Opinions at the Intersection of Business and Technology
It’s no surprise Apple has AI ambitions, especially after falling behind its Big Tech peers. A new report reveals the company is in “active negotiations” with Google to bring its Gemini technology to the iPhone. Should a deal materialize, Apple would license Google’s generative AI offering to help bring such technology to iOS. This mega-deal…
In the age-old tale, “The Sky Is Falling,” Chicken Little’s outcry epitomizes a common misconception about impending doom. Uncertainty surrounds the outcome, particularly around artificial intelligence, where fears of job displacement run rampant. Among those potentially affected, the design profession stands out. However, in this week’s edition, we review how designers need not fear AI…
Steve Broback has a penchant for bringing people together around pivotal technology moments. In the 1990s, he organized a conference largely focused on the World Wide Web, covering topics like web advertising, web marketing, and web design. He also convened a gathering around Photoshop, Javascript, and even Twitter. “We’ve tried to have our finger on…
As the design industry confronts the formidable ascent of artificial intelligence, it stands at a crossroads of opportunity and uncertainty. In the age of AI, a pivotal question emerges: friend or foe? While AI promises streamlined workflows and enhanced image-generation capabilities, its integration raises profound concerns regarding its potential impact on the workforce. In his…
Phil Graham, the late owner of The Washington Post, popularized the adage that news provided the “first rough draft of history.” This, along with being able to speak truth to power, inspired me to pursue journalism. As I set out to cover the dynamic landscape of Silicon Valley, there were a select few reporters who…
While U.S. lawmakers continue to hem and haw over how to regulate the tech industry, their colleagues in the European Union have once again passed historic regulations aimed at protecting human rights while claiming to foster innovation. In this special edition of “The AI Economy,” learn about the Artificial Intelligence Act, adopted on Wednesday with…
Foursquare, a location-based service provider, once launched an audio guide application designed to seamlessly provide reviews and recommendations for captivating local spots directly to your AirPods. However, the COVID-19 pandemic hindered those efforts, resulting in the shelving of the app. Nevertheless, company co-founder Dennis Crowley retained his interest in the concept and has now revived…
Hours after publishing this week’s issue of “The AI Economy,” breaking news came out from OpenAI. The company wrapped up its internal investigation of what happened last November when board members removed CEO Sam Altman from his post. In this special newsletter, we’ll cover the report’s findings and the new board members joining the company.…
The on-again, off-again world’s richest man sues one of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence (AI) companies. But how does his case fare when the defendants have all the receipts? Plus, a recap of my visit to San Francisco where I attended the Llama Lounge and the inaugural renAIssance networking salon. The Prompt Elon Musk played…