In just a few short years, AI usage has boomed in the content creation world. Not just that, it’s also changed a LOT, and in ways many of us never predicted.

In this episode, Matt Pierce takes us back to 2023 when many of us were still experimenting with AI and had bold predictions about its future. He asked the audience on LinkedIn for predictions, fears, and insights into how people were using AI for video content.

How much has changed since then? Were our predictions right? Matt unpacks some of the top trends people were discussing, including AI for accessibility, dynamic learning, user-generated content, and the ins and outs of video production. A common theme that’s still relevant today is the role of authenticity and the human voice in our content. While AI can do a lot of the grunt work and can help us turn ideas into finished products, the human voice is still king.

Learning points from the episode include:

• 00:00 - 01:53 Introduction to the “State of the Union” of AI today
• 01:53 - 03:45 A look back at the LinkedIn conversation and how things have changed
• 03:45 - 04:42 How tech specifications have changed
• 04:42 - 07:51 AI’s role in enhancing video production
• 07:51 - 08:42 Why automation hasn’t eliminated the need for authentic voices
• 08:42 - 09:25 How future videos might adjust content for dynamic learning
• 09:25 - 10:13 Accessibility enhancements with AI tools
• 10:13 - 11:36 The future of interactive video
• 11:36 - 16:15 The rise of user-generated content in learning
• 16:15 - 17:10 How more digitization will affect learning content
• 17:10 - 23:18 The value of human connection and authenticity
• 23:18 - 26:21 Future tech and platform-specific considerations
• 26:21 - 27:33 Join the conversation
• 27:33 - 27:59 Outro

Important links and mentions:

• Audiate: https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/audiate/
• Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrpierce/