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Supervised AI isn't

It wasn't just Ottawa: Microsoft Travel published a whole bushel of absurd articles, including the notorious Ottawa guide recommending that tourists dine at the Ottawa Food Bank ("go on an empty stomach"):

https://twitter.com/parismarx/status/1692233111260582161

After Paris Marx pointed out the Ottawa article, Business Insider's Nathan McAlone found several more howlers:

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-removes-embarrassing-offensive-ai-assisted-travel-articles-2023-8

There was the article recommending that visitors to Montreal try "a hamburger" and went on to explain that a hamburger was a "sandwich comprised of a ground beef patty, a sliced bun of some kind, and toppings such as lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc" and that some of the best hamburgers in Montreal could be had at McDonald's.

For Anchorage, Microsoft recommended trying the local delicacy known as "seafood," which it defined as "basically any form of sea life regarded as food by humans, prominently including fish and shellfish," going on to say, "seafood is a versatile ingredient, so it makes sense that we eat it worldwide."

In Tokyo, visitors seeking "photo-worthy spots" were advised to "eat Wagyu beef."

There were more.

Microsoft insisted that this wasn't an issue of "unsupervised AI," but rather "human error." On its face, this presents a head-scratcher: is Microsoft saying that a human being erroneously decided to recommend the dining at Ottawa's food bank?

But a close parsing of the mealy-mouthed disclaimer reveals the truth. The unnamed Microsoft spokesdroid only appears to be claiming that this wasn't written by an AI, but they're actually just saying that the AI that wrote it wasn't "unsupervised." It was a supervised AI, overseen by a human. Who made an error. Thus: the problem was human error.

This deliberate misdirection actually reveals a deep truth about AI: that the story of AI being managed by a "human in the loop" is a fantasy, because humans are neurologically incapable of maintaining vigilance in watching for rare occurrences.

Our brains wire together neurons that we recruit when we practice a task. When we don't practice a task, the parts of our brain that we optimized for it get reused. Our brains are finite and so don't have the luxury of reserving precious cells for things we don't do.

That's why the TSA sucks so hard at its job – why they are the world's most skilled water-bottle-detecting X-ray readers, but consistently fail to spot the bombs and guns that red teams successfully smuggle past their checkpoints:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/investigation-breaches-us-airports-allowed-weapons-through-n367851

TSA agents (not "officers," please – they're bureaucrats, not cops) spend all day spotting water bottles that we forget in our carry-ons, but almost no one tries to smuggle a weapons through a checkpoint – 99.999999% of the guns and knives they do seize are the result of flier forgetfulness, not a planned hijacking.

In other words, they train all day to spot water bottles, and the only training they get in spotting knives, guns and bombs is in exercises, or the odd time someone forgets about the hand-cannon they shlep around in their day-pack. Of course they're excellent at spotting water bottles and shit at spotting weapons.

This is an inescapable, biological aspect of human cognition: we can't maintain vigilance for rare outcomes. This has long been understood in automation circles, where it is called "automation blindness" or "automation inattention":

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29939767/

Here's the thing: if nearly all of the time the machine does the right thing, the human "supervisor" who oversees it becomes incapable of spotting its error. The job of "review every machine decision and press the green button if it's correct" inevitably becomes "just press the green button," assuming that the machine is usually right.

This is a huge problem. It's why people just click "OK" when they get a bad certificate error in their browsers. 99.99% of the time, the error was caused by someone forgetting to replace an expired certificate, but the problem is, the other 0.01% of the time, it's because criminals are waiting for you to click "OK" so they can steal all your money:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ema-report-finds-nearly-80-130300983.html

Automation blindness can't be automated away. From interpreting radiographic scans:

https://healthitanalytics.com/news/ai-could-safely-automate-some-x-ray-interpretation

to autonomous vehicles:

https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/automated-vehicles-may-encourage-new-breed-distracted-drivers

The "human in the loop" is a figleaf. The whole point of automation is to create a system that operates at superhuman scale – you don't buy an LLM to write one Microsoft Travel article, you get it to write a million of them, to flood the zone, top the search engines, and dominate the space.

As I wrote earlier: "There's no market for a machine-learning autopilot, or content moderation algorithm, or loan officer, if all it does is cough up a recommendation for a human to evaluate. Either that system will work so poorly that it gets thrown away, or it works so well that the inattentive human just button-mashes 'OK' every time a dialog box appears":

https://pluralistic.net/2022/10/21/let-me-summarize/#i-read-the-abstract

Microsoft – like every corporation – is insatiably horny for firing workers. It has spent the past three years cutting its writing staff to the bone, with the express intention of having AI fill its pages, with humans relegated to skimming the output of the plausible sentence-generators and clicking "OK":

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-news-cuts-dozens-of-staffers-in-shift-to-ai-2020-5

We know about the howlers and the clunkers that Microsoft published, but what about all the other travel articles that don't contain any (obvious) mistakes? These were very likely written by a stochastic parrot, and they comprised training data for a human intelligence, the poor schmucks who are supposed to remain vigilant for the "hallucinations" (that is, the habitual, confidently told lies that are the hallmark of AI) in the torrent of "content" that scrolled past their screens:

https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3442188.3445922

Like the TSA agents who are fed a steady stream of training data to hone their water-bottle-detection skills, Microsoft's humans in the loop are being asked to pluck atoms of difference out of a raging river of otherwise characterless slurry. They are expected to remain vigilant for something that almost never happens – all while they are racing the clock, charged with preventing a slurry backlog at all costs.

Automation blindness is inescapable – and it's the inconvenient truth that AI boosters conspicuously fail to mention when they are discussing how they will justify the trillion-dollar valuations they ascribe to super-advanced autocomplete systems. Instead, they wave around "humans in the loop," using low-waged workers as props in a Big Store con, just a way to (temporarily) cool the marks.

And what of the people who lose their (vital) jobs to (terminally unsuitable) AI in the course of this long-running, high-stakes infomercial?

Well, there's always the food bank.

"Go on an empty stomach."

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If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/23/automation-blindness/#humans-in-the-loop

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QIA also known as Qatar Investment Authority in its expanded form, has invested a significant fund of $250 million in a Series D funding round in the British-Indian serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal’s Builder. ai.

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Azure’s Evolution: What Every IT Pro Should Know About Microsoft’s Cloud

IT professionals need to keep ahead of the curve in the ever changing world of technology today. The cloud has become an integral part of modern IT infrastructure, and one of the leading players in this domain is Microsoft Azure. Azure’s evolution over the years has been nothing short of remarkable, making it essential for IT pros to understand its journey and keep pace with its innovations. In this blog, we’ll take you on a journey through Azure’s transformation, exploring its history, service portfolio, global reach, security measures, and much more. By the end of this article, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of what every IT pro should know about Microsoft’s cloud platform.

Historical Overview

Azure’s Humble Beginnings

Microsoft Azure was officially launched in February 2010 as “Windows Azure.” It began as a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering primarily focused on providing Windows-based cloud services.

The Azure Branding Shift

In 2014, Microsoft rebranded Windows Azure to Microsoft Azure to reflect its broader support for various operating systems, programming languages, and frameworks. This rebranding marked a significant shift in Azure’s identity and capabilities.

Key Milestones

Over the years, Azure has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, and the Azure Marketplace. These milestones have expanded its capabilities and made it a go-to choice for businesses of all sizes.

Expanding Service Portfolio

Azure’s service portfolio has grown exponentially since its inception. Today, it offers a vast array of services catering to diverse needs:

Compute Services: Azure provides a range of options, from virtual machines (VMs) to serverless computing with Azure Functions.

Data Services: Azure offers data storage solutions like Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Data Lake Storage.

AI and Machine Learning: With Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services, IT pros can harness the power of AI for their applications.

IoT Solutions: Azure IoT Hub and IoT Central simplify the development and management of IoT solutions.

Azure Regions and Global Reach

Azure boasts an extensive network of data centers spread across the globe. This global presence offers several advantages:

Scalability: IT pros can easily scale their applications by deploying resources in multiple regions.

Redundancy: Azure’s global datacenter presence ensures high availability and data redundancy.

Data Sovereignty: Choosing the right Azure region is crucial for data compliance and sovereignty.

Integration and Hybrid Solutions

Azure’s integration capabilities are a boon for businesses with hybrid cloud needs. Azure Arc, for instance, allows you to manage on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments through a unified interface. Azure’s compatibility with other cloud providers simplifies multi-cloud management.

Security and Compliance

Azure has made significant strides in security and compliance. It offers features like Azure Security Center, Azure Active Directory, and extensive compliance certifications. IT pros can leverage these tools to meet stringent security and regulatory requirements.

Azure Marketplace and Third-Party Offerings

Azure Marketplace is a treasure trove of third-party solutions that complement Azure services. IT pros can explore a wide range of offerings, from monitoring tools to cybersecurity solutions, to enhance their Azure deployments.

Azure DevOps and Automation

Automation is key to efficiently managing Azure resources. Azure DevOps services and tools facilitate continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), ensuring faster and more reliable application deployments.

Monitoring and Management

Azure offers robust monitoring and management tools to help IT pros optimize resource usage, troubleshoot issues, and gain insights into their Azure deployments. Best practices for resource management can help reduce costs and improve performance.

Future Trends and Innovations

As the technology landscape continues to evolve, Azure remains at the forefront of innovation. Keep an eye on trends like edge computing and quantum computing, as Azure is likely to play a significant role in these domains.

Training and Certification

To excel in your IT career, consider pursuing Azure certifications. ACTE Institute offers a range of certifications, such as the Microsoft Azure course to validate your expertise in Azure technologies.

In conclusion, Azure’s evolution is a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to cloud innovation. As an IT professional, understanding Azure’s history, service offerings, global reach, security measures, and future trends is paramount. Azure’s versatility and comprehensive toolset make it a top choice for organizations worldwide. By staying informed and adapting to Azure’s evolving landscape, IT pros can remain at the forefront of cloud technology, delivering value to their organizations and clients in an ever-changing digital world. Embrace Azure’s evolution, and empower yourself for a successful future in the cloud.

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In today’s competitive job market, having the right skillset is key to success. Azure cloud skills are becoming increasingly important for IT professionals and developers. With the help of Azure cloud services, organizations can build secure and reliable applications that can scale up or down as needed. Azure cloud skills can be used to develop applications that run on the cloud, manage data, automate processes and deploy solutions quickly and efficiently. It also allows developers to create hybrid solutions by combining on-premise resources with public cloud offerings. Having the right Azure cloud skills can open up new opportunities for IT professionals in terms of career growth and salary potential. It is essential for IT professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in this field in order to remain competitive in this ever-evolving job market. The following are some of the most in-demand Azure cloud skills that IT professionals should have:

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How to Create Custom Workflows Using Power Automate Training

Power Automate Training has become essential for anyone interested in optimizing business processes through automation. With the growing need to streamline workflows and eliminate repetitive tasks, learning how to use Power Automate for creating custom workflows is a valuable skill. For professionals seeking ways to automate processes, integrate applications, and improve efficiency, Power Automate Training provides comprehensive insights. If you are interested in advanced automation solutions and reside in India, PowerApps Training in Hyderabad is also available to enhance your skills in creating seamless, interconnected workflows. By learning both Power Automate and PowerApps, you can create powerful, custom workflows that bridge multiple systems and applications.

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Why Custom Workflows Are Valuable

The primary appeal of custom workflows is that they allow organizations to define automation that suits their specific requirements. Instead of relying on general automation solutions that may not address all of a business’s needs, custom workflows provide tailored solutions that enhance productivity. With Power Automate Training, you can automate everything from simple notifications to intricate multi-step processes that involve data from multiple applications.

Custom workflows can benefit businesses by saving time, reducing manual work, and improving data consistency. Automating repetitive tasks frees up employees to focus on strategic initiatives, leading to higher productivity and less time spent on routine actions. Power Automate Training enables users to design workflows that connect seamlessly with various applications, making data and processes more integrated and accessible.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Custom Workflow in Power Automate

1. Define Your Workflow Objective

The first step in creating a custom workflow is to define its purpose clearly. For instance, are you looking to automate notifications, data updates, or file management? Understanding what you want to achieve is essential in guiding the structure and steps of your workflow. In Power Automate Training, you’ll learn best practices for workflow design, including identifying key triggers and actions that align with your automation goals.

2. Select a Trigger for Your Workflow

In Power Automate, every workflow begins with a trigger that sets the process in motion. Triggers can be based on various events, such as the arrival of an email, a database update, or a user-initiated action. Through Power Automate Training, you’ll learn about the wide array of triggers available and how to select the right one to initiate your custom workflow. By choosing a relevant trigger, you can ensure that your workflow is activated precisely when it’s needed.

3. Add the Required Actions

After defining a trigger, the next step is to add actions—these are the tasks that the workflow will perform in response to the trigger. Actions could include sending an email, updating a record in a database, or performing calculations. Power Automate Training provides in-depth guidance on configuring actions to match specific needs, helping you build workflows that are both functional and efficient.

4. Use Conditions and Loops for Advanced Control

Conditions and loops offer advanced options for making workflows adaptable. Conditions allow your workflow to branch based on specified criteria, while loops allow it to repeat certain actions multiple times. For example, you might want the workflow to send different emails based on the data it receives. Conditions and loops are fundamental elements in Power Automate Training that help you build workflows capable of handling complex scenarios.

5. Test and Deploy the Workflow

Before rolling out your custom workflow, it’s crucial to test it thoroughly. Testing ensures that the workflow behaves as expected and allows you to catch and resolve any issues before deployment. In Power Automate Training, you’ll learn methods for testing workflows, including simulating triggers and monitoring workflow executions to identify potential areas for improvement. Once testing is complete, you can deploy your workflow and monitor its performance over time.

Advanced Features in Power Automate for Custom Workflows

Using Dynamic Content

Dynamic content in Power Automate allows workflows to respond to varying data inputs, making automation more adaptable and responsive. For example, you can use dynamic content to personalize email notifications or adapt workflow actions based on real-time data changes. Through Power Automate Training, you’ll learn how to leverage dynamic content to enhance the flexibility of your workflows. This feature is particularly useful for businesses that handle high volumes of data, as it enables workflows to respond to changing conditions in real time.

Integrating PowerApps with Power Automate

For those interested in building custom applications that work seamlessly with automated workflows, PowerApps Training in Hyderabad offers the skills necessary to integrate PowerApps with Power Automate. This integration enables users to trigger workflows directly from within a PowerApp, creating a unified experience. For example, a field service technician could use a PowerApp to log service details, which then triggers a workflow in Power Automate to update the central database, notify relevant team members, and generate a follow-up task. This powerful combination of tools allows for customized, app-driven automation that enhances operational efficiency.

Best Practices for Building Efficient Workflows

Optimize Trigger Frequency

To ensure efficiency, avoid setting up workflows to trigger too frequently, as this could lead to redundant executions and system overload. Setting appropriate trigger frequencies, which is covered in Power Automate Training, can help you manage system resources more effectively.

Use Error Handling Mechanisms

Error handling is essential for maintaining the reliability of automated workflows. In Power Automate Training, you’ll learn techniques such as setting up retries for failed actions or configuring alerts for workflow failures. These methods are crucial for identifying and addressing issues promptly.

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Microsoft SharePoint and Dynamics 365 for Human Resources: Transforming Team Collaboration and HR Efficiency

In today's digital workplace, effective collaboration and streamlined HR processes are essential for maintaining productivity and a positive employee experience. Microsoft SharePoint and Dynamics 365 for Human Resources provide an integrated approach to address these needs, offering powerful tools to enhance team collaboration, automate HR functions, and empower employees with self-service capabilities. Here’s how these solutions work together to transform HR and teamwork efficiency:

1. Centralised Document Management and Team Collaboration with SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint serves as a centralised platform where teams can securely store, share, and collaborate on documents in real time. This is especially beneficial for HR departments, as it enables them to:

Organise Key HR Documents: HR can store important files—such as policies, training materials, and onboarding documents—in a secure, searchable location, ensuring that employees have access to up-to-date information at all times.

Enable Cross-Department Collaboration: SharePoint’s collaboration features allow HR teams to work closely with other departments, such as IT and legal, to ensure compliance, update policies, and coordinate onboarding.

Enhance Remote Teamwork: With remote and hybrid work becoming more common, SharePoint offers easy access to resources from anywhere, supporting flexible work arrangements and keeping teams connected.

2. Automating HR Processes with Dynamics 365 for HR

Dynamics 365 for Human Resources is a powerful solution that automates repetitive HR tasks, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic activities that add value. Dynamics 365 for HR helps by:

Automating Employee Lifecycle Management: From onboarding to performance tracking and offboarding, Dynamics 365 helps streamline each stage of the employee journey, reducing administrative burdens and minimising errors.

Providing Self-Service Capabilities: Employees can use self-service tools to access their personal information, submit leave requests, and view benefits, reducing the need for HR intervention and empowering employees to manage their own data.

Tracking Performance and Goals: Dynamics 365 enables managers and HR teams to set goals, track progress, and provide feedback, fostering a culture of continuous development and aligning employee goals with company objectives.

3. Enhancing Employee Onboarding and Training

The onboarding experience can set the tone for an employee's entire tenure with the company. Using SharePoint and Dynamics 365 together provides a seamless onboarding process that includes:

Interactive Onboarding Portals: SharePoint allows HR teams to create customised onboarding portals where new hires can find resources, fill out paperwork, and complete orientation tasks in one place.

Automated Onboarding Workflows: Dynamics 365 enables HR to automate workflows for onboarding, assigning tasks to various departments to ensure a smooth transition. This might include IT setting up equipment, finance managing payroll, and supervisors scheduling orientation sessions.

Training and Development Tracking: HR can use Dynamics 365 to assign training modules and monitor completion, while SharePoint hosts training materials for easy access. This streamlined process improves onboarding consistency and enhances new hires’ engagement from day one.

4. Centralising Communication and Announcements

Keeping employees informed is key to building a cohesive organisational culture. SharePoint can act as a central communication hub for company news, HR announcements, and policy updates. Here’s how it benefits HR and teams:

Company-Wide Announcements: HR can use SharePoint to publish news and updates, ensuring that all employees receive timely information, from policy changes to wellness initiatives.

Departmental Communication: Specific departments can use SharePoint to share updates relevant to their teams, keeping communications organised and accessible based on user permissions.

Employee Feedback Channels: SharePoint’s collaboration tools can include feedback channels, allowing employees to share their thoughts on HR initiatives or participate in surveys, helping HR tailor policies and programs to meet employee needs.

5. Advanced Analytics for Data-Driven HR Decisions

Both SharePoint and Dynamics 365 offer data analytics capabilities that HR can leverage to make more informed decisions:

Employee Engagement Insights: Dynamics 365 can track data on employee satisfaction, engagement levels, and retention, providing HR with insights to improve workplace culture.

Performance Metrics: HR can analyse employee performance data to identify high performers, areas for development, and trends in team productivity.

Optimising HR Processes: By analysing HR process data, HR teams can identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in workflows, making improvements to streamline operations further.

6. Enhanced Security and Compliance

Managing sensitive employee data requires strict security and compliance protocols. Microsoft SharePoint and Dynamics 365 are built with enterprise-grade security features that protect data integrity and ensure compliance:

Role-Based Access Controls: Both platforms allow HR to set access permissions, ensuring that only authorised personnel can access sensitive data, maintaining confidentiality.

Compliance with Regulations: Dynamics 365 for HR helps maintain compliance with employment laws, GDPR, and other regulations by centralising data, tracking consent, and automating compliance tasks.

Audit Trails and Reporting: Both SharePoint and Dynamics 365 provide audit trails, helping HR departments track data usage and monitor any changes for increased accountability and compliance.

7. Integrating Other Microsoft 365 Tools

The seamless integration of SharePoint and Dynamics 365 with other Microsoft 365 tools (such as Teams, Outlook, and Power BI) further boosts HR efficiency and collaboration:

Microsoft Teams Integration: HR can use Teams to communicate instantly with employees and managers, integrating with SharePoint to share documents and with Dynamics 365 to monitor HR tasks within the same ecosystem.

Power BI for Enhanced Reporting: Dynamics 365 and SharePoint data can be visualised with Power BI, allowing HR leaders to create detailed reports and gain insights to guide HR strategy.

Outlook for Scheduling and Reminders: HR teams can set reminders and manage schedules using Outlook integration, improving coordination and ensuring tasks are completed on time.

Conclusion

Microsoft SharePoint and Dynamics 365 for Human Resources bring powerful collaboration and automation capabilities that transform HR departments and team dynamics. By centralising document management, automating workflows, enhancing security, and enabling data-driven decision-making, these solutions empower HR to work more efficiently and foster a more engaged, informed, and connected workforce. Embracing these technologies enables organisations to remain agile, improve employee experience, and ultimately drive business success.