Owen Brierley, Doctor of Computational Media Design and Course Leader for Creative Industries at the University of Kingston, joins Carrie “Artists in tech are my Roman Empire” Robinson and Pete “There are storylines in games?” Bishop to artfully discuss the conversation about how artists are using AI and what that means for everything from how ChatGPT talks to you to how NPCs could evolve in your next favourite game. 

Put down your copy of Macbeth and join us for a chat about one artist’s evolution into tech and why Owen is calling from the UK. 

Guests: Owen Brierley

Hosts: Carrie Robinson, Pete Bishop

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Carrie “are skinny jeans back in yet?” Robinson and Pete “my capsule wardrobe is for space travel” Bishop are joined by the future-forward Courtney Kos, co-founder of Prévoir.ai, creating data-driven fashion collections—and reducing waste as she goes. Courtney takes us behind the scenes of how she’s sewing AI into the world of fashion, reducing textile waste and forecasting trends in an industry that's all about staying one step ahead.

Slip on your most stylish thinking cap (or just your comfiest hoodie) and join us for a conversation that's part tech talk, part style talk and 100% the hosts having no idea what’s fashionable right now other than AI. 

Guests: Courtney Kos
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AI is coming for the music industry—because what it needs right now is more controversy over who owns what. Carrie and Pete sit down with James O’Brien, Co-CEO of Sound Ethics to talk about AI’s role in music: can AI and artists coexist, or are we about to see the world’s weirdest battle of the bands? Tune in for some hot takes, ethical debates and what musicians can do to move forward in the era of AI on today’s episode of Artificial Breakdown.

https://www.soundethics.org/ 

Guests: James O’Brien
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Is there room for frivolity in the world of AI literacy? We freaking hope so. Carrie and Pete chat with Mike Jacobson and Sami Kriegstein Jacobson from itwritesitself.ai (and about 100 other awesome projects) to talk about the role that play has when learning new tools. Share a few laughs and a few insights on today’s episode of Artificial Breakdown.

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AI agents are making waves in the business world—but what’s really behind the screen? Today, Carrie and Pete sit down with Karl Yeh, Chief AI Officer and Co-founder of 0260.AI, to talk about AI agents and what businesses should (and shouldn’t) expect from the buzz. Tune in and let’s break it down!

Guest: Karl Yeh

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Today Carrie and Pete talk to their talented co-worker, Nicola Pringle, Associate Creative Director at ZGM Modern Marketing Partners. They chat about the making of the Artificial Breakdown logo, where in the creative process AI can help designers and some casual doomsday predictions. 

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Carrie and Pete bring Dave Nagy into the "studio" with only one of them knowing what to expect. Dave is a serial entrepreneur Founder at eCommerce Canada and they chat with him about the tucked-under-the-rug environmental downsides of the AI revolution, building your brain* into a chatbot and how one good boozy brunch can unearth a multitude of discoveries. *Note: not an actual brain.

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Today Carrie and Pete talk to Stephanie Enders, Chief Delivery officer at Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute). Listen in as they chat about AI literacy, why ethics matter and what the heck is up with Alberta’s AI adoption rates.

Links:
Upper Bound 2025: https://www.upperbound.ai/ 

Stephanie’s Upper Bound 2024 Talk: https://youtu.be/AtkskoAvyw0?si=DvoDf0O2Fo9kiAys 

Amii: https://www.amii.ca

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Welcome to Artificial Breakdown! Join Pete “I’m going to date myself here” Bishop and Carrie “I’ll fix my audio for the next recording session” Robinson as they start their AI podcast for curious people. On episode one, your (mostly) capable hosts chat with each other about AI anxieties and adoption at work.

Summary

In this conversation, Pete and Carrie discuss the formation of an AI Taskforce within their marketing agency, exploring the challenges and excitement of integrating AI into their work culture. They delve into team building, inclusivity, overcoming anxiety related to AI, and the importance of getting company-wide buy-in. The conversation also touches on the need for guidelines and best practices for AI usage, as well as the significance of open communication and collaboration in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology.

Takeaways

• The initial excitement around AI can lead to overwhelming interest.
• Inclusivity in team building is crucial for diverse perspectives.
• Curiosity and playfulness are essential in exploring AI tools.
• Understanding your audience (your boss) is key to gaining buy-in for new initiatives.
• Starting small can help ease resistance to AI adoption.
• Establishing guidelines for AI use is necessary for ethical practices.
• Trial and error is a valuable approach to finding effective AI tools.
• Open communication fosters collaboration and shared learning.
• Addressing concerns early can turn skeptics into champions. 

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