AI: There Is Still Room For Improvement

So Funny!

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Usually Zoom AI does a pretty good job of summarizing and recapping Zoom session that I have with clients. I often share them with clients and they think that they are helpful.

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Since I have Zoom set up to summarize automatically, it didn't even occur to me that it would try to summarize what was happening when my friend Lillian, who lives in Hanoi, and I were enjoying watch "Jerry Maguire" together (the first half of it) by using Zoom screen share.

Later, when I found the summarization email in my inbox, I started reading through it and found it hilarious when it did not pick up on the context of what was happening. It ended up assuming that the characters that we talking in the movie where Zoom participants with us all discussing various topics, whereas only Lillian and I were signed onto Zoom. And, it almost completely mixed up who was saying what.

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"Jerry Maguire" with Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger, is one of my favorite movies. Let me explain how Zoom AI made a total mess of trying to figure out what was happening. Most of what the AI said was accurate. It was just not in context and, most often, attributed to the wrong person.

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If you've seen the movie, you'll appreciate more the total mixup. I'll just indicate in bold after each name referenced by Zoom AI who the actual person was that was talking. This will give you a sense of how messed up the summary is (and maybe you will think it funny like I do).

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Zoom AI: Meeting summary: Quick recap

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The meeting covered a range of personal and professional topics, including discussions about movies, sports agency work, and wedding plans. Dwight (Jerry Maguire, played by Tom Cruise) shared his experiences of personal growth and career transformation, emphasizing the importance of relationships and ethical practices in his industry. The conversation also touched on business matters such as NFL draft negotiations, client management, and plans for starting a new venture, while addressing personal concerns and reflections on life and relationships.

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Zoom AI: Movie Discussion and Technical Issues

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Dwight (Dwight) and Lillian (Lillian) discussed technical issues with sound during their meeting. Dwight shared his interest in a movie he wanted to watch with Lillian, explaining it was a drama and love story that had touched him in various ways. Lillian asked why Dwight wanted to watch the movie, and he provided a detailed explanation of its content and his personal connection to it. (this is the only part of the summary that it was accurate about)

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Zoom AI: NFL Draft Agent's Challenges

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Dwight (Jerry), a sports agent, discussed his dedication to securing a client's success in the NFL draft and emphasized his role in managing athletes' careers. He highlighted the challenges of the industry, including the pressure to win and the financial costs involved. Dwight (Jerry) also expressed frustration with the current state of affairs in professional sports, hinting at unethical practices and the need for change.

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Zoom AI: Dwight's Mission Statement Journey

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Dwight (Jerry) shared his personal journey of self-discovery and transformation, which led him to write a mission statement for the company. He realized the importance of personal relationships in the sports agency business and decided to focus on fewer clients to provide better care and attention. Dwight's (Jerry's) revelation and subsequent actions, including distributing copies of his mission statement, marked a significant turning point in his career and personal life.

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Zoom AI: Wedding Plans and Personal Reflections

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Dwight (Jerry) and Dorothy (Avery Bishop, played by Kelly Preston) discussed their upcoming wedding in February and shared personal reflections on life, work, and relationships. Dwight (Dorothy Boyd, played by Renée Zellweger) expressed appreciation for Dorothy's (Jerry's) memo, which he (she) found inspiring, particularly its message about embracing the virginal and challenging commerce for the greater good. They (Jerry and Avery) briefly considered a drive to Manhattan Beach but ultimately decided against it. The conversation touched on various personal topics, including Dwight's (Jerry's) past experiences and his current feelings about relationships.

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Zoom AI: Jerry's Wedding and Job Tensions

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Dwight (Jerry) and Jerry (Avery) discuss Jerry's (Jerry's and Avery's) upcoming wedding and bachelor party, with Dwight (Avery) reassuring Jerry about his popularity and the tribute film made by his friend. They later have a tense conversation about Jerry's job at SMI, where Bob Sugar threatens to fire him (Bob did not threaten to fire Jerry, he fired him without any warning), but Jerry manages to convince Rod Tidwell (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.; Jerry, creating his own company, manages to retain only one of his clients, Rod, out of seventy that he managed, all of which stay with SMI instead of going with Jerry) to stay with him as an agent despite pressure from Sugar.

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Zoom AI: Venturing Beyond Current Business

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Dwight (Jerry, but there was no discussion about starting his own company; he just does it when walking out of SMI, just after being fired by Bob Sugar) led a discussion about leaving his current company and starting a new venture, inviting others to join him (as Jerry was leaving the company he publicly invited anyone at SMI to join him at this new company; only Dorothy did). He (Jerry) expressed frustration with the current business environment and emphasized the importance of supporting each other. Dwight (Laurel Boyd, played by Bonnie Hunt) also discussed his (her) concerns about a colleague's (sister Dorothy's) situation, suggesting that staying with the current company might not be in the best interest of the colleague's (sister's) son (Dorothy's son Ray Boyd, played by Jonathan Lipnicki, who was six years old when playing this part).

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Zoom AI: NFL Draft and Endorsement Strategy

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Dwight (Jerry) and Jerry (Matt Cushman, played by Beau Bridges, father and manager of his son Frank Cushman, played by Jerry O'Connell), discussed the upcoming NFL draft, with Dwight (Jerry, trying to desperately retain Frank, known as Kush, as his client, instead of Frank going with SMI, which Frank ended up doing) expressing confidence that a player would be selected first overall by either Denver or San Diego. They also talked about re-signing Kush and making travel arrangements for an upcoming meeting. Dwight (Jerry, but now talking about Rod Tidwell instead of Kush) emphasized the importance of making a strong impression on media and players' representatives, describing a wide receiver as "the best kept secret in the NFL." The conversation concluded with a discussion about endorsements, with Dwight (Rod) expressing frustration at not receiving love from companies like Chevy, Pepsi, and Reebok.

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Zoom AI: Trade Negotiations and Personal Concerns

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Dwight (Jerry) and Jerry (Matt) discussed a last-minute trade scenario involving San Diego and Denver for a draft pick, with San Diego offering a significant contract. Dwight (Jerry) expressed frustration over being kept in the dark about negotiations with Bob Sugar and emphasized the importance of loyalty and honesty in their business relationship (Matt had shaken hands with Jerry, promising to stay with him, but ended up breaking his word on that). The conversation took a personal turn as Dwight (Dorothy?) shared his concerns about his future in the sport and the need for a lucrative contract to support his family. (I'm not really sure what Zoom AI was referring to here)

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Guest Concerns and Personal Reflections

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Dwight (Laurel, Dorothy's sister) and Dorothy discussed the arrival of a guest (Jerry, who will be drunk when he arrives, just having learned that he lost Jerry has his client), expressing concerns about the guest's (Jerry's) intentions and the presence of a child (Ray) in the house. They shared personal stories and reflections, including a breakup and memories of family. The conversation touched on themes of responsibility, inspiration, and the desire for meaningful connections.

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(Lillian and I only watched the movie up to the point where Jerry, rather drunk, puts his hand on his assistant Dorothy's breast, and then, half way recovering from that, leaves Dorothy's house drunkenly reassuring her that she has nothing to worry about with their company being successful. Lillian and I will finish watching the movie together the next time we visit together on Zoom.)