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Actor and Wonder Dynamics co-founder Tye Sheridan discusses AI's impact on film, introducing Wonder Studio's affordable 3D animation tool. They explore AI's role in creativity, the future of filmmaking, and the intersection of art and technology.

Jeff Cooper, senior data science director at Stitch Fix, talks about pairing human employees with intelligent technologies to keep up with customer preferences. He discusses how humans are training models and vice versa, leading to interesting feedback loops. The podcast explores the synergy between human stylists and AI for personalized retail experiences, the challenges of applying AI in the fashion industry, and the importance of diverse educational backgrounds in data analysis at Stitch Fix.

Jackie Rocca, VP of Product at Slack, discusses how generative AI is solving user problems by providing features like channel recaps, thread summaries, and AI search answers. She emphasizes the importance of user consent and maintaining product principles, highlighting the team's focus on addressing top user issues such as focus creation and noise reduction. The discussion also covers misconceptions about AI and its limitations compared to human abilities.

Discover how Pirelli uses AI to enhance tire manufacturing efficiency, predict market needs, and optimize product development. Dive into the extensive applications of generative AI in manufacturing processes and explore the speaker's transition from engineering to manufacturing at Pirelli. Learn about the intricacies of technology-human collaboration in developing advanced innovations like TARS.

Experts from diverse backgrounds discuss AI adoption, regulations, and technology's impact on productivity. They explore the increasing utilization of AI tools and the challenges in measuring AI use. The role of cloud service providers in offering AI tools and the importance of explainable AI are highlighted. The episode also delves into transparency and regulation in AI outputs, as well as the impact of AI on jobs.

Jennifer Strong joins hosts to discuss capturing AI-related moments, human element in podcast creation, technological skepticism in AI pilot training, human connections through podcasting, rapid evolution and misconceptions of AI technology.

Experts from Ohio State University and U.S. Steel discuss how AI is revolutionizing manufacturing processes, data-enabled decision-making, data quality, optimizing manufacturing with AI, and enhancing communication and collaboration in the industry.

Tom Davenport, President’s Distinguished Professor at Babson College, discusses AI trends for 2024 with Sam and Shervin. They cover the excitement and importance of generative AI, its advantages and rise of data-oriented culture. They also talk about the potential impacts of removing safety protocols, proactive adoption, and staying ahead of rapidly changing AI tools.

In this bonus episode, the hosts discuss the use of AI in retail organizations. They explore the value of AI in the fashion business, the impact of AI on retail allocation, and the challenges faced in integrating AI technology. They also discuss demographic-based store organization and the transformative power of generative AI.

Mark Surman, President of the Mozilla Foundation, discusses the roles of big tech and startups in responsible AI. He highlights the need for trustworthy AI and the significance of open source technology. Surman also shares his background in communications and technology, emphasizing the importance of privacy and openness. The podcast explores the accessibility of AI for individuals and smaller companies, and the need for balanced regulation in emerging technologies.