I joined Susan Lindner on her popular podcast, “Innovation Storytellers.” The episode is live and I’d love for you to hear it. We explore how to innovate the human experience. And, it’s only 23 minutes… 127: How to Innovate The Human Experience In this compelling episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, I am joined by Brian Solis, the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow. If you’ve ever been fascinated by how technology serves as a catalyst for business transformation, then this…
Brian Solis Keynote on Building the Business of the Future Inspires the Executive Board
On behalf of the entire Executive Board and the organizing committee, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your outstanding contribution to the Executive Board Leadership Forum. Your insights and expertise added immense value to the event and left a lasting impression on all our attendees. Your presentation was not only informative but also inspiring, offering valuable perspectives on approach towards transformation and change. It is evident that your deep knowledge and passion for this subject matter greatly resonated…
2024 is Expected to Be the Year of Drone Delivery
UPDATED 2024 is expected to be the year when drone delivery finally takes flight. What’s different about this year? Well, most regulatory hurdles have been cleared, opening the door for retailers, medical centers, and logistics platforms to start offering drone delivery. During testing, visual spotters were required every mile. Last Fall, the FAA authorized some drone operators to fly BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight). Now, companies such as Zipline, Wing, DroneUp, and Amazon are about to take off. The…
Former Slack CEO Lidiane Jones Becomes Bumble CEO; FT Features Supporting Quote by Brian Solis
Hannah Murphy, Financial Times (FT) Lidiane Jones, the 44-year-old former Slack chief executive was announced as the successor to Whitney Wolfe Herd, CEO of Bumble, marking a handover between two rare female leaders in tech. Jones has a difficult job on her hands. Shares in the female-friendly dating app have fallen around 80 per cent since its 2021 initial public offering. And in March, Blackstone — Bumble’s largest institutional shareholder — sold a 10 per cent stake in the app…
Generative Developments in AI: Google Cuts, Expected Industry Cuts, GenAI’s $1 Trillion Trajectory
The latest in AI trends… Google is expected to make dramatic cuts due to AI The Information is reporting that Google is exploring a substantial workforce reduction, potentially affecting up to 30,000 employees. This is reportedly aimed at sales as Google’s own AI is expected to disrupt its Ads and Adwords business. AI may affect more jobs beyond Google Newsweek is reporting that cuts are likely across the board as companies consider AI and a potential recession. According to a…
The Four Waves of Generative AI, We’re in Wave 2 According to Mustafa Suleyman
ChatGPT was the fastest technology to reach 100 million users. In 2022 – 2023, ChatGPT almost single-handedly changed the trajectory of mainstream computing and how people interact with information. Suddenly everyday users could shift between consuming and co-creating data with the assistance of generative AI tools. Though it had been evolving for years, OpenAI captured the zeitgeist with ChatGPT, and everything changed from there. Now in 2024, we’ll see a shift from curiosity to strategic execution. Generative AI will get…
San Francisco Examiner Names Brian Solis As One of The Ten Most Sought After Brand Evangelists
via SF Examiner While the term “influencer” may be used too often in too many ways – real influence does exist. For brands it is the evangelist that is paramount. They possess the unique combination of having influence and the ability to elevate the storytelling for a brand. Some are creators, some are product experts and some are the most highly trusted experts in their field. Here is why each of these evangelists are in high demand. With any of…
Generative Developments in AI: NY Times Sues OpenAI and Next-Gen AI Devices
The latest news and trends in generative AI… The Future of Generative AI Headed to Court The New York Times is suing OpenAI for using copyrighted IP to train its LLMs without credit or royalties. This could be OpenAI’s “Napster” moment. Here’s the filing. At the same time, Apple is reportedly striking deals with media companies to train its AI using IP. One of these two will define the future of generative AI. A New Wave of AI Devices and…
Forbes: Brian Solis on AI for Marketers
Sandy Carter’s latest article in Forbes explores the optimistic and cautious perspectives of AI heading into 2024. The article features thoughts from Brian Solis. As we approach the brink of 2024, the entwined paths of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and spatial computing are not merely transforming industries; they’re also sculpting new ethical and societal contours. With every conference now an AI Conference including the upcoming CES in Vegas, everyone needs to think not just in terms of technology. In exploring how…
Introducing the GenAI Prism Infographic: A Framework for Collaborating with Generative AI
NEWS: Introducing the The GenAI Prism, the single most comprehensive representation of the generative AI universe. JESS3 design studio and Brian Solis, digital futurist and best-selling author, announced the release of the GenAI Prism v1.0 infographic along with Conor Grennan, leading generative AI expert and Dean of Students/Head of GenerativeAI at NYU Stern School of Business. Jeremiah Owyang, Venture Capital Investor at Blitzscaling Ventures, and my friend and former colleague, shared an observation that there are more than 10,000 generative…