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In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony and Steven sit down with Marissa, the Knight Chair for Local News and Sustainability at UNC Chapel Hill, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, art, and copyright law. As generative AI tools become increasingly embedded in creative industries—from graphic design and journalism to music and video production—the conversation probes into pressing ethical questions and legal uncertainties.

In this episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony DeHart and Steven King dive into the fascinating and fast-evolving world of collaborative robots, or "cobots." From differences between cobots and traditional industrial robots to the latest advancements in AI, machine vision, and usability, Tony and Steven explore how cobots are reshaping industries.

Tony DeHart talks with Justin Lorenzo, President of L&M Architectural Signs, about how a multi-generational, family-run signage business is transforming with automation. Justin shares how his team embraced robotic painting technology not only to boost efficiency but to elevate quality—meeting the intense demands of modern manufacturing without compromising on craftsmanship. From early challenges to impressive ROI, they explore what it really means to merge tradition and innov

In this compelling episode of Beyond the Bot, Tony DeHart and Steven King take us inside the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. As restaurants face labor shortages, rising operational costs, and a rapidly changing customer experience landscape, artificial intelligence and robotics are stepping in as key enablers of change.

In this episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony DeHart and Steven King dive into one of the most exciting AI developments of the year: the introduction of OpenAI's GPT-4.5. Broadcasting from the Blue Sky Lab, they unpack not only the technical nuances of this new model, but also its real-world implications for businesses, developers, and everyday users navigating an increasingly AI-integrated world.