🎁 The gift of AI

Special year-end offers for gifting and ways to use your professional development funds before the end of 2024

Hi folks, I’m writing to share some special offers I’ve set up for you, good through Dec. 31, 2024!

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Why Upgrade?

I committed in June that all new 6 'P's in AI Pods posts will continue to be FREE to read, and listen to. (Here’s why.) That is not changing. However, paid subscriptions will give you the freedom to:

• read & comment on all older posts,

• join future subscriber-only chats and events, and

• quality for special future bonuses TBA.

If you’ve enjoyed this year’s “AI, Software, & Wetware” interview series and podcast, articles on ethics of generative AI for music, AI Fundamentals, or my posts about ethical AI principles, an upgrade or gift is a great way to directly support growth of this newsletter! (And let me know which of these kinds of posts you most want to see more of in 2025.)

Special Offers (Through Dec. 31, 2024)

• 40% off forever - for yourself, for a group, or as a gift ($3/mo)

• 50% off forever, annual plans - for yourself, for a group, or as a gift ($25/yr)

• 80% off for students, for one year - for yourself, for a group, or as a gift ($10/yr)

Another option for a one-time donation to support this newsletter: ‘buy a cup of tea’.

Three Ways To Use

1. Currently working for an employer that reimburses for professional development, or working for yourself & looking for tax-deductible educational expenses? A paid subscription, Annual or Founding, is a great way to show that you’re professionally committed to self-learning about AI; support this newsletter; and lock in an amazing rate & bonuses for yourself.

2. Paid subscriptions make great holiday or New Year gifts for friends or family who are curious to learn more about AI and how it affects all of us!

3. Put a paid subscription on your own holiday wish list; share this article with a hint 😊

Staying Free: Other Ways To Support

1. Although paid subscriptions are awesome, feedback is the best possible gift you could give me. You are always welcome to reply to any newsletter email, email me at sixpeas@substack.com, or DM me through the Substack app or site.

2. My work is sustained and supported by your positive 😊 and constructive 🤔 comments, hearts 💟, restacks, and shares. Comments and reposts on LinkedIn or Bluesky are always appreciated!

(Find & follow me on Bluesky now at karensmiley.substack.com)

Looking Ahead

So much has happened in 2024 in AI and around our world! As this eventful year comes to a close, I wish you all peace, health, and happiness. I’m grateful to have you all as subscribers, and I’m looking forward to continuing to learn and share with you about AI in 2025.