AI Dayton Coffee Talk VIRTUAL: Do people like generative AI?

​THIS MONTH'S AI DAYTON IS VIRTUAL

​QUICK NOTE: Earlier this year we put out a survey about future meeting ideas and feedback said that folks would like the option of a virtual meet-up so with summer vacation in fullswing in June we figured we'd see how it went making this thing virtual for June. (Don't worry, July will be in person :))

​This month:

​AI is fundamentally rewriting how we create content, communicate, and run businesses. But as adoption accelerates, public trust is plummeting. Half of audiences can now spot AI-generated content, and 52% report reduced engagement when they detect it.

​From marketing campaigns to corporate communication and creative design, relying too heavily on generative AI is triggering viral backlash. Major brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Nike have recently faced heavy criticism for "soulless" AI-generated ads and instantly recognizable ChatGPT phrasing. Even institutions like the British Museum were forced to pull AI-generated social media images within hours of posting after intense public pushback.

​This month's meeting talks about the discrepancy between the promises made by big tech and consumer sentiment around it.

​About the Speaker: Hailey M. Clark is a Creative Marketing Specialist at The Greentree Group with nearly 20 years of experience in small business marketing, design, and web development. She is a local chapter lead for the AI Collective and an active member of the C2PA, the GovAI Coalition, and the Responsible AI Institute.