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Microsoft and the New Tech Stack: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Gaming | with Yorke Rhodes Oct 24, 2023

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Yorke Rhodes is the Director of Digital Transformation, Blockchain at Microsoft in the Cloud Hardware Supply Chain group. He focuses on supply chain strategy and transformation using blockchain as a pillar of change. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Digital & Ecommerce Marketing at NYU.

In this episode, Yorke dives into the new internet tech stack of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3. From self-sovereignty and control over personal data to the potential for digital asset ownership, we explore the possibilities and advancements in the blockchain space. Join us as we discuss Microsoft's evolution with AI in productivity tools, the emergence of Web 3 technologies, and the importance of trust and authenticity in the digital realm.

Key Topics:

The New Internet Tech Stack: AI, Blockchain, and Web3
Digital Identity & Ownership
Zero-knowledge Proof
Deep Fakes: Digital Authenticity & Provenance
Worldcoin & biometric security
How Artificial Intelligence is impacting programming and coding
Acquisition of Activision the impact on Microsoft
AI as a copilot: Microsoft's evolution with AI enhancement across its product suite

Episode Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorkerhodes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yorkerhodes
Microsoft Copilot: https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/; https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/09/21/announcing-microsoft-copilot-your-everyday-ai-companion/

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Geopolitics, Energy, & Financial Systems: Today's Underlying Power Struggle | with Amy Myers Jaffe Oct 19, 2023

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Amy Myers Jaffe is an energy consultant and leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security, and risk, and an influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. She is currently serving as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and a research professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies.

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Amy where we evaluate technology's role in climate change and the current geopolitical landscape.

In this episode, we look at macro topics, including multiple war fronts, the grab for energy power, trade wars, and evaluate how this is impacting areas in the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan, and we even get into chaos agents like North Korea.

Key Topics:

The struggle for energy power
Harmful Use of Emerging Technologies
Historical Conflicts
Trade Wars
Chaos Agents
Post Trust / Post Truth
Failure of governments to protect and provide personal safety

Episode Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jaffe-80baaa9/
Website: https://www.amymyersjaffe.com/
Her Podcast (The Energy Gang): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-gang/id663379413
Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

How Walmart is Transforming Retail | with Justin Breton Oct 17, 2023

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What does the future of retail look like?

Justin Breton is the Director of Brand Experiences & Strategic Partnerships at Walmart. He is the visionary behind Walmart's innovative use of the Metaverse (Walmart Land), virtual experiences, live stream shopping, and more.

In this episode, Justin shares how Walmart is attracting the next generation of consumers and how these emerging technologies are shaping Walmart's vision for the future.

Key topics:

How Walmart is using the Metaverse to engage with customers on platforms like Roblox
The impact of virtual experiences like live concerts and events
The risks of being a first mover with new technologies and platforms
What Walmart will look like in 15 years - the future of retail.
Why you need to start using and implementing these technologies and strategies now, or risk getting left behind.
How Walmart's new live shopping platform is allowing them to engage with consumers in a new way.

Episode Links:

Justin Breton Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinbreton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreton/

Walmart Live: https://www.walmart.com/live

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

The Threats & Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Robotics | with Robert Scoble Oct 09, 2023

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Robert Scoble has been a pillar in Silicon Valley for over 30 years. He is a tech strategist and author and is known for his work with Microsoft and his blog Scobleizer. In this episode, we address the dangers and opportunities of AI and robotics, the future impact of spatial computing, the US vs China AI war, and why the American government is inept in regulating these emerging technologies.

Key topics:

The dangers and opportunities of AI
Why AI and robots will take our jobs and what we need to do about it
The Humanoid Robot Revolution (it's coming faster than you think)
How AI and VR will change western education
The US vs. China AI War
Why the US Government is inept in regards to regulating AI and new technology

Episode Links:

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer
Robert's Lists on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer/lists
Blog: https://scobleizer.blog/
Next mind: https://ar.snap.com/welcome-nextmind
Apple VisionPro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/?afid=p238%7CsTHXpRf18-dc_mtid_%5Btracker_id%5D_pcrid_664829837701_pgrid_150826790596_pexid__&cid=wwa-us-kwgo-VisionPro-slid---productid--Brand-Avalanche-announceBrand-
Robert's Lists on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer/lists

Robert's Books:

Immersive Metaverse Playbook for Business Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/Immersive-Metaverse-Playbook-Business-Leaders/dp/1837632847/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-1
The Infinite Retina: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Retina-Computing-technologies-revolution/dp/1838824049/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-2
The Fourth Transformation: https://www.amazon.com/The-Fourth-Transformation-audiobook/dp/B01NCAXC9K/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-4
Naked Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Conversations-Changing-Businesses-Customers/dp/047174719X/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-3
Age of Context: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Context-Mobile-Sensors-Privacy/dp/1492348430/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-5

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

America's Mental Health Crisis | with Mayor Hillary Schieve Oct 09, 2023

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Mayor Hillary Schieve was elected as the Mayor of Reno in 2014. She is serving her last term as Mayor and is currently the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. She is also an entrepreneur with a passion for using technology and innovation to improve her community. In this episode, we get into some pressing issues facing our society, from our antiquated government and the need for election reform to our current mental health crisis.

Key Topics:

Technology and innovation in government
How blockchain technology can improve our record-keeping and election process
A proactive approach to America's mental health crisis
Bringing jobs and innovation by bringing a Telsa Gigafactory to Reno
The need for election reform
Her story of stalking and finding a GPS tracker on her car
How mental illness and drug addiction has affected Mayor Schieve personally

Episode links:

Mayor Schieve's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayorSchieve
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-schieve-7b3361b/
Mental Health Survey of our cities by the U.S. Conference of Mayors: https://www.usmayors.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/USCM-Mental-Health-Survey-2023.pdf

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Introducing "Some Future Day" Sep 28, 2023

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Introducing "Some Future Day" a new podcast from NYU and Marc Beckman that evaluates technology at the intersection of culture and law. It features industry experts from some of the world's biggest brands, like Microsoft, Walmart, and PwC, as well as government officials responsible for implementing and regulating these emerging technologies.

Host, Marc Beckman, is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, a Member of the New York State Bar Association Task Force for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets, and the best-selling author of a book surrounding blockchain technology.

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