PROTECT WHAT YOU DO
Welcome to the Launchpad, a hub designed to guide you through the challenges and opportunities we are seeing in work, education and creativity as a result of the Information Revolution. This page features downloadable guides, which seek to help you navigate through the complexities of an evolving landscape, providing discussion, debate and clear information.
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For anyone interested in integrating intelligent tools into their workflow, the original Launchpad guide explores AI and automation tools with insights into their use and future evolution. This has been designed to be as broad as possible, to help anyone who encounters screen-based tasks in their day-to-day role understand the developments taking place, and start integrating tools into their workflows straight away. And for creative practitioners (artists, designers, musicians and film-makers), the Maker's Manifesto explores the role of human creativity following the emergence of Generative AI, discussing the uniqueness of human creativity against the power of technology.
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LAUNCHPAD
Whether you've already established a career or are just starting out, Launchpad introduces you to the ways AI and automation are reshaping the workplace. Designed primarily for those unfamiliar with the use and benefits of AI and automation as tools for life & work, this guide helps you understand how to seamlessly integrate intelligent technologies into your daily routine. It offers practical advice on how to level-up your approach to tasks, ensuring that you stay relevant as AI and automation begin to alter workflows. With Launchpad, you'll be able to gain a clear overview of the evolving landscape, to help you start using AI in ways that can enhance productivity and improve everything you do.
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This free, 40-page guide not only aims to explain the technicalities of AI in a clear and accessible way but also emphasises the unique role it can play in providing strategic assistance and amplifying thoughts. Regardless of your current level of understanding, by exploring these technologies now, you will be better-equipped with the knowledge to create opportunities where others might see obstacles, and capitalise on the shifts taking place.
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In addition to providing an entry point into AI and Automation, Launchpad also includes vital information on the technological direction we are heading. Understanding the big picture is essential, as a new wave of technologies driven by the Intelligence Revolution are gearing up to bring about changes that will challenge the very nature of work in the years to come.
MAKER'S MANIFESTO
The Maker's Manifesto considers the controversial impact of AI on the creative industries, exploring concern for the displacement of jobs and the transformation of traditional creative processes. Despite significant challenges brought about by these technological shifts, the manifesto acknowledges the relentless advancement of AI and underlines the need for adaptability. It seeks to encourage creative professionals to use these tools where suitable to enhance their practices, and stay competitive in an evolving landscape, promoting a forward-thinking approach to tackling these changes.
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Perhaps most importantly, the Maker's Manifesto highlights the unique value of human creativity, arguing that while AI can generate technically effective outcomes, it lacks the emotional depth and authenticity that comes from human expression. Overall, it is intended as both a reflective discussion and a proactive call to action, urging the creative community to adapt and capitalise on their strengths amidst ongoing technological disruptions to preserve the irreplaceable magic of human creativity.
EDUCATION 2.0
Education 2.0 examines the future role of AI in the educational landscape, offering an exploration of how this technology is set to reshape the fabric of learning. This guide provides an overview of the part AI could play in education along with the disruptive impact its existence will have on knowledge acquisition as a concept. It invites those working in education to reflect on the enhancements AI can bring to teaching and learning processes, whilst emphasising the need to rethink teaching strategies to preserve educational values and goals.
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Ultimately, Education 2.0 examines AI's potential in providing personalised learning experiences, improving educational outcomes, and assisting educators in a future landscape that is certain to change significantly. While it highlights the dangers of ill-considered uses of AI in education, the guide explores ways AI tools might be meaningfully applied, and underlines the importance of fostering critical thinking in students - now more than ever.