How Technology is Transforming Agriculture

May 27, 2025

Cutting-edge technology is transforming agriculture in Salinas, California – a city where one-fifth of all jobs depend on farming. From laser-wielding robots that zap weeds across 16 acres daily to satellite internet faster than Silicon Valley, dramatic changes are coming to America’s agricultural heartland.

While these innovations promise increased efficiency and reduced pesticide use, they also threaten to hollow out local communities by shipping jobs and control to distant tech centers. We examine how the “green gold” that John Steinbeck wrote about is being transformed by forces that could fundamentally alter rural American life.

New Book: AI and the Octopus Organization

New Book: AI and the Octopus Organization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWXVEAKsQsA Written by business futurist Jonathan Brill and innovation expert Stephen Wunker, AI and the Octopus Organization: Building the Superintelligent Firm is a call to action for leaders to fundamentally rethink how...

Atera Autonomy Day 2025 Keynote

Atera Autonomy Day 2025 Keynote

In his keynote at the Atera Autonomy Day 2025, AI futurist Jonathan Brill discussed how to stop reacting to change and start creating what happens next, to get your autonomy back through AI. Watch the full replay below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjlIcy1yFNs

KPMG One Americas Leadership Conference

KPMG One Americas Leadership Conference

In his talk at the KPMG One Americas Leadership Conference, AI futurist Jonathan Brill explored the evolution and transformative impact of artificial intelligence across various industries, emphasizing its role in accelerating innovation, redefining workforce...

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