Opinions at the Intersection of Business and Technology
This week’s issue explores artificial intelligence’s impact on the brand-customer relationship. It’s a powerful tool for personalization, but, are brands really prepared to use it? Read on to learn about the state of customer engagement. Plus, check out the 40+ most important AI stories you may have missed this week. The Prompt Companies are turning…
It’s been a busy week since my return to VentureBeat with no shortage of AI news to report on. For this issue of The AI Economy, I spotlighted Andrew Lee, an entrepreneur with a storied past. He cofounded Firebase, a major developer backend service, and now he’s back with a new startup. Lee is betting…
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…
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…
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…
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 has narrowed its coverage to exploring the data and AI…
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…
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…
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…
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…