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Category: Generative AI
AWS Releases Amazon Nova Premier, Its ‘Most Capable Model’ for Complex Task
Months after Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy first introduced the world to the Nova foundation model family, the company has released what might be its top-of-the-line variant, Amazon Nova Premier. Billed as Amazon’s “most capable model,” it can process text, images, and video (though not audio yet) and tackle complex, multi-step tasks that demand precise […]
Microsoft Makes History with Record Number of AI Learners Online
Microsoft has officially set a new world record for the most people to complete an online artificial intelligence lesson within 24 hours. More than 120,000 people participated in a course on April 7, taught by Scott Brant, on how to use Copilot chat to streamline work. That was more than enough to unseat the previous […]
The AI Economy: What Consumers Expect From AI Agents
IN THIS ISSUE: Salesforce is shedding light on a crucial truth: AI agents aren’t just transforming businesses—they’re also reshaping consumer experiences. New research from the enterprise tech firm reveals four distinct consumer personas based on expectations of AI bots. The key takeaway for companies? AI is just as impactful for consumers as it is for […]
Dropbox Dash Gets Smarter with Multimedia Search and AI That Moves Work Forward
Dropbox is rolling out an update to Dropbox Dash, its AI-powered search and knowledge management tool. The enhanced version now supports advanced search across multimedia files and can also generate content to help move work forward. It also includes deeper integrations with third-party productivity apps. “Knowledge workers waste more than a month a year just […]
Microsoft Pushes Into Human-Agent Collaboration Era with Latest M365 Copilot Upgrades
Following the release of its 2025 Work Trend Index report, Microsoft is rolling out new updates to its Microsoft 365 Copilot app. The new agents and features are aimed at ushering in a new era of human-agent collaboration in the workplace. The release includes access to Microsoft’s Researcher and Analyst agents, integration with OpenAI’s GPT-4o […]
ServiceNow Expands Its AI Ambitions With New Apriel Small Language Models
ServiceNow, the enterprise automation platform, has released a family of small language models called Apriel, available in two variants: a 5B base model and an instruct-tuned version. The company lists that they are designed to handle general-purpose tasks, from answering questions and retrieving information, to content generation, code assistance, reasoning, and creative writing. Both models […]
Beyond UX: Why the Future of Tech Is About Creating Interfaces for AI, Not Humans
IN THIS ISSUE: Unpack all the insights from John Maeda’s Design in Tech 2025 Report, where AI isn’t replacing designers—it’s redefining the entire discipline. From the rise of agents to the shift from UX to AX (Agent Experience), Maeda maps out how design must evolve to meet an AI-augmented world. The Prompt At this year’s […]
Americans Worry AI Will Cut Jobs — Just Not Theirs Yet: Quinnipiac
Is AI helping or hurting society? A new national poll from Quinnipiac University reveals that Americans remain divided on the technology’s impact. Views on AI vary widely across generations, income levels, and education, underscoring the complexity of public perception. Still, there’s one area where consensus emerges: concern over AI’s influence on the youngest generation and […]
Docusign’s IAM Platform Gets Smarter with Purpose-Built AI Contract Agents
Artificial intelligence agents are coming to the Docusign Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform. Later this year, the company will roll out purpose-built bots designed to streamline contract workflows and flag risks in real-time. These agents will help organizations expedite their review process and alleviate administrative bottlenecks. Along with the contact agents, Docusign is rolling out […]
4 Steps to Building Smarter AI Agents
IN THIS ISSUE: Dive into Salesforce’s new framework for CIOs, offering advice on how their organizations can effectively harness the power of AI agents. Explore the four steps necessary to develop mature, intelligent, effective bots, and discover how companies can align their AI strategies with business goals. Plus, catch up on the latest from Google […]