Opinions at the Intersection of Business and Technology
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…
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…
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…
Welcome to another edition of “The AI Economy,” a newsletter curating the week’s most relevant AI news impacting business, work, society and technology. In this issue: 1️⃣ OpenAI launches the GPT Store and a premium plan for small teams 2️⃣ AI was everywhere at CES 2024 3️⃣ An A-to-Z guide to understanding AI buzzwords Today’s…
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place in Las Vegas from January 9 to 12. The tech landscape often sees it as a bellwether, with major themes spanning over the next 12 months. Past trends include 5G technology, AR and VR, smart homes, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. This year’s conference will be no different.…
“We should start a podcast,” my friend Gregarious Narain told me. It was 2021 and we were looking for opportunities to create content—he as a startup founder and me as a two-time journalist searching for an outlet to interview exceptional personalities. That day’s planning ultimately led to us launching “The Created Economy” podcast. As we…