An evolving name for an evolving landscape. This online series rapid fire updates is meant to bring meaning to the rapidly changing landscape of generative AI. Prompt: What are the developments in generative AI? Please only include the updates that represent significant shifts in technology, market, and behavioral shifts. Summarize those trends in what they mean for executives, leaders, and decision makers. I don’t have enough time to read and process everything. OpenAI has its App Store moment and focuses…
Generative Insights in AI: A Generative AI Video Timeline of the Top Players
Shortly before the shift from 2023 to 2024, Justine Moore, partner at a16z, published a insightful thread 🧵 that explores the evolution of generative AI video and her take on its state and near-term future. So, what’s next for AI video? First of all, it’s a runaway category as pictured in Moore’s timeline. She is already tracking 21 promising players that have emerged in just one year, not including the array of up-and-coming startups not included in her list In…
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…
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…
OpenAI and the Events that Caused the Crazy Four Days Between Sam Altman’s Firing and Return
UPDATED As the world turns, so do the days of AI… Now that the dust is settling a bit, the behind-the-scenes story is beginning to piece together. As we all know, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was suddenly fired by the board, setting in motion an epic implosion that threatened the future of the company, investor stakes, and partner relationships. This series of events also cast a bright light on the importance of trust, governance, and purpose. I’m thankful for…
How to Future-Proof Your Business Career Against AI Disruption
It was inevitable… According to Bloomberg, IBM expects to pause hiring for roles as roughly 7,800 jobs could be replaced by #AI. IBM’s Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna said back-office functions, such as human resources, will be suspended or slowed. “These non-customer-facing roles amount to roughly 26,000 workers,” Krishna said. “I could easily see 30% of that getting replaced by AI and automation over a five-year period.” This is the first of many announcements as organizations rethink work, resources, and…
