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The Impacts of AI - Friend or Foe?

Oct 08, 2026
 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be both friend and foe.

In one camp, AI will enable humans to be at the forefront of productivity and enter the "land of abundance".

In the other camp, AI will make humans extinct in under 5 years!

Like everything, there is a moderation in both perspectives.

In this podcast episode with David Zylstra, we dicuss AI and its impact on maintaining balance.

 

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!