“They outsource their thinking.” - Gen AI Academy Founder Dave Birss - More Than Work

About this episode

Rabiah Coon interviews Dave Birrs about his journey in AI education and the importance of prioritizing human thinking over technology.

In this episode of 'More Than Work,' Rabiah sits down with Dave Birss, founder of the Gen AI Academy and LinkedIn Learning instructor specializing in AI and prompting. Dave shares his fascinating journey from musician and recording engineer to BBC comedy performer, then through a 20-year advertising career before becoming one of the leading voices in AI education. They discuss his unique approach to teaching AI that prioritizes human thinking over technology, the ethical concerns around AI including environmental impact and copyright issues, and his vision for the future of humanity in an AI-driven world. Dave also opens up about his philosophy of leadership, his concerns about workplace engagement, and why he believes companies need to put humans before shareholder profits. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to More Than Work 00:34 Meet Dave Birss: AI Educator and Former Creative Director 00:57 Dave's Background: From Scotland to London 02:07 Edinburgh Fringe and Early Performance Days 03:19 The Unexpected Comedy Career 06:11 From Music to Advertising 10:43 Philosophy of Servant Leadership 17:24 Leaving Advertising to Start Teaching 19:41 The Power of Sharing Knowledge 25:07…

People in this episode

Host: Rabiah Coon

Guest: Dave Birss

Topics covered

• AI education
• ethical concerns of AI
• leadership philosophy
• workplace engagement
• human-centric technology

Keywords

• AI
• education
• leadership
• ethics
• technology
• workplace engagement
• human thinking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gen AI Academy, LinkedIn Learning, BBC

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