As I eased into my seat on a recent flight from Bangalore to Hyderabad, I couldn't help but overhear an interesting discussion between my two fellow passengers regarding ChatGPT. Despite their divergent viewpoints, they concurred on ChatGPT’s overarching utility and how it has completely changed the way they accessed knowledge. Preferring not to intervene, I took on the role of a silent observer, entranced by their dialogue.

This, however, prompted me to ponder about #generativeai , the revolutionary technology that drives ChatGPT, BARD, and numerous other products and platforms, and the level of pervasiveness it has brought about. Many experts believe that, if appropriately designed and regulated, this technology has the potential to be transformational, on par with the likes of Electricity and the Internet. But what sets it apart? Despite AI having been around for decades, steadily evolving, what caused the sudden exponential upswing in the last few years?

While the cumulative impact of advancements has certainly contributed, I contend that the more influential factor has been the introduction of a novel architecture model known as "Transformers". This breakthrough has endowed Generative AI with the capability to assimilate information at an unparalleled magnitude and velocity.

Powered by a foundational Neural Network, these models now have the potential to establish a "Network of Knowledge" on an internet- scale, transforming the way we access and process information.

But how does all of this relate to #changeleaders?

Societal problems can often seem like a tangled knot, with multiple stakeholders, perspectives, and causes making it arduous to uncover a solution. To tackle these intricate problems, several valuable Systems Change frameworks have arisen. One shared trait among these approaches is the imperative to perceive the system holistically, as a web of interconnected and interacting entities striving towards a shared objective.

Of course, putting this idea into practice is easier said than done. It requires collaboration across diverse minds, a willingness to embrace complexity, and the ability to harness the "Knowledge of their Network" and transform it into actionable insights and wisdom.

Generative technologies that enable a "Network of Knowledge" can assist Change Leaders in their endeavor to harness the “Knowledge of their Network”.

This inspired us to develop Apurva.ai, an open innovation platform for Change Leaders to harness the collective wisdom of their networks.

Although exponential technologies offer great potential for solving societal problems, one must exercise prudence when designing such systems to make sure they are enabling (not controlling) and help restore the agency of the overall system.

At Apurva.ai, we strive to address critical questions such as how to design systems for emergence, make them inclusive, govern them, and ensure their trustworthiness.

Join us in this exploration. Together, we can create a more equitable and sustainable future.

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