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LinkedIn Acquires Tumult Labs Team to Strengthen AI Agents and Privacy Tech
LinkedIn has announced the acqui-hire of Tumult Labs, a startup that provides privacy-preserving data analytics for enterprises. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, though Tumult Labs says it will sunset “its current form” within the next 90 days. Only a portion of the Tumult Labs team will join LinkedIn—not the entire company or its technology. LinkedIn’s […]
Trevor Noah on AI: Embrace Curiosity Over Fear
IN THIS ISSUE: Celebrity Trevor Noah appeared at Zendesk’s Relate conference this week, sharing his perspective on technology with his comedic perspective. He urges us not to surrender to our fear and instead embrace curiosity. Here’s what the host of the “What Now? With Trevor Noah” podcast said. Plus, why are AI-generated images in the […]
Microsoft’s First CTO Says AI Is ‘Three to Five Miracles’ Away From Human-Level Intelligence
Nathan Myhrvold had a front-row seat to the rise of modern computing that few can match. As Microsoft’s first CTO, he helped shape its technology strategy during its formative years from 1986 to 2000, working closely with Bill Gates and leading groundbreaking research efforts. Decades after this departure, he reflected on his career and shared […]
Searchquake: How Gen AI and Agents Are Reshaping SEO
IN THIS ISSUE: Dive into the changing world of search to better understand how artificial intelligence is disrupting where websites get their traffic from. Google’s dominance isn’t at risk…yet. But apps like Perplexity and OpenAI’s ChatGPT are a threat at its doorstep. BrightEdge CEO Jim Yu joins “The AI Economy” to share his observations and […]
CES 2025: Now With More AI
IN THIS ISSUE: Welcome to the final newsletter of 2024. Thank you for subscribing to and reading “The AI Economy.” Next month marks one year since I launched this publication, and I appreciate the reception it has received. In the coming year, expect more stories about AI’s impact on business, work, technology, and society. Regarding […]
Google’s NotebookLM Adds a Premium Tier, Adaptable UI, and Interactive Audio Overviews
Google is taking its popular NotebookLM app to the next level. No longer just an experiment, the company is unveiling a series of updates on Friday that position the notebook tool as a fully mature product. The first is a premium tier called NotebookLM Plus, designed with enterprise users in mind, followed by a revamped […]
Lessons From My First AWS re:Invent
IN THIS ISSUE: My conference adventures continue as I journey to Amazon’s re:Invent conference to hear about AWS’ approach to AI. Plus, explore the company’s AI partnership with the NFL and how they use the technology to help support players’ philanthropy. And don’t miss the roundup of AI news you may have missed from the […]
AI’s Ticking Clock: Just 13% of Companies Say They’re Ready for AI; Most Fear an 18-Month Deadline to Act
The AI Scramble At the speed at which artificial intelligence is moving today, companies believe time is running out to take advantage of its capabilities. There’s one problem: They need more time to prepare for AI. In its second annual AI Readiness Index, Cisco finds a gap between the urgency organizations feel and how ready […]
Ai2: The AI House That Paul Allen Built
When it comes to artificial intelligence, giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, and Amazon often dominate the spotlight, leaving little room for other key players. Yet, one company has been quietly researching AI for over a decade, is based outside Silicon Valley, and is helping lead the charge for the technology’s openness. Called Ai2, this […]
AI Agents Are Coming for Your Computers
AI agents are no longer just passive tools—they’re becoming active decision-makers on our desktops. From automating workflows to managing tasks, these digital companions are stepping into roles once reserved for human operators. These bots are growing in sophistication and could soon take greater control of our computers, reshaping how we interact with technology. It’ll raise […]