Social Impact Of AI

Not all engagement is created equal! Algo update! LinkedIn’s algorithm is now penalising accounts with lots of automated, AI-generated comments on their posts 🚫 Instead of helping, these repetitive or irrelevant comments, that repeat your post back to you parrot fashion, could actually be DAMAGING the reach of your favourite Creators, meaning you will see LESS of what you like in the feed! And they won't thank you for it! If you've been taught by some 'guru' that engagement always wins, and installed a chrome extension or third party tool to help you keep on top of it, please wipe that smug smile off your face! LinkedIn is on to you! You're damaging not only your own reach, but that of the people you have been attempting to build a robotic relationship with! Everyone knows I love AI - but the comments section is NOT the place for it! At You Need Nicki, we've always stood firm on the power of real, meaningful engagement. There's no shortcuts, you have to do the work. And we're super happy to see the Linkedin algorithm favouring genuine interactions that drive value again. Thoughtful comments, authentic conversations, and real connections. This is what we help our clients focus on: quality over quantity, with engagement that builds genuine connections and opportunity. Genuine engagement is a springboard for real life relationships - like the lovely Angie McQuillin here who is one of the many LinkedIn connections I have since had the pleasure of meeting in person. Pro tip: If you spot AI-driven, empty comments on your posts, consider deleting or blocking them to protect your reach and maintain a high-value feed. How can you spot an AI comment on your post? Drop your thoughts in the comments? 🤖 #LinkedInTips #SocialMediaStrategy #MeaningfulEngagement #AlgoUpdate

I spent a week studying +500 LinkedIn accounts from UAE, Saudi and India. As an expert, this is a part of my research. 60% of the profiles I studied had: - Same old sob stories - Auto-generated comments - Cliche quotes - No originality - No soul This platform wasn't that saturated 5 years ago. At least people took out some time to write a DM personally or engage meaningfully. Today, almost 60% people are using AI for content, comments, and even DMs. The most popular professional networking platform is shedding its essence. (I lowkey felt proud looking at our client's account. The posts look authentic, comments are done purposefully, and honestly, hard to figure out if they were managed by us.) Nevertheless, in this world of AI, if you are someone still maintaining authenticity here, giving some personal attention to your account, I appreciate you. If you are reading this post & you love originality over automation, drop a comment. More people need to see your profile. #LinkedIn Linkedin News LinkedIn News Middle East LinkedIn News India

The dreaded LinkedIn AI reply, a helpful assistant or an example of how not to use AI tools? You’ve noticed them. The polished , somewhat lengthy comments on your post. They repeat your post’s main points. They are always enthusiastic yet in an impersonal tone. They state some form of “opinion”, usually at the end of the comment, that is about as thought-provoking as a bottle of ketchup. Most people know they are AI generated. So what’s the point? If we get to a stage where AI’s are posting and AI’s are commenting, what is this network for? This is not a productivity hack. Having more obviously AI-generated comments posted per day does not help position you on this platform. Nor does it lead to new connections or relationships (unless AIs also start sending invites and accepting connections…) And no it isn’t the romanticized use-case of bringing the world together by eliminating language barriers. Most of the comments I’ve seen have been from English speaking profiles. It’s seems to be simply laziness. It’s a case of tech for tech’s sake, without much of a thought for why it would be helpful. Or another example of “volume is good” as the default approach to all things tech. Time to step back and evaluate where AI-tools fit in human interactions on this and similar platforms. #AI #Humaninteraction #tech

Facial recognition technology, while promising, has led to several high-profile cases of misidentification and wrongful arrests. From Robert Williams in Detroit to Michael Oliver and Nijeer Parks, flawed AI matches have resulted in individuals being jailed for crimes they did not commit. These incidents highlight a critical issue: investigators often place undue reliance on AI, treating potentially flawed technology as definitive evidence. This not only has severe consequences for the individuals wrongly accused but also places a significant financial burden on taxpayers as these cases frequently result in lawsuits. The widespread misuse of facial recognition technology raises serious concerns about investigative processes, potential racial bias, and civil liberties. It underscores the need for caution and robust oversight when integrating AI into law enforcement. #FacialRecognition #AI #Misidentification #CivilLiberties #LawEnforcement #Ethics

Automated comments are getting the boot on LinkedIn. The platform is cracking down on comments left using third-party automation tools that bypass any type of human review. Gyanda Sachdeva, VP of Product Management at LinkedIn, shared that enforcement actions may include: 🚫 Removing them from the “Most Relevant” section 📉 Limiting distribution so they aren’t shown outside the commenter’s network ⛔ Restricting accounts that use these tools in severe cases Automated comments had been rampant for a while. These new enforcement actions should further reduce the generic comments that were previously used to game visibility. While AI tools have made it easier than ever to create content and automate engagement, more is not always better. Commenting can absolutely help you build an audience and get in front of prospects, clients, peers, and potential followers. It’s easy to see why some people turn to automation. According to LinkedIn, comments can drive 3x more visibility. And with LinkedIn adding impression counts for comments last year, it further signals how important they are. But I see commenting as a value game, not a volume game. Most AI-generated comments I’ve seen simply restate what’s already been said in the post. Even worse are the automated comments that are just a string of emojis. They’re not additive and don’t move the conversation forward. Yes, automation can give you scale without manual effort. But in many cases, these types of comments end up reflecting poorly on the individuals and companies posting them.

Linkedin is starting to feel like a networking event where everyone’s swapped their business cards for bots. Scroll for five seconds and you’ll see what I mean. There are auto-generated posts with zero soul. Generic leadership quotes or messages repackaged by ChatGPT. Comments like “Great insights!” that scream “AI wrote this for me!” And in some cases, there are bots commenting on content written by other bots. Ugh. 😅 We’ve turned one of the most powerful platforms for professional human connection into an AI echo chamber – and I’m confused about why humans are letting it happen. Don’t get me wrong. I train companies to use AI tools like ChatGPT every day. I love what’s possible when the tech is used well. But what we’re seeing on LinkedIn right now isn’t smart AI use. We’re seeing humans outsourcing their voices to the machines. As a result, we’re losing the very thing that made this platform powerful in the first place – real people, sharing real ideas, with real impact. It’s not too late to turn this around. But first, we need to talk about the problem – and what we need to do about it. Read more of my musings in my article published by Mumbrella today - https://lnkd.in/gsxfe-jx LinkedIn coaches, Kate Merryweather and Karen Tisdell, and I cover this topic in more detail within 'AI-Human Fusion'. Grab your copy here - https://lnkd.in/gGGRyz5C #ai #linkedin #keepithuman

Those AI-generated LinkedIn comments you're so proud of? They're killing your credibility faster than spam Last year, my posts drowned in "Great job! "Thanks" "Interesting!" spam. Today? AI-generated essays that say nothing I watched engagement drop as authenticity died Then I realised: robots can’t build trust. Humans do AI didn’t raise the bar—it just made mediocrity sound smarter Authenticity is your unfair advantage 𝟱-𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀: 1. Steal this template: “The part about [X] hit hard. How did you handle [specific challenge]?” 2. Add 1 personal detail: “This reminds me of when I…” (10 seconds). 3. Ask a short question: “Would this work for [industry]?” 4. Ditch the essay. Write like you’re texting a friend. 5. Set a 60-second timer. Overthinking = sounding like ChatGPT. Genuine comments take 30 seconds but: • Skyrocket your visibility (algorithm rewards real convos) • Make you memorable in a bot-dominated feed • Build relationships that turn followers into clients Will your next comment be forgettable AI fluff… or the reason someone DMs you? P.S. The best LinkedIn growth hack isn’t a tool. It’s you. “Agree? Drop your #1 tip for authentic engagement below ------- Hi I'm Adam Strong and I help founders scale, systemise, and exit businesses in 12-24 months—without losing their sanity Listen to the full episode with me and Ruben Hassid link below

Bridging the Energy Gap: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through @Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) The transformative potential of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) in empowering women entrepreneurs is undeniable. Across rural India, DRE technologies are not only providing clean energy but are also unlocking avenues for financial inclusion, sustainable livelihoods, and community leadership for women. Take the story from Odisha. Once bound by the limitations of manual silk-reeling,her life changed with the introduction of solar-powered reeling machines. These machines improved efficiency, boosted productivity by 1.5 times, and significantly increased incomes. Similarly, many women . a farmer in Jharkhand, transitioned to solar-powered irrigation pumps, reducing annual costs and training over 20 women in her community to adopt the same sustainable practice. These stories illustrate how DRE technologies like solar pumps, solar reeling machines, and solar refrigeration—are enabling women to rise as entrepreneurs. With 547,380 systems installed across 19 states, impacting over 566,000 livelihoods, DREs are delivering measurable outcomes: • Higher incomes: A 35% increase on average for users, with some achieving an annual rise of $440. • Entrepreneurial growth: Women account for 74% of DRE beneficiaries, creating new opportunities for leadership and innovation. • Community development: Women report enhanced participation in decision-making and increased knowledge of energy solutions. Barriers to Women’s Participation in DRE Despite these successes, women’s full potential in the DRE sector remains untapped due to: • Lack of access to finance: High upfront costs hinder technology adoption. • Skill and knowledge gaps: Limited exposure to DRE systems and entrepreneurial training. • Cultural barriers: Gender norms restrict women’s engagement in renewable energy. Pathways to Inclusive Growth For DRE to truly empower women entrepreneurs, we need targeted action: • Gender-sensitive policies: Capacity-building for policymakers and gender-responsive budgeting. • Financial inclusion: Expand subsidies, collateral-free loans, and community-based financing models. • Skill development: Organize technical training for women to operate and maintain DRE systems. • Data-driven strategies: Collect sex-disaggregated data to shape policies that serve women better. Women entrepreneurs hold the key to scaling DRE adoption and fostering community resilience. By investing in their capabilities and leadership, we can bridge the energy gap, uplift underserved communities, and combat climate challenges. Let’s work together to support women-led innovations in renewable energy. Share this post to inspire change and bring attention to the pivotal role of women in driving sustainable development. #WomenEmpowerment #RenewableEnergy #Entrepreneurship #CleanEnergy #DRE #India Women's World Banking Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) GSV Ventures #tvet

What happens when solar power saves women’s time but social norms decide how that time can be used? A new published study by Minna Sunikka-Blank, carol maddock and Khushboo Ahire “'Now we feel completely lazy’ Social and cultural dimensions of solar electrification among tribal women in rural India” explores the social impact of the SUNRISE community solar project https://lnkd.in/enSeYb8A in Khuded, rural India. Access to solar power reduced women’s labour-intensive work and freed up time. Yet deeply rooted gender roles continue to position women as primarily responsible for domestic tasks, limiting their participation in income-generating activities. Rest is rarely recognised as a legitimate or valued outcome of time saved and women’s labour is still widely assumed to be endlessly expandable. The paper also highlights why measuring social value in energy projects matters. In cash-poor contexts, standard metrics like income or kWh fail to capture lived experience and cultural change. Read the full article here (open access): https://lnkd.in/erS68m3m