Episodes

Sept. 6, 2023

The Future of Education and AI: Robot Substitute Teachers? Part 2

There’s so much to predict about the convergence of education and artificial intelligence that we’re bringing back our Futurists from June 14 to continue the conversation today. The future we’re talking about is more than just robots in the classroom. It’s exploring the real-world implications of AI integration in education and personalized learning, recognizing the irreplaceable value of human interaction in the process, freeing-up teachers' time to focus on educating, and enhancing student eng...
Aug. 30, 2023

The Future of Art & AI: What Would the Giants of Art Say? Part 2

We asked ChatGPT, “What’s the scoop on the future of Visual Art and AI?” It told us that AI has waltzed into the world of art like a rockstar crashing a ballroom dance. Machine learning algorithms are joining forces with artists and tech gurus to defy the limits of the canvas, cooking up art like a gourmet chef crafting a delicious culinary masterpiece. These include generative art, where algorithms breathe life into pixels and polygons – and AI’s collaboration with artists that will make your i...
Aug. 23, 2023

The Future of Teaching Technology including AI: More Than Coding?

We queried ChatGPT: “Please tell me about the future of Teaching Technology and AI.” ChatGPT response: The future of teaching students about technology and AI concepts will be characterized by …Early introduction and integration into math, science, social studies, language arts to understand practical applications in real-world contexts. Hands-on, experiential, project-based learning. Collaborative, team-based learning. Integration of VR, AR, robotics. AI-powered personalized learning. Ethical c...
Aug. 16, 2023

The Future of Anything & AI: Predictions Celebration!

To celebrate Technology Revolution: The Future of Now Radio’s #201 episode – and achieving the #6 ranking on FeedSpot’s “Top 70 Technology Podcasts to Listen to in 2023”, we’re bringing you a mélange, a medley, a stew, a potpourri – a delicious olla podrida of savvy Futurists from a range of industries and expertise, sharing their predictions about The Future of Anything and AI! We queried ChatGPT: “Please tell me about the future of AI in general.” ChatGPT response: Researchers are likely to fo...
Aug. 9, 2023

The Future of Automotive & AI: What Would Jane Jetson Say?

In June, we covered The Future of Everything Automotive [EVs, Chips, Batteries, Self-Driving] and AI: What Would George Jetson Say? Our panel of savvy Futurists drove such a super-charged predictions round table that we've invited them back for Part 2! And of course, we asked ChatGPT: “Please tell me about the future of Cars and AI.” Response: The future of cars and AI is exciting and rapidly evolving. Potential ways these technologies could shape the future: Autonomous driving. Personalization....
Aug. 2, 2023

The Future of Manufacturing and AI: You Want It When?

We asked ChatGPT: “Good morning! Please tell me about the future of Manufacturing and AI.” ChatGPT response: Good morning! The future of manufacturing is closely intertwined with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by enabling automation, optimizing production processes, improving quality control, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Some key aspects: Smart Manufacturing. Industrial Automation. Predictive Maintenance. Quality...
July 26, 2023

The Internet of Things [IoT] and AI: Making “Sensor” of Things?

We queried ChatGPT: “Please tell me about the future of IoT and AI.” ChatGPT response: The future of the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential for transforming various industries and aspects of our daily lives… Increased Connectivity, Smarter Homes and Cities, Enhanced Industrial Automation, Healthcare Innovations, Edge Computing, AI-Enabled Consumer Experiences, Enhanced Cybersecurity Challenges, Collaboration and Standardization… We also asked Cha...
July 19, 2023

The Future of Business Innovation & AI: What's New Under the Sun?

We asked ChatGPT: “What is the future of Business Innovation and AI?” ChatGPT response: The future of business innovation and AI is incredibly exciting, with new possibilities emerging – Increased use of AI-powered automation from chatbots and virtual assistants to robotic process automation and autonomous vehicles. Greater focus on personalized marketing messages, product recommendations and even personalized pricing. More collaborative and decentralized innovation including crowdsourcing innov...
July 12, 2023

The Future of Online Education and AI: Teach Me Tonight?

According to teachfloor.com, In the near future, AI systems can disrupt online education, providing everyone, regardless of age, race, and background, with the opportunity to access knowledge and learn online. AI can help education become smarter, faster, and cheaper. It is already happening, and we can expect it to grow exponentially…. We queried ChatGPT: “Please tell me about the future of online instruction and AI.” Response: * Expansion of MOOCs to deliver high-quality educational content to...
June 28, 2023

The Future of Professional Services & AI: What've You Done Lately

We queried ChatGPT: “Please tell me about the future of professional services businesses and AI.” ChatGPT response: The future of professional services businesses and AI is promising, with many opportunities for innovation and growth. Overall, the future of professional services and AI is likely to be characterized by greater efficiency, productivity, personalization, improved data analysis and insights, greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and enhanced client experiences. We also asked ...
June 21, 2023

The Future Human Creativity and AI: Collaborate or Compete?

We queried ChatGPT: “Please tell me about the Future of Human Creativity and AI.” Response: While AI has shown the potential to generate creative outputs, such as music, art, and literature, there is a long way to go before it can fully replicate human creativity. One possible scenario: AI and humans will collaborate to create new forms of art and creative content, allowing humans to focus on emotional expression and storytelling, while leaving more repetitive and routine tasks to the machines. ...
June 14, 2023

The Future of Education and AI: Robot Substitute Teachers?

We queried ChatGPT: “Tell me about Education and AI.” Response: AI has the potential to revolutionize education. With AI-powered tools, teachers can analyze student performance data, adapt teaching methods to suit individual students' needs, automate administrative task to free up time for lesson planning and support for students, identify patterns and trends in student data, and inform curriculum decisions. Some worry about AI algorithm bias toward certain students or groups. We asked ChatGPT: ...
June 7, 2023

Technology Revolution: The Future of Automotive & AI: G Jetson?

We queried ChatGPT: “Tell me about the future of Cars and AI.” Response: The future of cars and AI is exciting and rapidly evolving. Potential ways these technologies could shape the future: Autonomous driving. Personalization. Maintenance. Sustainability. Mobility as a Service. Potential ethical and societal implications to consider: job loss and AI-powered vehicles being hacked or manipulated. We asked ChatGPT: “What is the status of Autonomous Cars?” Response: Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet,...
May 31, 2023

The Future of Public-Private Partnerships & AI: Faster Solutions?

We queried ChatGPT: “Tell me about Public-Private Partnerships.” ChatGPT response: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) involve a contract between a public sector entity, such as a government agency, and a private sector partner, typically a company or consortium of companies, to share resources, risks, and rewards in achieving a common goal. PPPs are usually implemented when the public sector entity lacks the expertise, resources, or funding to undertake a project alone or when a private sector p...
May 24, 2023

The Future of Art & AI: What Would Dali, Rembrandt & Picasso Say?

We asked ChatGPT: “Tell me about the future of Visual Art and AI.” ChatGPT response: Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly popular tool in the field of art, with artists and technologists exploring the potential of machine learning algorithms to generate and manipulate images, music, and other creative works. AI applications can assist visual artists in creating art, improving their workflow, and exploring new creative possibilities. We asked ChatGPT: “Tell me about DALL_E.” Ch...
May 17, 2023

The Future Drones and AI: Look Up! It’s A What???

We asked ChatGPT: “Tell me about the future of drones and AI.” ChatGPT response: Drones and AI are two technologies that are rapidly advancing and becoming more integrated with each other. Some potential ways they could shape the future: Drones equipped with AI could be used for surveillance and security…to make package delivery more efficient and reliable… to monitor crops and help farmers optimize yields and reduce waste … to assist in emergency response situations, natural disasters, search a...
May 10, 2023

The Future of Investing and AI: Show Me The Money?

We queried ChatGPT: What is the future of Investing and AI? ChatGPT response: The future of investments and AI is closely intertwined, as AI has the potential to revolutionize the investment industry by providing more accurate predictions, improved risk management, and enhanced portfolio optimization. One of the most significant ways is through the use of machine learning algorithms that can analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns and trends that are not readily apparent to human inve...
May 3, 2023

The Future of Attorneys and AI: What Would My Cousin Vinny Say?

We asked ChatGPT: What is the future of Attorneys and AI? ChatGPT response: The use of AI in the legal profession is already becoming more common and is expected to continue to grow. AI has the potential to streamline legal processes, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accuracy in legal work. AI is already making an impact in document review… contract analysis… legal research, case analysis, and even legal writing. While AI has the potential to revolutionize the legal profession, it ...
April 26, 2023

The Future of Workplace Law, Employee Rights & AI: Take This Job!

What will happen if smarter, faster, less expensive bots can do your job? What will happen if you use AI to do your own job faster, better, smarter? So many questions! I queried ChatGPT: Tell me about the future of workplace law, employee rights and AI. ChatGPT response: The future of workplace law and AI taking jobs is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been the subject of much discussion and debate in recent years. Here are some possible scenarios: – More jobs will likely be automated b...
April 19, 2023

The Future of Horror Fiction and AI: Scared Yet?

Bonnie asked ChatGPT: What is the future of the horror fiction genre? ChatGPT response: As an AI language model, I cannot predict the future with certainty, but I can offer insights. From the Gothic horror novels of the 18th and 19th centuries to the contemporary horror stories of today, the genre has adapted to reflect changing cultural, social, and technological trends. Overall, its future is likely to push boundaries and challenge readers’ expectations. We asked ChatGPT: What horror fiction i...
April 12, 2023

The Future of HR and AI: To Tell The Truth?

We queried ChatGPT: Tell me about AI and HR resumés. ChatGPT response: AI is changing the HR industry, particularly when it comes to resumé screening and recruitment processes. Resumé screening is one of the most time-consuming and resource-intensive tasks in the recruitment process. AI-powered tools can help automate this.…including natural language processing (NLP) algorithms that analyze the content of resumés to identify relevant skills and experiences … and use machine learning algorithms t...
April 5, 2023

The Future of Empathy vs AI: TCB or How Does It Feel?

We queried ChatGPT: Is empathy important in business success? ChatGPT Response: Yes, empathy can be an important factor in business success. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, and it can be beneficial in many ways in the business world. …Empathy can help build strong relationships with clients and customers. …help foster a positive work environment. …help in problem-solving and decision-making. We asked ChatGPT: Do you have “empathy”? ChatGPT Response: As an A...
March 29, 2023

The Future of Collaboration and Technology: Heroes vs Teams?

We asked ChatGPT to define Collaboration. ChatGPT response: Collaboration is the process of working together with one or more individuals or groups towards a common goal or objective. It involves sharing knowledge, ideas, resources, and responsibilities, and may occur within a team, across departments, or between organizations. Collaboration can be informal or formal, structured or unstructured, and may involve different levels of communication, coordination, and cooperation. Successful collabor...
March 22, 2023

The Future of Human Music Composers vs AI – The Sweetest Sounds?

I queried ChatGPT: “Tell me about music and AI.” ChatGPT Response: AI (Artificial Intelligence) is being increasingly used in music composition to create original pieces of music. AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of existing musical data to identify patterns and generate new musical compositions based on those patterns. This process is often referred to as “generative music” or “algorithmic music.” However, some critics argue that AI-generated music lacks the creative spark that comes from...