In this weeks episode we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with NY based AI creative trailblazer Tony Jones
From growing up in Ohio his creative ambitions led him to New York to work in numerous leading ad agencies where he carved out a niche at the intersection of creativity and technology.
Today, Tony is the co-founder and head instructor at Creative AI Academy, where he’s on a mission to help organizations and individuals harness the power of AI to enhance their creative processes. He also teaches AI Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, equipping the next generation of creatives with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-augmented future.
Tony brings a unique perspective to the conversation about AI and creativity. He sees AI not as a replacement for human ingenuity but as a powerful tool that can augment and amplify our creative capabilities. He’s a strong advocate for embracing AI to stay competitive in today’s fast-changing landscape while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human judgment, taste, and ethics.
This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in where AI is leading us and how to embrace the unrelenting pace of the change that is underway.
Now over to Tony.
Time Codes
00:00 Intro to Tony Jones
02:30 Who is Tony as a human
03:59 Embracing AI in Creativity
07:13 Tony's Family and Upbringing
16:34 Early Career and Move to New York
22:43 Digital Transformation in Advertising
26:34 Innovation and AI in Advertising
30:52 Founding Creative AI Academy
35:18 AI's Impact on Creativity and Industries
46:25 Challenges and Adoption of AI
57:05 Teaching AI Design at Pratt Institute
58:02 Course Structure and Student Projects
58:52 Diverse Student Backgrounds
01:00:08 Misconceptions About AI and Creativity
01:01:34 Personal Experience with AI Tools
01:02:49 Impact of AI on Creative Processes
01:04:57 Corporate Training and AI Integration
01:07:37 Patented Inventions and AI
01:10:27 AI in the Advertising Industry
01:18:01 Advice for Creatives and Ethical Considerations
01:23:54 Future of Education with AI
01:30:16 Speculations on AGI and Future Impacts
01:35:11 Serendipity and Personal Reflections
01:47:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Social Links
Tony on Linkedin
Creative Ai Academy On Linkedin
Links in the show
Creative AI Academy
Pratt AI Design Course
Andy Awards
McCann
Media Monks
Book - Future AI 2041
Podcasts - Last Week in AI
AI For humans
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