In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Federica Fornaciari: professor, researcher, and children's book author—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping media narratives, creativity, and education. We discuss the ethical gaps, the power of media frames, and how to preserve human-centered communication in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Federica

01:00 Origin Story: From Media Literacy to AI Ethics

03:00 Bridging Academia and Media

07:00 AI's Role in Shaping Media Frames

12:00 Deepfakes, Trust, and Information Overload

22:00 Creativity vs. Automation

28:00 Tech Detox & Reclaiming Boredom

30:00 AI in the Classroom

33:00 Critical Thinking and Research Integrity

39:00 Frameworks for AI Use in Communication

43:00 Ethics, Privacy, and Consent in AI

48:00 Good vs. Bad AI Use Cases

51:00 Final Advice and the Power of Pause

54:00 Where to Find Federica

Links

National University:
https://www.nu.edu/degrees/arts-and-humanities/faculty/dr-federica-fornaciari/

Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/federica-fornaciari/

Dr. Federica’s children’s book: https://www.finistandtheowl.com/product/965/Rosa-Cammy-From-Reggio-to-the-World

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In this episode, we explore the short film Ancestra, a collaboration between director Eliza McNitt, producer Darren Aronofsky, and Google DeepMind. The film uniquely merges deeply personal storytelling with Google's DeepMind AI tools, setting a new standard for a more sustainable hybrid creative production.

Highlights

•Ancestra blends traditional filmmaking with AI tools like Veo and Imagen, telling a deeply personal story based on Eliza McNitt’s birth experience.

• The project shows how AI can function as a creative lens—not as the author, within a full production ecosystem.

• Darren Aronofsky frames AI as the next step in cinema’s evolution, emphasizing the need for authorship even when using generative tools.

• A hybrid process: scenes were pre-visualized with 3D models and AI-generated visuals, including a baby generated from McNitt’s childhood photos.

• Despite limitations like Veo’s 8-second clip restriction, the film demonstrates what’s possible when AI is used thoughtfully.

Links

Ancestra by Eliza McNitt, produced by Primordial Soup
Ancestra's Making Of

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In this episode, we break down how Zalando, the Berlin-based fashion e-commerce giant, is using AI to transform its marketing engine. From building digital twins to skipping costly photoshoots, we explore how this shift slashed content costs by 90% and reduced production timelines from two months to just a few days. But what does this mean for the creatives behind the scenes?

Highlights:

• Zalando now uses AI-generated content in 70% of its campaigns, cutting production time from 6–8 weeks to just 3–4 days.
• The company developed 3D “digital twins” of models in partnership with ORENDT Studios to replace traditional photoshoots.
• Campaign costs have dropped by an estimated 90%, reshaping team structures and logistics.
• We explore which creative roles are being disrupted—and which new ones are emerging, like AI model editors and generative art directors.
• Tips for creatives: from offering hybrid AI packages to rebranding as “creative tech consultants.”

Links

Full article: Reuters

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