Humans WithAI

In this episode, podcast host David Brown provides updates on the show and expresses gratitude to the listeners, guests, and supporters. He discusses the plans for 2024, including setting up a home studio, adding more video content, and potentially doing live episodes.

David also introduces the AI Podcast Network, a platform for AI-focused podcasts, and encourages listeners to subscribe to the weekly digest email.

He shares his vision for expanding into different verticals and creating shows with specific themes.

Lastly, David previews the next episode on the topic of AI's role in presenting truth versus fiction.

A massive thanks goes out to:

• Listeners - you are the most important part of the podcast
• DeeDee Wallace - for starting the podcast journey with me and encouraging me to go for it
• Our amazing Guests - without you, the show would never happen. Particularly those of you who came on at the start when we had no track record. You were just willing to support us. You rock!
• Mentors - Particularly Dan Kendall of the Health Podcast Network
• Sponsors - Futurehand Media
• Partners -
• Kendall at Riverside FM - Our remote recording platform  , Mike, Izabela and the entire team at Music Radio Creative - Our voiceover and audio engineering partner  , and Tom at Podcastpage - Podcast website hosting where we got started 
• Family - for putting up with me incessantly talking about podcasting and AI

What's next for Creatives with AI in 2024

• New studio setup
• More Videos
• Live Episodes
• Mini series

AI Podcast Network

• Bring together AI podcasts from around the world
• Weekly Digest ←  where to get the latest Creatives with AI episodes
• Looking for more shows → please recommend other AI-related shows you enjoy

WithAI FM™

• Think 'radio station about AI'
• Initial shows will include 'women', 'marketers', 'lawyers' and 'schools'
• Looking for 1 or 2 sponsors for each show
• Looking for industry experts for each vertical

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Tech leader Lisa Goodchild shares her journey in the tech industry and her advocacy for women in tech. She discusses the intersection of retail and technology, the potential impacts of AI on women in the workplace, the role of AI in education, and the importance of diversity in tech. The episode also touches on the controversial dismissal of Sam Altman from OpenAI. The conversation offers valuable insights into the current tech scene.

Links relevant to this episode:

• Gi Fernando MBE - Founder of Freeformers
• 59A is a technology business built to deliver unparalleled opportunity within the ever-increasing complexity of media planning and buying.
• GIRLRISE

Thanks for listening, and stay curious!

//david

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In this show, we have an intriguing discussion with Joanna Kocik, a seasoned journalist who provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and media, specifically the use of AI in journalism.

Joanna shares her experiences and her approach to integrating AI into the newsroom of the future, where she draws compelling comparisons between the advent of AI and automated translation, both having the potential to streamline work processes. You'll get an insider's perspective into how AI is transforming news gathering, production, and distribution.

In our discussion, we also examine the future of media and how AI is poised to take over mundane tasks, allowing human journalists to focus on more creative and in-depth storytelling. Joanna offers thought-provoking insights into the impact of AI on newsrooms and journalism, its potential to restore trust in news, and its integration into popular tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe. Don't miss out as we navigate through the potentials and challenges AI presents in the world of journalism.

Lastly, we explore the ethical considerations of using AI in journalism and discuss the importance of diversity in AI development teams. We touch on the potential for AI to perpetuate biases and the need to ensure women are represented in these discussions. We also take a look at Joanna's recently released trend book, "The Newsroom of Tomorrow," which offers a comprehensive view of AI's role in various media organizations. Tune in as we discuss the limitations of AI and the crucial role of society in shaping its influence on the world.

Links relevant to this episode:

• The Newsroom of Tomorrow - Technology innovations in media organisations, AI and newsroom analytics.
• Google DeepMind’s AI Weather Forecaster Handily Beats a Global Standard | WIRED
• 7 bitter pills (and one sweet) to swallow if you want AI in your newsroom
• AI sites operating with no human oversights (updated continuously)
• OpenAI Used Kenyan Workers on Less Than $2 Per Hour: Exclusive | Time
• Study on AI guidelines in newsrooms
• Reuters Digital News Report 2023
• The secret to happiness? Here’s some advice from the longest-running study on happiness - Harvard Health

Thanks for listening, and stay curious!

//david

Welcome to Creatives WithAI™, the weekly show that brings you AI education, industry insights, and straight-talking reactions to how AI is impacting creative businesses.

This week, we are exploring the intersection of AI and Intellectual Property with our special guest, Kayleigh Nauman, the UK's first North American Intellectual Property Attaché and Policy Advisor.

In this insightful episode, we delve deep into the complex world of AI and IP, examining the influence of AI on IP laws, the role of education, and the need for cross-industry collaboration. We also tackle pressing questions surrounding the ethical and legal implications of AI-generated outputs and how governments and creative industries are navigating the choppy waters of copyright law in the age of AI.

Join us as we discuss the potential impact of political shifts in the US and UK on AI regulations the role of the EU, and take a peek into the future of AI and its impact on various industries.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a legal professional, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and IP, this episode is a must-listen! So, grab your headphones, sit back, and let's dive into this thought-provoking journey into the future of AI.

Links relevant to this episode:

• Intellectual Property Office - GOV.UK
• Dry Creek Wrangler School YouTube Channel

Thanks for listening, and stay curious!

//david

Join us as we meet Nadio Granata, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a GCologist, as well as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Born an Italian-English citizen in the UK, Nadio recounts his adventurous journey, including leaving home and school on his 16th birthday, hitchhiking across Australia and cycling from the UK to Egypt and back. 

He delves into his unique marketing path, highlighting his social entrepreneurial spirit and cofounding The Age of Human Think Tank.

Nadio offers his unique and perhaps controversial insights on the evolving marketing landscape and the key skills marketers should develop to stay ahead. He delves into the transformative role of AI in marketing and entrepreneurship, discussing how digital and societal marketing, along with the Internet of Things, have revolutionised the field, especially for micro-businesses. Learn how AI tools, from copywriting to transcribing to scientific breakthroughs, save marketers time and explore the varied roles of marketers in the AI-driven world. 

The discussion also dives into the impact of AI on education, comparing the shift from abacus to calculators and the importance of managing AI's public perception and ethical considerations. Nadio shares his experience in training his personal chatbot and launching a new Level 6 Award in Marketing with AI, endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, to be delivered by him through the Cambridge Professional Academy starting in January. 

He explains his vision of democratising AI and establishing a worldwide time banking system for AI savvy enthusiasts, members of the AI Collective, giving freely of their time in exchange for others “who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn about AI”, repay the favour by volunteering the equivalent time back into their local communities. It’s genius! 

We conclude with an analysis of AI's potential across various sectors, its societal implications, and a forward-looking perspective on technological advancements just around the corner. 

Here are links to tools, articles and sites relevant to this episode:

ICE AI Collective

The ICE AI Collective is a dynamic community of AI enthusiasts, from school leavers to Thought Leaders, fostering innovation and societal transformation through collaboration. Emphasising AI positivity, this hub of creativity and expertise welcomes everyone from beginners to experts in AI. 

It's a supportive environment for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and jointly working on groundbreaking projects. As a member, which is free to join, you'll engage with diverse individuals, from corner shop owners to global industry leaders, tackling complex challenges and developing innovative solutions that reshape industries and drive positive change in AI.

CIM Specialist Digital Award in AI Marketing

Regarding the CIM Specialist Digital Award in AI Marketing, this course equips professionals with the tools to navigate the AI landscape in marketing. Suitable for marketing managers and those in operational or supervisory roles, it covers assessing AI's business value and integrating it into deliverable marketing strategies. 

The Level 6 qualification can be completed in as little as six weeks, with access to course materials for up to 9 months. It is written and delivered by Nadio through the Cambridge Professional Academy. Register here for more information: https://bit.ly/47EwIx2

More about the course: 

AI technology presents one of the most significant disruptions to organisations in the last decade, presenting both opportunities and threats to the marketing function. The Level 6 Specialist Digital Award in AI Marketing will equip you with the tools to respond to developments within the world of AI, including how to assess the value of AI for business and how to incorporate AI into your marketing strategy. This is a Level 6 qualification, best suited to marketing managers or those in operational or supervisory roles. The Specialist Digital Award can be completed in as little as six weeks, but you will have access to the course materials for up to 9 months.

Nadio.ai

Get on the AI Learning Curve. The Nadio.AI website includes the formidable chatbot #AskNadio, which will provide you with as much information as you need about AI, the AI Collective, Marketing and all other relevant information to this podcast. You can even ask it to set up an appointment with Nadio himself! 

Age of Human

We think that business is losing its way and that it no longer fully meets or even understands changing human needs in what is a rapidly changing world.

We believe that this is causing untold damage to business as a whole and specifically to the people, the humans, in businesses, the reputation of business, the opportunities for business to evolve and thrive and in the critical and ever-changing relationships with partners, buyers, communities and wider society.

We think this needs to change. We, together, need to proactively define a new age of business that is fit for purpose now, for future purpose in the age of human and that better meets the needs everyone business engages with and influences.

Age of Human is a start. With your valuable support, we can turn an idea, a charter and a community for change into something that grows and fully contributes to realising a brighter future for business, humans and wider society.

Could an AI convincingly replicate your voice? The rising sophistication of AI and cloned voices has us sitting down with software engineer Abdellah. Azzouzi who walks us through the potential threats that such technology can pose. With his expertise in developing aivoicedetector.com, he unveils the intricate nature of AI voices and the ways they can dupe even the sharpest ears. To combat this, we ponder over possible security measures, like watermarks, but quickly uncover the complexities that such solutions entail.

From security to regulatory matters, we venture into the realm of protecting against deep fakes and misuse of AI voices. We grapple with the practicality of possible regulations and the need for close-knit collaboration with voice cloning platforms. Our conversation isn't limited to just that, though. We delve into the world of detecting fake audio in video streams, the role AI voices can play in translations, and the possible geopolitical tremors that AI voices could stir up.

Wrapping up our intriguing discussion, we ponder upon the potential implications of AI-generated audio across various sectors. Abdullah enlightens us with insights on how voice actors and voiceovers can harness this technology for their advantage while also highlighting how challenging it could be to pick out AI-generated audio. Coupled with this, we also discuss the possibilities of AI voices in advertising, the role of regulation and royalties, and the impact on social media. Join us on this journey as we navigate the uncharted territories of AI voice technology together.

Can artificial intelligence be the answer to the critical mental health crisis our young generation is facing?" Join us as we sit down with Simon, a renowned expert in the intersection of sports science, machine learning, and AI, to explore this intriguing question. Simon and his team are creating a unique, non-judgmental, and always available mental health support system through conversational AI with a focus on addressing generalized anxiety in adolescents.

But how secure are these AI conversations? In this fascinating chat, we examine the critical components of privacy and security. With our expert, we'll shed light on how AI companies can use best practices to protect user data. We also discuss the power of transformer-based large language models, the need for identity federation, multi-factor authentication, and anonymity.

The importance of data privacy, bias in AI, and AI regulation are also central to our discussion. We scrutinize the implications of PII data, the need to identify dataset biases, and the importance of transparency in how data is used. Simon also walks us through the challenges of regulating AI, particularly in medical devices, and more importantly, ensuring AI behaves professionally and abides by the same rules. As we wrap up, we also venture into the exciting possibilities for AI learning, the naming of AI assistants, and the noble cause of providing free therapy sessions to those in need. Tune in for a lively and informative conversation that merges technology and mental health in an unexpected but promising way.

Listen in as our guest, Daniel Clarke, the Head of Technology and Innovation for the Greater Cambridge Partnership, joins us to talk about the revolutionary use of AI in Cambridge. We discuss everything from the hype cycle of AI to the role of AI in shaping the future of transport, city planning, and public services. We explore how organisations like Vivacity are utilising machine learning to gather comprehensive data and optimize traffic signals for improved city navigation.

In our thoughtful exploration of ethics and transparency in data collection, we take a close look at cyber security and the significance of engaging local communities in the conversation about AI. We reflect on the delicate balance of data collection and the crucial need for anonymity and transparency. We further dive into the potential of autonomous vehicles, the hurdles they face, and the implications of their slow pace of development.

We take on the challenges of AI adoption and the slow process of building public trust. We explore the implications of AI on education and the rise of AI-powered tools that aid students in exam preparation. We also address the potential of AI in creating misinformation and the urgent need for critical thinking skills. Dan also shares valuable insights on the slow pace of public sector transformation and how we can move forward in harnessing AI for the greater good.

Join us in this riveting episode as we journey through the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Professor Andrew Maynard.

We delve into his thrilling career trajectory, from studying the depths of physics to the responsible development of nanotechnology and now to exploring the immense possibilities of AI.

Andrew offers insightful reflections on the future of human intelligence, learning systems, and the revolutionary potential of AI. We dive into the implications of generative AI on education, its power to alter our perspectives on learning, creativity, and the societal implications of AI.

But we also venture into the potential darker side of AI, as Andrew shares his concerns on the possible erosion of societal connections and the challenges to our sense of identity.

Drawing from his books, 'Films From the Future' and 'Future Rising', we also discuss the ethical complexities of cutting-edge technology. Prepare for an enlightening episode as we explore the full spectrum of AI's impact on society and education!

In the latest podcast episode, we had the opportunity to engage in a fascinating dialogue with Mike Russell, the Founder of Music Radio Creative and a seasoned veteran in the audio production industry. From his roots in local radio to his current status as a prolific content creator, YouTuber, and podcaster, Mike shared insightful perspectives on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is influencing the audio landscape.

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