Why Undertakers Don't use AI?
riginal posted on Jan. 25th, 2025 in note.com. Translation from Japanese (but not all and have edited for English)
https://note.com/yeyshonan/n/n3265d883795e
As I have written in the previous posts, I teach people (mainly in the death industry) of using GEN AI, or simply LLM AI such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.
We’re in January 2025 now and many Japanese companies are reluctant of using generative AI, or simply call it AI.
This is so prominent in the funeral industry.
In order for people to understand WHY it’s necessary to use and to understand, I’ll show you why they should use it in this tutorial session.
You need to listen to the funeral directors what’s causing them from not using it and also find out what they were doing prior of using AI.
First of all, you need to teach words (nominclatures) to use ChatGPT and such.
What is a “browser”? These type of things…
Yes, pure novice questions.
I have to keep on telling myself that they are still in the 70’s.
The government has done a research poll and found out less than 10% of the companies are using Gen AI and over 70% of companies do NOT allow using AI for work.
These are the kind of sessions I do for the first time users:
I have to take in account that they do NOT know what “browsers” are.
AI Utilization Seminar for Absolute Beginners
Seminar Overview and Agenda (00:00:05)
Purpose and Target Audience (00:00:05)
This seminar is designed for complete beginners to AI.
It starts with an explanation of computer history and basic browser functions.
Participants will learn the fundamental mechanisms and practical uses of AI.
Agenda Outline (00:00:50)
History of personal computers and the evolution of AI
Overview of ChatGPT and how to use it
How to write effective prompts
How users can apply AI in their own lives
Seminar Format (00:01:03)
Cameras will be kept off during the session
The seminar will last approximately one hour
The content is structured with time for questions and participant engagement in mind
History of Computers and the Internet (00:01:21)
Evolution of Personal Computers (00:01:21)
The debut of early machines like the IBM PC (1981) and Japan’s NEC PC-8801
Widespread use of the 98 series for business
Text-based interfaces and floppy disks
The Rise of Windows and Mac (00:02:38)
The appearance and development of Windows, especially Windows 95 for improved stability
Mac OS's early lead and the following competition
The rise of internet connectivity and paid online services
Browser Development (00:04:01)
Evolution from early browsers like Mosaic to Internet Explorer
Widespread use of Chrome-based browsers today
The browser’s role and how the internet works
Introduction to AI and ChatGPT (00:06:59)
Basic Concept of ChatGPT (00:06:59)
ChatGPT: A conversational AI developed by OpenAI
GPT mechanism: Generative Pre-trained Transformer
It generates the most statistically likely words without understanding context
How to Use ChatGPT (00:07:45)
Accessible via browser or app
Differences between the free and paid versions
Strengths and weaknesses in Japanese language processing
ChatGPT Functions and Use Cases (00:09:05)
Multi-functionality: text generation, summarization, image generation
Applications in brainstorming and education
Efficiency improvements in reviewing contracts and generating ideas
Using Prompts and AI Limitations (00:18:12)
Importance of Prompts (00:18:12)
Prompts are instructions given to AI and directly affect results
Specific, detailed instructions are necessary
Giving roles or personas draws out specialized responses
AI’s Limitations and Cautions (00:33:01)
AI doesn’t understand context or meaning—output is probabilistic
Cutoff issue: inability to learn the latest data
Risks of generating false or misleading information
How to Create Effective Prompts (00:39:03)
Set detailed conditions to receive specific answers
Ask follow-up questions to improve accuracy
Use expert-level prompts to obtain more precise results
AI Use Cases and the Future (00:41:02)
Streamlining Work with AI (00:41:02)
Delegating simple tasks to AI to save time
Creating meeting minutes and data summarization
Automating onboarding and task management
AI Evolution and Societal Impact (00:45:02)
Introduction of tools like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney
Issues like fake news and inappropriate content generation
Spread of open AI technology and its accompanying challenges
Future Possibilities of AI (00:47:00)
Integration with Web3 and blockchain
Proposals for new business models using AI
Evolution of AI as a tool to simplify human life
Introduction to YEY Co., Ltd. and Its Work (00:44:06)
Company Overview (00:44:06)
Founding and operations of YEY Co., Ltd.
Social system integration and consulting
Services utilizing AI and blockchain
Funeral Industry Initiatives (00:46:42)
Hosting marketing study sessions for the funeral industry
Developing memorial systems using Web3
Proposing AI integration within the funeral business
Future Vision (00:47:13)
Developing security technologies using AI and quantum computing
Entering new markets and technical fields
Promoting efficient business management through AI
I rest my case.
Re-written on April 18th, 2025.