How AI Has Developed From Early Stage to Today

In this episode of Stare Down the Bull, I sit down with Blade Kotelly, MIT senior lecturer, innovation expert, and author of Is This My Home? A Puppy’s Journey. We trace the evolution of speech recognition from the early days of SpeechWorks to today’s AI explosion, explore how design thinking still shapes modern interfaces, and dive into Blade’s creative process blending human imagination with AI to bring a children’s story to life. My conversation with AI expert Blake Kotelly includes: Early voice-interface lessons still apply in today’s AI-driven world. Most students—and companies—underestimate the real potential of AI. True innovation blends problem understanding, emotional connection, and flawless execution. AI can amplify creativity when guided by human intuition and purpose. Connect with Blade: LinkedIn Website Is This My Home – Book Connect with Susan: LinkedIn Website