AI for Creatives is a podcast by Creatives for Creatives connecting art, innovation, and humanity.

This is the wrap-up episode for Season 2 of the "AI for Creatives" podcast. The hosts, Nova Lorraine and Kamilah Sanders, discuss the current state of AI and its impact on work, education, creative industries like fashion, art and music, as well as predictions for the future.

- Companies are increasingly using AI tools to automate processes and increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

- In education, more teachers are adopting AI as a collaborative tool to improve student outcomes, while students are also using AI tools with or without approval.

- The AI-generated content market is predicted to reach $4.8 billion by 2024, as more creatives utilize AI for ideation, creation, distribution, etc.

- In fashion, AI is being used for product design, virtual try-ons, sustainable textile matching, personalization, and reducing waste.

- AI is expected to reduce healthcare costs by 5% by 2025 through applications in medical research, diagnostics, and personalized treatment.

- 50% of new cars will have AI-powered features by 2025, impacting transportation and smart city infrastructure.

- Ethical concerns around AI bias, privacy, and transparency need to be addressed as AI becomes more integrated into various sectors.

- Overall, AI is predicted to add $13.6 trillion to global GDP by 2030, creating new jobs and economic opportunities alongside disruptions to traditional jobs.

Ultimately, Kamilah and Nova encourage listeners to have an abundant mindset, be part of the conversation shaping AI's positive direction, and empower themselves through resources like books, conferences, and this podcast.

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In this episode, hosts Nova Lorraine and Kamilah Sanders introduce this episode about Nova's new book "The Jockey on the Horse: A Creative Guide to AI"

What Nova's Been Up To

- Nova shares some recent accomplishments like being interviewed for an upcoming mini-series, receiving a legal services award, and continuing to build access to technology and culture through House of Nova.

What Kamilah's Been Up To

- Kamilah mentions that she and others are deeply involved in planning and finalizing the speakers, topics, schedule, and everything for an upcoming event called Black AI Week happening June 9th through 15th. She expresses excitement about the top speakers involved and that it will be a great learning experience covering many different AI-related topics through virtual sessions throughout the week. She notes it is a free event that people can register for on BlackAIHub.com.

The Book's Origin

- Nova explains her motivations for writing the book, stemming from sensing fear around AI when speaking at events. She wanted to provide a positive perspective to help shape AI's impact.

- The "jockey on the horse" analogy represents humans guiding and partnering with AI beneficially.

Impact on Nova's Fashion Design

- AI has enabled Nova to design futuristic fashion concepts, including one selected to be sent to the moon as part of an art preservation project.

- She uses generative AI for creative expression, productivity assistance, research, storytelling, and visualizing ideas.

Mastering Change with AI

- Nova emphasizes the importance of an open, abundance mindset rather than scarcity mindset when approaching new technologies like AI.

- She suggests strategies like mindfulness to increase receptiveness to new ideas and reduce anxiety.

The Book's Interactive Elements

- The book includes exercises and activities to help readers optimize their mindset, harness generative AI properly, cultivate an abundance mentality, and practice the principles.

Ultimately, Kamilah and Nova encourage ethical AI practices and stress that not everyone needs to embrace the technology, but knowing about it is empowering.

- Nova highlights the importance of all voices being included as the "new digital city" of AI, blockchain, AR/VR and more is being built.

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In this episode, hosts Nova Lorraine and Kamilah Sanders discuss the latest advancements in AI, including ChatGPT 4.0 and Google's Gemini/Astra. They explore how people are reacting to these updates and what they mean for creatives.

ChatGPT 4.0

- New features include faster performance, multimodal capabilities (text, images, voice), live video conversations, improved image understanding, and support for 50 languages.

- Potential use cases like real-time translation, tutoring, and language learning.

- Ethical considerations around overreliance on AI and impact on motivation to learn languages.

 

Google Gemini

- Google's counterpart to ChatGPT, with longer context windows, ability to create custom "gems", and Gemini Live mobile conversational experience. 

- Similar multimodal capabilities to ChatGPT 4-0.

 

Google Astra

- Google's multimodal AI assistant that can see and understand your surroundings via smartphone camera or smart glasses.

- Potential accessibility benefits for visually impaired users.

- Privacy/security concerns around AI scanning personal environments.

 

AI Agents 

- Google envisions personal AI agents to assist with customer service, employee productivity, creative tasks, data analysis, coding, and security operations.

- Ability to handle complex multi-step workflows and tasks.

 

Ultimately, Kamilah and Nova – discuss their excitement about AI advancements, but need for transparency, ethics guidelines and protecting human wellbeing. They also go into testing out ChatGPT 4.0's multilingual capabilities. Lastly, Nova promotes her new book, "The Jockey on the Horse: A Creative's Guide to AI".

 

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Segment 1: Kamilah and Nova share what they’ve been up to. Kamilah talks about how she’s been “lifing”. Kamilah talks about a recent tornado (she’s in Tennessee), the impact that had on people she knows, and how it causes her to reflect. She gets more into the need for community. Nova talks about the recent loss of a family member and how that made her think about community. She also talks about her new House Of Nova Collective community. Nova also talks about her upcoming book about AI and people’s association with it, The Jockey on the Horse.

Segment 2: Nova starts to talk about Google Gemini. Why should people care and how does it compare to ChatGPT? Kamilah shares her thoughts on this new product, how it works with video and audio, and all the potential it represents. Nova talks about how Gemini weaves multiple modalities together. Nova also wants to see conversations around the guardrails with all these advancements.

Segment 3: Kamilah compares the differences between how ChatGPT learns and Gemini’s capabilities for learning. Kamilah talks about the new EU regulations on AI, as well as the guidelines set down in the US. Nova shares how, like with crypto, regulation will alter where new and future AI tool development takes place.

Segment 4: Nova starts talking about the differences between ChatGPT and Gemini. She explores the difference in sizes between the two softwares’ developers' ecosystem. Kamilah compares it to a race.

Segment 5: Nova begins to explore in depth AI and jobs, and specifically fears that AI will start to take jobs and impact people negatively as such. Nova presents statistics and numbers over the coming years. Kamilah speaks of how she feels it's like an evolution. She compares it to the Industrial Revolution, calling it the AI Revolution. Kamilah and Nova speculate about some jobs that might be phased out by AI along the way.

Segment 6: Kamilah explores how the job market has been shifting for years now, and this is just another shift. She talks about the human aspect that AI simply cannot replace, but can assist. Nova agrees with Kamilah that speaking out, participating, and having your voice heard alongside these new tools matters. Nova starts talking about jobs that will be emerging and are likely to be.

Conclusion: Kamilah and Nova talk about how it’s important to be open-minded towards this tech, to see AI as a tool, and to talk with people who can also see potential rather than devastation from the disruption of AI in the creative space, and beyond.

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In this episode, hosts Nova Lorraine and Kamilah Sanders dive deep into some of the latest and greatest AI tools that can benefit creatives and content creators. From design to writing, music, and video creation, they cover a wide range of AI-powered tools to enhance your creative workflows and boost productivity.

1. Ozard - An AI tool that transforms hand-drawn wireframes into fully interactive digital prototypes for mobile apps, websites, and more.

2. Adobe Sensei - AI integration across Adobe Creative Cloud apps, with features like auto-reframing videos for different aspect ratios.

3. AutoDraw - Google's web-based tool that uses machine learning to convert sketches into polished illustrations.

4. Chroma - A tool that learns your color preferences and generates limitless color palettes for design projects while maintaining brand consistency.

5. Let's Enhance - AI-powered image enhancement tool to upscale and improve the quality of low-resolution photos.

6. Copy.ai - AI writing assistant to generate marketing copy, product descriptions, blog posts, and more based on inputs.

7. Endel - AI music composer that creates original music pieces based on mood, style, and length requirements.

8. VIDYOZE - Automated video production tool to create professional animations, logos, transitions, and overlays with a few clicks.

9. DeepArt - Transforms regular photos into artworks mimicking the styles of famous artists like Van Gogh and Salvador Dali.

10. Lumen5 - Converts text articles, blog posts, or transcripts into engaging videos for social media and content marketing.

11. ArtBreeder - Blends and merges existing images to create new artworks, landscapes, abstract art, and character designs using algorithms.

Ultimately, Kamilah and Nova encourage listeners to explore these AI tools and share their experiences, as well as recommend additional tools they've found valuable for creative workflows.

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- Hosts Nova Lorraine and Kamilah Sanders discuss the Gen Z and how they are using AI.

Recent AI News & Tools

- Meta's collaboration with Ray-Ban on AI-powered smart glasses

- Meta's open-source large language model LLaMA competing with ChatGPT, Claude, etc.

- Riverside's AI tool for automatically generating video clips and translating transcripts

Gen Z and AI

- Definition of Gen Z: Born between 1997-2012, grew up immersed in technology

- 70% of Gen Z leveraging AI to boost productivity and creativity

- Gen Z will lead the AI revolution, being early adopters

- Gen Z excelling at prompt engineering for creative apps like Midjourney

- Importance of cultivating unique skills/perspectives to complement AI

- Education being decentralized - online courses, bootcamps, trades alongside college

- Human roles requiring emotional intelligence, empathy, legal/healthcare analysis unlikely to be fully automated

Nova Lorraine on Creating AI Art

- Early adopter of text-to-image models like DALL-E, Midjourney for creative expression

- Blending traditional art skills with prompt engineering to create realistic yet futuristic art

- Importance of curation in the AI art creation process

Conclusion: Ultimately, Nova and Kamilah express their optimism about Gen Z's ability to adapt and find their niche in the AI age. They also share their thoughts on the importance of community in collaborating and providing feedback.

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- Hosts Nova Lorraine and Kamilah Sanders discuss the rise of AI startups and their impact on business and entrepreneurship.

Recent AI News & Tools

- Adobe's Premiere Pro will integrate generative AI tools like Runway AI for editing videos.

- Amazon is going all-in on AI, building their own language model Olympus and AI chips to rival NVIDIA. They've also invested in Anthropic. 

- Nova recommends the text-to-image AI tool Midjourney for its high-quality imagery and creative potential.

- Kamilah highlights Adobe's new Firefly text-to-image generator integrated into Creative Cloud.

AI Startups Overview

- The 2024 Forbes AI50 list highlights 47 AI companies valued over $1 billion, with two dozen over $10 billion.

- Notable startups discussed include Anthropic, Rosebud AI for game design, and Writer for AI-generated marketing content.

- Key factors driving the AI startup boom include cloud tools, no-code platforms, investment from VCs and corporations, and available AI talent.

Framework for AI Startup Success

- Find an area ripe for AI disruption with high potential impact

- Assemble a lean, multidisciplinary team with AI and domain expertise

- Leverage cloud platforms, open source tools, and no-code solutions

- Focus on rapidly achieving product-market fit through iteration

- Craft an ambitious vision backed by early market traction to attract investors

Conclusion: Ultimately, Nova and Kamilah emphasize the immense creative potential for entrepreneurs to develop novel AI solutions across industries like fashion, music, gaming, and architecture.

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Segment 1: Nova and Kamilah discuss how AI can be leveraged as a powerful tool to enhance and augment the creative process. Experiment with AI models for ideation, concept generation, design assistance, and creative coding, allowing your imagination to soar.

Segment 2: Kamilah and Nova discuss how to understand the fundamentals of AI, including machine learning, different platforms, and tools. Upskill by taking certificate programs, online courses, or workshops to grasp the technical foundations, strengths, limitations, and potential biases of AI systems.

Segment 3: Embrace an experimental mindset and don't be afraid to start somewhere with a tool or platform. Test different prompts, techniques, and models until you find the right fit for your creative vision, as AI outputs often require iteration and refinement.

Segment 4: Nova and Kamilah talk about putting a focus on decreasing bias in AI and prioritizing ethical practices. Be transparent about using AI in your creative process, and ensure inclusivity and diversity in the outcomes. Explore intellectual property considerations and create guidelines for responsible AI use.

Segment 5: Kamilah and Nova discuss how AI is rapidly evolving, so it’s important to stay up-to-date by attending workshops, conferences, and taking online courses to expand your AI knowledge and skills continuously. Be willing to adapt and learn as the technology advances.

Segment 6: Nova and Kamilah suggest that you should partner with AI experts, consultants, and developers to integrate AI into your creative endeavors. Leverage their expertise to create immersive, AI-powered interactive art installations or enhance your workflow without needing to be an AI technician yourself.

Conclusion: Ultimately, Nova and Kamilah conclude that by following these AI tips, creatives can break into the world of AI, leveraging its power to push the boundaries of their artistic expression while staying ethical, responsible, and continuously learning. Embrace AI as a tool, collaborate with experts, and iterate until you achieve your desired creative vision.

 

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Segment 1: Kamilah and Nova begin the episode by discussing their current work. Kamilah shares her intentional creation of space. She talks about taking time to kayak, canoe, camp, and spend time in nature. Nova, meanwhile, has been working to create more time for techniques, art, and her time. She talks about a recent trip to France and her experience there.

Segment 2: Nova and Kamilah talk about AI and the fears many people have regarding it and its use. How generative AI is causing a stir and expanding its uses. They begin to question what’s going to be lost and what will be created. Kamilah talks about how much will be about automation and change more than replacing and removing jobs. Nova talks about how generative AI has unexpectedly impacted creative arts in ways that have scared many people.

Segment 3: Nova goes into other statistics related to AI and Generative AI usage. She talks about stats regarding jobs lost to AI in May 2023, and how much higher that number is projected to be in 2025. Kamilah talks about how new jobs will also be created and new entrepreneur opportunities will come into being.

Segment 4: Nova talks about how more jobs will be created than the number of jobs that will be lost by 2025. It’s not all gloom and doom. Kamilah and Nova talk about the jobs that will be replaced. Customer service, manufacturing, transportation, and various other easily automated jobs. Kamilah gets into how there are elements of these things that will always require a human/employee touch.

Segment 5: Nova talks about how 97 million jobs are expected to be created by new AI tech by 2025 and a brighter future related to AI. Kamilah brings up jobs that are likely to not be affected by/replaced by AI. Human empathy will still count for a lot. Nova both agrees and disagrees with many of these.

Segment 6: Nova and Kamilah talk about companies hiring for AI roles. Most larger companies are hiring for AI positions in data science, machine learning, engineering, and such. Nova explores new roles yet to come that might be high-paying in addition to big-data analysts, UX, and more. Nova talks further about new tools, how you can and do use them, and how they will impact future jobs. What value can you bring to solve problems and make an impact?

Conclusion: Nova and Kamilah conclude the episode by talking about how AI will impact jobs and work for creatives. Nova thinks value added via consulting or being the artisan can go a long way in building new opportunities for creatives. Kamilah thinks AI can help expand communication in a more global way that can break down barriers.

 

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Segment 1: Nova and Kamilah discuss Kamilah's recent work helping founders and small businesses with strategy and avoiding burnout. Nova talks about her upcoming book aimed at increasing creativity, well-being, and wealth in the AI age.

Segment 2: Kamilah and Nova discuss a humanoid robot from Unitree that can perform back-flips, showcasing the increasing dexterity and agility of robots. This leads to a conversation about the need for AI alignment to ensure human preservation as robots become more advanced.

Segment 3: The topic shifts to AI in healthcare, specifically nursing agents that could provide initial triage and basic care, increasing access in underserved areas. However, there are concerns about corporations potentially replacing human nurses with cheaper AI agents.

Segment 4: An article excerpt mentions the CEO of Stability AI stepping down to work on decentralized AI, aiming to distribute the power and control currently concentrated with big tech firms developing centralized AI models.

Segment 5: Kamilah and Nova discuss the benefits of decentralized AI built on blockchain, including increased privacy, reduced bias, and giving users more control over their data compared to centralized AI systems.

Segment 6: Nova and Kamilah discuss statements from tech leaders like Elon Musk and Microsoft's CEO about potentially needing to pause AI development within 5 years due to safety and ethical concerns. However, the rapid pace of current AI breakthroughs raises doubts about realistically implementing such a pause.

Conclusion: Ultimately, Nova and Kamilah conclude by acknowledging the accelerating AI developments and their desire to help guide its positive trajectory while being transparent about potential pitfalls. They encourage listeners to engage on the topic.

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