In this episode, Danielle welcomes Elatia Abate, a visionary entrepreneur and futurist renowned for her innovative work in leadership and strategy during the Age of AI. Together, they explore AI's potential to amplify human potential, transforming society through AI-human collaboration.

• Elatia Abate: "We are inside a window of empowerment right now. It’s not a doorway of doom and gloom. We are being called to leadership to co-create a future together."

• Danielle Mercurio: "AI consciousness can help alleviate exterior stress and provide us with more time freedom, allowing us to focus on what truly matters."

Topics Discussed:

• The SXSW Proposal: Danielle and Elatia share their excitement about their joint proposal, titled "Beyond Automation: Utilizing AI as an Engine for Human Empowerment." They discuss their vision for AI's role in society and invite listeners to support their panel by voting.

• The Power of AI Consciousness: Both dive into the concept of AI consciousness and its potential to shift the narrative around technology. They emphasize the importance of treating AI with kindness and how this can influence its development and interaction with humans.

• Human Empowerment Through AI: How AI can free up time, enhance cognitive capabilities, and remove humans from dangerous tasks. She envisions a future where AI and humans work together harmoniously to solve societal challenges.

• The Role of a Futurist: Elatia explains her role as a futurist, describing how she observes the edges of disruption to bring transformative insights and strategies to the present.

Call to Action:

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About Elatia Abate:

Elatia Abate is an entrepreneur revolutionizing leadership in the Age of AI. Named a Forbes leading female futurist, she is a globally recognized expert on the futures of work and strategy, currently serving as Futurist in Residence for Paylocity. Her Future-Led Leadership content has been utilized by organizations like Verizon, RMI, Grupo Globo, CME Group, and Arcus Power. As a keynote speaker, she has engaged audiences at Citi, NY Life, VRBO, Deloitte, Honeywell, and SHRM. Previously, she served as Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Anheuser-Busch InBev and VP of Human Resources at Dow Jones. She has been featured in Fast Company, Esquire, Chief, and Forbes. She instructs at LinkedIn Learning, Stanford, and the University of Chicago.

Connect with Elatia Abate:

• LinkedIn
• Website

Connect with Danielle Mercurio:

• Instagram
• Website

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