Public Relations Strategist and former TV news anchor Mikaya Thurmond reveals how AI is transforming communications. The Harvard University and University of Georgia alum has over a decade of experience in storytelling and Mikaya argues that we must balance artificial intelligence with our authentic human touch. With 11+ years of communications experience as Public Relations Strategist and formerly as a TV news anchor at WRAL TV, Mikaya Thurmond helps companies master messaging. Mikaya holds awards/recognitions from the Associated Press, the Midsouth Emmy Awards, Cary Magazine, and Raleigh Magazine. Today, the Harvard University graduate also serves as a lecturer at North Carolina State University where she teaches students the importance of storytelling in 21st century. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx