AI, Immersive Storytelling, and the Future of Media with Professor Kris Hodgson-Bright

In this episode of AI in Action, Dr. Sidney Shapiro speaks with Professor Kris Hodgson-Bright from Lethbridge Polytechnic about the intersection of artificial intelligence, journalism, immersive storytelling, virtual reality, augmented reality, and education.

The conversation explores how AI is changing media and communication, from brainstorming and writing support to misinformation, framing, and the importance of human judgment in journalism. Kris also discusses applied research in immersive technologies, including VR-based public-speaking tools, simulation-based training, and the future of interactive learning environments powered by AI.

The episode also examines the opportunities and risks of AI-generated content, emotional storytelling, augmented reality, and the need for strong critical thinking skills as students and professionals adopt new tools across education and industry.

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