Artificial Breakdown

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. 

Music:
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Title: Make It Happen
Artist: All Good Folks
License code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRE

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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.

Music:
Music from Uppbeat:
Title: Make It Happen
Artist: All Good Folks
License code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRE

https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/make-it-happen

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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

Music:
Music from Uppbeat:
Title: Make It Happen
Artist: All Good Folks
License code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRE

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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. 

Music:
Music from Uppbeat:
Title: Make It Happen
Artist: All Good Folks
License code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRE

https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/make-it-happen

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