They say it's not an AI that will take your jobs, but the employees who know how to use AI. Let's dig in, and really see what we need to look our for on the horizon as AI continues to seep into all corners of the professional world. 🤖✨ They say it's not an AI that will take your job, but the employees who know how to use AI. Let's dig in, and really see what we need to look our for on the horizon as AI continues to seep into all corners of the professional world. 🤖✨ Join me, Professor Sarah, for an insightful, fun, and eye-opening conversation with Chad Davis from Nebraska Public Media. He has some great tips on how you can thrive in an AI-driven landscape, and how media, specifically public media, is changing. The AI Advisory Council at Florida State College at Jacksonville is proud to host another talk with an expert at the "Jagged Edge" of the AI frontier (as Ethan Mollick calls it).🌟 🌟 🎨✍️ Why do traditional skills like writing and art still matter? Chad brings his expertise as the Chief Innovation Officer at Nebraska Public Media to unpack these questions and more. From integrating generative AI and immersive tech into public media to leading national conversations about media innovation, Chad is your go-to guide for navigating this fast-evolving world. Check out his newsletter link below!🌐 What’s in store for you? The role of soft skills in the AI era How AI is transforming creative fields Tackling biases in hiring and creating inclusive workplaces The future of news, media literacy, and lifelong learning career advice for graduates and professionals looking to stay ahead. Fun takes on AI in pop culture and what we can learn from our favorite AI characters 🌟 Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just curious about the future, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights to future-proof your career while keeping creativity alive. 📚 PLUS: Chad shares his top book picks, historical insights (hello, Luddites!), and advice for staying adaptable in this tech-driven era. 💡 BIO: Chad Davis is the Chief Innovation Officer at Nebraska Public Media, where he leads Nebraska Public Media Labs, the organization’s research and development division focused on integrating cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and immersive video into public media. As the inaugural Chair of the Public Media Innovators peer learning community at the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), Chad is at the forefront of transforming the public media landscape. Chad also authors Public Media Innovators Weekly, a newsletter exploring the intersection of emerging technologies and media innovation. With a passion for storytelling and technology, Chad is committed to driving public media forward while maintaining its core mission of serving and engaging communities. LINKS: Nebraska Public Media Website: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/ Public Media Innovators Weekly: / public-media-innovators-weekly-71608590652... Chad’s LinkedIn Profile: / chadjasondavis Some key ideas in this episode: The Role of Soft Skills in the AI Era AI's Impact on Creative Fields Biases in AI and Hiring Practices The Future of News and Media Literacy Book Recommendations and Historical Insights on the Luddite movement The Future of Work and Lifelong Learning Adapting to Technological Changes Advice for Graduates and Professionals Exploring AI in Public Media Favorite AI Characters and Their Influence Skills for Future-Proofing Careers