#247 Navigating the AI Horizon: AI's Impact on Jobs, the Creative Landscape, and Exploring AI's Practical Applications and Pitfalls

In this week's bonus episode, Elijah Allan Blitz and I explore the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence, technology's influence on creativity and employment, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in the face of rapid changes. We delve into the implications of open-sourcing AGI by Facebook, touching on the competitive landscape, job shifts, and Microsoft's market value surpassing Apple due to AI investments. The discussion widens to encompass the use of AI in writing, creativity, and its potential impact on human touch and connection. The conversation unfolds with an exploration of AI tools like the GPT store, featuring practical applications and ethical considerations. The show concludes with reflections on the ever-changing technological landscape, the importance of adapting to learning curves, and the overarching theme of staying grounded in sanity and humanity. Enjoy! More About Elijah Allan-Blitz:  Elijah Allan-Blitz is an Emmy Award-winning director. He was the first VR director for Time magazine with an experience about the Holocaust created as a companion piece for the Ken Burns documentary, "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War." He has since partnered with Van Jones to create the Messy Truth VR experience, a virtual reality series starring Marvel actors designed as a curriculum for empathy. Most recently, he directed the first AR short film for Disney+ called "Remembering." Elijah has also directed VR experiences for Aloe Blacc, PBS, Laird Hamilton, HBO, and Michael Pollan.  Connect with Elijah @elijah_a.b | www.elijah-ab.com  Everything Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/ Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/ The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Bio: Gabrielle 'Gabby' Reece is an American actress, podcaster, and former model and professional volleyball player best known for hosting a lifestyle, health & fitness podcast titled The Gabby Reece Show. Additionally, she is the co-founder of XPT | Extreme Performance Training and Laird Superfood alongside her husband and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices