How can business leaders accelerate with A.I. and mitigate the risks to achieve their goals? CybrCastle is part of my trusted partner network and I’m excited to have Steve Dong on the show to discuss futureproofing businesses in the new economy.  Passionate about people and purpose-driven work, Steve is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CybrCastle, where he's at the forefront of helping mid-market organizations become A.I.-ready safely, securely, and responsibly. With an impressive track record of leading nine for-profit and two non-profit organizations, Steve’s superpowers include change management, executive governance, strategic development, and championing game-changing and world-changing innovations.Many business leaders have reached out to me about how to confidently navigate A.I. and stay ahead of the curve in this fast-paced landscape. That's why in addition to this podcast, I'm building a trusted partner network dedicated to responsible, secure, and human-centered A.I. consulting and development that delivers meaningful results.Today, you'll hear about Responsible A.I. development with a focus on community and people-centered approaches. Steve shares insights on how small and midsized businesses can leverage A.I. to compete with larger tech companies. He also shares strategies for A.I. adoption, risk mitigation, and change management for business leaders.The conversation covers A.I. readiness assessments, use cases across various industries, and the development of secure A.I. solutions for middle-market businesses. Steve discusses ROI considerations, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful implementation and cultural alignment.Throughout the discussion, Steve emphasizes that A.I. should enhance human capabilities rather than replace them, and highlights the need for values alignment in A.I. projects. We also explore Cincinnati's growing role as a Responsible A.I. hub and the importance of community building in shaping the future of A.I. to amplify the best of human potential.How can A.I. give power back to the people? Listen in to find out!EPISODE SHOW NOTES: *COMING SOON*JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. #SecureAI #CybrCastle #OnlineSafety #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalSafety #ResponsibleAI #DigitalCreativity #FutureTechnology #FutureTech #TheFutureIsNow #DeepLearning #GenerativeModels #ConversationalAgents #AIandCulture #AINews #AIAdoption #PodcastersOfInstagram #ArtificialIntelligenceAI  #PodcastCommunity #TechPodcast #AIPodcast #AIArt  #ArtificialIntelligenceArt #ChatGPT #OpenAI

What does it mean to Midwest Prompt? Listen in to find out!Cathy McPhillips is the Chief Growth Officer at the Marketing AI Institute, where she's at the forefront of making artificial intelligence approachable and accessible to businesses of all sizes. She oversees marketing, growth, and customer experience, including MAICON and the AI Academy for Marketers. Her journey in the marketing world spans decades, starting in Cleveland's advertising agencies, owning her own strategic digital marketing business, and leading marketing efforts for organizations like the Content Marketing Institute and Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign.Recognized as one of Folio's Top Women in Media and a MarTechExec Woman You Need to Know in Martech, Cathy has also been an Ohio University Jerry L. Sloan Visiting Professional in Public Relations.The Marketing AI Institute is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and is part of the Responsible A.I. movement. It envisions a future where A.I. doesn't replace human creativity but rather augments it, making marketing more intelligent and, ultimately, more human-centered.Today, you’ll hear how A.I. is changing the trajectory of the marketing industry and how the Marketing AI Institute helps marketers understand, pilot, and scale artificial intelligence. The conversation includes A.I.’s role in content creation and the ethical and legal considerations surrounding A.I.-generated content.A.I. isn’t going anywhere and Cathy encourages marketers to embrace it, stressing the continued importance of human expertise alongside A.I. tools. We also discuss the delicate balance between A.I. efficiency and human creativity in marketing and reflect on how creativity is evolving in the age of A.I.Get ready for a conversation that demystifies A.I. in marketing and provides practical insights for marketers at all levels, especially when we geek out about A.I. tools and prompts with tips you can use today.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep54-cathy-mcphillips-the-a-i-midwest-prompt/JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. #AIMarketing #MarketingAIAcademy #GenerativeAI #MAICON #AIJourney #AIPrompts #DigitalMarketing #ContentMarketing #MarketingInnovation #AIandMarketing #MarketingAI #AIContentCreation #CreativeAI #DigitalCreativity #AIFuture #WomenInBusiness #AIandCreativity #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #MachineLearning #FutureTechnology #FutureTech #TechPodcast #AIPodcast #AIInnovation #DigitalInnovation #FutureOfWork

Iliana Oris Valiente is not your average executive. She's a blockchain pioneer, an A.I. advocate, and a passionate voice for human potential. She’s also the youngest-ever managing director in the history of Accenture.Iliana’s title also includes Head of Innovation and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Accenture Canada. She works with senior executives and boards to support their strategic transformation journeys. She also leads multi-disciplinary teams across design, data, and technology, focusing on cross-industry initiatives and emergent areas such as GenAI, metaverse, and sustainability. Not only is Iliana a certified Bitcoin professional, startup investor, respected board member, published author, and sought-after global public speaker, but she also has a digital twin named Laila and is part of the pioneering clone club. In this episode’s conversation, Iliana speaks about A.I. and its transformative impact on the future of work, creativity, and societal trends. She shares her vision of a human-centered future where A.I. augments rather than replaces human creativity, and how the democratization of powerful A.I. tools will raise the bar for innovation. Iliana discusses the concept of digital humans and the emergence of a multi-agent workforce, in which A.I. assistants like her own digital twin will interact and collaborate with their human counterparts, including as chiefs of staff. She highlights the shift towards generalist knowledge workers and the amplified role of creative directors in an A.I.-powered world. Iliana also emphasizes the importance of responsible A.I. and the principles guiding its development at Accenture.Today, get a glimpse into the future of A.I., computer vision, and the tremendous opportunities that await those who dare to navigate change head-on like Iliana!EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep53-iliana-oris-valiente-a-i-chief-of-staff/JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. #BlockChainTechnology #GenAI #Innovation #Blockchains #FutureOfWork #EmergingTech #BusinessSuccess #PublishedAuthor #TechTrends #HumanCenteredDesign #CreativeAI #AINews #DeepLearning #Avatars #AIClones #DigitalCreativity #GenerativeAI #AIFuture #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #AIandCreativity #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #MachineLearning #FutureTechnology #FutureTech #TechPodcast #AIPodcast

Can we code machines to be as creative as humans? Listen in to discover our guest’s answer!Lori Mazor is a visionary leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity. She joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about her new book, Temperature, and the themes it explores on creativity in the age of A.I.  As the CEO and Founder of SYNTHETIVITY, Lori teaches executive leaders about the transformative power of Generative A.I. With her unique background in architecture and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology, Lori has already educated over 3,000 leaders in just six months.At the bleeding edge of genAI, her work extends to prestigious institutions like Cornell Tech, Fordham University, New York Tech, NYU, and Tufts. A distinguished architect, strategist, and celebrated multimedia artist, Lori has won industry awards and her creative work has been featured in major publications.In today’s episode, you'll hear Lori's thought-provoking perspectives on A.I. and creativity where she challenges traditional notions of what it means to be creative and her belief that A.I. will make us more creative. We also discuss her book, how she uses A.I. in her creative process, and the importance of embracing A.I. responsibly through her manifesto. Discover how writing rules is not only a creative act but important in making space for the magic of creativity to take place on the spectrum between control and chaos! EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep52-lori-mazor-go-beyond-the-binary/JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. 

Discover the next evolution of artificial intelligence with the rise of A.I. agents in this episode.From building billion-dollar brands to pioneering the world of A.I. agents, meet Maddie Bell. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Maddie is the CEO and Founder of Scheduler AI, a patented, fully autonomous A.I. agent that instantly connects businesses with their best prospects and customers. Maddie has over a decade of experience leading organizations in designing, developing, and launching breakthrough innovations at scale. She has been responsible for billion-dollar businesses, launched award-winning advertising campaigns, earned P&G’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” in digital innovation, and actively developed patented A.I. technology.While juggling her thriving career and building her family with three young daughters, Maddie saw an opportunity for A.I. to solve a universal pain point — the time-consuming and revenue-leaking task of scheduling meetings. She co-founded Scheduler AI with her husband to create an A.I.-powered assistant that engages clients when they're most interested, coordinates meetings in seconds, and ensures they stay on the calendar.Today, you'll hear how Maddie thinks about the different waves of A.I. we're experiencing, from the initial ChatGPT moment to the current phase of A.I. integration into existing software and the upcoming rise of A.I. agents. We also discuss the implications and opportunities of this technology, how to evaluate A.I. tools, how to automate processes and grow businesses, and the importance of responsible A.I. development.Why will buying technology tools will feel a lot more like hiring people in the future? Listen in to find out!EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep51-maddie-bell-the-rise-of-a-i-agents/JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. 

How do you keep your agency in the age of A.I.? Listen in to find out!For the 50th episode of Creativity Squared, we have Sam Jordan, a futurist on a mission to spread “plausible optimism.” As a Manager at Future Today Institute, she helps clients navigate and plan for unpredictable futures with certainty. Sam also wrote on computing, the metaverse, space, and A.I. in the 2024 Emerging Tech Trend Report, released annually by the company’s renowned founder and CEO Amy Webb at her equally famous SXSW keynote.With a background in economics and data science and a passion for sci-fi, Sam found her dream job in strategic foresight, writing evidence-based sci-fi to inform real-world strategies.Previously, she was the CEO and co-founder of TrovBase, a secure data discovery platform, and before that, she worked at IBM modernizing IT systems. Sam holds a Bachelors degree in Economics and Data Analysis from George Mason University and an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business, where she met Amy Webb.As a huge fan of the Future Today Institute and Amy’s SXSW keynotes, I couldn't be more excited to have Sam on the show to give us a glimpse into the future and share practical insights on building resilience in this time of massive transition.In this episode, you'll hear Sam's insights on the convergence of A.I., biotech, and connected ecosystems, creating a "supercycle" unlike any general-purpose technology that we’ve seen before. We discuss the consolidation of power in tech, the importance of resilience, and the need for experimentation during this transitionary period.We also dive into fascinating trends like using human brain cells to power chips, universal basic income to address the social safety net, and the importance of human purpose and meaning during this seismic change. Sam also shares her favorite sci-fi influences and emphasizes the power of storytelling and scenario planning to shape the future.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: *COMING SOON*JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. #AIandCreativity #EmergingTech #FuturePlanning #StrategicForesight #FutureTech #AIInsights #FutureVision #DataScience #FutureOfWork #InspiringFutures #Metaverse #AI #Creativity #DigitalCreativity #TechInnovation #ImmersiveTech #DigitalCulture #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ArtificialIntelligenceNow #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #AIPodcast #MachineLearning #FutureTechnology #DeepLearning #TheFutureIsNow

Yemi A.D. (Yemi Akinyemi Dele) is a multidisciplinary creative force dedicated to helping people unlock their creative potential. He’s also preparing for his biggest mission yet: a trip around the Moon!  As a Czech-Nigerian artist, entrepreneur, and crew member of the dearMoon mission, Yemi exemplifies a pioneering spirit and profound passion for social innovation and youth empowerment. Yemi is the Founder & CEO of Moonshot Platform, an organization dedicated to accelerating young leaders working towards solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. His 20 years of experience across the industries of entertainment, arts, and technology includes collaborating with Grammy Award-winning artist Kanye West for five years to create and execute his global concerts, tours, and music videos. Yemi also works with brands like Google, Apple, Coca-Cola, and T-Mobile, and speaks on stages like TEDx, Texas Eclipse Festival, and SXSW on the future of creativity and space exploration. As a choreographer, Yemi was chosen from among 1 million candidates to be a crew member of dearMoon, marking the first all-civilian space trip around the Moon. He’s one of the eight artists chosen to join Japanese entrepreneur and art collector Yusaku Maezawa, who believes art has the power to promote world peace.      Yemi’s love of movement and finding freedom in movement are intertwined into all aspects of his life, which you’ll hear in the conversation.In this episode, listen to Yemi's incredible journey from growing up as the only Black child where he was raised in Czechoslovakia to his rise as a creative powerhouse and to traveling into space. We also dive into how Yemi's studies of indigenous cultures worldwide gave him insight into the intelligence of movement. He also shares the importance of representation in the tech industry to ensure a more inclusive and human-centered approach to A.I. and robotics — the humanoid robot Apollo was trained on his dance videos! Yemi believes that the best way to predict the future is to create it, and he's doing just that. Tune in to discover his vision for the future he’s working to create.EP SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep49-yemi-a-d-this-artist-is-going-to-the-moon/JOIN C^2Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT w/ C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform.Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced by PLAY: https://playaudioagency.comC^2 is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. #AI #AIArtCommunity #dearMoon #SocialInnovation #MoonshotPlatform #FutureInnovators #AIforGood #FutureOfCreativity #InclusiveTech #HumanCenteredAI #CreativeJourney #AIAndCreativity #FutureTech #Innovation #AIArtwork #AIArtist #AIArt #GenerativeArt #MachineLearning #Creatives #GenerativeAI #Creativity #Creatives #AIArtists #DigitalCreativity #AIArt #AIGeneratedArt #AICreative #SpaceX

With the golden ticket to test out OpenAI’s Sora, Nik Kleverov joins Creativity Squared to discuss his experience with the text-to-video model and the childlike creativity it unleashed in him.Nik is not only an Emmy-grade storyteller but is also an immigrant and the son of a nonconformist artist who the Soviet government persecuted. Nik’s life story and varied experiences inform his diverse approach to creative work, from exploratory use of A.I. within storytelling to design-led title sequence work, and live-action commercials. He’s won numerous advertising and creative industry awards as a creative director. As an entrepreneur and executive, he has started and operated successful and innovative business enterprises, including Native Foreign. He’s the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at the women-owned creative agency-production company hybrid based in LA that’s worked with OpenAI on different projects.Nik worked with Creativity Squared guest Chad Nelson, who’s now an OpenAI Creative Specialist, on the short film called “Critterz.” This groundbreaking film is the first-ever animated short that’s 100% designed using A.I. visuals with DALL·E. Today, you’ll hear Nik’s experience working with Sora in addition to other text-to-video tools. Nik’s perspective is informed by working with clients on brand commercials, as a filmmaker, and on a team creating original IP. Nik also shares an agency owner’s perspective, discussing why Native Foreign is going all-in as next gen creatives and establishing an A.I. labs division within the agency. Tune in to hear about one of Nik’s creative projects he got out of his vault to bring to life and how it will evolve as genAI video does as well. He dives into the creative process, the ever-changing A.I. landscape, and the paradigm shift underway in the advertising industry.Artists need to be part of the development of A.I. tools and this is your chance to hear what Nik is sharing with OpenAI related to Sora. How you can stay ahead of the curve with A.I. and storytelling? Listen in to find out! EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep48-nik-kleverov-openais-sora-text-to-video-model/JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform.Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com. 

Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of Creativity Squared! We at Creativity Squared don’t want anyone to have their head in the sand and then feel like they’ve been hit by a Mack truck with A.I. and all that’s coming. That’s why this platform is dedicated to empowering creators, artists, and curious minds to unlock exponential creativity and confidently navigate A.I. in the new Imagination Age.Whether you want to protect your IP and never use A.I. or understand how to accelerate your creative output, you need to know what’s happening, what’s coming, what important conversations are taking place right now, and how they will impact you. If you don’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place.Every Thursday, the host Helen Todd interviews trailblazers in A.I. – from artists to ethicists to those building the tech — who understand that A.I. is a tool to amplify the best of human potential — not replace it.Check out this special episode to learn more about the origins of the show, the learnings Helen has gained, how she’s involved in uplifting Cincinnati’s 2.25 million residents with A.I., and more.Here at Creativity Squared, we invite you to join us in envisioning a world where artists not only co-exist with A.I., but thrive.Thank you for being part of the journey, joining the conversation, and co-creating a human-centered future with this technology.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep47-helen-todd-celebrating-the-1-year-anniversary-of-creativity-squared/ JOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com.

Are we in a gaming simulation and don’t know it? Listen in to find out!Meet Rudi Bonaparte who’s driving innovation at Riot Games, the gaming studio that created the iconic ‘League of Legends’ which is the most-played PC game in the world.Rudi is a gaming executive with a professional focus on creating systems and spaces that empower creators to do their best work. As Riot Game’s Director of Corporate Operations and Strategy, he helps senior executives and game development teams set clear goals, build exciting new capabilities, and thoughtfully allocate resources through a combination of strategic thinking and tactical implementation.Charged with a new task in his role, Rudi ensures that Riot Games not only designs the most player-focused gaming experiences in the world, but is also the best and most creative place to develop these games.Prior to joining Riot Games, Rudi led strategy and analytics teams at Teach for America and consulted with clients in the tech, telecom, and media industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern.A.I. has many implications for gaming which sits at the intersection of technology, art, and entertainment. In today’s conversation, Rudi discusses the state of the gaming industry, from the economic realities to the exciting possibilities of innovation emerging from recent disruption. Rudi shares his perspective on A.I, gaming, and IP along with how Hollywood and gaming are converging.We also explore gaming as a testbed for ideas that could shape society, what Rudi would build into a virtual environment to nurture the best of humanity, and the lessons that in-game currency and incentive structures hold for the real world. We also touch on some of Rudi's favorite works of speculative fiction and why he believes the future will be brighter than many imagine.EPISODE SHOW NOTES:  https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep46-rudi-bonaparte-a-i-the-future-of-gamingJOIN CREATIVITY SQUAREDSign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters SUBSCRIBESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT with C^2https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcasthttps://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcasthttps://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquaredhttps://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquaredhttps://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast#CreativitySquaredCONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2https://instagram.com/helenstravelshttps://twitter.com/helenstravelshttps://linkedin.com/in/helentoddhttps://pinterest.com/helentoddCreativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform. Because it’s important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations.This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com.Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com.