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Economy

A sharp, curated look at the stories that reveal how AI is rewriting business, work, technology, and culture.

Ken Yeung

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What you get

Built for people who work with AI, not just read about it.

Reported, not aggregated

Enterprise AI coverage from a journalist who covered the space before “generative AI” was a mainstream phrase. Sourced, contextual, with a point of view.

Platform strategy focus

Beyond the product announcements. Analysis of how AI is restructuring enterprise workflows, editorial operations, and the economics of content at scale.

Written for practitioners

Not for the hype-chasers. For the people who have to act on it.

Archive

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  1. Issue

    What in the AI World Is RAG?

    Have you heard about Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, in the world of AI? It’s a technique used with generative AI. Even though not many people know about it, when applied, it plays an important role. While we often focus on fancy AI that generates cool pictures or helps us find answers, RAG is a big […]
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    AI Companies Opt for Subtlety in Super Bowl Commercials

    Welcome back to your AI weekly roundup, where we dive into the latest developments in artificial intelligence. In this issue, we explore how tech companies highlighted their AI innovations during the Super Bowl, discuss OpenAI’s introduction of a powerful generative AI tool for producing photorealistic videos, and examine why Nvidia has now exceeded Amazon in […]
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    Inside One of Silicon Valley’s Hottest AI Startup Events

    Events are a great way to help stay abreast of tech trends. But what’s the secret to identifying great gatherings worth your time? In this week’s edition of “The AI Economy,” meet Jeremiah Owyang, a general partner at Blitzscaling Ventures and the architect behind an innovative event fostering AI development in Silicon Valley. Gain insight […]
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    What the Taylor Swift Deepfakes Say About the Dangers of AI

    Welcome back for another issue of “The AI Economy,” a newsletter exploring artificial intelligence’s impact on business, work, society and tech. This week: Uncover the consequences of the explicit deepfakes depicting the “Anti-Hero” singer and the seismic shift in the AI industry they triggered, an event unparalleled in its history. Plus, what you need to […]
  5. Issue

    Decoding How OpenAI Helps Startups; Will AI Take Our Jobs or Not?

    The Prompt Silicon Valley’s highly sought-after startup, OpenAI, stands as the epitome of the AI era, enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate generative AI technology into their operations. Given the high demand, how does the maker of ChatGPT efficiently allocate resources and select startups to support? At the helm of OpenAI’s strategic startups program is Marc […]
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    Building AI Enterprise Apps with MindStudio; AI Fears Spread at Davos

    Step into the post-launch era of OpenAI’s marketplace as I chat with Dmitry Shapiro, YouAI’s co-founder and CEO. Discover the unique features of its MindStudio developer platform, explore its parallels and distinctions from the GPT Store, and unravel its enterprise appeal. Plus, learn why Shapiro believes OpenAI is falling short in its mission. Also in […]
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    OpenAI Opens App Store to the Public; CES 2024 Showcases AI’s Grandeur

    Welcome to another edition of “The AI Economy,” a newsletter curating the week’s most relevant AI news impacting business, work, society and technology. In this issue: 1️⃣ OpenAI launches the GPT Store and a premium plan for small teams 2️⃣ AI was everywhere at CES 2024 3️⃣ An A-to-Z guide to understanding AI buzzwords Today’s […]
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    Step into ‘The AI Economy’: Your Curated AI News Corner

    Welcome to 2024! In this first issue of “The AI Economy,” I’ve curated the week’s top articles on artificial intelligence. But rather than featuring content offering basic tutorials, we’ll explore AI’s impact on businesses, the workforce, society, and today’s technology. The goal is to help working professionals better understand one of the biggest innovative disruptions […]

Peer review

What the AIs say.*

We asked the leading AI tools to weigh in on The AI Economy. Their ratings speak for themselves. (Results may vary depending on training data and general disposition toward newsletters.)

Claude — Anthropic

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“[Its] strength lies in its ability to cover both technical developments and business implications of AI, making it valuable for a wide audience ranging from tech enthusiasts to business executives.”

ChatGPT — OpenAI

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“Expertly combines in-depth interviews and industry analysis, making it a must-read for AI enthusiasts and professionals.”

Gemini — Google

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“Provides valuable insights and analysis, making it a great resource for anyone interested in AI.”

Copilot — Microsoft

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“A sharp, reporter‑caliber intelligence brief for the AI era—fast, authoritative, and genuinely ahead of the curve.”

* Disclaimer: My newsletter has not been actually endorsed by OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic. I solicited reviews from their respective gen AI services. Sounded cool though, huh?

Questions

Common questions.

  1. What is The AI Economy?

    A newsletter covering consumer and enterprise AI, platform strategy, and the companies reshaping how work gets done. Reported, not aggregated — written by a technology journalist who has covered the space since before generative AI was a mainstream phrase.

  2. How often does it publish?

    Enough to keep you ahead, never enough to clutter your inbox. You'll also get first-look coverage and original interviews whenever the story is worth your time—which, lately, is often. Nothing filler-grade goes out under this masthead. A weekly roundup is delivered Fridays on LinkedIn.

  3. Is it free?

    Yes. Every issue is free. Subscribe on Substack and it arrives in your inbox. No paywall, no premium tier. If that changes, subscribers will be notified well in advance.

  4. How is this different from other AI newsletters?

    The AI Economy explores the people building AI and the reasons behind what they build. I'm interested in how enterprise teams are actually deploying AI, where the editorial and operational models are breaking down, and what platform-level shifts mean for practitioners making decisions this quarter. It is written for people doing the work, not watching it from the outside. My goal is to not focus just on what's being announced, but why it exists and why we should care. The stories are what you'd expect to read on Inc. and First Round Review or see on "60 Minutes."

  5. Can we pitch you stories?

    Yes, I do accept embargoed news and exclusives. Please reach out with your announcements, launches, and story ideas—email me or use this form. I also accept tips securely via Signal at @kenyeung.888.

  6. Where can I read past issues?

    The full archive is listed above on this page. All issues are also available on Substack. The plan is to host the canonical archive here on thelettertwo.com as the publication grows — independent of any platform.

  7. Can I republish or cite content from the newsletter?

    Yes, with attribution. Short excerpts with a link back to the original issue are fine. For longer republication or syndication, reach out via LinkedIn.

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