A veteran of several tech disruptions shares her perspective on recent history, and we discuss what this latest AI revolution might have in store for the future.
In this episode of my podcast, I chat with Shannon Edwards: writer, marketing strategist, media spokesperson and entrepreneur.
In this wide-ranging conversation, tech industry veteran and marketing innovator Shannon Edwards shares her unique perspective on the societal impact of AI. Having witnessed the early days of the internet boom from the UK to the US, Shannon draws parallels between this period of transformation and today’s AI revolution.
Shannon emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and independent inquiry to navigate the AI era. It calls on people from all backgrounds to engage in open dialogue and question assumptions, rather than passively consuming narratives shaped by commercial interests or media sensationalism. Shannon also believes that the diversity of human experiences is essential to developing AI technologies that truly benefit society.
Our discussion also delves deeper into the implications of AI for the creative industries. Shannon and I challenge the notion of artistic exceptionalism, arguing that creativity has always involved the synthesis and construction of existing works. As AI tools become more sophisticated, we discuss a shift toward viewing creativity as a collaborative, interconnected process that could potentially include AI as another strand of the influence network.
We also discuss various issues such as AI ethics, diversity, how AI could disrupt various industries, the dangers and opportunities that the AI revolution brings to many aspects of society and to us as human beings.
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Originally published on https://thefuturai.substack.com.
