
The Surprising Trends in AI Acceptance Across Generations
09/19/24 • 24 min
Have you ever considered how varying attitudes toward AI could shape entrepreneurial opportunities? In this episode of "The Angel Next Door Podcast," host Marcia Dawood engages with Lucy Farey-Jones, a marketing expert and tech enthusiast. Lucy's TED Talk on AI adoption garnered over 2 million views and combines her marketing prowess with a keen interest in consumer behavior to explore the public’s evolving relationship with technology.
Lucy discusses her research on AI adoption pre-pandemic and post-vaccine, shedding light on generational differences and shifting attitudes toward technology. She reveals surprising findings, such as Generation Z's skepticism and Baby Boomers' increasing acceptance of AI. Lucy also highlights the significant gender disparities in tech comfort levels and advocates for more diverse voices in AI development to prevent biases. This episode is essential listening for investors, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts alike, as it offers fresh insights into how societal attitudes impact the adoption and future of technology.
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Have you ever considered how varying attitudes toward AI could shape entrepreneurial opportunities? In this episode of "The Angel Next Door Podcast," host Marcia Dawood engages with Lucy Farey-Jones, a marketing expert and tech enthusiast. Lucy's TED Talk on AI adoption garnered over 2 million views and combines her marketing prowess with a keen interest in consumer behavior to explore the public’s evolving relationship with technology.
Lucy discusses her research on AI adoption pre-pandemic and post-vaccine, shedding light on generational differences and shifting attitudes toward technology. She reveals surprising findings, such as Generation Z's skepticism and Baby Boomers' increasing acceptance of AI. Lucy also highlights the significant gender disparities in tech comfort levels and advocates for more diverse voices in AI development to prevent biases. This episode is essential listening for investors, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts alike, as it offers fresh insights into how societal attitudes impact the adoption and future of technology.
To get the latest from Lucy Farey-Jones, you can follow her below!
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-farey-jones-74687b1/
https://www.registerbydesign.com/
Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!
Website: www.marciadawood.com
Learn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.com
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