What will be the art form of the 21st century? Sergiu Ardelean is a serial entrepreneur from Austria with a passion for pushing boundaries. He’s the CEO and Co-Founder Artivive which is a startup venture founded in 2017 that fuses haptic and digital art with the captivating power of augmented reality. Artivive is the AR solution for artists and has the vision is to change how art is created and consumed. Artivive has offices in Europe, the US, and China, and an amazing community of over 250,000 creatives spanning 190 countries. Artivive is collaborating with some of the most renowned museums and galleries in Vienna, Munich, San Francisco, Seoul, and Shanghai. You’ll hear in the episode how the art scene is embracing augmented art to explore new dimensions of artistic expression.Prior to Artivive, Sergui founded a highly successful augmented reality agency right in the heart of Vienna that served big names like Volkswagen and Audi, making waves in 42 countries around the world. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to move AR beyond a gimmick as a medium to add value to enhance stories and experiences around art. You’ll hear case studies about museums and independent artists using Artivive to bring artworks to life. Sergiu discusses how Artivive uses A.I. and machine learning, and also shares his thoughts on the new Apple Vision Pro and how AR glasses will become more seamlessly integrated into our lives. Sergiu sees A.I. as a tool that can enhance human creativity and storytelling versus replace it, and believes that human creativity will always be needed. He also shares that art will adapt and use new mediums as a mirror of society.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep26-sergiu-ardelean-no-a-i-gimmicks/ 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. #AugmentedReality #AugmentedRealityArt #BringArtToLife #Artivive #ArtiviveApp #Art #AugmentedArt #ARArt #Innovation #Creativity #Creators #ContentCreation #Creatives #Artists #ArtificialIntelligenceArt #AIArt #AIArtists #ArtistCommunity #AICreative #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalCreativity #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #NFTs #NFTCommunity #TechPodcast #AIPodcast #AITechnology #Innovation

Do you trust how your data is being handled in this era of A.I.?Rob Richardson is the CEO and Founder of Disrupt Art and the Founder of Disruption Now Media, a platform that includes MidwestCon where Rob heads programming and the Disruption Now Podcast which Rob hosts. Rob has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a regular contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered.Disrupt Art helps brands gamify loyalty programs and envisions a world where customers aren't just consumers but co-creators and stakeholders in the process. Disruption Now Media’s MidwestCon is a one-of-a-kind conference and cultural experience where policy meets innovation, creators ignite change, and tech fuels social impact. Rob curates and is head of programming of MidwestCon in addition to being the host of the Disruption Now Podcast where he has conversations with disruptors focused on impact.When Rob was appointed chairman of the University of Cincinnati’s Board of Trustees, he became the youngest person to serve in this role in the University’s history. In his tenure, he established the 1819 Innovation Hub where industry and talent collaborate to spark groundbreaking ideas. He created a leadership development and academic preparedness program for high school students. He also championed reforms to the University’s police policies. Rob also ran for public office as the Democratic nominee for Ohio treasurer in 2018. He received over 2 million votes running on the platform of inclusive innovation for Ohio. In today’s episode, discover how A.I. can be a force for good and why explainable A.I. is crucial in today's tech landscape. You’ll hear about the trends Rob is paying attention to when it comes to web3, blockchain, and artificial intelligence and how he’s thinking about policy innovation, trust, and transparency. You’ll also learn more about the vibrant tech scene here in Cincinnati and how the University of Cincinnati is at the forefront of innovation in explainable artificial intelligence.Listen on to understand how to challenge assumptions and common narratives in order to move forward and create equity and positive impact with technology.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep25-rob-richardson-dont-trust-a-i-verify   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 by 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. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ArtificialIntelligenceNow #DisruptionNow #Blockchain #EntrepreneurLife #PolicyInnovation #MidwestCon #DisruptNow #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #FutureTechnology #FutureTech #Web3 #Web3Community #BlockchainTechnology

Do machines think? Find out in today’s episode with Ksenia Se, the Founder of the Turing Post newsletter.Over 20 years of her career, Ksenia has donned many hats: from New York Chief Editor of a global media platform to fintech executive to PR Director at Moscow's first Contemporary Art Center to Journalist, and even to a Llama Walker. Regardless of her role, her passion for technology has always remained. In 2018, after a brief affair with blockchain, A.I. and machine learning caught her attention and became her fields of self-study. By 2019, she had started thinking about a media publication named Turing Post to feature digital avatars, articles written by robots, generative art, and more – but the technology wasn't there yet.Then in 2020 during the pandemic, Ksenia and Jesus Rodriguez conceived an educational A.I. newsletter. Named TheSequence, it became her gateway to machine learning, where she currently spearheads partnerships. When the buzz around ChatGPT grew, she revived her first idea and launched Turing Post, now serving as her A.I. canvas. As an avid learner, Ksenia helps her readers understand A.I.'s roots, its current impact on society, and where it might take us in the future. Importantly, she discusses how we might steer its course.In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about the history of large language models, known as LLMs, in addition to the importance of Alan Turing, how the Turing Test is still relevant, and interesting questions Turing asked that we’re still exploring. Ksenia also shares how she uses A.I. in her own work, thoughts on the future of humans augmenting our abilities with technology, and why we shouldn’t anthropomorphize tech too much, but instead should expand beyond our human-like thinking to not limit ourselves and the possibilities of evolving with technology.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep24-ksenia-se-a-i-dont-mimic-us/ 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. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ArtificialIntelligenceNow #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #ArtificalIntelligence #TuringTest #Tech #Turing #ExMachina #MachineLanguage #MachineLearning #MachineLearningTools #AIMedia #AIArtCommunity #AIArtwork #GenerativeArt #AICreative #FutureTechnology #FutureTech #TheFutureIsNow #DeepLearning #GenerativeModels #NeuralNetworks #NaturalLanguageProcessing #ConversationalAgents #EquitableTechnology #AIAndCulture #TechPodcast #AIPodcast

Jason Schneider, a modern-day Renaissance man, discusses art, A.I., and the human urge to create. They explore the concept of immortalizing consciousness through art, the intersection of A.I. and creativity, AI's role in art and job replacement. They critique Descartes' notion of consciousness and share a heartfelt poem. The host emphasizes supporting artists and the benefits of being a premium subscriber.

From the world capital of music, today’s guest is Walter Werzowa, an internationally acclaimed Austrian composer, producer, speaker, and professor at mdw - the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, Walter is a passionate and visionary leader in audio branding and A.I. music. His mission is to explore and advance the intersection of music, technology, and human emotions and to inspire and empower others with the power of sound. He has created and produced award-winning music and sound design for global brands as well as for films, commercials, and trailers. Notably, he composed the ubiquitous INTEL audio branding, which is the most performed mnemonic and melody in broadcast history; the main titles to Schwarzenegger's "Eraser"; and the 1980s Gold/Platinum hit "Bring Me Edelweiss." His extensive work in film includes scoring for Steven Spielberg, Wim Wenders, and many more. Walter also founded several successful music companies, including Musikvergnuegen, Beyond Music Library, The MusicMedicine Consultancy, and HealthTunes, offering cutting-edge music production, licensing, and music therapy solutions.Walter recently collaborated with Harvard, Rutgers, and Cornell on the Beethoven X: The AI Project, which utilized A.I. to complete Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony. Currently, Walter is the Head of Music at MYTHOS MOZART, an immersive experience that brings to life the magic of Mozart. He is also an Advisory Board member at Spatial Inc, a company that creates spatial audio for virtual and augmented reality. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how A.I. is unlocking the profound impact of music as medicine along with Walter’s work on the Beethoven X: The AI Project and his collaboration with renowned A.I. artist Refik Anadol on MYTHOS MOZART. Walter’s love and joy for music is contagious as well as his passion for supporting composers' creativity.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep22-walter-werzowa-decoding-music-with-a-i/ 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. #AI #Innovation #MusicProduction #AIMusic #MusicTherapy #Healing #HealthyLiving #Mozart #MusicMedicine #MusicHealsTheSoul #ClassicalMusicians #Intel #ImmersiveArt #ImmersiveExpereince #FilmScore #AIArt #GenerativeArt #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #GenerativeModels #DigitalCreativity #Austria #Beethoven #CapitalOfMusic #WalterWerzowa #MythosMozart #RefikAnadol #Composer

Karen Palmer is the Storyteller from the Future. She’s an award-winning international artist and TED Speaker who is at the forefront of immersive storytelling, futurism, and tech. She creates immersive film experiences that watch you back using artificial intelligence and facial recognition.Karen has been the opening keynote speaker at AT&T Shape Conference, MIT, Wired for Wonder Festival Australia, and TEDx Australia at the Sydney Opera House. She’s exhibited around the world, including NYC Armoury Arts Week, Museum of Modern Art Peru, PHI Centre Montreal, and more. Her art has also been featured in publications like Wired, Fast Company, and The Guardian, where they hailed her work as "leapfrogging over VR."Her latest project is Consensus Gentium which had its world debut at SXSW this past March where Karen also won the SXSW 2023 Film & TV Jury Award in the XR Experience Category.Consensus Gentium is a powerful exploration of the implications of A.I. technology. Experienced on a mobile device, Consensus Gentium taps into the intimacy and authenticity of your smartphone features to create a realistic experience. Set in a near future, it is an emotionally responsive film that integrates cutting-edge facial detection and A.I. to transport audiences on a unique quest to discover what could happen if we succumb to unchecked surveillance. Karen and I first met at SXSW this past March and then saw each other again at Ars Electronica this September, and I couldn’t be more excited to have her come from the future to speak to the Creativity Squared community. In this episode, you’ll learn more about Karen and her latest project Consensus Gentium in addition to her social justice approach to her work that explores A.I. bias and unchecked surveillance. You’ll understand why she sees it necessary to democratize A.I., how you can experience the future today through her “reality simulators,” and how she uses immersive art to make you conscious of your subconscious behavior. Don’t miss this glimpse into the future!EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep21-karen-palmer-a-message-about-a-i-from-the-future/   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. #Entertainment #LanguageModels #ArtificialIntelligence #AItechnology #DeepLearning #MachineLearning #GenerativeModels #NeuralNetworks #NaturalLanguageProcessing #AI #SXSW #XR #Immersive #immersiveexperience #surveillance #ArsElectronica #ArtificialIntelligenceArt #EquitableTechnology #AIandCulture

How do you stay ahead of the law when it comes to generative A.I.? Discover in today’s episode!Join Derrick L. Maultsby Jr., a Senior Associate Attorney at Frost Brown Todd who focuses on artificial intelligence, digital assets, and web3. Derrick has spoken at the intersection of law and technology at conferences and universities across the country and was named "Trailblazer in the Law" by the American Lawyer Magazine, "2023 Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, and a 2023 "Ones to Watch in America" by Best Lawyers. Beyond his accolades, Derrick is also committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment within his law firm by serving on the firm's Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee.Episode 20 does a deep dive into the current legal landscape around generative artificial intelligence. While nothing discussed is legal advice, both creatives and business leaders alike will learn tips to safeguard their intellectual property and harness A.I. ethically to grow their businesses. Find out why Derrick looks to consumer privacy and our European friends for regulatory framework parallels, what we’ve learned from the "Zarya of the Dawn" case on A.I. art copyright, and how creatives can protect their IP, including actors when it comes to scanning their likeness.You won’t want to miss how to ethically navigate generative A.I., IP, and the law.EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep-20-derrick-l-maultsby-jr-ai-ip-the-law-oh-my/ 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. #AI #GenerativeAI #AInews #TechTrends #Futurist #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureTechnology #TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #MachineLearning #Web3 #LanguageModels #AItechnology #DeepLearning #GenerativeModels #aiart #EthicalAI #GenAI #copyrightlaw #iplaw #AIregulation

“I am healing because I want to breathe unapologetically. I am healing because I need to embrace love again. I am healing because I deserve to be loved.” - Desirae “The Silent Poet” Hosley, ArtsWave “Truth & Healing” ArtistCreativity Squared is proud to support and partner with ArtsWave and to bring you this special three-part series featuring the phenomenal artists and grant recipients selected for this year’s ArtsWave Black and Brown Artists Program.These episodes include vignettes of our interviews. For the full video versions of these conversations, visit https://CreativitySquared.com or the Creativity Squared YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/C2youtube).The intention of these interviews is to give these talented and deserving artists another platform to share their art and truth expressed through it, as you never know what ripples will turn into waves. If you’re interested in working with, featuring, or supporting these artists, please don’t be shy about it.The six artists featured in this episode include:⭐️ Daniel Noel  — project: “Nomad”⭐️ Rebecca Nava Soto — project: “TLACUĀ PAHTIĀ”⭐️ Gabriel Martinez Rubio — project: “Pato y Muerte”⭐️ Deqah Hussein-Wetzel — project: “Urban Renewal Means Negro Removal”⭐️ K.A. Simpson — project: “FLIPd: Cincinnati, Ohio's Historic Places and Spaces Told through African American Stories”⭐️ Desirae Hosley — project: “Social Therapy: Are We Healing?”Their work was part of the ArtsWave “Truth & Healing Showcase” and Film Festivals. Part one of this series features the artists whose work is in the exhibition that is available for visiting at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, OH, through September 10.Creativity Squared is a proud partner of ArtsWave and because it’s important to support artists like those featured in today’s episode, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates goes to ArtsWave and directly supports the Black and Brown Artists Program.Learn more about ArtsWave and why we proudly support the organization in episode 9 “Art Bridges Cultural Divides” with Janice Liebenberg, VP of Equitable Arts Advancement at ArtsWave: https://bit.ly/Ep9JaniceLiebenberg.This year’s theme is “Truth & Healing” and Creativity Squared host Helen Todd had the great honor of interviewing the artists to learn more about their work and what truth and healing means to them. SERIES EPISODE SHOW NOTES: Part 1: https://bit.ly/ep13ArtsWavePart1 Part 2: https://bit.ly/ep16ArtsWavePart2Part 3: https://bit.ly/ep19ArtsWavePart3JOIN 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. 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. #artswave #CincyArts #Creativity #SupportArtists #BlackArtist #Artist #Artists #ArtistInterview #DEIinAction #Cincinnati #CincinnatiArtist #Truth #Healing #HealingArt #BrownArtist

Do people trust A.I.-created hyper-realistic avatars? Discover what the data reveals in the first study of its kind! Soon to-be Dr. Jill Schiefelbein is the Chief Experience Officer and a Partner at Render, a Creativity Squared partner and sponsor that’s a start-up specializing in creating hyper-realistic avatars, including mine. Jill is also a leading researcher on these types of photo-realistic avatars. She’s an early tech adopter and thrives at the intersections of communication, education, and technology. As a University faculty-turned-entrepreneur, she’s an award-winning business owner, author, and recovering academic. She taught at Arizona State University for 11 years, analyzed terrorist documents to provide counter-terrorism messaging strategies to the military, and was a pioneer in digital education. Jill helps organizations navigate physical, digital, and technological communication spaces to attract customers, increase sales, and retain clients. As of December '23, Jill will have defended her doctoral dissertation, which is the first study of its kind that focuses on the effectiveness, engagement, and trust of hyper-realistic avatars – with both subjective and objective participant data. What does the research data reveal? Today, you’re getting the first glimpse of her research findings here on Creativity Squared! If you want your own custom synthetic avatar, we’re collaborating with Render to bring their Avatar Experience to Cincinnati, OH, on October 25 and 26, so you can digitally clone yourself too. If you’re interested in learning more, sign up for the Creativity Squared free weekly newsletter at CreativitySquared.com where all event details will be shared. In this episode, you’ll not only discover how avatars reach and resonate with viewers, but also how Jill consults businesses to understand, utilize, and leverage synthetic media through added personalization, customization, and choice. Geek out with us about the history of avatars, the synthetic media industry landscape and business use cases, and how this new medium is democratizing video creation and helping us to become more human.EP SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep20-jill-schiefelbein-do-people-trust-a-i-created-avatars/ JOIN Sign 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=1CONNECThttps://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/helentodd#Synth #DigitalDouble #DigitalTwin #Synths #CustomSynth #DigitalAvatar #DigitalLikeness #DigitalIdentity #VirtualSelf #AvatarCreation #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ArtificialIntelligenceNow #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #MachineLearning #FutureTechnology #FutureTech #TheFutureIsNow #DeepLearning #GenerativeModels #DigitalCreativity #AIGeneratedArt #AICreative #TechPodcast #AIPodcast

Co-President and Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest, Hugh Forrest, discusses the hype cycle of A.I. and the importance of community. Topics include trends at the intersection of tech, culture, and creativity, lessons from the social media revolution, and the upcoming SXSW Interactive with sessions on A.I., virtual and augmented reality, and more.