{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fascendux.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fbeyond-pixels-designing-in-the-age-of-ai-FxU7L6iG","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Beyond Pixels: Designing in the Age of AI","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ababfe0c-373e-4324-b6ad-cf3dffbc2edb/43b779c6-bc1d-4665-8e20-e9b33c1228f5/episode-2016.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/c76f9259-fafb-4cde-9c76-ef0c9544943f\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Beyond Pixels: Designing in the Age of AI\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of Ascend UX, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Michael Wu, Chief AI Strategist at PROS, to talk about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we design. \n\nWe explore why AI is more than a trend and how it’s becoming part of everyday life. \n\nDr. Wu shares his journey from studying the human brain to shaping the future of AI, and we discuss what these changes mean for designers today. \n\nFrom adaptive interfaces to building trust and using AI responsibly, this conversation is about how we can design for a future where technology and humanity work together.\n\nIn this conversation, you’ll hear about:\n\n • How agents are shaping the next era of AI\n • Why design is shifting toward adaptive and personalized UX\n • How AI accelerates iteration and transforms creative roles\n • The enduring importance of empathy, trust, and responsible design\n\nSpecial Guest:\n Dr. Michael Wu"}