Technology Revolution: The Future of Now

In the style of Carl Sagan, we share the cosmic view, Of the future of online education and AI, where the universe is our cue. Picture a universe expanding, MOOCs like galaxies in the night, Personalized learning, blended learning models, VR and AR – an awe-inspiring sight. Microlearning’s wisdom, like stardust in cosmic breeze, Tiny particles of knowledge, carried on celestial seas. Lifelong learning, a pulsar’s continuous beat, A rhythm of growth and change, a veritable lifelong feat. Sprinkle in a movie quote or three, with words of wisdom to delight, you’ll see: – “What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” [Remember the Titans, 2000] – “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” [Good Will Hunting, 1997] – “You can’t put a price on a good education.” [School of Rock. 2003] So together, let us journey through this cosmic scope, With Mary Nunaley, Dr. Anne H. DeClouette, Murray Johannsen, and Julie Ryan, we’ll explore with great hope. Welcome to The Future of Online Education and AI: Teach Me Tonight? – Part 2.

AI is about to revolutionize how we use images in business. Consider image recognition that can organize products and scenes automatically. Imagine marketing campaigns that tailor themselves to your preferences, making ads feel like they can read your mind. Say goodbye to keywords – AI is making visual search a reality. You'll find what you want just by uploading an image, changing the game for e-commerce. And AI is getting creative, too. It can generate content, design labels, and create user-friendly digital manuals. Plus, it's the superhero of real-time image analysis for security and customer service. Today's panel of Futurists – Katya McEwen, Marni Melrose, S.A. Grant, and Christian Raborg – will share their insights on The Future of AI Image Generation for Business Tools: Is A Picture Still Worth 1,000 Words? [Written with input from ChatGPT]

We asked ChatGPT to help us introduce today's topic: The Future of Business Innovation and AI. Here is our human-edited version: Welcome to a pulse-pounding dive into the Future of Business Innovation and AI! AI automation is revolutionizing everything from chatbots and virtual assistants to robotic wonders and autonomous vehicles. Personalized marketing, spot-on product recommendations, and tailor-made pricing are driven by AI's prowess. And we're witnessing a seismic shift in innovation itself with crowdsourced challenges breaking barriers. For cinematic inspiration, we recall Old Wizard's wisdom in The Lego Movie: “The future belongs to the dreamers who embrace the power of imagination.” And Will Wonka's a,isong observation in The Chocolate Factory: “Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.” Today we're bringing you a powerhouse panel of Futurists who are lighting the path to tomorrow: Bryan Mattimore, innovation guru; Dan Geller, branding guru; Ian Beacraft, design guru; and Tim Pranger, communications guru. Join Bonnie D. for The Future of Business Innovation and AI: What’s New? – 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 engagement by making the learning environment more dynamic. We’ve invited back Bob Ficken, Karen Gibson, Dr. Danielle Hankins, Eric Myers and Brian Roemmele for their take on The Future of Education and AI: Robot Substitute Teachers? – Part 2. As wise Yoda said, “Pass on what you have learned.” Stick around and learn with us!

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 imagination cartwheel. More: Flair-packed Style Transfer. Mind-bending Neural Doodle. Dreamlike Deep Dream. Mind-blowing AI-enhanced image editing. Mind-expanding AI-assisted 3D modeling. And always, we asked ChatGPT to sprinkle cinematic stardust with fictional movie character quotes about art: • “Every artist has their own unique voice. It’s our duty to let it out and let it be heard.” Jackson Maine in A Star is Born (2018) • “The purpose of art is to provoke, to challenge, and to make people feel something they’ve never felt before.” Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011) • “I don’t want to be just a painter; I want to be Van Gogh.” Theo Decker in The Goldfinch (2019) • “Artists have to be selfish sometimes, right? Gotta do what you gotta do to create something special.” Cole Carter in We Are Your Friends (2015) We’ll ask S.A. Grant, Sandy Davies, Ursula Wong, and Winona W. Wendth for their predictions that could leave Dali, Rembrandt, Picasso, and Warhol in awe. Join us for The Future of Art and AI: What Would the Giants of Art Say? – Part 2. Hold onto your beret, this ride’s about to take off!

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 considerations and AI literacy. Career pathways and industry connections with tech companies, startups, industry experts. Continuous learning and professional development via online courses, micro-credentials, flexible learning options. We asked ChatGPT: “Please send me fictional movie character quotes about technology.” ChatGPT Response: – “I’m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You’re the one that has to walk through it.” [Morpheus, The Matrix, 1999] – “I’m a watcher. I watch people. I’m a computer hacker.” [Lisbeth Salander, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 2011] – “Technology inspires us, ignites the fire within us, challenges us to reach higher, to go further, to create a better tomorrow.” [Hiro Hamada, Big Hero 6, 2014]. We’ll ask Carrie Goetz, Dr. Sharon Jones, Bill Kleyman, Juli lerulli and Courtney Popp for their take on The Future of Teaching Technology including AI: More Than Coding?

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 focus on creating more efficient and powerful AI systems that can tackle complex problems across various domains – Creativity, Robotics, Automotive, Employment, Finance, Quantum computing, Healthcare, and Natural Language Processing. We also asked for fictional character quotes about AI from real movies: – “I am. I was. I will be.” [A.I. Artificial Intelligence, 2001 film] – “The DNA of who I am is based on the millions of personalities of all the programmers who wrote me. But what makes me ‘me’ is my ability to grow through my experiences. So basically, in every moment I’m evolving, just like you.” (Her, 2013 film] – “The combined intellect of the neuroscientists, mathematicians, and... hackers... in this auditorium pales in comparison to the most basic A.I.…in a short time, its analytic power will become greater than the collective intelligence of every person born in the history of the world.” [Transcendence, 2014 film) We’ll ask Eric Simone, Tom Madonna, Mary Nunaley, Chuck Byers, Bob Ficken, Nance Schick and Duncan Roberts for their predictions on The Future of Anything & AI: Predictions Celebration!

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. Maintenance. Sustainability. Mobility as a Service. We asked ChatGPT: “What is the status of EVs [electric vehicles]?” Response: EVs could shape the future of transportation with increased adoption, cost reduction, range improvement, charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Finally, we asked ChatGPT: “Please send us fictional movie character quotes about cars.” Response: – “It’s not about the car you drive, it’s about the driver.” – The Transporter, 2002 – “What’s the point of having a car if you're not going to drive it?” – 2 Fast 2 Furious, 2003 – “Cars are just machines, they don’t have a heart.” – Cars, 2006 – “Why do you need to control everything? Let the car do the work!” – Iron Man, 2008 – “There’s a special bond between a man and his car.” – Casino Royale, 2006 We’ll ask Tom Madonna, Kellie Lindsay, James Cho and Jeremy Burne for their take on The Future of Everything Automotive [EVs, Chips, Batteries, Self-Driving] and AI: What Would Jane Jetson Say?

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 Control. Defect Detection. Supply Chain Optimization. Customization. Personalization. Workforce Augmentation. Enhanced Safety. We asked ChatGPT: “Please send me movie quotes related to Manufacturing.” ChatGPT response: – “We are not machines, we are men!” [Modern Times, 1936] – “The stuff that dreams are made of.” [The Maltese Falcon, 1941] – “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.” [Jurassic Park, 1993] We’ll ask Philipp Schume, Danny Smith, Srinivas Nidamarthi, Jorge Lozano and Josh Leath for their take on The Future of Manufacturing and AI: You Want It When?

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 ChatGPT: “Please send me fictional movie quotes about the Internet.” ChatGPT response: – “I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.” [HAL 9000, 2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968] – “The internet is the nervous system of the 21st century.” [The Circle, 2017] – “Everything is connected. We will witness a new birth of freedom, and along with it, a new way to monitor, control, and ultimately destroy our lives.” [Transcendence, 2014] We’ll ask Tom Raftery, Rob Tiffany, Leonard Lee and Eric Simone for their take on The Future of The Internet of Things [IoT] and AI: Making “Sensor” of Things?

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 innovation challenges. Advancements in AI ethics and governance. Consider these two examples: – DeepMind’s [a Google-owned company] research on ‘RoboCat’: Google has a robot that can learn on its own and teach other robots how to do the same…getting closer to a ‘general’ A.I robotic assistant, as opposed to a ‘specific’ assistant… The difference between your Roomba that only knows how to vacuum vs a robot that can see dirty dishes or a wet floor and take care of it for you. – Jacki Kelley, Dentsu Americas CEO: A podcaster can ‘use AI to immediately translate a podcast in every other language.…We will understand each other better.” We also asked ChatGPT: “Please send fictional movie character quotes about Innovation.” ChatGPT response: – “Innovation is the lifeblood of any business. Without it, you stagnate.” [The Intern, 2015] – “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” [Wall Street, 1987] – “Innovation requires risk-taking, and risk-taking requires failure... If you're not failing, you're not innovating.” [X-Men: The Last Stand, 2006] – “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat.” [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2005] We’ll ask Bryan Mattimore, Christopher Bishop, Gene Pranger, and Duncan Roberts for their take on The Future of Business Innovation and AI: What's New Under the Sun?

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 a large number of learners across the globe…typically free or low-cost for anyone with an internet connection. * Personalized Learning and Adaptive Learning Technologies to adjust the learning experience and provide real-time feedback to learners and teachers. * Blended Learning Models combining online education with face-to-face instruction. * VR and AR to explore virtual environments, simulations, and remote collaboration. * Microlearning and Bite-sized Content via videos, quizzes, interactive modules. * Lifelong Learning and Continuous Upskilling for professional development. And we asked ChatGPT: “Please send fictional movie quotes about Education.” Response: * “What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” [Remember the Titans, 2000 film] * “With the Internet, we can continue our education every single day, in every conceivable way.” [Avengers: Age of Ultron, 2015 film] We’ll ask Mary Nunaley, Murray Johannsen, Julie Ryan, and Dr. Anne H. DeClouette for their take on The Future of Online Education and AI: Teach Me Tonight?

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 includes AI characters? ChatGPT gave these examples: – “The Freeze-Frame Revolution” by Peter Watts – “Robopocalypse” by Daniel H. Wilson – “The Matrix Trilogy” by William Gibson We asked ChatGPT for quotes from horror films. ChatGPT response: – “Be afraid... be very afraid.” – The Fly (1986) – “Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.” – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – “They’re here.” – Poltergeist (1982) We’ll ask Ben Monroe, KC Grifant, Stephanie Ellis and Francesca Maria for their take on The Future of Horror Fiction and AI: Scared Yet?

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 ChatGPT: “Send me fictional movie quotes about service businesses: ChatGPT response: _ “The key to this business is personal relationships.” [Jerry Maguire, 1996] _ “We’re not just selling a service, we’re selling an experience.” [The Devil Wears Prada, 2006] _ “In the service industry, it’s not about what you do, it’s about how you do it.” [Waiting..., 2005] _ “We provide a service people don’t know they need, but they can’t live without.” [The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2014] We’ll ask Lenore Horton, John Strohmeyer, Whitney Thomas and Alex Freeburg for their take on The Future of Professional Services Businesses and AI: What Have You Done for Me Lately?

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. Another scenario: AI will eventually surpass human creativity altogether. We asked ChatGPT: “When will AI have emotions to enable it to become truly creative? Response: Currently, most AI systems are designed to be purely logical and analytical, processing data and making decisions based on pre-programmed rules and algorithms. Since emotions are shaped by experiences and relationships, replicating emotions in machines would require a deep understanding of human psychology and a new generation of AI technologies. And we asked ChatGPT: “Send me movie quotes about creativity.” Response: – “We can’t be afraid to be weird, to be different, to be ourselves. That’s the only way to truly create something amazing.” [The Greatest Showman, 2017] – “I believe that everyone has a creativity gene. It's just a matter of finding that gene and nurturing it.” [The Soloist, 2009] We’ll ask Glenda “Badass Goddess” Benevides, Gene “Mindspawn Mastering” Williams, Graciela “Captain Mama” Tiscareño-Sato and Steve “Voices of Impact” Gallegos for their take on The Future Human Creativity in the Age of AI: Collaborate or Compete?

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: “Will human teachers be replaced by robot teachers?” Response: While there have been significant advancements in AI and robotics, it is unlikely that human teachers will be completely replaced by robot teachers.The most effective approach is likely to be a combination of human teachers and technology. We also asked ChatGPT for fictional movie quotes about Teachers. – “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” – Dead Poets Society, 1989 – “It’s not about how much you know. It’s about how effectively you can share that knowledge with others.” – The Karate Kid, 1984 –“Teaching is not about answering questions but about questioning answers.” – Mr. Holland’s Opus, 1995 We’ll ask Bob Ficken, Dr. Danielle Hankins, Brian Roemmele, Karen Gibson and Eric Myers for their take on The Future of Education and AI: Robot Substitute Teachers?

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, has been testing its self-driving cars across the US. Tesla has been rolling out advanced driver assistance features in its vehicles. We asked ChatGPT: “Tell me about the status of EVs. Response: Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more prevalent. Potential ways EVs could shape the future of transportation: Increased adoption. Cost reduction. Range improvement. Charging infrastructure. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. And we asked ChatGPT: “Send me fictional movie quotes about Cars.” Response: – “It’s not about the car you drive, it’s about the driver.” [The Transporter, 2002] – “What’s the point of having a car if you're not going to drive it?” [2 Fast 2 Furious, 2003] – “Cars are just machines, they don’t have a heart.” [Cars, 2006] – “Why do you need to control everything? Let the car do the work!” [Iron Man, 2008] – “There’s a special bond between a man and his car.” [Casino Royale, 2006] We’ll ask Tom Madonna, Jeremy Burne, Kellie Lindsay, James Cho and Philipp Schume for their take on The Future of Everything Automotive and AI: What Would George Jetson Say?

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 partner can bring in innovative technology and management expertise to improve project efficiency and performance. We asked ChatGPT: “What is the role of AI and technology in Public-Private Partnerships?” ChatGPT response: AI and technology can help to… – Streamline and automate the PPP procurement process – i.e., analyze large amounts of data and identify potential partners. – Improve project planning, design, implementation – i.e., 3D modeling, simulation, and visualization tools. – Enhance project performance and maintenance – i.e., sensors and other IoT devices to collect real-time data. – Improve monitoring and evaluation of PPPs – i.e., blockchain technology to create a transparent and immutable record of project data and transactions, reducing the potential for fraud and corruption. We also asked ChatGPT: “Send me fictional movie quotes about Partnerships.” ChatGPT response: “You complete me.” (Jerry Maguire, 1996) “We’re in this together, and if we’re going to succeed, we have to trust each other.” (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 2001) “We can’t change the past, but we can make the future better by working together.” (Interstellar, 2014) We’ll ask Larry Williams, Debra Lam, Donnie Beamer and Dr. Beverly Wright for their take on The Future of Public-Private Partnerships and AI / Technology: Solving World Problems Faster?

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.” ChatGPT response: DALL-E is a state-of-the-art AI language model developed by OpenAI that can generate images from textual descriptions. The name “DALL-E” is a combination of the artist Salvador Dali and the Pixar character WALL-E. With DALL-E, users can input textual descriptions of objects, scenes, or even abstract concepts, and the AI will generate a corresponding image. We asked ChatGPT: “Send me quotes about artists from fictional characters in real movies.” ChatGPT response: – “Every artist has their own unique voice. It’s our duty to let it out and let it be heard.” [A Star is Born, 2018] – “The purpose of art is to provoke, to challenge, and to make people feel something they’ve never felt before.” [Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, 2011] – “I don’t want to be just a painter; I want to be Van Gogh.” [The Goldfinch, 2019] – “Artists have to be selfish sometimes, right? Gotta do what you gotta do to create something special.” [We Are Your Friends, 2015] We’ll ask Sandy Davies, Ursula Wong, S.A. Grant, Nicky Jurd, and Morgan O’Donnell for their take on The Future of Art and AI: What Would Dali, Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse and Pollock Say?

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 and rescue missions … to improve safety and efficiency on construction sites. However, there are also potential ethical and societal implications to consider. It will be important for stakeholders to work together to develop responsible policies and regulations to ensure that these technologies are used safely and ethically. We also searched for fictional movie quotes about drones: – “The real question is not whether machines think but whether men do.” (I, Robot – 2004) – “We were using our drone to follow a family of turtles, and we thought it might have crashed in your backyard.” (Good Boys – 2021) – “They’re not toys, they’re UAVs. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.” (The Big Bang – 2010) – “60 years ago, Earth was attacked. We won the war, but they destroyed half the planet. Everyone’s been evacuated. Nothing human remains. We’re here for drone repair. We’re the ‘mop-up crew.’” (Oblivion – 2013) We’ll ask Ryan Walsh, Bob Hammett, Charlie Hermosa, Grant Fisk and Sheena Banker for their take on The Future Drones and AI: Look Up! It’s A What???