The Digital Speaker

In this #digital age, our perception of truth is challenged by the rise of AI-driven misinformation, and the truth has become increasingly fluid. As a #futurist, I am concerned about the societal impact of AI and other technologies, such as the metaverse, particularly as we venture deeper into the post-truth era. So, when my digital twin and I were asked to deliver a #TEDx talk, I decided to talk about finding a path forward. It's vital to recognise the power of emerging technologies, not just as technological advancements but as tools shaping our understanding of reality. To thrive in this digital #future, we need a concerted effort to educate the public, enhance verification processes, and formulate effective regulations. This approach will help harness the potential of #AI and other emerging technologies while mitigating their risks. We must balance the immense potential of these technologies with a mindful approach towards their #societal impact, ensuring a future where digital innovations are harnessed responsibly, risks are mitigated, and these technologies ultimately serve #humanity. https://lnkd.in/dPzrQgy8

Think AI will just take our jobs? Ray Kurzweil believes it’s about to make us superhuman by 2045. ➡️ Ray Kurzweil, a celebrated AI scientist and Google’s principal researcher, reaffirms his bold predictions in his new book, The Singularity Is Nearer. He maintains that by 2029, AI will achieve human-level intelligence, and by 2045, humans will merge with AI, achieving what he terms the "Singularity." ➡️ Kurzweil envisions a future where nanobots in our brains connect us seamlessly to the cloud, exponentially expanding our intelligence and consciousness. ➡️ Despite potential risks, such as AI-generated deepfakes and job displacement, Kurzweil remains optimistic. He emphasizes that the exponential growth in computing power will overcome current limitations in AI's contextual memory and common sense. ➡️ He also predicts that while AI will automate many jobs, it will create new roles, much like how social media influencers emerged in recent years. ❓ As we approach this transformative future, the pressing question is: Will we embrace these advancements and evolve, or resist and fall behind? Read the full story on The Guardian: https://lnkd.in/gJHUsVTe #Kurzweil #Singularity #Book #SuperAI #Future ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

If you think ChatGPT can replace human expertise, think again! ➡️ Esquire Bank’s CIO, Kyall Mai, has a message for job seekers: AI can enhance productivity, but it can’t replace the human touch. ➡️ Mai stresses the need for critical thinkers who can interpret AI-generated results, warning against over-reliance on tools like ChatGPT. The rise of AI should push us to think harder, not lazier. ➡️ While AI tools like ChatGPT can automate mundane tasks, Mai highlights that true value comes from integrating AI insights with human judgment. He observes that workers tend to lean too heavily on AI, sending responses without applying personal expertise. ➡️ At Esquire Bank, this over-reliance leads to subpar decision-making, prompting Mai to emphasize the importance of human oversight and critical thinking. ❓ Esquire Bank leverages AI for both generative and predictive purposes, yet Mai insists on a balance. How can businesses ensure they maintain this balance between AI utility and human intuition? Read the full story on ZDNET: https://lnkd.in/eWF-TMUP #Human #ResponsibleAI #Ethics #CriticalThinking #Strategy ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

AI is revolutionizing job recruitment — by making scams easier and more believable. ➡️ Job scams surged by 118% in 2023, fueled by advances in AI and the rise of remote work, reports the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Scammers now use AI to create convincing fake job listings, posing as recruiters to steal personal and financial information. Despite the sophistication, there are ways to protect yourself. ➡️ AI allows scammers to craft job ads that seem legitimate, often posted on reputable sites like LinkedIn. The typical scam involves "recruiters" extracting sensitive data during a fake interview process, with victims losing around $2,000 on average. The Federal Trade Commission noted a 76% increase in job scam losses, totaling $367 million in 2022. ➡️ To avoid falling prey, job seekers should verify company details independently, be cautious of unsolicited job offers, and avoid sharing personal information until after securing a legitimate job offer. ❓ How will you safeguard your job search in this AI-driven landscape? Read the full story on CNBC: https://lnkd.in/gVSEm_Ue #Jobs #Scams #GenAI #Criminals #Phishing ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Is your AI missing the human touch? It's time to rethink your strategy. ➡️ The latest wave of AI is transforming knowledge-based services like law, finance, and healthcare, but it’s not just about automation. While AI can handle many tasks, the irreplaceable human touch remains essential. ➡️ Companies like EvenUp are using AI to assist injury lawyers by transforming medical records into demand packages, showcasing AI’s potential to streamline workflows. However, as AI outputs become commoditized, the value shifts back to human expertise and relationships. ➡️ Future winners will integrate AI with human skills, creating firms that blend technology's efficiency with the emotional intelligence of people. As AI takes over routine tasks, the need for human judgment and personal connections will grow, redefining what it means to provide high-value services. ❓ How will your business balance AI efficiency with the essential human touch? Read the full story on Forerunner Ventures: https://lnkd.in/eTrNCm8M #AI #Strategy #Ventures #Business #Innovation ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Will AI take your job or make it better? The answer might surprise you. ➡️ PwC’s 2024 AI Jobs Barometer reveals that AI is revolutionizing knowledge-based sectors, driving productivity, and reshaping job markets. ➡️ Examining over half a billion job ads from 15 countries, the report shows AI-exposed sectors experiencing nearly five times higher growth in labor productivity. Financial analysts, customer service agents, and software coders must adapt quickly as their roles evolve. ➡️ While AI slows job growth in some sectors by 27%, it doesn’t signal job losses but rather a shift towards new skill sets. Workers in AI-exposed roles see a 25% faster change in required skills. ➡️ AI specialist roles, growing 3.5 times faster than other jobs, command a 25% wage premium, highlighting the value of AI proficiency. ❓ AI isn't eliminating jobs; it’s transforming them. How will your business adapt to harness AI’s potential and navigate this shift? Read the full story on The Digital Speaker: https://lnkd.in/gN_wmtP7 #Jobs #AI #Future #Business #Strategy ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Can AI evolve faster than nature? EvolutionaryScale’s new protein design model suggests it might. ➡️ Ex-Meta scientists at EvolutionaryScale have debuted one of the largest AI models in biology, capable of designing new proteins, including fluorescent molecules. The AI, named ESM3, has shown its prowess by creating a new variant of green fluorescent protein (GFP), an essential tool in biotechnology. ➡️ After synthesizing 88 designs, one faintly glowing protein was further refined by the AI, leading to several variants as bright as natural GFP. With $142 million in new funding, EvolutionaryScale aims to leverage this technology for drug development and sustainability, pushing the boundaries of programmable biology. ❓ How might AI-driven protein design transform medicine and sustainability in the near future? Read the full story on Nature: https://lnkd.in/ebR-7p7J #Protein #Healthcare #Drugs #AI #Biotechnology ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Is your internet still buffering? Maybe it’s time to question why we aren’t using fiber optics tech that can transfer data at 402 terabits per second! ➡️ An international team of researchers has set a new fiber optic data transmission record, achieving 402 terabits per second — four times faster than current systems. ➡️ Using innovative optical amplifiers across multiple communication bands, this breakthrough can enhance existing fiber networks without needing major infrastructure changes. ➡️ Ben Puttnam from Japan's NICT emphasized the potential of upgrading transceivers and amplifiers to handle this increased data flow. This advancement not only pushes the boundaries of current technology but also sets the stage for smarter, more adaptive networks. ❓ How will this rapid advancement in fiber optics reshape our digital future? Read the full story on IEEE: https://lnkd.in/eq8PkrmF #Fiber #Internet #Data #Future #Innovation ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Are self-driving cars the new spies among us? Big Tech and Beijing seem to think so. ➡️ Self-driving cars, equipped with cutting-edge cameras and sensors, are silently mapping U.S. roads and gathering vast amounts of data. Since 2017, Chinese companies have driven these vehicles over 1.8 million miles in California, collecting detailed information that could be a potential goldmine for surveillance. ➡️ While this data is ostensibly used to improve autonomous driving algorithms, its storage and accessibility by Chinese entities raise significant national security concerns. Meanwhile, Beijing is pushing ahead with integrating robotaxis into their cities, despite public backlash and safety concerns. ➡️ China's self-driving cars collecting data on U.S. soil parallels fears about other Chinese tech, like TikTok, being used for espionage. Despite the extensive data collection, U.S. oversight remains lax, creating a wild west scenario where these 'rolling surveillance devices' operate with minimal scrutiny. With no unified federal strategy to regulate this data collection, the U.S. faces a ticking time bomb in national security. ❓ Can we balance technological advancement with stringent data protection to ensure national security is not compromised? Read the full story on The Digital Speaker: https://lnkd.in/gz-wtQpD #Robotaxi #SelfDriving #Cars #Surveillance #DataTracking ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Is your next colleague an AI agent? Big Tech thinks so. ➡️ AI agents are the new darlings of the tech world, promising to revolutionize how we interact with technology. Unlike previous AI iterations, these agents can autonomously make decisions, execute tasks, and process multiple types of input like text, audio, and video. ➡️ From booking vacations to managing work schedules, AI agents are being designed to handle a variety of tasks seamlessly. Companies like Google and OpenAI are heavily investing in this technology, aiming to create AI that can handle complex, real-world tasks efficiently. ➡️ Despite their potential, current AI agents are still in the early stages of development. They often make errors and require human supervision, indicating that the road to fully autonomous AI agents is long and winding. ❓But the question remains: Will these AI agents enhance our lives or become another overhyped tech dream? Read the full story on MIT Technology Review: https://lnkd.in/emmdnTDT #MultiAgentSystems #AIAgents #Collaboration #futureofwork #AI ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >5000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀