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(Note: In keeping with our theme of artificial intelligence, this episode is published with the help of AI in several areas. Even though it's super helpful, it still has a long way to go before it's capable of replacing a human for our workflow.)

In our previous episode, I spoke with Srinivs Rao about all things AI, specifically why we shouldn’t be afraid of AI taking over our careers (and the world). But let's face it, as time goes on technical jobs are bound to be replaced at some point by our ever-advancing technologies. And that’s the threat that my guest, Michael Kammes, and I are here to talk about today. Michael is the Senior Director of Innovation at Shift Media with over 20 years of post-production experience and extensive knowledge on trends, products, production workflows and post technology.

In our conversation, Michael and I talk about the speed at which our current AI has been changing the world - and why that really means. We talk about the actual existential threats AI brings to us and what kinds of jobs AI could potentially replace in the foreseeable future. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom! As we dig deeper into the topic, we also shed light on what it takes to not only be irreplaceable in this age of AI, but how to thrive in it.

As Michael put it, AI is not going away and we cannot fight this fact (or it). Whether you’re feeling as if your career is threatened by AI, or you are excited about the potential career advancement it can assist you with, you’re going to love this conversation as much as I did. Michael’s advice is not only helpful to people in the entertainment world, but to anyone across any industry.

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Here's What You'll Learn:

AI has been around for quite some time, so why has it just now become such a huge topic?
What LLM is…and how it works
The ONE thing that changed to make today’s AI the fastest consumer-adopted technology ever
Understanding the limits of what AI can do (and why that’s important to know)
The jobs that AI can’t replace…and the jobs it can
In terms of the specialist and generalist, which one is becoming extinct?
Why the idea that AI can buy us more time is false
The real danger of AI (and it’s not taking over your job)
Why AI can’t actually replace you…even if you make an AI version of yourself
The essential human skill that AI can't replace (and why AI actually relies on us)
Specific advice on what to do if you have a technical job you don’t want to see replaced by AI

Useful Resources Mentioned:

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Applied AI - Tools you can use today (Michael Kammes' presentation in LACPUG)

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The Hollywood Reporter: If Writers Lose the Standoff With Studios, It Hurts All Filmmakers

Five Things - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology

MediaSilo

Shift Media

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Guest Bio:

michael-kammes-bio Michael Kammes

Michael Kammes, Senior Director of Innovation at Shift Media, helps shape their suite of solutions in the marketplace, speaking at industry events across the country. Michael has over 20 years of post-production experience, with extensive knowledge of trends, products, production workflows and post technology through roles at BeBop Technology and Key Code Media. His podcast, "5 THINGS," answers his audience's most important questions in media creation, drawing an audience of industry insiders worldwide.

Show Credits:

This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.

The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

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