The Singularity approaches. No, we’re not talking about the classic computer-nerd definition, where artificial intelligence becomes smart enough to overthrow its human creators.
We mean the melding of entertainment, tech and advertising — entertainment that is smart, personalized, and reflective of the world in which we live.
For TheWrap’s fourth 2016 Innovators List, we chose the people who are helping make this happen, drawing those segments closer together. Be sure to check out the Innovators panel at TheGrill conference on Sept. 27 at Montage Beverly Hills.
1. John Hanke and Phil Keslin, CEO and CTO, Niantic
Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata and The Pokemon Company’s Tsunekazu Ishihara teamed up with John Hanke and Phil Keslin, heads of augmented reality firm Niantic, to create the sensation that showed the world exactly what can be done with AR: “Pokemon Go.”