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2024 Insights Unveiled: A Bold Prompt for Personal Reflection (Warning: Scary Accurate!)

This is getting personal. I tried this prompt and the analysis is scarily accurate.

2024 Insights Unveiled: A Bold Prompt for Personal Reflection (Warning: Scary Accurate!)
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This is getting personal. I tried this prompt and the analysis is scarily accurate.
December 13, 2024

Oatly’s Bold Playbook: Turning Critics into Brand Ambassadors and Ideas into Impact

Oatly has shown that corporate communications can be hilarious (and effective).

Oatly’s Bold Playbook: Turning Critics into Brand Ambassadors and Ideas into Impact
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Oatly has shown that corporate communications can be hilarious (and effective).
December 16, 2024

Attention Scientists and Researchers: Exploring AI Tools for Smarter Drafting and Research

Scientists, NGOs, researchers: this may be helpful.

Attention Scientists and Researchers: Exploring AI Tools for Smarter Drafting and Research
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Scientists, NGOs, researchers: this may be helpful.
December 17, 2024

Building Trust: Doing What's Right Over Profit – A Shout-Out to YouCanBookMe

What builds trust?

Building Trust: Doing What's Right Over Profit – A Shout-Out to YouCanBookMe
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What builds trust?
December 18, 2024

Is This the Society We Aspire to Be? Kids' Top Dream Job: 'YouTuber

Is this the society we want to become where kids' no. 1 aspiration is 'Youtuber'..?

Is This the Society We Aspire to Be? Kids' Top Dream Job: 'YouTuber
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Is this the society we want to become where kids' no. 1 aspiration is 'Youtuber'..?
December 19, 2024

Communication Trends for 2025

Here are seven practical, actionable takeaways based on the slides, with concrete examples.

Communication Trends for 2025
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Here are seven practical, actionable takeaways based on the slides, with concrete examples.
December 13, 2024

AI Trends and Innovations to Watch in 2025

The latest edition of *AI for Influence* is out.

AI Trends and Innovations to Watch in 2025
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The latest edition of *AI for Influence* is out.
December 10, 2024

EU Communicators: Automate Tasks Without Coding Using AI Tools

EU communicators & lobbyists: repetitive tasks can easily be converted into automated workflows.

EU Communicators: Automate Tasks Without Coding Using AI Tools
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EU communicators & lobbyists: repetitive tasks can easily be converted into automated workflows.
December 11, 2024

Rethinking AI Perfection Through Wabi-Sabi

What does #AI have to do with "wabi-sabi"?

Rethinking AI Perfection Through Wabi-Sabi
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What does #AI have to do with "wabi-sabi"?
December 12, 2024

Europe à la Carte: A 2023 Snapshot #Infographic (Finland and Sweden Pending NATO Update)

Nice #infographic: Europe à la carte.

Europe à la Carte: A 2023 Snapshot #Infographic (Finland and Sweden Pending NATO Update)
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Nice #infographic: Europe à la carte.
December 6, 2024

Cost of Living: Comparing Brussels to Lisbon (and Beyond)

Is Brussels expensive? It depends on what you compare it to.

Cost of Living: Comparing Brussels to Lisbon (and Beyond)
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Is Brussels expensive? It depends on what you compare it to.
December 7, 2024

LinkedIn Travel Connect: Facilitating In-Person Networking on the Go

Here is a new feature suggestion for LinkedIn.

LinkedIn Travel Connect: Facilitating In-Person Networking on the Go
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Here is a new feature suggestion for LinkedIn.
December 8, 2024

Summarising the European Commission's 2024-2029 Working Methods in 4 Minutes: An AI-Powered Presentation by Four Virtual Speakers

The European Commission’s 2024-2029 Working Methods document, summarized in less than 4 minutes, by four presenters.

Summarising the European Commission's 2024-2029 Working Methods in 4 Minutes: An AI-Powered Presentation by Four Virtual Speakers
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The European Commission’s 2024-2029 Working Methods document, summarized in less than 4 minutes, by four presenters.
December 9, 2024

The Biggest Myth About Using AI: It’s Not About Knowing Computers, It’s About Asking the Right Questions

The biggest myth about using ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot.

The Biggest Myth About Using AI: It’s Not About Knowing Computers, It’s About Asking the Right Questions
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The biggest myth about using ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot.
December 1, 2024

Welcome, New European Commission: The AI-Driven Future of Advocacy, Lobbying, and Public Affairs

Welcome, new European Commission!

Welcome, New European Commission: The AI-Driven Future of Advocacy, Lobbying, and Public Affairs
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Welcome, new European Commission!
December 2, 2024

This Christmas: Get a FREE Video or Podcast Recording at Ambiorix Studio in Brussels

Christmas is coming early... for anyone who'd like to get a FREE video (or #podcast) recording & editing at Ambiorix Studio in Brussels.

This Christmas: Get a FREE Video or Podcast Recording at Ambiorix Studio in Brussels
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Christmas is coming early... for anyone who'd like to get a FREE video (or #podcast) recording & editing at Ambiorix Studio in Brussels.
December 3, 2024

Bringing Storytelling to the Stage: My Keynote at #InformEU

I had been wondering how to bring more storytelling into a keynote I was going to give two weeks ago at hashtag#InformEU.

Bringing Storytelling to the Stage: My Keynote at #InformEU
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I had been wondering how to bring more storytelling into a keynote I was going to give two weeks ago at hashtag#InformEU.
December 4, 2024

Couldn’t Resist Sharing This Survey: Join Me in Shaping the Eurobubble Ecosystem!

I would have shared this survey anyways as the topic is important.

Couldn’t Resist Sharing This Survey: Join Me in Shaping the Eurobubble Ecosystem!
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I would have shared this survey anyways as the topic is important.
December 4, 2024

EU Course Now on Spotify: Sample Lessons & Full 14-Hour Course Coming Soon!

...and we're on Spotify.

EU Course Now on Spotify: Sample Lessons & Full 14-Hour Course Coming Soon!
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...and we're on Spotify.
December 5, 2024

Unleashing AI in Pharma: ChatGPT’s Role in Market Access, Marketing, and Data Insights

AI and ChatGPT for the #pharma sector: tools with tremendous potential.

Unleashing AI in Pharma: ChatGPT’s Role in Market Access, Marketing, and Data Insights
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AI and ChatGPT for the #pharma sector: tools with tremendous potential.
December 5, 2024

What Really Goes Viral on LinkedIn? The Power of a Good Rant

What goes viral on Linkedin? The rant.

What Really Goes Viral on LinkedIn? The Power of a Good Rant
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What goes viral on Linkedin? The rant.
November 24, 2024

Mastering Persuasion with AI: Practical Tips and Frameworks from #InformEU Workshop

Last week at the #InformEU workshop, we shared some practical tips on "prompts for persuasion".

Mastering Persuasion with AI: Practical Tips and Frameworks from #InformEU Workshop
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Last week at the #InformEU workshop, we shared some practical tips on "prompts for persuasion".
November 26, 2024

Stick Figures, FT Figures, and the Art of Perception. Can You Move by Standing Still?

Stick figures & FT figures.

Stick Figures, FT Figures, and the Art of Perception. Can You Move by Standing Still?
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Stick figures & FT figures.
November 28, 2024

EU vs. Rocket Science: Who’s Winning the Complexity Game? 🚀🇪🇺

Apparently, the EU is more complicated than rocket science 🚀 🇪🇺 🤓

EU vs. Rocket Science: Who’s Winning the Complexity Game? 🚀🇪🇺
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Apparently, the EU is more complicated than rocket science 🚀 🇪🇺 🤓
November 29, 2024

What Makes (or Breaks) a Relationship?

When Anna and I sat down to discuss the intricate web of human relationships, I knew we were diving into one of life’s most universally relatable and endlessly fascinating topics.

What Makes (or Breaks) a Relationship?
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When Anna and I sat down to discuss the intricate web of human relationships, I knew we were diving into one of life’s most universally relatable and endlessly fascinating topics.
November 24, 2024

INFORM EU

Honoured to be the keynote speaker at the European Commission's Inform EU event in Sevilla in 10 days.

INFORM EU
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Honoured to be the keynote speaker at the European Commission's Inform EU event in Sevilla in 10 days.
November 15, 2024

Le Chat by Mistral AI

Bonjour, Le Chat by Mistral AI, crème de la crème of language models.

Le Chat by Mistral AI
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Bonjour, Le Chat by Mistral AI, crème de la crème of language models.
November 19, 2024

Our Go-To AI Tools for Public Affairs & Communications: Tried, Tested, and Loved!

At our AI for public affairs & communications workshops, Jacques and I are often asked about our favorite tools.

Our Go-To AI Tools for Public Affairs & Communications: Tried, Tested, and Loved!
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At our AI for public affairs & communications workshops, Jacques and I are often asked about our favorite tools.
November 20, 2024

A Helpful Chart

How do European Commissioner, US Presidential, and EPSO candidates compare?

A Helpful Chart
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How do European Commissioner, US Presidential, and EPSO candidates compare?
November 22, 2024

Using AI for EU Communication, at #InformEU 2024 Sevilla

When I was coding a Commodore-64 in 1990, I wanted to be a programmer.

Using AI for EU Communication, at #InformEU 2024 Sevilla
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When I was coding a Commodore-64 in 1990, I wanted to be a programmer.
November 21, 2024

Engage with European Commissioner Designates: Your Chance to Shape the Next 5 Years

Have you spoken with the European Commissioner designates already?

Engage with European Commissioner Designates: Your Chance to Shape the Next 5 Years
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Have you spoken with the European Commissioner designates already?
November 10, 2024

The Final 20%

Don't expect ChatGPT or AI to do 100% of the required task for you.

The Final 20%
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Don't expect ChatGPT or AI to do 100% of the required task for you.
November 11, 2024

Ambiorix Studio

Proud & excited to announce the launch of Ambiorix Studio.

Ambiorix Studio
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Proud & excited to announce the launch of Ambiorix Studio.
November 12, 2024

AI in Healthcare and Pharma

AI in healthcare and pharma is fascinating, with so much promise from new compound discoveries to research.

AI in Healthcare and Pharma
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AI in healthcare and pharma is fascinating, with so much promise from new compound discoveries to research.
November 13, 2024

Virtual EU Focus Groups & Message Testing Tool

Will our campaign message or policy paper resonate with our audience?

Virtual EU Focus Groups & Message Testing Tool
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Will our campaign message or policy paper resonate with our audience?
November 14, 2024

Dangerous Desires

I recently had a profound conversation with Anna about the quirks, strengths, and challenges that come with being human.

Dangerous Desires
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I recently had a profound conversation with Anna about the quirks, strengths, and challenges that come with being human.
November 12, 2024

Exploring Addiction with Dr. Anna Vasadi: A Deeper Dive

Addiction is often oversimplified in public discourse, mostly confined to the context of substance use, while stigmas and misconceptions cloud its complexities.

Exploring Addiction with Dr. Anna Vasadi: A Deeper Dive
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Addiction is often oversimplified in public discourse, mostly confined to the context of substance use, while stigmas and misconceptions cloud its complexities.
November 8, 2024

Parenting Without Possession: Finding Balance in Discipline, Love, and Authority

As a parent, I've often pondered the essentials of effective discipline. How do we uphold authority without overwhelming our children?

Parenting Without Possession: Finding Balance in Discipline, Love, and Authority
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As a parent, I've often pondered the essentials of effective discipline. How do we uphold authority without overwhelming our children?
October 18, 2024

Why Boundaries Matter

Boundaries are what let us define our interactions with others, protecting our mental and emotional health.

Why Boundaries Matter
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Boundaries are what let us define our interactions with others, protecting our mental and emotional health.
October 8, 2024

Connection and Open Expression: Reflections with Dr. Anna Vasadi

In a recent episode of our podcast, I had a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Anna Vasadi, a psychiatrist with over 45 years of experience.

Connection and Open Expression: Reflections with Dr. Anna Vasadi
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In a recent episode of our podcast, I had a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Anna Vasadi, a psychiatrist with over 45 years of experience.
October 8, 2024

Exploring Ourselves: Thoughts on Resilience and Self-Awareness

In our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anna, a seasoned psychiatrist with years of experience helping people navigate their internal worlds.

Exploring Ourselves: Thoughts on Resilience and Self-Awareness
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In our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anna, a seasoned psychiatrist with years of experience helping people navigate their internal worlds.
October 8, 2024

Reflections on Boundaries and the Power of Saying No

In a recent exchange with Dr. Vasadi Anna, a seasoned psychiatrist, we explored the topic of personal boundaries—a concept crucial to self-respect and well-being.

Reflections on Boundaries and the Power of Saying No
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In a recent exchange with Dr. Vasadi Anna, a seasoned psychiatrist, we explored the topic of personal boundaries—a concept crucial to self-respect and well-being.
October 7, 2024

Interactive Voice Conversations With European Commissioner-Designates

It's not only MEPs who may ask European Commissioner-designates questions... anyone can.

Interactive Voice Conversations With European Commissioner-Designates
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It's not only MEPs who may ask European Commissioner-designates questions... anyone can.
November 4, 2024

The Ultimate Showdown

Make a chart in which you compare LLMs.

The Ultimate Showdown
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Make a chart in which you compare LLMs.
November 5, 2024

Talk to European Commissioner-designates

Now you can talk to European Commissioner-designates directly. (OK, it's their AI-powered avatars, but still.)

Talk to European Commissioner-designates
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Now you can talk to European Commissioner-designates directly. (OK, it's their AI-powered avatars, but still.)
November 5, 2024

Blinky

Just bought this cutie and named him Blinky. I actually bought 5 of him.

Blinky
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Just bought this cutie and named him Blinky. I actually bought 5 of him.
November 6, 2024

3-Step Method to Forecast an EU Policy

A simple 3-step method to forecast an EU policy's likely impact on a specific group.

3-Step Method to Forecast an EU Policy
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A simple 3-step method to forecast an EU policy's likely impact on a specific group.
November 7, 2024

True Potential

Those who harness GPT/Gemini/Co-pilot's true potential are often freelancers and middle managers.

True Potential
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Those who harness GPT/Gemini/Co-pilot's true potential are often freelancers and middle managers.
November 8, 2024

Human -> AI -> AI -> Human

Soon enough, most interactions (from emails to press releases to strategy documents) will look like this.

Human -> AI -> AI -> Human
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Soon enough, most interactions (from emails to press releases to strategy documents) will look like this.
October 25, 2024

Prismos

Are you following the European Commissioner hearings next week?

Prismos
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Are you following the European Commissioner hearings next week?
October 29, 2024

The Maslow Pyramid of AI (for Advocacy)

A brief explanation of 'The Maslow Pyramid of AI (for Advocacy)'.

The Maslow Pyramid of AI (for Advocacy)
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A brief explanation of 'The Maslow Pyramid of AI (for Advocacy)'.
October 30, 2024

ChatGPT/AI: Smart and "Stupid"

ChatGPT/AI is super smart and extremely 'stupid' at the same time.

ChatGPT/AI: Smart and "Stupid"
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ChatGPT/AI is super smart and extremely 'stupid' at the same time.
October 31, 2024

Nexus

I like the analysis of the interaction between “reality”, “information”, “truth”, and “order”.

Nexus
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I like the analysis of the interaction between “reality”, “information”, “truth”, and “order”.
November 1, 2024

Practical Example: AI for Science Communication

AI for science communication, a practical example.

Practical Example: AI for Science Communication
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AI for science communication, a practical example.
October 18, 2024

AI prompt to the Rescue

EU lobbyists & NGOs, a single AI prompt to the rescue.

AI prompt to the Rescue
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EU lobbyists & NGOs, a single AI prompt to the rescue.
October 21, 2024

Classic Collingridge Dilemma

Is regulation stopping innovation? Can it, should it do so?

Classic Collingridge Dilemma
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Is regulation stopping innovation? Can it, should it do so?
October 24, 2024

9 Easy Steps to Summarise and Analyse Any Committee Meeting

The new EP is about to take office in a month, and EU public affairs professionals will have a LOT of meetings to follow. Any shortcuts?

9 Easy Steps to Summarise and Analyse Any Committee Meeting
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The new EP is about to take office in a month, and EU public affairs professionals will have a LOT of meetings to follow. Any shortcuts?
June 17, 2024

ChatGPT: Practical Ways To Get Started

I tried ChatGPT but wasn't even sure *what* I should use it for (other than for proofreading).

ChatGPT: Practical Ways To Get Started
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I tried ChatGPT but wasn't even sure *what* I should use it for (other than for proofreading).
June 12, 2024

Are You a Visual Type?

You may prefer a nice structure to understand and process complex political messages.

Are You a Visual Type?
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You may prefer a nice structure to understand and process complex political messages.
July 19, 2024

Can You?

Can you convert 'parts per billion' into a common sense unit?

Can You?
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Can you convert 'parts per billion' into a common sense unit?
August 27, 2024

5 Reasons to Use AI in Public Affairs

Not using AI for your public affairs work yet?

5 Reasons to Use AI in Public Affairs
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Not using AI for your public affairs work yet?
August 29, 2024

Beyond the Robots

So Musk announces/launches autonomous shuttles and taxis, and a humanoid robot.

Beyond the Robots
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So Musk announces/launches autonomous shuttles and taxis, and a humanoid robot.
October 13, 2024

AI for Science Communication

A few practical prompts for scientists.

AI for Science Communication
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A few practical prompts for scientists.
October 14, 2024

A Brief Conversation With Ursulabot

As an experiment, I recorded a brief conversation with UrsulaBot, the virtual European Commission President.

A Brief Conversation With Ursulabot
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As an experiment, I recorded a brief conversation with UrsulaBot, the virtual European Commission President.
October 15, 2024

AI Will Change Our Lives

...for better, and for worse.

AI Will Change Our Lives
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...for better, and for worse.
October 15, 2024

Overcoming Ego

I've learned that ego is a defence mechanism: its aim is to protect us from (perceived) threats we don't want to confront.

Overcoming Ego
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I've learned that ego is a defence mechanism: its aim is to protect us from (perceived) threats we don't want to confront.
October 17, 2024

Known/Unknown Matrix for AI/GPT Use

I don't know what I don't know... but I know that AI/GPT can help ✌️

Known/Unknown Matrix for AI/GPT Use
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I don't know what I don't know... but I know that AI/GPT can help ✌️
October 10, 2024

The Ultimate EU Handbook

Proofreading the manuscript.

The Ultimate EU Handbook
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Proofreading the manuscript.
October 8, 2024

EUobserver's Anti-Israel Blood Libel on 7 Oct 2024 : A Response

“there are none so blind as those who will not see”

EUobserver's Anti-Israel Blood Libel on 7 Oct 2024 : A Response
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“there are none so blind as those who will not see”
October 11, 2024

Ethical Use of AI

Try the following, and tell me if you consider this an ethical use of AI.

Ethical Use of AI
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Try the following, and tell me if you consider this an ethical use of AI.
October 1, 2024

Gender Gap in AI Adoption

There is a gender gap that's not (yet) talked about: adoption of AI/GPT is much higher among men than women, especially at work.

Gender Gap in AI Adoption
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There is a gender gap that's not (yet) talked about: adoption of AI/GPT is much higher among men than women, especially at work.
October 3, 2024

AI/GPT for Work: A Maslow-Style Hierarchy with Claude 3.5

There are many ways to harness the power of AI/GPT for your work.

AI/GPT for Work: A Maslow-Style Hierarchy with Claude 3.5
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There are many ways to harness the power of AI/GPT for your work.
September 22, 2024

Academics vs “Acti-Medics"

Academics vs “acti-medics”: if an academic is an outspoken activist on their topic of research, can we still consider them trustworthy?

Academics vs “Acti-Medics"
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Academics vs “acti-medics”: if an academic is an outspoken activist on their topic of research, can we still consider them trustworthy?
September 24, 2024

Overcoming AI Skepticism

To use AI for EU and public affairs (or for anything, really), those who are skeptical or new to its power will always measure the cost.

Overcoming AI Skepticism
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To use AI for EU and public affairs (or for anything, really), those who are skeptical or new to its power will always measure the cost.
September 24, 2024

Ask Better Questions

At our "AI for public affairs" workshops, Jacques would often say that to get better results, you need to ask better questions.

Ask Better Questions
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At our "AI for public affairs" workshops, Jacques would often say that to get better results, you need to ask better questions.
September 27, 2024

The Draghi Report

Everyone in EU affairs knows that the Draghi report on the EU's competitiveness has just been released.

The Draghi Report
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Everyone in EU affairs knows that the Draghi report on the EU's competitiveness has just been released.
September 16, 2024

EU Trends for 2024-2029

EU trends for 2024-2029 & AI for public affairs.

EU Trends for 2024-2029
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EU trends for 2024-2029 & AI for public affairs.
September 17, 2024

Turf Wars

The new European Commissioner designates portfolio, for the large part, is bound to trigger massive turf wars inside the European Commission DGs as the designations are only loosely mapping onto existing DGs, sometimes not at all.

Turf Wars
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The new European Commissioner designates portfolio, for the large part, is bound to trigger massive turf wars inside the European Commission DGs as the designations are only loosely mapping onto existing DGs, sometimes not at all.
September 17, 2024

Featuritis

Featuritis: the disease of the 21st century tech companies.

Featuritis
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Featuritis: the disease of the 21st century tech companies.
September 18, 2024

AI: Artificial Intimacy

A technology-enabled societal change that is unstoppable (and that's not necessarily a good thing).

AI: Artificial Intimacy
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A technology-enabled societal change that is unstoppable (and that's not necessarily a good thing).
September 11, 2024

AI for EU Affairs

Launching the "AI for EU Affairs" *free* webinar series.

AI for EU Affairs
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Launching the "AI for EU Affairs" *free* webinar series.
September 3, 2024

Why Do You or Do You Not Use AI Tools?

At a recent AI/GPT workshop, I asked participants why (or why not) they use AI tools.

Why Do You or Do You Not Use AI Tools?
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At a recent AI/GPT workshop, I asked participants why (or why not) they use AI tools.
September 5, 2024

European Parliament 2025 Agenda in Google Calendar [unofficial, free]

By popular demand, here it goes again!

European Parliament 2025 Agenda in Google Calendar [unofficial, free]
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By popular demand, here it goes again!
September 2, 2024

How Our Words Shape Our World | Andras Baneth | TEDxKULeuvenBrussels

How your words shape your world": truth, interpretation, manipulation, honesty, and political language... in my TEDx talk.

How Our Words Shape Our World | Andras Baneth | TEDxKULeuvenBrussels
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How your words shape your world": truth, interpretation, manipulation, honesty, and political language... in my TEDx talk.
August 28, 2024

Humor and Jokes

Humor ≠ jokes (they could be part of it).

Humor and Jokes
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Humor ≠ jokes (they could be part of it).
August 12, 2024

ChatGPT Across Occupations

I wonder where EU officials & MEPs would be in such a survey.

ChatGPT Across Occupations
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I wonder where EU officials & MEPs would be in such a survey.
August 7, 2024

Don't Use ChatGPT as Google

When experimenting with ChatGPT (or Gemini, or any other LLM), many people intuitively use it as Google, i.e searching for information.

Don't Use ChatGPT as Google
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When experimenting with ChatGPT (or Gemini, or any other LLM), many people intuitively use it as Google, i.e searching for information.
August 8, 2024

Neotoddlerism

Many activists on both the Left and Right now hope to bring about their ideal world.

Neotoddlerism
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Many activists on both the Left and Right now hope to bring about their ideal world.
August 10, 2024

The Real Disruption

One of the most important business lessons is that game-changing disruption doesn’t come from a much better product, because that is just competition doing its job (think Google vs Altavista, or Bing’s failure to dethrone Google).

The Real Disruption
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One of the most important business lessons is that game-changing disruption doesn’t come from a much better product, because that is just competition doing its job (think Google vs Altavista, or Bing’s failure to dethrone Google).
July 27, 2024

AI4Fun

You can use AI for social media posts, even for interactions.

AI4Fun
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You can use AI for social media posts, even for interactions.
July 25, 2024

Use AI Responsibly

Who trusts whom to use AI responsibly? ‍

Use AI Responsibly
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Who trusts whom to use AI responsibly? ‍
July 24, 2024

Let AI Improve the Style

"AI writing doesn't sound human" - but there's an AI to fix that 😅

Let AI Improve the Style
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"AI writing doesn't sound human" - but there's an AI to fix that 😅
July 23, 2024

Job to Be Done

In politics, in business, and in life, I love the concept of 'job to be done'.

Job to Be Done
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In politics, in business, and in life, I love the concept of 'job to be done'.
July 16, 2024

Large Language Models (LLMs)

This Economist post is just silly.

Large Language Models (LLMs)
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This Economist post is just silly.
July 10, 2024

The Transatlantic Friends of Israel

Israel, more than any other topic (including our own war against the Russian aggression) has divided societies and narratives in the “Western” world.

The Transatlantic Friends of Israel
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Israel, more than any other topic (including our own war against the Russian aggression) has divided societies and narratives in the “Western” world.
July 11, 2024

True Lies

How information manipulation works in practice.

True Lies
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How information manipulation works in practice.
July 3, 2024

GPT: Eager, Smart and Ignorant

There are the 3 strengths/weaknesses of #GPT: it's eager, smart, and ignorant.

GPT: Eager, Smart and Ignorant
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There are the 3 strengths/weaknesses of #GPT: it's eager, smart, and ignorant.
July 4, 2024

The EU's "Strategic Agenda 2024-2029"

The EU's "Strategic Agenda 2024-2029" has just been released.

The EU's "Strategic Agenda 2024-2029"
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The EU's "Strategic Agenda 2024-2029" has just been released.
July 1, 2024

US Presidential Election Debates

US Presidential election debates are usually fun and entertaining political communication shows.

US Presidential Election Debates
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US Presidential election debates are usually fun and entertaining political communication shows.
June 28, 2024

Politics and the English language

What "pacifists" say vs. What they actually mean.

Politics and the English language
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What "pacifists" say vs. What they actually mean.
June 27, 2024
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Is this the society we want to become where kids' no. 1 aspiration is 'Youtuber'..?

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Oatly has shown that corporate communications can be hilarious (and effective).

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What does #AI have to do with "wabi-sabi"?

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Here is a new feature suggestion for LinkedIn.

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Is Brussels expensive? It depends on what you compare it to.

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AI and ChatGPT for the #pharma sector: tools with tremendous potential.

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Christmas is coming early... for anyone who'd like to get a FREE video (or #podcast) recording & editing at Ambiorix Studio in Brussels.

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What goes viral on Linkedin? The rant.

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How do European Commissioner, US Presidential, and EPSO candidates compare?

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At our AI for public affairs & communications workshops, Jacques and I are often asked about our favorite tools.

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November 19, 2024
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Bonjour, Le Chat by Mistral AI, crème de la crème of language models.

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Will our campaign message or policy paper resonate with our audience?

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AI in healthcare and pharma is fascinating, with so much promise from new compound discoveries to research.

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Proud & excited to announce the launch of Ambiorix Studio.

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I recently had a profound conversation with Anna about the quirks, strengths, and challenges that come with being human.

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Don't expect ChatGPT or AI to do 100% of the required task for you.

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Have you spoken with the European Commissioner designates already?

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Those who harness GPT/Gemini/Co-pilot's true potential are often freelancers and middle managers.

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Addiction is often oversimplified in public discourse, mostly confined to the context of substance use, while stigmas and misconceptions cloud its complexities.

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A simple 3-step method to forecast an EU policy's likely impact on a specific group.

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Just bought this cutie and named him Blinky. I actually bought 5 of him.

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Make a chart in which you compare LLMs.

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I like the analysis of the interaction between “reality”, “information”, “truth”, and “order”.

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ChatGPT/AI is super smart and extremely 'stupid' at the same time.

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A brief explanation of 'The Maslow Pyramid of AI (for Advocacy)'.

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Soon enough, most interactions (from emails to press releases to strategy documents) will look like this.

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October 24, 2024
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Is regulation stopping innovation? Can it, should it do so?

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October 21, 2024

EU lobbyists & NGOs, a single AI prompt to the rescue.

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October 18, 2024
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As a parent, I've often pondered the essentials of effective discipline. How do we uphold authority without overwhelming our children?

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AI for science communication, a practical example.

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October 17, 2024
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I've learned that ego is a defence mechanism: its aim is to protect us from (perceived) threats we don't want to confront.

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As an experiment, I recorded a brief conversation with UrsulaBot, the virtual European Commission President.

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...for better, and for worse.

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October 14, 2024
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A few practical prompts for scientists.

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October 13, 2024
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So Musk announces/launches autonomous shuttles and taxis, and a humanoid robot.

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“there are none so blind as those who will not see”

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I don't know what I don't know... but I know that AI/GPT can help ✌️

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October 8, 2024

Proofreading the manuscript.

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October 8, 2024
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Boundaries are what let us define our interactions with others, protecting our mental and emotional health.

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In a recent episode of our podcast, I had a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Anna Vasadi, a psychiatrist with over 45 years of experience.

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In our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anna, a seasoned psychiatrist with years of experience helping people navigate their internal worlds.

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Try the following, and tell me if you consider this an ethical use of AI.

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Academics vs “acti-medics”: if an academic is an outspoken activist on their topic of research, can we still consider them trustworthy?

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To use AI for EU and public affairs (or for anything, really), those who are skeptical or new to its power will always measure the cost.

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There are many ways to harness the power of AI/GPT for your work.

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A technology-enabled societal change that is unstoppable (and that's not necessarily a good thing).

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At a recent AI/GPT workshop, I asked participants why (or why not) they use AI tools.

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Can you convert 'parts per billion' into a common sense unit?

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Many activists on both the Left and Right now hope to bring about their ideal world.

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When experimenting with ChatGPT (or Gemini, or any other LLM), many people intuitively use it as Google, i.e searching for information.

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I wonder where EU officials & MEPs would be in such a survey.

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One of the most important business lessons is that game-changing disruption doesn’t come from a much better product, because that is just competition doing its job (think Google vs Altavista, or Bing’s failure to dethrone Google).

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You can use AI for social media posts, even for interactions.

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Who trusts whom to use AI responsibly? ‍

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July 23, 2024
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"AI writing doesn't sound human" - but there's an AI to fix that 😅

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In politics, in business, and in life, I love the concept of 'job to be done'.

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Israel, more than any other topic (including our own war against the Russian aggression) has divided societies and narratives in the “Western” world.

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Large Language Models (LLMs)

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This Economist post is just silly.

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There are the 3 strengths/weaknesses of #GPT: it's eager, smart, and ignorant.

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How information manipulation works in practice.

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June 25, 2024

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