In this podcast episode, Lauren and Bill revisit their conversation from the beginning of the year and discuss the trends, drivers, and forces they are paying attention to as they enter a new season. They dive into the recently released , which covers 14 different areas impacting technology. They highlight the generative AI trend, which is becoming a force multiplier for technological progress and an enabler of other technologies. They discuss how generative AI is being incorporated into consumer applications, such as Canva, Microsoft's image creator applications, and Notion for assistive writing. They also explore the ethical implications of forcing humans to consume machine-generated content and how using these tools can help build more creative muscles and foster considered thinking.  Lastly, they announce Wave 3 of AI & Communities Research Project! You can participate here: