In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit with Ope Oduwole, Editor-in-Chief of Floor Magazine, to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and community-building.
The conversation kicks off with a discussion on the UK government’s current AI consultations and the potential impact on creatives. Ope shares his journey in launching Floor Magazine, a platform dedicated to uplifting Black creatives across various art forms. We dive into the role of AI in journalism, how technology is shaping diversity in publishing, and the significance of fostering creative communities both online and in-person.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Welcome to Talking Tech with Creatives
01:15 – AI policies and government consultation updates
04:02 – Autonomous vehicles in Cambridge
06:20 – Introducing Ope Oduwole and Flow Magazine
08:01 – The power of community for writers
18:14 – How technology is reshaping publishing
31:02 – Discovering and amplifying Black literature
32:00 – The influence of James Baldwin
35:08 – Building an engaged magazine audience
37:13 – Challenges and rewards of independent publishing
43:37 – Future plans and creative collaborations
48:13 – Balancing creativity, leadership, and life
51:13 – Advice for aspiring creatives
54:19 – Closing thoughts and where to connect
Join us for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of creativity and publishing in the digital age.
Corrections
This is episode 17. I keep getting my episode numbers wrong ah ah!
For the UK consultation it is Technology companies and not just startups.
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