Transform NOW

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . Potential Labor Market Impacts of Artificial Intelligence: An Empirical Analysis https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2024/07/10/potential-labor-market-impacts-of-artificial-intelligence-an-empirical-analysis/   . What is Apple Intelligence, when is it coming and who will get it? https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/what-is-apple-intelligence-when-is-coming-and-who-will-get-it/?guccounter=1 . To be more useful, robots need to become lazier https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/09/09/1103733/to-be-more-useful-robots-need-to-become-lazier/ . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Alex Roy, an expert in the field of autonomous vehicles and host of the podcast Autonocast, who explains how and why autonomous vehicles are gaining momentum and may be commonplace within the global society in the not-so-distant future. . Here’s what we talked with Alex about:  *The state of the autonomous vehicle industry *The process by which a self-driving car service goes live *The biggest challenges facing the deployment of autonomous vehicles *The AI underpinnings of autonomous vehicles *The role of ethics in this space *How the momentum gained by self-driving cars may pave the way to air taxis *The potential societal benefits of a future dominated by autonomous vehicles . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode: -‘Emotion AI’ may be the next trend for business software, and that could be problematic - https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/01/emotion-ai-could-be-the-next-trend-for-business-software-and-that-could-be-problematic/ -Almost half of energy firms plan to accelerate AI adoption by next year https://www.techmonitor.ai/digital-economy/ai-and-automation/dnv-survey-indicates-half-of-energy-firms-plan-to-adopt-ai-within-next-year?cf-view -Ask Claude: Amazon turns to Anthropic's AI for Alexa revamp - https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/amazon-turns-anthropics-claude-alexa-ai-revamp-2024-08-30/ To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Susie Alegre, a leading international human rights lawyer and author, about the impact of technology on human rights and the potential dangers of AI. She highlights the manipulative nature of recommender algorithms and the potential for AI to replace human connections. Susie also explores the issues of automation bias and copyright infringement in AI models. She emphasizes the importance of protecting human creativity and the need to consider the environmental and ethical implications of AI. Ultimately, she argues that our humanity should be prioritized over the advancement of AI. Here’s what we talked with Susie about:  -Recommender algorithms can be manipulative and shape the way we think by curating information based on our tastes and vulnerabilities. -AI models, such as generative AI, are extractive in nature, mining human creativity and exploiting human labor while contributing to environmental degradation. -Automation bias can lead to blind trust in AI systems, which can have serious consequences, such as incorrect legal analysis or potential nuclear disasters. -Copyright infringement is a significant issue in AI, as models are often trained on copyrighted materials without proper consent or compensation for creators. -It is crucial to protect human creativity and consider the ethical and environmental implications of AI, as well as prioritize human connections and relationships over AI substitutes. To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe! Susie's Book "Human Rights / Robot Wrongs" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Rights-Robot-Wrongs-Manifesto/dp/180546129X/

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . Amazon’s delivery drones become the scourge of Texas town: ‘It sounds like a giant hive of bees’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/19/business/amazons-delivery-drones-make-too-much-noise-residents-say/  . The Great AI Detection Dilemma:  Neither humans nor machines can reliably spot AI online—does it really matter? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202408/the-great-ai-detection-dilemma  . When Automation And AI Are Better Than People For Software Deployment https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2024/08/28/when-automation-and-ai-are-better-than-people-for-software-deployment/ . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Aaron Denman, Utilities & Renewables Practice Leader in the Americas at Bain & Company, who explains how the demand for energy to power AI is exacerbating an already surging demand for power globally and how this issue might be addressed in light of decarbonization goals. . Here’s what we talked with Aaron about:  *Why the AI power-sourcing topic has become so urgent this year *How utilities plan to balance the immediate need for fossil fuel power with long-term decarbonization goals *How emerging renewable technologies might help bridge the gap in power sourcing in the near future *Opportunities to improve the efficiency of existing data centers *How nuclear energy might make a comeback *The opportunity for utilities, tech companies, and governments to collaborate on these energy challenges and build a more resilient system *Entrepreneurial actions being taken to address the need for more AI energy sourcing *How AI-driven energy demand varies across the globe *Where the industry should prioritize its investments to best prepare for the future energy demands of AI and other technologies . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . The promise and peril of ‘agentic AI’ https://www.computerworld.com/article/2514480/the-promise-and-peril-of-agentic-ai.html . Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/klarna-ai-lets-us-cut-thousands-of-jobs-but-pay-more/ar-AA1pzpg1 . How should the labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work? https://phys.org/news/2024-08-qa-labor-movement-ai-automation.html . AI companies are pivoting from creating gods to building products. Good. https://www.aisnakeoil.com/p/ai-companies-are-pivoting-from-creating?utm_source=tldrai . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader in the future of finance. Emmanuel discusses the current state of the banking industry and the impact of cryptocurrencies, AI, and the financialization of everything, explaining how banks are transitioning from traditional core banking systems to more responsive and secure infrastructure that can support 24/7 operations and personalization of finance. Emmanuel also highlights the potential role of cryptocurrencies in disrupting the banking industry and the need for banks to adapt to the changing landscape and the potential digitization of currencies. Here’s what we talked with Emmanuel about:  -Banks are transitioning from traditional core banking systems to more responsive and secure infrastructure that can support 24/7 operations and personalization of finance. -Cryptocurrencies have the potential to disrupt the banking industry by enabling direct peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. -The future of banking may involve the digitization of currencies, with central banks exploring the possibility of issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). -The role of banks in the future will depend on their ability to adapt to technological advancements and provide value-added services in a rapidly changing financial landscape. To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . Millennial and Gen Z small-business leaders aren’t just embracing AI. They’re using it differently https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/millennial-and-gen-z-small-business-leaders-aren-t-just-embracing-ai-they-re-using-it-differently/ar-AA1oRjYH?ocid=BingNewsVerp . Tom’s Guide: OpenAI outlines plan for AGI — 5 steps to reach superintelligence https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/openai-has-5-steps-to-agi-and-were-only-a-third-of-the-way-there . The Best Available Human Standard https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/the-best-available-human-standard . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: • OpenAI Warns Users Could Become Emotionally Hooked on Its Voice Mode - https://www.wired.com/story/openai-voice-mode-emotional-attachment/ • Automation is coming for private equity’s junior roles - https://www.ft.com/content/8c76fefd-dae4-41a9-b963-1a118a29f011 • Europe Has Put Its AI Act Into Effect: What It Means for You - https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europe-has-put-its-ai-act-into-effect-what-it-means-for-you/ To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!