#93 - Beyond the Code: Jeremiah Owyang on the New Era of AI

Jeremiah Owyang, a veteran with a vantage point of Silicon Valley and current General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures joins us for the second time on the podcast. While he is now working on identifying and nurturing AI startups, this episode reflects his art of captivating audiences. He takes us through the exponential growth of AI startups, its implications on creativity, health, wellness, and productivity, the ethical considerations surrounding its adoption, and the potential of AI to democratize professional skills. We even touch upon what’s next with AI in this thought-provoking discussion, so tune in and get listening into the future.

In this episode, Owyang demystifies complex technologies - a skill that has made him a sought-after speaker, capable of creating context and setting standards for the adoption of advanced technologies in Business, globally. 

Jeremiah takes us on a journey from the inception of predictive AI to the emergence of ChatGPT the moment it was made ubiquitous. This episode is special since we go beyond the technology - through the socio-economic impacts of AI - with a bonus live demo of scenario-based voice interaction with an AI. 

This episode is a deep dive into the future of AI and the sheer power of its technology from one of Silicon Valley's most influential voices. Don’t miss out. 

 

Key Highlights

👉 AI's role in reshaping creativity and digital content, with digital influencers.
👉 Democratization of AI technology beyond Silicon Valley - its global adoption.
👉Addressing the balance between technological advancement and the preservation of human values and rights, with Ethical AI.
👉 Consumer interaction with AI, and what the future will hold - mobile-first or wearables? 
👉 A step towards artificial general intelligence (AGI) - The emergence of AI agents as autonomous systems enhancing personal and professional productivity. 
👉 The role of AI in health, creating accessibility, affordability, and overall improvement in general wellness.
👉 Harnessing AI for Global Betterment - elevating health and education, paralleling the Industrial Revolution's transformation; akin to trading human cognitive efforts for computational prowess.

 

Topics /chapters

(00:00) Intro - Beyond the Code: Jeremiah Owyang on the New Era of AI 
(02:29) Picture of the white-hote core of AI
(12:27) AI’s Creativity and Human Creativity 
(18:51) Monetizing the future of AI
(28:18) Authenticity of AI 
(39:32) AI and it’s human implications
(43:39) Breadcrumbs and Suggestions

Remember that you can always find transcripts and key highlights of the episode on our website: https://boundaryless.io/podcast/jeremiah-owyang2/

 

Episode recorded on January 11, 2024

 

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