The Pope's Stark AI Warning, Alice Fraser's anti-AI sketches and announcing new co-host AI lawyer Kelsey Farish
AI & The Creative ProfessionalShow Notes
Are we losing our humanity to AI? 🤖💔 Let's talk about it. In the latest episode of AI and the Creative Professional, we dive deep into the tensions surrounding AI in the workplace. From artists feeling overwhelmed to the Pope’s strong stance on disarming AI, we explore how technology impacts our identity and creativity. It’s not just about machines taking over; it’s about what it means to be human in a world that’s increasingly automated. Are we sacrificing our creativity for efficiency? Also: We announce our new co-host - AI lawyer Kelsey Farish, our most popular guest of all time!
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