The Journey with Morgan DeBaun

Artificial Intelligence Exposed: The Good, Bad, and Complicated with Blavity Co-Founder Jeff Nelson

Apr 30, 2024

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Blavity Co-Founder Jeff Nelson is back on The Journey, and this week he's sitting down with Morgan to discuss all things Artificial Intelligence! Pulling from his expertise as a tech architect and entrepreneur, Jeff is sharing his insights on the good, bad, and straight-up complicated aspects of AI for businesses and beyond.

Jeff and Morgan kick off the conversation with an exploration of different generative AI platforms - including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Anthropic - offering their personal insights into the benefits and drawbacks of each as business tools. The discussion then takes an intriguing turn as they talk about the power of AI to replicate the tones and voices of public figures, examining the significant dangers of this utilization in media and politics.

Jeff elaborates on the evolution of domain-specific AI and generative AI, and together they discuss the role of AI in small businesses, particularly how it can be harnessed to automate time-consuming tasks and streamline operations. Jeff shares which industries he believes will be most impacted by AI in terms of stock market changes and shifting workforce needs.

Big news: Jeff also reveals that he is working on a new book titled Hacking the Startup Paradox, which will guide small business owners and startups to effectively use technology in the early stages.

Tune in for an episode packed with practical advice for business owners looking to leverage AI for their ventures, plus a critical examination of the potential dangers of this growing technology. After you listen, make sure to show your support and leave a rating and review of the show!