Stephen Howell
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Plugin Metrics Are Footprints in the Sand
How Downloads, Activations, and Deactivations Reveal Plugin Performance WordPress plugins follow a lifecycle that begins with download and installation. After configuration and activation, the plugin enters its usage phase. Over time, updates and further adjustments may be required. When the plugin is no longer needed, it is deactivated and eventually deleted. Each plugin installation and…
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Generating Downloadable Files with Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress: A Simple Guide
How to Enable File Downloads in Word, PDF, and CSV Formats Using Your OpenAI Assistant You have probably been wondering if the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin can generate various file download types like Microsoft Word (.docx), Portable Document Format (.pdf), Comma Separated Value (.CSV), file and other file types. The answer is yes! If…
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What’s New in Kognetiks Chatbot: August 2024 Updates and Enhancements
From Improved Table Formatting to Remote Server Access: A Recap of Kognetiks Chatbot’s August Releases When I last wrote about development progress on the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin, it was in late July. Today, I released Version 2.1.4. With this version, I’ve tackled some outstanding requests from the installation base and fixed some minor…
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Decoding Authorship: Can We Detect AI-Generated Content?
Exploring Watermarking, AI Detection Tools, and the Future of Content Authenticity Several recent news articles about determining if content is human-written or AI generated have caught my attention. Most recently there have been some articles on the topic of watermarking text for better identification. Watermarking is something to the content that makes it easily identifiable…
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The Future of AI Chatbots: Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond
Exploring the Next Generation of AI-Powered Interactions and Their Impact on Daily Life Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform our daily lives, with chatbots being at the forefront of this evolution. As we approach 2025 and beyond, AI chatbots and smart agents are set to become even more sophisticated, personalizing our experiences, exhibiting emotional intelligence,…
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Top 10 Benefits of Implementing AI Chatbots in Your Business
Harnessing the Power of AI Chatbots: Transforming Customer Support and Business Operations In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses small and large are constantly seeking new ways to improve customer engagement, streamline operations, and enhance overall efficiency. AI chatbots have become increasingly popular among a wide range of business users, from solo entrepreneurs to large enterprises. …
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Cosmic Connections: Unraveling the Mysteries of Extraterrestrial Communication
Klaatu Barada Nikto The phrase “Klaatu barada nikto” originated in the 1951 science fiction film “The Day the Earth Stood Still”. In the movie, the alien Klaatu instructs the Earthling Helen Benson to say the phrase exactly as he pronounces it to his robot Gort in the unlikely event that something happens to him. This…
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AI Hallucinations and Human Misconceptions: Unveiling the Differences
Understanding Model Collapse, Original Thought, and the Need for Fresh Data in AI Systems Artificial intelligence systems have an insatiable appetite for fresh data. To stay sharp, effective and innovative, AIs need to constantly consume new and diverse information. Without a steady stream of fresh data, they risk becoming stale, less accurate, and prone to…
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Big Bang Moments in Artificial Intelligence – The Future
Key Moments that Will Shape the World of AI As the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, several key milestones are anticipated in the immediate future. These milestones promise to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve and how it integrates into various aspects of human life. Here are some of the…
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Big Bang Moments in Artificial Intelligence – The Past
Key Moments That Shaped the World of AI In the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the equivalent of the “big bang” creation of the universe can be seen as the inception of foundational theories and key milestones that sparked the growth and development of AI. Here are some of the pivotal moments and ideas that…