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Ken Yeung
Salesforce Vet Taylor Debuts Sierra for Enterprise Chatbots
Serial entrepreneur Bret Taylor is ready for his next act. More than a year since he stepped down as co-CEO of Salesforce, on Tuesday, he formally launched Sierra, a startup helping businesses develop conversational AI chatbots. And he has a $110 million war chest to help him tackle that problem, thanks to Silicon Valley investors […]
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 […]
Disney Invests Big in Epic Games for a Magical Metaverse Adventure
Disney and Epic Games are teaming up, so you might soon be able to play as your favorite Disney, Marvel, or Pixar character in Fortnite! As part of this blockbuster partnership, The House of Mouse will invest $1.5 billion in Epic Games. In a release, Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, said, “Our exciting new relationship with […]
Augie Storyteller Makes AI Movie Magic Accessible For Everyone
Aug X Labs, known for the AI-powered video creation tool Augie, has developed a new product called Augie Storyteller. This consumer-centric tool allows individuals to transform their ideas into AI-crafted cinematic fables, offering a unique and enjoyable way to engage with artificial intelligence while creating compelling stories. Since its launch in public beta in May, […]
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 […]
Deciphering the AI Tech Stack for the Enterprise
More and more people in business organizations are getting excited about using generative AI. But at the same time, employees are still unsure about how to capitalize on it for their work. For big companies, using new and amazing technologies can be a bit tricky compared to consumers and smaller businesses. Ensuring success requires having […]
Samsung Shifts Gears to Embrace AI (Again), Putting Devices in the Backseat
Seven years ago, Samsung said it wanted to create “a corporate-wide AI voice system” powered by its acquisition of Viv Labs. The electronics maker had a strong foothold in the home, with many consumers owning at least a Samsung television, audio player, refrigerator, oven, or washer and dryer. A key component to its execution lay […]
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 […]
Jeff Lawson’s Empowering Influence: Fueling Our Drive to Build What’s Next
The moment I crossed paths with Jeff Lawson and stumbled upon his startup Twilio back in 2009, the air buzzed with intrigue. The challenge of providing “cloud telephony” seemed almost audacious—taking on the mighty “Big Telco” and redefining the very essence of telephone numbers. As I grappled with the premise, a question lingered: Couldn’t startups […]
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 […]