Ep #217 - The Tech Landscape With Professor Scott Christianson: Generative AI, CBDCs, and Cryptocurrency

Grow Money Business with Grant Bledsoe

Scott Christianson is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri whose proficiency involves technology, information systems, project management, and education, enabling him to guide students in developing critical thinking skills about upcoming technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. He joined this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to update us with his knowledge of generative AI, cryptocurrencies, Central Bank digital currency, and more.

[07.45] AI –Scott explains how AI can be inaccurate in specifying details and how we can use it as a tool in our arsenal.

[12.50] Copyright issues – Grant and Scott talk about the large-scale copyright issues artists are facing because of AI.

[22.09] Impact – We dive into how generative AI impacts professions such as content creation.

[31.26] Bitcoin – Grant and Scott discuss the long-term potential of cryptocurrency.

[43.00] CBDC – Scott shares his thoughts on Central Bank Digital Currency and its current standing.

[50.38] Usage of CBDC – Scott shares some examples of countries that are both successfully and unsuccessfully using CBDC.

[56.03] Wealth inequality – Grant and Scott discuss the rising wealth inequality in the USA.

Resources

frtech.substack.com/

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