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AI and its impact on the work environment and Gen Z are discussed. The rise of AI in the workplace is causing concern for workers who fear being replaced by robots. Experts suggest that AI has the potential for both positive and negative effects, and it should be harnessed carefully. Interviews with school district members reveal that AI is being considered for implementation in schools. Gen Z, who grew up with technology, is embracing AI and using it to streamline processes. However, caution is advised to protect personal data from potential misuse by AI. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming topic of virtual realities in office meetings. I'm John and I'm here with Olivia and Braxton and this week we're diving straight into the world of AI and its impact on our work environment and Gen Z. Before we dive on into it, does anyone have a joke? Yeah, I have a joke. Alright, Braxton, let's hear it. Okay, why was there computer cold? I don't know Braxton, why? Because it left its windows open. Alright Braxton, now that we've blown it up with a good old joke, let's hear about how AI is really affecting our work environment. That's right Livvy, with the rise of AI technology in the workplace, many workers are feeling the heat. From automated processes taking over job tasks to the fear of being replaced by robots, it's no wonder people are not fans. To get a better understanding on this issue, we invited some key members of our school district to come down to our studio and say a few words. Here's what they had to say. I'm Haring, I'm the Director of Information Technology. I am Superintendent Tom Moore and I've been in this role for four and a half years now. Artificial intelligence has been around a long time actually. First started in the 1960s. It didn't really seem to take off at that time. It really has geared up here within the last 10 years or so. The problem is that we need to wrap our head around how to do this well. So we want to be able to access it. So I'm just going to read you a couple of quick quotes, is that alright? So this is what Google's CEO said this last year about artificial intelligence. More profound than fire or electricity or anything that we have done in the past. But others warn that AI will enable the spread of misinformation, facilitate cheating in school and college, and kill whatever vestiges of individual privacy remain and cause massive job loss. So the challenge is to harness the positive potential avoiding or mitigating the harm. Thank you Tom Haring and Tom Moore. Olivia, who else did the podcast interview? We talked to our guidance counselor Nick Badesky and he said it's useful for our future but it needs to be moderated. And it can lock emotions up people have and AI doesn't in situations. Our principal, Jamie McGraw, said that she thinks it is a super useful tool, especially to teachers. It can be a helpful tool that teachers can use to better the educational experience for their students. Do you guys know when AI was invented? Well since you asked Olivia, we actually interviewed Tom Haring, the director of the technology department. In our conversation he said that AI has been here since 1960. Then he went on and talked about how ChadGBT came out 3-4 years ago but it was eventually removed because it had a lot of fake information. That reminds me of our interview with Tom Moore, the superintendent of Great Falls Public Schools. Tom told us that GFPS has recently looked into implementing AI into our schools. He asked AI specialist Jason Neifer from UM to come in and show the teachers how to use it in their classrooms. When a calculator is brought into the classroom, people have the same negative reaction as they have with AI. But they even landed people on the moon with the calculator, so you can only imagine what AI can do for us. And Olivia, what about the impact on Gen Z? You were raised on technology and now we're coming into the workforce with a whole new perspective on AI. I agree with Braxton. Gen Z is super reliant on technology, even their refrigerators- Wait, wait, John. Did you just say refrigerator? Braxton, no. Is your refrigerator running? No, Braxton. Because you should probably catch it. Anyways. They even have it in their refrigerators and use it when they go out to restaurants. The refrigerators have touch screens and cameras to see the content. In some restaurants in Japan, robots even serve your tables. Actually, I was in San Francisco last weekend and a robot served my table. That's crazy. Absolutely. Gen Z is embracing AI like it's latest trick doctrine. People are using it to streamline processes and make their work life easier. It's a great way to use AI. It's a great way to use AI. It's a great way to use AI. It's a great way to use AI. It's a great way to use AI. 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Well, that's all we have for today. Thanks for listening to OJB. Tune in next week while we discuss the impact of virtual realities on office meetings. Until then, stay tech savvy and beware of the mischievous AI. Transcribed by https://otter.ai