The Dawn of Creator-Driven Entertainment: Why It Matters

YouTube, via a report that found its way to my inbox,  got me thinking about the impact of the marketing concept known as “the Creator Takeover.” Remember when we eagerly awaited our favorite TV shows to air? Those days feel like ancient history now in an era of time-shifted viewing vs. the days of appointment … Read more

Bessemer’s State of The Cloud Is a Must Read

Well, well, well. Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) has done it again with their latest “State of the Cloud 2024″ report. And let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. If you’re even remotely involved in the cloud or AI industry, you’d be foolish not to dive into this report head-first. The key takeaway? AI is no … Read more

3 things Google learned from professional creatives about their hopes for AI

As someone who has spent time in the advertising world, I often interacted daily with creatives. With AI now a part of my everyday life for almost two years, it’s been fascinating to observe what creatives think about this technology. Initially, I encountered resistance from veteran creative professionals, while younger and more recently established designers … Read more

21 nonprofits join Google’s first generative AI accelerator

As a board member for a series of Non-Profit organizations, I was excited to read about how Google.org has launched its first generative AI accelerator program, supporting 21 nonprofits focused on various social impact areas like climate, health, education, and crisis response. These organizations will receive mentorship, technical training, and funding to develop high-impact applications of … Read more

Google Shifting in the AI Era

Google is developing a powerful AI chatbot called Gemini as an alternative to traditional search engines. Previously known as Bard, Gemini is designed to understand text, voice, images, and more, making it a more interactive and versatile way to access information. Right now, Gemini is being tested in various formats, including a mobile app. It … Read more

Sam Altman returns as CEO, OpenAI has a new initial board

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research organization, has announced some changes in its leadership. Sam Altman, the former CEO, is returning to his position, and Mira Murati will resume her role as CTO. The new initial board will consist of Bret Taylor as Chair, along with Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. Altman expressed his excitement … Read more

Amazon Launches Amazon Q a Workplace-Focused AI Chatbot

Amazon has recently launched Amazon Q, an AI-powered chatbot explicitly designed for workplace assistance. Developed by Amazon Web Services, Amazon Q aims to streamline office tasks, such as document summarization and processing internal support tickets. Q prioritizes data security and privacy by integrating with existing corporate security protocols. The service is priced at $20 per … Read more

Amazon Employs AI for Smoother Holiday Shopping and Speedier Deliveries

Amazon is using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the customer experience and speed up deliveries, especially during the busy holiday season. Amazon employs AI in various aspects of its business, such as predicting product demand, optimizing inventory management, utilizing robots in fulfillment centers for efficient handling and sorting of packages, and optimizing delivery routes using … Read more