• Tony Jones on Augmenting Creativity: AI's Role in Shaping the Future of Creative Work

  • Aug 12 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
  • Podcast

Tony Jones on Augmenting Creativity: AI's Role in Shaping the Future of Creative Work

  • Summary

  • In this weeks episode we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with NY based AI creative trailblazer Tony Jones

    From growing up in Ohio his creative ambitions led him to New York to work in numerous leading ad agencies where he carved out a niche at the intersection of creativity and technology.

    Today, Tony is the co-founder and head instructor at Creative AI Academy, where he’s on a mission to help organizations and individuals harness the power of AI to enhance their creative processes. He also teaches AI Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, equipping the next generation of creatives with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-augmented future.

    Tony brings a unique perspective to the conversation about AI and creativity. He sees AI not as a replacement for human ingenuity but as a powerful tool that can augment and amplify our creative capabilities. He’s a strong advocate for embracing AI to stay competitive in today’s fast-changing landscape while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human judgment, taste, and ethics.

    This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in where AI is leading us and how to embrace the unrelenting pace of the change that is underway.

    Now over to Tony.

    Time Codes

    00:00 Intro to Tony Jones

    02:30 Who is Tony as a human

    03:59 Embracing AI in Creativity

    07:13 Tony's Family and Upbringing

    16:34 Early Career and Move to New York

    22:43 Digital Transformation in Advertising

    26:34 Innovation and AI in Advertising

    30:52 Founding Creative AI Academy

    35:18 AI's Impact on Creativity and Industries

    46:25 Challenges and Adoption of AI

    57:05 Teaching AI Design at Pratt Institute

    58:02 Course Structure and Student Projects

    58:52 Diverse Student Backgrounds

    01:00:08 Misconceptions About AI and Creativity

    01:01:34 Personal Experience with AI Tools

    01:02:49 Impact of AI on Creative Processes

    01:04:57 Corporate Training and AI Integration

    01:07:37 Patented Inventions and AI

    01:10:27 AI in the Advertising Industry

    01:18:01 Advice for Creatives and Ethical Considerations

    01:23:54 Future of Education with AI

    01:30:16 Speculations on AGI and Future Impacts

    01:35:11 Serendipity and Personal Reflections

    01:47:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Social Links

    Tony on Linkedin

    Creative Ai Academy On Linkedin

    Links in the show

    Creative AI Academy

    Pratt AI Design Course

    Andy Awards

    McCann

    Media Monks

    Book - Future AI 2041

    Podcasts - Last Week in AI

    AI For humans


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