensive. Meanwhile, rule-based systems may not cover all vulnerability scenarios, leaving gaps that could be exploited. To address these challenges, researchers at Salesforce Research have introduced the INDICT framework. INDICT employs a novel approach involving dual critics—one focused on safety and the other on helpfulness—to enhance the quality of LLM-generated code. This framework facilitates internal dialogues between the critics, leveraging external knowledge sources like code snippets and web searches to provide informed critiques and iterative feedback. INDICT operates through two key stages: preemptive and post-hoc feedback. In the preemptive stage, the safety critic assesses potential risks during code generation, while the helpfulness critic ensures alignment with task requirements. External knowledge sources enrich their evaluations. In the post-hoc stage, after code execution, both critics review outcomes to refine future outputs, ensuring continuous improvement. Evaluation of INDICT across eight diverse tasks and programming languages demonstrated substantial enhancements in both safety and helpfulness metrics. The framework achieved a remarkable 10% absolute improvement in code quality overall. For instance, in CyberSecEval-1 benchmarks, INDICT enhanced code safety by up to 30%, with over 90% of outputs deemed secure. Additionally, the helpfulness metric showed significant gains, surpassing state-of-the-art baselines by up to 70%. INDICT’s success lies in its ability to provide detailed, context-aware critiques that guide LLMs towards generating more secure and functional code. By integrating safety and helpfulness feedback, the framework sets new standards for responsible AI in coding, addressing critical concerns about functionality and security in automated software development. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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Boost Payer Patient Education

Boost Payer Patient Education

As a pediatrician with 15 years of experience in the pediatric emergency department, Cathy Moffitt, MD, understands the critical role of patient education. Now, as Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health, she applies that knowledge to the payer space. “Education is empowerment. It’s engagement. It’s crucial for equipping patients to navigate their healthcare journey. Now, overseeing a large payer like Aetna, I still firmly believe in the power of health education,” Moffitt shared on an episode of Healthcare Strategies. At a payer organization like Aetna, patient education begins with data analytics to better understand the member population. According to Moffitt, key insights from data can help payers determine the optimal time to share educational materials with members. “People are most receptive to education when they need help in the moment,” she explained. If educational opportunities are presented when members aren’t focused on their health needs, the information is less likely to resonate. Aetna’s Next Best Action initiative, launched in 2018, embodies this timing-driven approach. In this program, Aetna employees proactively reach out to members with specific conditions to provide personalized guidance on managing their health. This often includes educational resources delivered at the right moment when members are most open to learning. Data also enables payers to tailor educational efforts to a member’s demographics, including race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, and location. By factoring in these elements, payers can ensure their communications are relevant and easy to understand. To enhance this personalized approach, Aetna offers translation services and provides customer service training focused on sensitivity to sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, updating the provider directory to reflect a diverse network helps members feel more comfortable with their care providers, making them more likely to engage with educational resources. “Understanding our members’ backgrounds and needs, whether it’s acute or chronic illness, allows us to engage them more effectively,” Moffitt said. “This is the foundation of our approach to leveraging data for meaningful patient education.” With over two decades in both provider and payer roles, Moffitt has observed key trends in patient education, particularly its success in mental health and preventive care. She highlighted the role of technology in these areas. Efforts to educate patients about mental health have reduced stigma and increased awareness of mental wellness. Telemedicine has significantly improved access to mental healthcare, according to Moffitt. In preventive care, more people are aware of the importance of cancer screenings, vaccines, wellness visits, and other preventive measures. Moffitt pointed to the rising use of home health visits and retail clinics as contributing factors for Aetna members. Looking ahead, Moffitt sees personalized engagement as the future of patient education. Members increasingly want information tailored to their preferences, delivered through their preferred channels—whether by email, text, phone, or other methods. Omnichannel solutions will be essential to meeting this demand, and while healthcare has already made progress, Moffitt expects even more innovation in the years to come. “I can’t predict exactly where we’ll be in 10 years, just as I couldn’t have predicted where we are now a decade ago,” Moffitt said. “But we will continue to evolve and meet the needs of our members with the technological advancements we’re committed to.” Contact UsTo discover how Salesforce can advance your patient payer education, contact Tectonic today. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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Stay Ahead of SaaS Threats

Stay Ahead of SaaS Threats

The modern kill chain is eluding enterprises because they are not adequately protecting the infrastructure of modern business: SaaS. Stay Ahead of SaaS Threats. SaaS continues to dominate software adoption, accounting for the greatest share of public cloud spending. However, enterprises and SMBs alike have not revised their security programs or adopted security tooling designed for SaaS environments. Security Teams Struggle with SaaS Security Traditional security controls that CISOs and their teams relied on during the era of on-premise dominance have become obsolete. Firewalls now protect a much smaller perimeter, visibility is limited, and even if SaaS vendors offer logs, security teams need custom middleware to process them into their SIEM. SaaS vendors define security scopes for their products, but customers must manage SaaS compliance, data governance, identity and access management (IAM), and application controls—areas where most incidents occur. While the SaaS shared responsibility model is universal among SaaS apps, no two SaaS applications have identical security settings. Understanding the SaaS Kill Chain In the context of SaaS security, the application provider is responsible for physical infrastructure, the network, OS, and the application itself. Customers are responsible for data security and identity management. This shared responsibility model requires SaaS customers to take ownership of components that threat actors target most frequently. Research by AppOmni indicates that a single SaaS instance typically has 256 SaaS-to-SaaS connections, many of which are no longer in use but still retain excessive permissions to core business applications like Salesforce, Okta, and GitHub. With the multitude of different SaaS security settings and constant updates, security teams struggle to monitor these connections effectively. The number of entry points multiplies exponentially as employees enable SaaS-to-SaaS connections, using machine identities like API keys and digital certificates. As the attack surface migrated outside the network perimeter, so did the kill chain—threat actors orchestrate their attacks through various phases: Case Study: Scattered Spider/Starfraud In a recent attack by the Scattered Spider/Starfraud groups, a user opened a phishing email and logged into a spoofed IdP page. Through social engineering, the attackers obtained the user’s TOTP token, tricked the MFA protocol, and gained access to Amazon S3, Azure AD, and Citrix VDI. They then deployed a malicious server in the IaaS environment and executed a privileged Azure AD escalation attack, eventually encrypting all accessible data and delivering a ransom note. Growing SaaS Attack Activity SaaS breaches, though not always making headlines, have significant consequences. IBM reports that the average cost of data breaches in 2023 was $4.45 million per incident, a 15% increase over three years. Threat actors frequently use tactics similar to those seen in the Scattered Spider/Starfraud kill chain, targeting SaaS tenants and exploiting configuration issues. Protecting SaaS Environments With these measures, security teams can gain the visibility and intelligence needed to identify intruders early in the kill chain and prevent breaches before they become devastating. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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Salesforce Flow Efficiency and Automation

Salesforce Flow Efficiency and Automation

Salesforce Flow: For Efficiency with Automation Salesforce Flow enables businesses to create very sophisticated solutions without the need for extensive coding, using a simple point-and-click interface. This capability is particularly beneficial for Salesforce Admins, offering functionalities akin to those of Salesforce developers. In this insight we will explore Salesforce Flow: Understanding Developer and Admin Contributions. Salesforce Flow Efficiency and Automation. Salesforce Flow, originally known as Visual Flow, has evolved significantly with each Salesforce release, culminating in the intuitive Flow Builder interface available today. Its applications are expansive and continually expanding. Key Capabilities of Salesforce Flow Mass Updates: Easily handle batch processing to update thousands of records simultaneously based on specific criteria, significantly saving time and effort. Automated Workflows: Construct intricate workflows with multiple steps and decision points, ensuring consistency and efficiency across business processes. User-Friendly Interface: Designed to be intuitive, Flow Builder allows users of varying technical skill levels to create and manage workflows effortlessly. Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with Salesforce products and third-party applications, enabling comprehensive solutions leveraging diverse data sources. Continuous Improvement: With each Salesforce update, Flow receives new features and enhancements, continually enhancing its versatility and power. Salesforce Flow serves as a pivotal tool for enhancing productivity and streamlining complex operations, making it indispensable for Salesforce Admins striving to optimize workflows. Understanding Salesforce Flow in Detail What is Salesforce Flow? Salesforce Flow Builder is a robust tool within the Salesforce ecosystem, enabling users to automate workflows and processes. These workflows encompass tasks such as sending emails, updating records, triggering other flows, executing Apex actions, and sending notifications. Flows can be initiated by various events, including user actions, record changes, and scheduled times. Flows comprise elements such as actions, conditions, variables, and screens. The visual, drag-and-drop interface of Salesforce Flow Builder ensures accessibility for users without extensive coding knowledge while offering advanced capabilities for technical experts. Types of Salesforce Flow Screen Flows: Provide a step-by-step user interface to automate tasks, collect data, and guide users through processes. Ideal for systematically capturing and qualifying leads, Screen Flows are straightforward to set up and manage. Record-Triggered Flows: Automate actions based on changes to Salesforce records, like creating, updating, or deleting records. These flows replace older tools like Workflow Rules and Process Builder, offering flexibility and ease of management. Scheduled Flows: Run at specified times or intervals to automate routine tasks or periodic updates. Useful for scenarios such as sending reminders or performing batch operations. Platform Event-Triggered Flows: Respond to events within the Salesforce platform in real-time, enabling instant automation based on critical business events. Requires technical proficiency in integrations and platform events. Autolaunched Flows: Initiated by other processes or external systems without user interaction, making them essential for automating backend processes like updating records based on external triggers. The Role of Salesforce Administrators Salesforce Administrators play a major role in designing, implementing, and managing flows. Their responsibilities span from creating automated workflows to ensuring optimal flow performance and providing user training. Administrators leverage Flow to automate data entry, streamline approval processes, and set up notifications for critical events. Collaboration Between Admins and Developers Effective collaboration between Salesforce Administrators and Developers is important for creating efficient and robust flows. While Administrators focus on designing and implementing simpler flows, Developers enhance capabilities by integrating custom Apex code, performing advanced data manipulations, and optimizing flow performance. This collaboration ensures comprehensive solutions that meet both business requirements and technical standards. Final Thoughts Salesforce Flow closees the gap between manual operations and automated efficiency, enabling businesses to enhance accuracy, reduce operational bottlenecks, and adapt swiftly to market changes. By understanding the distinct contributions of Administrators and Developers and fostering a collaborative environment, organizations can design and implement innovative workflows that drive success and growth. Embracing Salesforce Flow not only optimizes business processes but also positions organizations to thrive in dynamic market landscapes. Staying abreast of Salesforce automation advancements and best practices ensures sustained competitiveness and growth. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. 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MuleSoft Compostability

MuleSoft Composability

MuleSoft: Enabling AI Integration with Composability Solutions – MuleSoft Composability MuleSoft, a subsidiary of Salesforce, is enhancing its portfolio with new capabilities to help organizations build AI services that serve as the building blocks for more complex applications. The company announced a new AI-powered composability solution designed to assist organizations in constructing discrete AI services to form sophisticated systems and applications. The Power of APIs in AI“We believe the world of AI is really the world of APIs,” said Param Kahlon, Salesforce EVP and GM of Automation and Integration. “Accessing AI in the enterprise fundamentally involves the ability to call a model.” This applies whether the AI model is an internal large language model (LLM) or a foundational model built by a third party. “Using an LLM within the company or federating requests across multiple LLMs through LangChain involves API calls,” Kahlon added. “These API calls need to be managed and governed.” AI Integration with MuleSoftMuleSoft’s goal is to provide a platform that integrates AI, especially generative AI, with business processes. For instance, MuleSoft aims to manage API calls to external LLMs using its API management tools and enable APIs to act as actions for copilot conversational agents in the enterprise. This allows agents to execute backend actions using natural language, such as granting customer credit or escalating orders. The MuleSoft solution enables you to connect data, automate workflows, and build an AI-ready foundation in a single unified platform. The pulse of innovation never stops, and neither does the pressure to cater to employees and customers. In fact, 84% of IT leaders share the need for IT to step up its game and better address shifting customer expectations.  The MuleSoft Composability Solution The MuleSoft composability solution comprises three main pillars: Anypoint Platform: Used to define, design, build, and deploy APIs.API Management: Manages the deployment of APIs throughout their lifecycle, whether built with Anypoint or other technologies.Automation: Includes MuleSoft RPA and MuleSoft Intelligent Document Processing (IDP).While these components are part of MuleSoft’s existing portfolio, the company introduced new features, such as support for AsyncAPI, to facilitate the adoption of event-driven architectures (EDAs). AsyncAPI Support and Real-Time CommunicationCurrently in open beta, AsyncAPI support will be generally available later this year. It will enable systems to add real-time communication for processes with fluctuating data sets, like predictive maintenance, dynamic pricing, or fraud detection. For example, a bank could use AI models for fraud detection by analyzing transactional data and user behavior. This model can be transformed into a service callable by various applications. Enhancing Security and GovernanceSecurity and governance are crucial components of the composability solution. When applications make API calls to LLMs and other external models, it’s vital to ensure that valuable data is encrypted and/or masked. MuleSoft’s API gateways, Anypoint Flex Gateway, and Mule Gateway can act as LLM gateways with custom policies to secure and manage APIs. For example, a financial institution could use an API gateway to implement a custom policy checking for sensitive customer information before sharing data with a third-party LLM. To increase internal collaboration and efficiency, IT leaders are leaning into automation and AI – but these initiatives are not here to replace the human touch, rather to liberate human potential. These technologies free up IT experts to dive into the more “human” aspects of their roles, think innovation, communication, and collaboration. Picture it as IT superheroes, if you will, donning capes of automation. MuleSoft is at the forefront of enabling AI integration and innovation in enterprise environments. By breaking down data silos and fostering interoperability, MuleSoft’s composability solution enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of AI applications, ensuring secure and seamless integration across business processes. MuleSoft has a goal to empower everyone with AI. Salesforce announced AI-powered enhancements to its MuleSoft automation, integration, and API management solutions that help business users and developers improve productivity, simplify workflows, and accelerate time to value.  MuleSoft’s Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) helps teams quickly extract and organize data from diverse document formats including PDFs and images. Unlike other automation solutions, MuleSoft’s IDP is natively integrated into Salesforce Flow, which provides customers with an end-to-end automation experience. Additionally, to speed up project delivery, MuleSoft has embedded Einstein, Salesforce’s predictive and generative AI assistant, in its pro-code and low-code tools. This empowers users to build integrations and automations using natural language prompts directly in IDP, Flow Builder, and Anypoint Code Builder.  Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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iDataMasker for Salesforce FinTech

iDataMasker for Salesforce FinTech

Safeguarding Data Privacy and Security in the Digital Age with iDataMasker In today’s digital transformation era, data privacy and security are paramount for organizations worldwide. As cloud-based platforms like Salesforce become integral to business operations, robust solutions to protect sensitive information are essential. iDataMasker for Salesforce FinTech powers security in Salesforce banking solutions. Introducing iDataMasker on Salesforce AppExchange IntellectAI has launched iDataMasker, an advanced data obfuscation application, now available on the Salesforce AppExchange marketplace. This innovative tool is set to revolutionize data security within Salesforce environments. Addressing the Threat of Data Breaches Data breaches and unauthorized access can lead to significant financial losses, reputational damage, and legal issues for organizations. With stringent data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, companies must take proactive steps to ensure compliance. iDataMasker provides a comprehensive solution with advanced anonymization techniques to uphold the highest standards of data privacy and security. Key Features of iDataMasker Compliance and Data Security Compliance with industry regulations and standards is crucial for businesses. iDataMasker helps organizations achieve compliance effortlessly with its robust data masking capabilities. Whether handling personally identifiable information (PII), financial data, or healthcare records, iDataMasker ensures sensitive data remains protected and compliant. Enhancing Organizational Data Security By safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access and data breaches, iDataMasker enhances an organization’s overall data security posture. This instills confidence in both the company and its customers, knowing that their data is secure within the Salesforce environment. Usability and Operational Efficiency iDataMasker maintains data privacy while ensuring information remains usable for business processes. This allows companies to harness data-driven insights without compromising confidentiality. Rigorous data masking policies help maintain data integrity and foster a culture of responsible data management, strengthening data governance practices. Using obfuscated data that mirrors real-world scenarios, iDataMasker streamlines processes such as testing, training, and development. Organizations can work with realistic data without compromising confidentiality, leading to improved operational efficiency and faster time-to-market. Building Customer Trust Demonstrating a strong commitment to data privacy and security is vital for building customer trust and loyalty. By implementing iDataMasker, organizations can show their dedication to protecting customer data, fostering long-lasting relationships based on trust and transparency. Conclusion In today’s digital landscape, data privacy and security are non-negotiable. iDataMasker, developed by IntellectAI and available on the Salesforce AppExchange marketplace, offers a powerful solution to address these critical concerns. Leveraging advanced data masking techniques, flexible configuration options, seamless integration, and compliance readiness, iDataMasker empowers organizations to safeguard their sensitive data while fully embracing the potential of Salesforce. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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AI Impact on Workforce

AI Impact on Workforce

About a month ago, Jon Stewart did a segment on AI causing people to lose their jobs. He spoke against it. Well, his words were against it, but deep down, he’s for it—and so are you, whether you realize it or not. AI Impact on Workforce is real, but is it good or bad? The fact that Jon Stewart can go on TV to discuss cutting-edge technology like large language models in AI is because previous technology displaced jobs. Lots of jobs. What probably felt like most jobs. Remember, for most of human history, 80–90% of people were farmers. The few who weren’t had professions like blacksmithing, tailoring, or other essential trades. They didn’t have TV personalities, TV executives, or even TVs. Had you been born hundreds of years ago, chances are you would have been a farmer, too. You might have died from an infection. But as scientific and technological progress reduced the need for farmers, it also gave us doctors and scientists who discovered, manufactured, and distributed cures for diseases like the plague. Innovation begets innovation. Generative AI is just the current state of the art, leading the next cycle of change. The Core Issue This doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly. While many tech CEOs tout the positive impacts of AI, these benefits will take time. Consider the automobile: Carl Benz patented the motorized vehicle in 1886. Fifteen years later, there were only 8,000 cars in the US. By 1910, there were 500,000 cars. That’s 25 years, and even then, only about 0.5% of people in the US had a car. The first stop sign wasn’t used until 1915, giving society time to establish formal regulations and norms as the technology spread. Lessons from History Social media, however, saw negligible usage until 2008, when Facebook began to grow rapidly. In just four years, users soared from a few million to a billion. Social media has been linked to cyberbullying, self-esteem issues, depression, and misinformation. The risks became apparent only after widespread adoption, unlike with cars, where risks were identified early and mitigated with regulations like stop signs and driver’s licenses. Nuclear weapons, developed in 1945, also illustrate this point. Initially, only a few countries possessed them, understanding the catastrophic risks and exercising restraint. However, if a terrorist cell obtained such weapons, the consequences could be dire. Similarly, if AI tools are misused, the outcomes could be harmful. Just this morning a news channel was covering an AI bot that was doing robo-calling. Can you imagine the increase in telemarketing calls that could create? How about this being an election cycle year? AI and Its Rapid Adoption AI isn’t a nuclear weapon, but it is a powerful tool that can do harm. Unlike past technologies that took years or decades to adopt, AI adoption is happening much faster. We lack comprehensive safety warnings for AI because we don’t fully understand it yet. If in 1900, 50% of Americans had suddenly gained access to cars without regulations, the result would have been chaos. Similarly, rapid AI adoption without understanding its risks can lead to unintended consequences. The adoption rate, impact radius (the scope of influence), and learning curve (how quickly we understand its effects) are crucial. If the adoption rate surpasses our ability to understand and manage its impact, we face excessive risk. Proceeding with Caution Innovation should not be stifled, but it must be approached with caution. Consider historical examples like x-rays, which were once used in shoe stores without understanding their harmful effects, or the industrial revolution, which caused significant environmental degradation. Early regulation could have mitigated many negative impacts. AI is transformative, but until we fully understand its risks, we must proceed cautiously. The potential for harm isn’t a reason to avoid it altogether. Like cars, which we accept despite their risks because we understand and manage them, we need to learn about AI’s risks. However, we don’t need to rush into widespread adoption without safeguards. It’s easier to loosen restrictions later than to impose them after damage has been done. Let’s innovate, but with foresight. Regulation doesn’t kill innovation; it can inspire it. We should learn from the past and ensure AI development is responsible and measured. We study history to avoid repeating mistakes—let’s apply that wisdom to AI. Content updated July 2024. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. 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