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Episode Synopsis
In this weeks episode we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with NY based AI creative trailblazer Tony JonesFrom growing up in Ohio his creative ambitions led him to New York to work in numerous leading ad agencies where he carved out a niche at the intersection of creativity and technology.Today, Tony is the co-founder and head instructor at Creative AI Academy, where he’s on a mission to help organizations and individuals harness the power of AI to enhance their creative processes. He also teaches AI Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, equipping the next generation of creatives with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-augmented future.Tony brings a unique perspective to the conversation about AI and creativity. He sees AI not as a replacement for human ingenuity but as a powerful tool that can augment and amplify our creative capabilities. He’s a strong advocate for embracing AI to stay competitive in today’s fast-changing landscape while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human judgment, taste, and ethics.This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in where AI is leading us and how to embrace the unrelenting pace of the change that is underway. Now over to Tony. Time Codes00:00 Intro to Tony Jones02:30 Who is Tony as a human 03:59 Embracing AI in Creativity07:13 Tony's Family and Upbringing16:34 Early Career and Move to New York22:43 Digital Transformation in Advertising26:34 Innovation and AI in Advertising30:52 Founding Creative AI Academy35:18 AI's Impact on Creativity and Industries46:25 Challenges and Adoption of AI57:05 Teaching AI Design at Pratt Institute58:02 Course Structure and Student Projects58:52 Diverse Student Backgrounds01:00:08 Misconceptions About AI and Creativity01:01:34 Personal Experience with AI Tools01:02:49 Impact of AI on Creative Processes01:04:57 Corporate Training and AI Integration01:07:37 Patented Inventions and AI01:10:27 AI in the Advertising Industry01:18:01 Advice for Creatives and Ethical Considerations01:23:54 Future of Education with AI01:30:16 Speculations on AGI and Future Impacts01:35:11 Serendipity and Personal Reflections01:47:02 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSocial LinksTony on Linkedin Creative Ai Academy On Linkedin Links in the show Creative AI Academy Pratt AI Design Course Andy AwardsMcCannMedia MonksBook - Future AI 2041Podcasts - Last Week in AI AI For humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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