In this episode of "The Future Of," Jeff Dance speaks with Elijah Kerry, Software Director at National Instruments, to explore the evolving landscape of test automation. Elijah shares insights from nearly two decades in the test and measurement industry, including the growing importance of software skills among engineers, the critical role of testing for reliable hardware and software at scale, and the dynamic interplay between tools like LabVIEW and Python. They discuss the increasing impact of AI, containerization, and distributed systems, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities and cybersecurity considerations for the future. The conversation highlights the continuing evolution of test automation and its importance in ensuring technological innovation is both safe and reliable.
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The Future Of Decentralized Robotics
This episode explores the future of decentralized robotics with Jan Liphardt, founder of OpenMind. The discussion delves into the critical role of decentralized systems for building trustworthy, collaborative robots and highlights the challenges of machine identity, transparency, and security. Jan emphasizes open source, modular robotics software, and the rapid evolution necessary for responsible robot coordination in homes and cities. Key use cases in healthcare, education, and accessibility demonstrate the social impact and potential of intelligent robotic companions. The conversation also addresses the need for proactive discourse, regulation, and responsible innovation to ensure robotics technology broadly benefits humanity.
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The Future Of AI and Intellectual Property
This episode explores the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP), featuring legal experts Brooke Quist and Michael Wiggins. The discussion covers the current and future impact of AI on legal practices, especially in patent, copyright, and data use. Key takeaways include the challenges of integrating AI into law, the importance of proprietary datasets, legal and ethical considerations for AI-driven IP, and guidance for organizations in managing AI risks and opportunities.
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The Future Of Mental Health
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist and founder of Therapy for Black Girls, discusses the contemporary landscape of mental health post-pandemic, emphasizing the stigma in communities of color, the crisis of mental health resources, and the effective role of community and group therapy in healing processes.
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The Future Of AI Speech
In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance is joined by Dr. Yossi Kishet, Chief Scientist at aiOla, to discuss the transformative role of AI in speech recognition and synthesis. They explore recent advancements, the impact of cultural nuances in language, potential applications in healthcare, and ethical concerns surrounding AI speech technology.
They Cover:
00:00 - Intro
03:52 - The Evolution of AI Speech Recognition
12:20 - Recent Developments in AI Speech Technology
20:15 - Applications of Speech AI in Healthcare
28:13 - The Importance of Cultural Nuances in Speech
34:09 - Ethical Considerations: Deep Fakes and Regulation
42:20 - Future Directions: Needs for Better Algorithms and More Data
50:34 - Industry Leaders and Academic Institutions in Speech AI
55:53 - Final Thoughts: The Importance of a Moral Framework in AI
In each episode of The Future Of... we’ll talk about the future with experts from different industries, markets, and technology verticals. For example, we’ll discuss the future of robotics, the metaverse, space travel, cars, construction, work, transportation, voting, gas stations, buildings, education, and so much more.
Through authentic conversations with visionaries who are pushing the boundaries, we can not only understand, but predict what will be, and learn how we might stay fresh and shape the future human experience together, for good.
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