Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (Info-Tech Research Group)
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| 19 May 2025 | Ex-Google Officer on AI, Capitalism, and the Future of Humanity | 02:14:58 | |
Is the real threat of AI the technology or the humans behind it? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X. Mo is the host of the popular podcast Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat, and the author of several international bestsellers, including Solve for Happy, Scary Smart, That Little Voice in Your Head, and Unstressable. He is also the founder of One Billion Happy and currently serves as Chief AI Officer at Flight Story. With a 30-year career in tech, Mo has since shifted his focus to the pursuit of happiness and human well-being. He has extensively researched the science of happiness and engaged in conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers. More recently, his work has centered on the urgent ethical and societal challenges posed by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Mo sits down with Geoff for an unfiltered conversation on the future of humanity in the age of artificial intelligence. Mo explains that we’re living in the early stages of a technology-fueled dystopia, one that is driven not by AI itself, but by humans who shape it by greed, power, and unchecked capitalism. But he also shares a vision for a future of unprecedented abundance, one where AI could solve global challenges, from climate change to poverty, but only if we as humans embrace ethical design and mutual cooperation. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:20 AI, geopolitics, and capitalism 03:05 Is the problem human nature or systems? 06:22 The coming age of abundant intelligence 08:13 AI’s dark side 13:15 Fear-driven ai development 17:10 Handing power to ai 19:14 Why superintelligent ai could save us 21:12 Can we avoid an ai Hiroshima moment? 25:30 Mutual prosperity or destruction 29:11 The age of machine supremacy 31:00 How to influence AI for good 33:12 AI reflects humanity 36:06 What AI is learning from us right now 40:06 Who thrives in the AI era 44:04 The rise of mind manipulation 47:02 How to stay critical in a world of deepfakes 49:12 Use AI to expand your thinking, not replace it 51:21 The leadership skills of the future 54:42 Collaborating with AI as team members 57:20 Will AI want to connect with us? 01:01:06 Could AI become conscious? 01:04:48 AI emotions and the next evolution of intelligence 01:06:32 The role of humans Connect with Mo: Website: https://www.mogawdat.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mogawdatofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mogawdat Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Taryn Southern: How AI Is Unlocking Human Creativity | 00:43:34 | |
Which emerging technologies are most likely to collide – and what does this mean for the future? Today on Digital Disruption, we are joined by Creative Technologist Taryn Southern, a pioneering storyteller known for her work at the intersection of emerging technology, creativity, and human potential. Taryn’s journey with AI began in 2017 with a groundbreaking creative experiment—to compose an entire music album using artificial intelligence. The result, I AM AI, became one of the first AI-assisted pop albums and reached the Top 100 on the U.S. Radio Charts in 2018. Taryn sits down with Geoff Nielson to reveal the overlooked, hair-raising technologies shaping our future—and why she’s optimistic about AI as a force for good. What we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Hair-raising moments 3:08 Predictions 4:43 AI taking over creative tasks 9:09 Is using an AI tool more challenging than just doing it yourself? 11:35 Any one person can be a merchant 13:50 These organizations need to be on their toes 15:08 What role do major tech companies play 17:24 The algorithms 19:00 Trusting the tech companies 19:48 Where is this going 24:28 Impact on individual and collective well-being 26:06 What is the state of Neurotechnology 30:54 Brain computer interface and mass adoption 32:00 The scope of creativity is unlimited with BCI 33:32 Hair-raising moments 35:13 Will we lose a lot of human connection with AI? 36: 44 Your perfect reality 38:35 A better path to success 39:36 AI therapists? Connect with Taryn: Website: https://tarynsouthern.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarynsouthern/ X: https://x.com/TarynSouthern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tarynsouthern YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TarynSouthern Follow us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oKIgSAFcAkI | |||
| 05 May 2025 | What AI Can Never Understand: Futurist Jonathan Brill Explains | 00:59:13 | |
With all the AI hype, is there still a place for humans in organizations? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Jonathan Brill, the world’s top-ranked futurist by Forbes, advisor to Amazon, HP, Samsung, and an author. Jonathan helps executives and audiences spot, prioritize, and act on the forces shaping the next five years — from AI to geopolitical disruption. As the former Global Futurist at HP and a board member of one of the world’s largest private intelligence agencies, he brings unique insights from decades of work in innovation, strategy, and emerging tech. His invention firms have developed over 325 products, generating more than $27 billion in revenue for clients like HP, Samsung, and Verizon. Jonathan is the author of Rogue Waves, praised by The Economist and Adam Grant, offering a practical framework for thriving through disruption. He shares his insights globally on stages like TED, at institutions like Harvard and CERN, and with media outlets including ABC, CNBC, and HBR. Jonathan sits down with Geoff Nielson to explore what leaders need to do to survive and thrive through the next decade of accelerating technological disruption. They discuss why the traditional organizational model introduced in the railroad era is no longer equipped to handle the complexity of AI-powered transformation. Jonathan speaks on the concept of the "octopus organization," where intelligence, decision-making, and adaptability are distributed rather than centralized. He breaks down AI’s biggest shift not just in task automation, but in decision-making and organizational design and emphasizes the importance of psychological safety in successful AI adoption. In this episode 0:00 Intro 1:14 Enterprise AI 2:47 Code and complexity 6:07 From Railroad Model to Octopus Organization 9:35 AI isn’t just automating work 12:03 Why CIOs must lead cultural change 18:28 Human intuition is still important 20:16 Four leadership traits for the AI era 25:32 Executional vs. strategic thinking in IT 29:39 The real value of coding in the future 35:16 AI’s superpowers 38:57 Human vs. machine 41:21 Specialists vs. generalists in an AI world 47:02 Optimism despite disruption 49:48 Governments will shape the pace of change 53:04 What’s the hype and what’s real? 58:19 Tech adoption is inevitable
Connect with Jonathan: Website: https://www.jonathanbrill.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbrill1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brill_jonathan Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 12 May 2025 | Disney Chief: How AI Will Change Creativity Forever | 00:41:36 | |
Creativity is the key to staying competitive, so why do so many organizations struggle to innovate? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney. Duncan and his team helped Imagineering, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Parks to innovate, creating magical new storylines and experiences. Now a global keynote speaker and innovation advisor, he shares his unique Design Thinking approach to help organizations spark creativity, unlock fresh thinking, and embed innovation into their culture. A TED speaker and contributor to Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review, Duncan also teaches innovation Master Classes at Yale, Harvard, and the University of Edinburgh. Duncan sits down with Geoff to explore how businesses can break down the barriers to innovation by tapping into their most powerful resource: human imagination. Duncan gives a look into the magic of Disney’s approach to creativity and explains how companies can design cultures that foster curiosity, risk-taking, and collaboration. From solving complex problems with simple questions to creating space for disruptive thinking, Duncan shares practical, transformative advice for leaders ready to think boldly and challenge the current workplace roles. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Time at Disney 5:40 Creativity is now the most in-demand skill 8:15 Barriers to innovation 11:30 Tools for creative thinking 14:45 Reframing problems as innovation 18:10 The power of naïve experts 21:00 Innovation at Disney 25:50 Tips for embedding in any organization 29:00 How leaders can foster innovation 32:00 Tools to think differently 33:21 Overhyped tools 34:01 What’s different about Gen Z 36:03 Duncan’s mission to unlock creativity 39:03 Changing culture Connect with Duncan: Website: https://duncanwardle.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/duncanjwardle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duncanjwardle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanwardle/
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| 21 Apr 2025 | Marty Cagan Explains How to Design a Product Like Steve Jobs | 00:56:06 | |
What does it really take to build a product-driven organization in the age of AI, and are organizations ready for what's coming next? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Marty Cagan, product thought leader and founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group. Before founding the Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) to focus on helping others build successful products through writing, speaking, advising, and coaching, Marty Cagan served as a product executive at some of the world’s most successful technology companies, including HP Labs, Netscape Communications, and eBay. Through his work with SVPG, Marty is a sought-after speaker at major conferences and leading companies around the world. He is also the author of three influential books: Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love, Empowered: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products, and Transformed: Moving to the Product Operating Model. Marty sits down with Geoff Nielson to discuss how generative AI is reshaping product management and why organizations need to rethink how they build and lead product teams. He outlines three key models of product management and explains how AI is disrupting each one differently. This conversation dives deep into modern product thinking, as Marty highlights what sets companies like Amazon, Apple, Tesla, and Netflix apart — emphasizing the importance of visionary leadership and product-centric thinking. Marty also gives a look into his latest book Transformed, which explains how even the most traditional organizations can adopt modern product practices. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:30 How generative ai is shifting product roles 01:20 The 3 models of product management explained 03:00 Why product owner roles are most at risk 05:00 Upskilling in the world of AI 06:25 What execution roles must to learn 07:30 The Feature Team Model and its vulnerabilities 09:00 Top product companies getting it right 10:40 What great product leadership looks like 13:00 Bill Campbell’s coaching culture 15:10 Empowered engineers 17:00 The Steve Jobs myth 20:00 Product discovery at Apple explained 21:30 Executive resistance 23:00 Real-world case studies 25:35 The importance of pilot teams 29:00 From surviving to thriving with gen ai 30:30 The 3 Meta questions 33:00 Why transformation takes time 36:00 How to use pilot teams 39:00 The anti-patterns 42:30 Why coaching works better than consulting 45:00 Emerging tech 47:00 Crypto vs. Gen AI 48:00 Enterprise products work 51:00 Can the product model work in government? Connect with Marty: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cagan/ Website: SVPG: Learn the Product Operating Model : Silicon Valley Product Group Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Work: Futurist Ian Beacraft Explains Why Jobs are Dead | 01:07:08 | |
Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Ian Beacraft, Chief Futurist and Founder of Signal and Cipher. He is one of the leading voices in AI and the future of work. As Chief Futurist and Founder of Signal and Cipher, Ian helps organizations become AI-ready through strategic workforce transformation, training, and innovation. Ian has advised top global brands including Samsung, Google, Microsoft, and Nike. A former agency executive, he now pioneers immersive presentations that bring AI and extended reality to life. Ian is also the co-owner of a production studio designing virtual worlds and the first person ever to host a news segment as a synthetic human, streaming to over 100 million devices around the world. A classically trained musician and passionate educator, he champions the responsible, creative use of emerging technologies—and remains an optimist about the future of humanity in a tech-driven world. Ian sits down with Geoff Nielson to unpack the real impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace. They discuss why outdated leadership mindsets are more harmful than AI itself, how organizations must evolve beyond rigid roles and job descriptions, and why the future of work is less about replacing people and more about reshaping how we define value, productivity, and collaboration. Ian explains that it’s not about eliminating jobs, but about eliminating the artificial boundaries that confine people to specific roles within an organization. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:45 The real threat is not AI, but outdated leadership 2:15 The era of unending exponential growth 4:30 AI is changing the definition of work 8:15 Where leaders should begin with AI 12:35 Using AI tools to align leadership team 15:30 What AI really needs to succeed 17:00 The loss of job descriptions 19:02 The shift in career thinking 21:50 Who’s at more risk – junior roles or long-time workers? 25:30 The future of work in practice 31:00 Digital Twins in the workplace 36:00 Build AI ready teams 41:00 Rethinking education 46:01 What role does Signal and Cipher play to help accelerate traditional enterprises 52:35 What’s next 58:00 Tracking innovation and adaptability 1:04:00 Building a future-ready organization
Connect with Ian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianbeacraft/ X: https://x.com/Ianbcraft Website: https://signalandcipher.com/ Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Tech Start-Up Founder Is Treating Alzheimer’s with AI | 00:50:39 | |
Will AI be able to reconstruct lost memories? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Pau Aleikum Garcia, media designer and founder of Domestic Data Streamers. Pau is a media designer and the founder of Domestic Data Streamers, a Barcelona-based studio that has been creating immersive “info-experiences” and generative AI projects since 2013. His work spans over 45 countries, collaborating with institutions like the United Nations, Barcelona City Hall, and Citizen Lab. Pau is the chair of the Master in Data in Design program at ELISAVA University and is a guest lecturer at institutions including the School of Visual Arts (NY), the Hong Kong Design Institute, the Royal College of Art (London), and the Barcelona School of Economics. In 2021, he founded HeyHuman!, an artist residency program that merges music, journalism, and data to drive artistic research and social justice. Pau sits down with Geoff to talk about how his organization is unlocking some of the most human experiences through synthetic memories. This initiative uses generative AI to recreate lost visual memories, particularly for refugees, migrants, and those affected by war or displacement. They explain how AI is not just shaping the future but also helping to reclaim the past, as well as the conversation that led to the creation of this technology. They also discuss ethical considerations of working with vulnerable communities. The project is also being explored in dementia care, where AI-generated memories are being tested as a tool for reminiscence therapy. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:52 What are synthetic memories? 2:18 The making of Domestic Data Steamers 3:39 Why images and physical spaces matter for cultural identity 5:00 Dystopian, futuristic idea 8:33 Working with migrant communities 9:47 Where this technology is being deployed 12:11 Low-cost and accessible technology 13:50 The importance of emotional connections 15:08 The images are artificially generated representations of memory vectors 17:30 Working with memories 21:40 Commercial interest 22:43 AI is never neutral 23:55 Skeptic reader 30:09 Understanding the data 34:14 The cost of corruption 36:37 How to stay informed 40:41 The future of AI is bright 44:20 Domestic Data Streamers and the many projects 48:30 Accomplishments and the future Connect with Pau: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauerrr/ Twitter: https://x.com/pau_aleikum Website: https://www.domesticstreamers.com/ Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | AI Expert Dr. Michael Littman: This is Why Everything You Know About AI is Wrong | 00:58:28 | |
What if everything you thought you knew about AI was wrong? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Littman, Division Director for Information and Intelligent Systems at the National Science Foundation. The Information and Intelligent Systems division is home to the programs and program officers that support researchers in artificial intelligence, human-centered computing, data management, and assistive technologies, as well as those exploring the impact of intelligent information systems on society. He is also University Professor of Computer Science at Brown University, where he studies machine learning and decision-making under uncertainty. He has earned multiple university-level awards for teaching and his research has been recognized with three best-paper awards and three influential paper awards. Littman is a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence and the Association for Computing Machinery. Summer of 2025, he will become Brown University's inaugural Associate Provost for Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Michael Littman sits down with Geoff Nielson to explore the misconceptions about AI, its real-world applications, and what the future holds. Dr. Littman challenges common fears about AI replacing humans, emphasizing the importance of human-AI collaboration rather than competition. He talks about ethical considerations, the evolution of AI decision-making, and the balance between automation and human oversight. They unpack what is next in the world of artificial intelligence and why understanding the technology's limitations is just as important as embracing its potential. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:50 How AI technology has evolved 3:24 Is the public ready for AI 6:30 Sci-fi view of AI 7:46 The underlying fear 12:40 Society is adaptive 16:00 This current round of AI gives us new tools 20:15 New era of computer science 23:16 AI is creating new roles 27:25 The different kinds of education 32:40 Dissemination mechanism 34:36 How AI works as an organization 36:45 Importance of AI education 38:28 How the National Science Foundation supports AI research 43:23 What about AGI 48:27 Future predictions 52:34 The goal is to help organizations make the best use of this moment 54:00 AI in the 80s to now Connect with Dr. Michael Littman: Website: https://www.littmania.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-littman-b26351/ X: https://x.com/mlittmancs Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Former OpenAI Lead Zack Kass: How AI Will Change Society Forever | 00:56:27 | |
Are we on the verge of the most profound industrial revolution in human history? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Zack Kass, an AI futurist and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI. As a leading expert in applied AI, he harnesses its capabilities to develop business strategies and applications that enhance human potential. Zack has been at the forefront of AI and played a key role in early efforts at commercializing AI and large language models, channeling OpenAI’s innovative research into tangible business solutions. Today, Zack is dedicated to guiding businesses, nonprofits, and governments through the fast-changing AI landscape. His expertise has been highlighted in leading publications, including Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. Zack sits down with Geoff Nielson to give the inside scoop on the future of AI and the broader impact of digital disruption. They discuss the future of work, how organizations need to respond to survive, and the human skills that will become increasingly valued. Zack describes this transformation as the next Renaissance. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:44 The next Renaissance 1:47 First major expansion of human potential 2:58 The way we understand the universe is changing 4:31 Supercharging the experts 6:12 We will see the biggest changes in the next 50 to 100 years 7:42 Human social structure is potentially disruptive 10:03: Conflict 12:04 Facing the new normal 14:12: Future conflict between people and the state 15:15 The future of work is changing 23:06 Who are the new competitors? 25:35 AI on your device 27:18 Where the economy is going 28:56 The rise of passion projects 29:30 Disruption in the workforce 32:33 The Fortune 1000 heading towards dramatic change 35:36 T big negative space of AI 37:09 What AI is going to solve for and what it will not 40:30 Creating a humanistic place 44:11 Telling the story matters 48:46 The challenge 51:11 Technological hegemony and corporate greed 52:06 Building the future
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| 10 Mar 2025 | Chief AI Architect at NYU Conor Grennan: How to Adopt AI Without Causing Chaos | 00:49:56 | |
Is adopting AI more about behavior than technology? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business and a best-selling author. At NYU Stern School of Business, Conor builds generative AI fluency across the institution. He is also CEO and Founder of AI Mindset, an AI consulting company that trains professionals, leaders and organizations on a new and effective framework for generative AI. Conor has worked with teams across industry, including OpenAI, McKinsey, NASA, Google, Amazon, and many more. Conor sits down with Geoff to share his unconventional takes on successful change management in AI adoption. They discuss why integrating AI isn’t just about implementing new tools, it’s about changing behaviors, training senior leadership, adapting talent strategies, and redefining productivity. He explains that AI adoption rates are low because AI itself doesn’t teach new skills but rather requires a change in behavior. Simply instructing employees to use AI isn’t enough; organizations need to recognize and address the psychological resistance to change. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:21 The importance of AI adoption and change management 0:38 AI is not like normal technology 1:55 AI doesn’t require you to learn anything 3:05 Use cases don’t really work 5:22 Organizational use of AI for managers and leaders 7:12 Train senior leaders first 9:33 Do we need to separate the AI from the person? 10:03 Laws and limitations 12:33 Helping organizations understand AI 14:44 Who is going to win 17:49 Use AI as a tool to attract the best talent 19:42 The framework and how it works 23:40 The story of AI use cases 26:18 Is everyone struggling to adopt AI? 28:42 Are we playing catchup with technology forever? 30:55 How to drive AI adoption and understanding 34:33 The age of AI agents 37:13 The potential and possibilities 40:11 Two types of bubbles 43:58 The autonomous enterprise 47:03 Prompt engineering Connect with Conor: Website: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorgrennan_official/ X: https://x.com/conorgrennan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorgrennan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCS9HfvYleu3t8MDqsZr8lLA Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conorgrennan_official Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | Dan Pink: What Society Gets Wrong About Work | 00:25:11 | |
The future of work is changing, and organizations will need to rethink what an “office” truly means. Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Daniel Pink, New York Times best-selling author and workplace expert. Daniel Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 46 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. Daniel sat down with Geoff at Info-Tech LIVE 2024 in Las Vegas for an insightful conversation about the future of work — what’s next, what to expect, and where it’s all headed. Daniel shares his perspectives on the evolving world of work and the challenges leaders face in navigating uncertainty. He talks about the importance of experimenting with new approaches and discovering meaningful work. Dan challenges the notion that anyone has all the answers about the future of work and instead encourages leaders to try, learn, and adapt. Interested in attending Info-Tech LIVE this year? We’re back in Vegas this June 10 - 12, and tickets are still available! Check the link to learn more. https://www.infotech.com/events/las-vegas-live-june-10-12-2025 In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Info-Tech LIVE 2025 1:51 Time of uncertainty 2:20: Fundamental questions about work and the ‘office’ 5:32: The importance of making progress 5:52: Uncomfortable behaviors as leaders 7:45 Burnout 10:50 Entering a world of permanent hybrid 14:41: The power of regret 17:20 What is the new normal? 21:53 How are technological advancements shaping society 24:40 Things will get better Connect with Daniel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpink/ Website: https://www.danpink.com/ Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG | |||
| 28 Apr 2025 | The 6 Technologies That Will Define the Future with AI Futurist Steve Brown | 00:56:46 | |
If you're not ready for the speed of change — you're already behind. Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Steve Brown, a leading voice in the field of artificial intelligence and a former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel. Steve has delivered hundreds of engaging keynotes and AI innovation workshops across five continents. With over 25 years of experience in AI and emerging technologies, Steve helps organizations build winning strategies that drive innovation, boost productivity, and fuel growth. He has advised leading brands including Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, Comcast, Audi, Bank of America, PepsiCo, and Disney. Steve is the co-founder of The Provenance Chain Network, a BCG Luminary, and an advisor to multiple AI startups. He has been featured on CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. His book, The Innovation Ultimatum, explores how six strategic technologies will reshape every business in the 2020s. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Micro-Electronic Systems Engineering from Manchester University and lives in Portland, Oregon. Steve sits down with Geoff Nielson to explore how AI, robotics, and automation are reshaping business, education, and the future of work. Steve reflects on the six emerging technologies he forecasted in The Innovation Ultimatum, where he got it right, and what surprised him — from the power of process orchestration and the quiet rise of blockchain, to the next potential “ChatGPT moment.” Steve also shares a preview of his upcoming book, The AI Ultimatum, and what business leaders need to know now to stay relevant and human in an AI-powered economy. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Revisiting 2019's predictions 2:04 The Rise of process orchestration 3:11 Process orchestration 5:12 AI and sales enablement 6:33 Blockchain’s future 11:14 The mixed reality opportunity 13:49 What’s the next “ChatGPT moment”? 15:12 Robotics, Quantum & what's next 18:40 The real AI transformation opportunity 20:10 Top 3 areas where AI is impacting businesses 21:37 AI-enabled employee experiences 22:54 From lockdown to enablement 24:36 Getting started with AI transformation 28:01 Unexpected use cases 31:29 The education disruption is coming 36:20 Learn to get the most out of AI 37:48 How to become robot-proof 40:39 What gives life meaning 43:20 Creativity in the age of AI 45:42 The rise of one-person enterprise 49:19 Do we need AGI 50:50 Hype vs. reality 52:10 The AI Ultimatum 53:36 Speed of change
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| 17 Mar 2025 | CEO of Liquid AI Ramin Hasani Says a Worm is Changing the Future of AI | 00:57:03 | |
A new era of intelligent technology is here. Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Ramin Hasani, co-founder and CEO of Liquid AI and a machine learning Scientist. Ramin Hasani is the co-founder and CEO of Liquid AI and a machine learning scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL). Previously, he was a Principal AI & ML Scientist at Vanguard and a Research Affiliate at MIT. His work focuses on robust deep learning and decision-making in complex dynamical systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Vienna University of Technology, with his research on Liquid Neural Networks receiving global recognition with numerous nominations and awards such as TÜV Austria Dissertation Award nomination in 2020, and HPC Innovation Excellence Award in 2022. Ramin is also a frequent TEDx speaker. Ramin sits down with Geoff to share his new and unique approach to AI, inspired by biological and physical systems that could redefine how businesses use machine learning. Ramin shares insights from biology, specifically the neural structures of simple organisms that have led to the development of Liquid Neural Networks (LNNs). Unlike traditional neural networks, LNNs use differential equations to model dynamic decision-making processes, making them more adaptable for real-world applications. They discuss the advantages of these approaches and the scaling of these models. They also talk about the future of AI and how it may not just be about bigger models but smarter, biologically inspired intelligence capable of transforming how we interact with technology today and into the future. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:38 The story of Liquid AI technology 6:13 Transparent worm vs. traditional neural networks 14:15 Liquid AI’s mission to build powerful AI systems 18:12 Liquid AI will help you to develop the best kind ofmodels 20:03 Compelling use cases 22:12 Agentic behavior 26:30 The most surprising use cases 29:35 This is a better learning system 32:01 Efficiency of liquid foundation models as opposed toGPT 35:33 Is this tech ready for the market? 38:30 The ‘white box’ philosophy and how it works with this model 43:07 Where do you see this technology in 3 to 5 years? 44:40 Trusted and understandable technology 46:00 The new platform for AI that replaces it all 48:40 Is there a quantum play here? 51:05 Passion turned to reality 54:20 Cracked the equation 55:40 The future of intelligence
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