How AI is quietly reshaping our lives & the “illusion of innovation” | Beth Rudden & Elliott Parker

This week on episode 371, we interviewed Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast.ai and author of AI For the Rest of Us and Elliott Parker, CEO and founder of venture builder High Alpha Innovation and author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape “Efficiency” and Unleash Radical Progress. This discussion on DisrupTV featured insights from Beth Rudden and Elliot Parker on AI and innovation. Beth highlighted the shift from decentralized to centralized AI, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical design. She noted that AI should solve for the broader group, not just centralized authorities. Elliot discussed the challenges large corporations face in innovation, advocating for a balance between execution and learning. He suggested that corporations should adopt new governance models and focus on strategic experimentation. Both speakers stressed the importance of a mindset of abundance and the need for organizations to adapt to the evolving landscape of AI and innovation. Topics covered include: 📌 How are fears and concerns about AI shaping societal perceptions and influencing its development, particularly regarding ownership, power dynamics, and the implications for individuals and communities? 📌 What are real-world examples of how AI is quietly reshaping our lives? 📌 What are the critical elements of an inclusive and transparent approach to AI? 📌 What’s wrong with the way we measure the success of companies? 📌 What is the “illusion of innovation” that many organizations pursue? 📌 What can nature teach us about the power of randomness in building resiliency? 📌 What’s the first step somebody can take today to embrace chaos and seek out radical progress? DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.