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 practical artificial intelligence education. Dr. Munkeby's career has been defined by leadership, innovation, lifelong learning and a commitment to helping others succeed. He is a professional whose leadership continues to make complex ideas accessible and useful for people of all backgrounds.
Dr. Munkeby is the author, educator and founder of NextGen Publications LLC 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. Through his publishing work, he seeks to simplify complex technology and make AI more practical for everyday people, including older adults, veterans, educators, researchers, students and professionals.
His website describes NextGen Publications as a company dedicated to "Helping You Succeed in Work, Life and Learning," while emphasizing practical AI knowledge, real-world impact and the simplification of complex problems. This mission is reflected in Dr. Munkeby's growing catalog, including 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.
A central theme of Dr. Munkeby's current work is that artificial intelligence should not be viewed only through fear. In his article, "AI Is Not the Problem: It Is a Tool We Must Learn to Use Wisely," he argues that AI, like the printing press, electricity, automobiles, computers and the internet, is a powerful tool whose value depends on purpose, training, judgment and responsible use. He acknowledges concerns about misinformation, privacy, bias, academic integrity and overdependence, while urging a more balanced conversation that includes AI's practical benefits for small business owners, older adults, students, veterans and working professionals.
In this article, he notes that the conversation is not about whether AI is good or bad but whether humans will use it wisely. He writes, "The real problem is not AI itself. The real problem is careless use, blind trust, weak oversight and fear without understanding. Used wisely, AI can help humanity build a better way of life, not by replacing human judgment, but by strengthening what people can do." AI is a tool that can support, according to Dr. Munkeby.
In an interview with Marquis Who's Who, Dr. Munkeby described AI as a swimming pool with both a shallow end and a deep end. Much of the public conversation, he noted, focuses on the deep end, where people feel overwhelmed or afraid. His work centers on helping people begin in the shallow end, learning how to use AI wisely before moving into more advanced applications. That practical teaching philosophy shapes his books, his public writing and the mission of NextGen Publications.
Looking ahead, Dr. Munkeby plans to expand NextGen Publications by increasing book publication and helping other authors publish their work. His goal is to continue teaching people how to use AI in meaningful ways while supporting clear communication, responsible learning 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 emerging technology should help people live, work and learn more effectively."
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