Navigating Conversational AI: Peter Swimm on Smarter Automation and Real-World Pitfalls

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David Gouthro interviews Peter Swimm about the realities and challenges of conversational AI and workplace automation.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! This week, David Gouthro sits down with Peter Swimm, a seasoned expert in conversational AI and workplace automation. Together, they unpack what artificial intelligence really means and dig into the rise and real-world use of conversational AI—from chatbots on business websites to the impact of large language models like ChatGPT. Peter brings a refreshingly honest look at both the opportunities and frustrations of AI ...

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Host: David Gouthro

Guest: Peter Swimm

Topics covered

• conversational AI
• workplace automation
• artificial intelligence
• chatbots
• large language models

Keywords

• conversational AI
• automation
• chatbots
• artificial intelligence
• large language models

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Products: ChatGPT

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