EP16 — AI and Creative Jobs: Should We Switch Careers Now? w/ Georg Zoeller (ex-Meta)
Georg Zoeller is a big deal in AI. He co-founded the AI Literacy Transformation Institute and was the former Business Engineering Director at Meta. He's also worked on major gaming titles like Assassin's Creed 4 and Star Wars: The Old Republic. At Meta, he became a top expert on AI's impact on creative industries.
In this episode we'll discuss how AI technology is impacting the creative industry. You'll learn about the fundamentals of AI and how it's applied in real-world creative scenarios, how AI is transforming creative jobs and what that means for your career, and get a clear, pragmatic perspective on AI that cuts through both the hype and the fearmongering.
🤖 Timestamps:
Georg Zoeller: AI expert with gaming roots [00:00]
AI reality check: We're getting it wrong [00:44]
Cutting through AI noise: Facts vs. hype [04:26]
Why plain talk matters in the AI world [08:11]
AGI: The undefined hype machine [13:01]
AI: The next big shift for everyone? [13:56]
Business rush to AI: Fear of falling behind [18:30]
Meta's free AI: Understanding the strategy [22:00]
AI's economic impact: More output, job concerns [24:44]
Creatives and AI: The risks of ignoring it [31:50]
Handmade in the machine age: Craftsmanship's comeback [36:11]
Your job vs. AI: Data literacy as armor [39:37]
Creatives' new skill: Digital know-how [48:51]
Attention economy: The platform squeeze [51:55]
Georg's clear-cut guide to AI basics [59:50]
🤖 Learn More About Georg:
- AI Literacy Transformation Institute
🤖 Connect with Juan Faisal:
About Creativity & Robots:
“A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.”
Creativity & Robots is a podcast about human creativity in the age of AI. Creative Strategist and host Juan Faisal interviews creative professionals in various fields to explore the relationship between human creativity and generative AI and how it influences our creative process, the work we do, and the media we consume.
Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, join us to learn how generative AI can boost your creativity. We'll also discuss ethical implications and question the tech buzz when it doesn't add up.
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