A 60-something office worker takes on 'Another mysterious AI?': How I discovered a new way to walk into the future after meeting my own avatar
■ Opening new 'doors' through daily learning
Hello. I am a
60-something, active office worker, Ino-chan@Studying AI -> Escaping from beginner status.
Every day, little by little, I am taking on the unknown territory of AI.
Just memorizing the terminology is a struggle; the pace of this world is truly fast. 'AI journaling' and 'Physical AI'...
Just when I finally got used to the sound of the words,
I heard the sound of a door of possibility opening once again.
Its name is 'AI Persona (AI Simulation)'.
While feeling a bit overwhelmed thinking, 'Something new has appeared again...', when I looked into it, I found it was a very interesting technology that could illuminate our lives and work more richly.
■ What exactly is an 'AI Persona'?
First, I asked the AI itself to explain its true nature in detail.
👨🏻🦳 My prompt (input):
What is an 'AI Persona (AI Simulation)'? Please briefly explain the specific mechanism and what kind of changes it will bring to society.
[AI Response]
'AI Persona (AI Simulation)' is a technology that reproduces the thoughts, actions, and reactions of a specific individual, customer segment, or character with a specific role on a digital platform.
It is characterized by not just answering questions, but by imitating a consistent personality (persona) of 'how that person would think and behave.'
1. Specific mechanism
It is based on a Large Language Model (LLM) and is constructed mainly through the following steps. Prompt setting: Defines detailed 'attributes' such as age, occupation, values, and speech habits.
Data injection (RAG/fine-tuning): Loads past statements, social media posts, and behavioral history of a specific individual to increase the accuracy of knowledge and reactions.
Context retention: Remembers past conversation content and fixes behavior so as not to deviate from the settings.
2. Changes brought to society
This technology has the potential to dramatically change the accuracy of 'prediction,' not just efficiency.
Field change content Marketing Propose new products to 'virtual customers' before testing with real humans and predict reactions. Education/Training Enables realistic interpersonal simulations such as handling complaints or conversations with historical figures. Entertainment Enables 24-hour real-time conversations with favorite characters or deceased celebrities. Social Science Research is progressing to have thousands of AI personas live in a virtual city to simulate the impact of policy changes.
■ What benefits does it have for us in our 60s?
Taking it a step further, I asked the AI how this technology can be useful for our 'work' and 'life'.
👨🏻🦳 My prompt (input):
When a 60-something office worker utilizes an AI persona, what are the specific benefits in terms of work and life?
[AI Response]
1. Work efficiency and knowledge transfer General manual creation: You can have AI organize the 'tips' and 'ways of thinking' about work that you have cultivated so far and build them as a standard knowledge base.
Drafts for emails and materials: You can shorten creation time by having AI suggest templates for content that is difficult to convey or requires politeness.
2. Support for acquiring new skills Learning partner: You can have complex IT terms and the latest technological trends explained in an easy-to-understand manner at your own pace.
Sparring partner: Useful for when you want to start something new and want to bounce ideas off someone to organize the pros and cons.
3. Consideration of life plans Automation of information gathering: You can receive summaries from vast amounts of information regarding hobbies you are interested in, health habits, and tips for general household budget management.
■ The benefits for our generation, as taught by AI
Taking it a step further, I pressed the AI on how this technology can be useful for our 'work' and 'life'.
1. [Work aspect] Leaving experience behind as a 'moving box of wisdom'
We can pass on the valuable knowledge and judgment criteria we have accumulated to AI. By doing so, even when we are not physically present, the AI can provide advice and hints on our behalf.
My experience will continue to help others as active wisdom within the vessel of AI. I can see a new way to leave behind such value.
2. [Lifestyle] The 'ultimate listener' that helps you see yourself objectively
If you create a 'personal persona' that has learned your way of thinking, you can face yourself objectively. When you are troubled, try asking the AI, 'How would I answer this?' It becomes the best possible 'sounding board' to help you organize your thoughts.
■ An easy practice method for creating a 'My Persona' taught by AI
The AI kindly taught me steps that even a beginner can try right away. The key is to combine the following three lines into a single message and send it to the AI.
Define the role: 'You are a close friend who listens kindly to what I have to say.'
Teach your preferences: 'Please be cheerful and encouraging without using technical jargon.'
Prompt a greeting: 'Please greet me when you are ready.'
By conveying this all at once, the AI will start the conversation at a comfortable pace as your ideal partner from the very beginning.
■ A persona is magic that summons 'perspectives from around the world'
The term 'AI persona' might sound difficult, but it essentially means having the AI play various roles, such as a 'knowledgeable teacher,' a 'trend-conscious young person,' or sometimes a 'strict critic.'
Learning about AI is exciting because it's like acquiring the ultimate team of advisors that allows you to summon 'other people's perspectives' that you wouldn't have thought of on your own at any time.
'Another new thing has come out...' I was initially guarded, but now I wonder what kind of person I should try to summon into the AI next. Fueled by that sense of playfulness, I intend to take another step tomorrow, leisurely but surely, to peek beyond the new door called AI.