The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

AI Agents Are About to Change Everything (Here's Why)

Nov 5, 2024

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Don Allen Stevenson III, a former DreamWorks specialist and author of "Make a Seat," dives into the transformative power of AI agents. He explores how these agents are set to take over mundane tasks, thereby enhancing creativity and efficiency. The discussion also touches on the divergence in AI adoption between smaller and larger studios, the role of AI in automating content creation, and the integration of technology in storytelling. Stevenson emphasizes the importance of embracing AI to foster new opportunities during periods of change.

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The future of AI will see individuals managing multiple AI agents, transforming workflows and redefining productivity in daily tasks.

Creative sectors are experiencing a shift where generalists embrace AI for efficiency, while specialists grapple with the risk of skill obsolescence.

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The Evolution of AI Management

The landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting towards a model where individuals will manage multiple AI agents, resembling a CEO managing a team. This evolution suggests that instead of relying on a single AI tool, users will curate a variety of AI functionalities to meet their diverse needs. As technology advances, these AI agents will become more integrated into daily tasks, automating and streamlining workflows that were once labor-intensive. This transition will require users to adapt to a new paradigm of collaboration with these agents, redefining productivity and efficiency.

Navigating AI: Embrace or Fear

02:55

Intro

2min

Exploring AI Innovations at a Tech Summit

2min

Exploring the Future of Augmented Reality and AI

9min

The Diverging Paths of AI Integration in Daily Life

3min

AI Innovations in Creative Content

21min

Tech-Enhanced Memories

7min

Harnessing AI for Opportunity and Resilience

2min

Episode 31: What will the future look like when AI agents take over mundane tasks? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Don Allen Stevenson III (https://x.com/DonAllenIII), former DreamWorks specialist and author of "Make a Seat".

In this episode, they dive deep into how AI agents are set to revolutionize our everyday lives by speculating on future AR products, and exploring AI-driven automation in advertising. Don Allen Stevenson III also shares insights from his book on leveraging AI and technology during times of change, and how he used AI to write and organize it.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Former DreamWorks trainer, now independent content creator.
(04:04) Inspired by Black Mirror, created hopeful Clear Mirror.
(07:00) Setup ChatGPT voice shortcuts on Apple devices.
(09:55) Encountered rate limit issues but found automation impressive.
(15:27) Analyze top YouTube thumbnails for design inspiration.
(21:47) Runway Take One: Video to emotion-matched cartoon.
(23:29) Smaller studios embrace AI; larger ones resist.
(28:01) Animatics reveal audience engagement through rough storytelling.
(29:41) New tech democratizes film creation and opportunities.
(33:25) Meta's Creator AI customizes models using consented data.
(37:44) AI note-taking tool aids conference information management.
(39:35) iOS 18 voice memos: transcribe, search audio.
(43:08) Creating opportunities and resilience with AI insights.

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Mentions:

Don Allen Stevenson III: https://www.donalleniii.me/
“Make A Seat: Discovering Opportunities, Leveraging Technology, and Building Resilience”: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Seat-Discovering-Opportunities-Leveraging/dp/B0DFV4QMLY
Rundway: https://runwayml.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

AI Agents Are About to Change Everything (Here's Why)