{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Better Sign Shop Podcast","title":"The \"Ominous\" AI Episode: AI Part 1","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4037,"description":"In this episode, Bryant and Michael take a deep dive into how AI is reshaping the sign and design industry. They explore its growing impact on the creative process, discussing whether AI is a helpful tool for designers or a force that could potentially harm the industry as a whole.From automating routine tasks to enabling innovative design solutions, AI offers exciting possibilities, but it also raises critical questions about originality, ethics, and the future role of human designers. To bring theory into practice, Bryant and Michael put one of Michael’s banner designs to the test, leveraging AI tools to see how they measure up against traditional methods.Join the conversation as they weigh the pros and cons of AI, debate its long-term implications, and consider how designers can adapt to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.##-##In this episode...00:00           Intro00:32           Catching Up08:05           Last year's learnings12:25            Creative but uninterested in the business side15:11             The Ominous AI16:25            Takes on AI21:00            AI on a daily basis25:40           AI Impact on Creativity36:18            Dangers of AI39:29           Dangers for Designers 42:20           Shift of designers 46:00           Using Claud to replicate Mike's design51:40            Tool For Creativity01:00:39       AI for younger generation01:05:03       Takeaways 01:07:00       Outro##-##Are you a sign or print shop owner?Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers. Connect and learn from peers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IkYXyHedgGVzC6j5XJsfZRzJ2YIeR21DiB0CG_Xm7zw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMwNjMzLzE2NTE3/MDgyNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}