TheAssociation Perspectives: May 2024
In This Newsletter
- Introduction
- Mapping the Uncanny Valley: Generative AI in Media
- Why In-Person Events Are Becoming the Preferred Marketing Channel in an AI-Driven World
- The Flawed Economics of Thanos: Natural Resources and Human Ingenuity
- Upcoming Events
- CEO’s Corner: Navigating the AI Wild West
- Get Involved
Introduction
As May gives way to summer, TheAssociation Perspectives continues to heat up the discussion of AI innovation and possibilities.
This month’s edition includes insightful pieces on the ethics of Generative AI, the importance of in-person communication, and human ingenuity.
You can also catch up on the latest from top data events and hear from our CEO.
Enjoy!
About This Month’s Edition
Greg Anderson writes about the increasing relevance of the uncanny valley and our willingness to enter it.
David Stevens discusses the resurgence of in-person events as a key marketing channel in an AI-driven world.
Tara Rowell reflects on human ingenuity, resource management, and why Thanos got it wrong in the Marvel films.
About Our Contributors
Greg Anderson is an experienced and innovative expert in Data Architecture, Data Analytics, and Data Integration, with 25 years of experience and knowledge in consolidating business requirements and harnessing the power of data to address them. Greg is currently working in Data Product Leadership, focusing his efforts on data management to power, inform, and drive AI innovation.
David Stevens splits his time between experiential marketing, networking events, public speaking, media planning and buying, and sustainable and wellness-focused event management. He is also a podcast host, an award-winning speaker, and a fitness enthusiast. David has spoken at and contributed to various industry events and media outlets, such as Tree-Fan Events, Small Market Meetings, and Prevue Meetings and Incentives.
Tara Rowell is a tech and AI Enthusiast who helps companies navigate responsible AI adoption, deployment, and data governance. She lives near Tampa Bay with her husband and 4 to 8 children, depending on who happens to be home.
Thought Leadership Corner
Mapping the Uncanny Valley: Generative AI in Media
The concept of the “uncanny valley,” first articulated by Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori in 1970, describes the discomfort people feel when confronted with humanoid robots or digital creations that are almost, but not quite, human-like.
As technology advances, this valley narrows, leading to a fascinating evolution in human perception and acceptance of AI-generated audio, video, text, and images. This journey reflects not just technological improvements but also our growing ability to forgive imperfections and embrace these creations as part of our reality.
Humans are beginning to step into the valley, meeting AI halfway.
Why In-Person Events Are Becoming the Preferred Marketing Channel in an AI-Driven World
As generative AI continues to advance, in-person events are emerging as a pivotal marketing channel. Here’s why I believe this is the case.
At a previous company, we developed a chatbot trained on our webinars and white papers, allowing visitors to our website to engage in conversations 24/7, receiving links and direct answers from our resources. Now, imagine the next level with video avatars.
The Flawed Economics of Thanos: Natural Resources and Human Ingenuity
By Tara Rowell
In the grand scheme of fictional antagonists, few are as formidable and ideologically captivating as Thanos, the Titan with a mission to balance the universe by eradicating half of its population with a snap of his fingers.
However, beneath the veneer of cosmic altruism lies a fundamental misunderstanding of economic principles. Thanos commits a grave error by overlooking the true nature of natural resources and underestimating the power of human ingenuity.
Upcoming Events
Check out these cyber security and data industry events coming in June!
Salt Lake City Cyber Security Summit
The Second Annual Salt Lake City Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission gives you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions, Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception.
Healthcare & Pharma Cyber Security Summit
The Healthcare & Pharma Cyber Security Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference designed for exclusively invited Executives in need of innovative solutions to protect their company’s critical data & infrastructure. This next-generation event will provide a virtual space for business leaders to learn about the latest cyber threat landscape and evaluate the industry’s most cutting-edge solutions by directly connecting them with emerging and established solution providers, subject matter experts and powerful cyber thought leaders.
Oklahoma City Cyber Security Summit
The Inaugural Oklahoma City Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission gives you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions, Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception.
Hartford Cyber Security Summit
The Second Annual Hartford Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission gives you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions, Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception.
CEO’s Corner
Updates from Wendy Turner-Williams
Dear Members,
As we close the first half of 2024, the rapid pace of technological advancement in artificial intelligence continues to accelerate. The judicial and regulatory gaps are a major problem; in fact, I would take it a step further to say the archaic judicial and regulatory processes are a bad actor enabler. The legal voids, when paired with “anything goes in the name of technological advancement mentality,” have created a landscape that increasingly resembles the untamed frontier of the Wild West.
Get Involved
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