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In this special edition episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast, host Segun Oduolowu sits down with Suzy founder and CEO Matt Britton live from the Generation AI book launch in New York City. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming consumer behavior, personal branding, marketing strategy, and everyday life. This is an eye-opening, forward-looking discussion on how the next generation—Generation Alpha—will grow up as true AI natives, and what that means for the future of business, creativity, and society. Key takeaways: (00:00) The Future of AI with Generation Alpha — Matt Britton shares insights from his book Generation AI, explaining how the first truly AI-native generation will redefine creativity, communication, and work. Segun and Matt discuss the tension between fear and opportunity as AI begins to outperform humans in certain areas, and why adaptability—not resistance—is the ultimate competitive edge. (13:14) Parenting and Global Impacts of AI — This segment explores what it means to raise children in a world surrounded by AI. Britton emphasizes balanced guidance that encourages curiosity while setting healthy boundaries. The two also unpack how global AI competition, particularly between the U.S. and China, shapes innovation, security, and the global economy.