Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another enlightening episode of Make an IiIMPACT - The User Inexperience. Join our hosts, Makoto Kern, Joe Kraft, and Brynley Evans, to explore how AI is reshaping industries across the globe.
In this thought-provoking discussion, three experts from IIIMPACT's UX & AI consulting team - Makoto Kern, Brynley Evans, and Joe Kraft - examine the intensifying competition between technology companies developing artificial intelligence. The conversation explores how this modern arms race is driving innovation at unprecedented speeds while raising serious questions about safety, ethics, and the future direction of AI.
From analyzing the strategies of major players to considering the societal implications, this discussion offers viewers an insider perspective on one of the most consequential technological competitions of our time. Whether you're a technology professional, business leader, or simply curious about how AI will shape our future, this panel provides valuable insights into the forces driving AI development and what might lie ahead.
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Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction and speaker presentations
05:15 - Defining the AI arms race and key players
11:30 - Technical innovations driving competition
18:45 - Ethical considerations and safety concerns
27:20 - Regulatory challenges and government responses
34:10 - Impact on businesses and consumers
42:35 - The role of open-source in AI development
49:50 - Predictions for the next wave of AI advancement
58:20 - Recommendations for responsible AI development
01:05:40 - Closing thoughts and future outlook
Speaker Bios
Makoto Kern - Founder and UX Principal at IIIMPACT - a UX Product Design and Development Consulting agency. IIIMPACT has been on the Inc 5000 for the past 3 consecutive years and is one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies. His team has successively launched 100s of digital products over the past +20 years in almost every industry vertical. IIIMPACT helps clients get from the 'Boardroom concept to Code' faster by reducing risk and prioritizing the best UX processes through their clients' teams.
Brynley Evans - Lead UX Strategist and Front End Developer - Leading large-scale enterprise software projects for the past +10 years, he possesses a diverse skill set and is driven by a passion for user-centered design; he works on every phase of a project from concept to final deliverable, adding value at each stage. He's recently been part of IIIMPACT's leading AI Integration team, which helps companies navigate, reduce their risk, and integrate AI into their enterprise applications more effectively.
Joe Kraft - Solutions Architect / Full Stack Developer - With over 10 years of experience across numerous domains, his expertise lies in designing, developing, and modernizing software solutions. He has recently focused on his role as our AI team lead on integrating AI technology into client software applications.
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