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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.