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Ken Yeung
How Shortwave is Using AI to Take on Superhuman and Gmail
Eight years ago, I authored an article calling reports of email’s demise greatly exaggerated. The people I spoke with shared how there were still sparks of innovation left within this communication medium. That was all before artificial intelligence. And now, there’s renewed energy in finding new ways to leverage the inbox to improve productivity. Andrew […]
The AI Economy: The Community Helping Marketers Master AI
Losing sleep over artificial intelligence? Is your boss asking how the company will use AI? Unsure how your audience will respond? Fearful of algorithms and data safety? If you’re a marketer in distress, don’t worry! The AI Marketers Guild might be your digital guardian angel. Plus, discover the new Seattle conference on April 29 designed […]
Computing Overhead Could Cloud AI Startup Runway As Costs Soar
Tech industry watchers were aghast years ago as Uber, Stripe, and other startups raised billions of dollars in new investment capital. Granted that happened when these companies were established, but the amount was staggering. And we are poised to see such activity again, this time with AI startups. But the money won’t all be for […]
Returning to VentureBeat as a Contributing Writer
Update: My tenure at VentureBeat ended on June 30, 2024. After a six-year absence, I’m proud to announce I’ll be freelancing for VentureBeat starting in April. But unlike my first stint in 2015 where I had a broad mandate for coverage, this time, I’m exclusively focusing on artificial intelligence. For the past few years, VentureBeat […]
AIMG: The Community Helping Demystify AI for Marketers
As an enthusiast exploring the dynamic realms of marketing and technology, I’m perpetually drawn to unraveling the intricate ways companies can harness the power of digital innovations. Artificial intelligence stands at the intersection, arguably the most significant disruption to business in recent memory. As AI proliferates, marketers grapple with staying abreast of new developments and […]
What’s Going on at Stability AI?
A shakeup at open-source generative AI startup Stability AI has furthered concerns about the company’s future. The abrupt departures of leading engineers and, most recently, Stability AI’s founder and Chief Executive Emad Mostaque’s resignation appear to be warning signs that one of the most popular AI startups could be in dire straits. Leadership Concerns Founded […]
This Week in AI: Nvidia’s ‘Bigger’ Platform Play; Microsoft’s AI Ambitions Goes Deep
Apple may deepen its relationship with Google with an AI partnership on the iPhone. Plus, a look at Nvidia’s hardware and software announcements from GTC and its push to stay relevant in the generative AI era. Finally, why did Microsoft poach two founders — and most of their team — from a startup it has […]
UN Passes First Resolution Regulating AI Worldwide
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence. Countries are urged to ensure the technology doesn’t violate human rights, secures personal data and monitor AI for risks. A draft resolution was introduced last week by a coalition of member nations led by the U.S. The resolution’s passage makes it […]
The Apple, Google AI Pact Risks Further Big Tech Antitrust Crackdown
It’s no surprise Apple has AI ambitions, especially after falling behind its Big Tech peers. A new report reveals the company is in “active negotiations” with Google to bring its Gemini technology to the iPhone. Should a deal materialize, Apple would license Google’s generative AI offering to help bring such technology to iOS. This mega-deal […]
AI’s Impact on Design, the U.S. Spurs UN to Take Action on Global AI Regulation
In the age-old tale, “The Sky Is Falling,” Chicken Little’s outcry epitomizes a common misconception about impending doom. Uncertainty surrounds the outcome, particularly around artificial intelligence, where fears of job displacement run rampant. Among those potentially affected, the design profession stands out. However, in this week’s edition, we review how designers need not fear AI […]