Wednesday, 17 June 2026 01:15 PM
Company Update
CUMMING, GA / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Marquis Who's Who is proud to honor Steve Munkeby, DM, for his distinguished contributions to publishing and artificial intelligence education. Dr. Munkeby has built a career defined by service, innovation, teaching, leadership and a commitment to helping people adapt to new technology with wisdom and confidence. His leadership continues to make complex ideas useful, accessible and empowering.
Dr. Munkeby is the author, educator and founder of NextGen Publications LLC, a publishing company based in Cumming, Georgia. Since 2024, he has authored more than 15 books focused on helping readers use generative artificial intelligence to succeed in work, life and learning. His company's website emphasizes practical AI knowledge, real-world impact and the simplification of complex problems, reflecting his broader mission to make emerging technology accessible to everyday people.
Among Dr. Munkeby's works are the "AI Made Simple: Empowering Life After 55" handbook series, "From Camouflage to Corporate," "Beyond Google," "Synthesizing Truth" and "Faculty in the AI Era." He also co-authored "Developing Life Thinking Skills" with Marti Elliott and "Qualitative Capstone Project Mastery" with Dr. Barb Turner. These publications reflect his belief that AI should not be reserved only for technical experts. Rather, he seeks to help older adults, veterans, educators, students, professionals and lifelong learners begin using AI in useful, responsible and confidence-building ways.
A central theme of Dr. Munkeby's current work is that society cannot afford to wait too long before learning how to use AI. In his recent article, "The AI Train Has Already Left the Station: Why Waiting May Be the Greatest Risk," he compares AI adoption to earlier technological transitions such as personal computers, nuclear power and other tools that first created fear before becoming familiar. However, he warns, "Waiting six months or a year to begin using AI is not the same as waiting a few years to buy a computer in the 1980s or 1990s. AI tools are improving rapidly." His point is not that people should rush blindly into AI, but that thoughtful adoption is different from avoidance.
Dr. Munkeby writes that some people are already using AI for writing, research, planning, analysis, customer service, teaching, healthcare support, business operations and decision-making. Others are still waiting on the platform, uncertain whether to begin. For him, the greatest risk is not simply using AI, but falling behind in a new way of working, thinking and problem-solving.
This practical approach is consistent with his broader teaching philosophy. Dr. Munkeby encourages people to start small, use AI for low-risk tasks, compare outputs against trusted sources and keep human judgment at the center. He recognizes concerns about privacy, bias, misinformation, academic integrity and workplace disruption but believes fear should not prevent people from learning how to use new tools responsibly.
Looking ahead, Dr. Munkeby plans to expand NextGen Publications by increasing book publication and helping others publish their work. His goal is to continue teaching people how to use AI in meaningful ways while promoting lifelong learning, clear communication and practical innovation.
"Steve Munkeby, DM, exemplifies the caliber of educator, technologist and author Marquis Who's Who is proud to chronicle," the editorial team stated. "His work in publishing and AI education reflects a career defined by service, problem-solving and a belief that people should learn to guide new technology rather than fear it."
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