James Manyika and LL COOL J Explore the Intersection of AI and Creativity
LL COOL J and James Manyika discuss how artificial intelligence is influencing creativity in a new episode of the Dialogues on Technology and Society series, highlighting key insights on technology's impact on the creative process.
Introducing Gemini 3.1 Flash Live: Real-Time Voice and Vision Agents
Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, available via the Live API in Google AI Studio, allows developers to build advanced real-time conversational agents combining voice and visual recognition, enhancing interactive applications significantly.
Legal-Tech Startup Harvey Hits $11 Billion Valuation Following $200 Million Funding Round
Legal-tech startup Harvey has raised $200 million, pushing its valuation to $11 billion. The company uses AI to automate complex legal tasks, helping lawyers reduce manual workload and improve efficiency.
Irish AI Start-Up Jentic Advances OpenClaw Initiative with Launch of Jentic Mini
Jentic, an Irish AI start-up, is propelling the OpenClaw initiative forward with its new product, Jentic Mini. CEO Sean Blanchfield emphasizes a future where software is developed collaboratively by intelligent agents, marking a significant shift in how technology will evolve.
Mastering Retention: 4 Key Conversations to Keep Top Talent Amid AI Changes
In the face of AI-driven changes, retaining top talent requires deliberate and meaningful conversations. This playbook highlights four essential discussions that influence employees' decisions to stay, emphasizing proactive engagement in uncertain times.
The Rise of AI Is Driving CEOs to Resign
AI's growing influence extends beyond general workforce disruption, increasingly prompting top executives, including CEOs, to leave their positions as companies adapt to new technological realities.
Majority of U.S. Firms Reduce Employee Pay to Support AI Spending
Many U.S. companies are sacrificing employee compensation and headcount to allocate more resources towards AI development, highlighting a shift in corporate investment priorities.
Why Walmart's AI Chat Experiment Faced Challenges and What It Signals for AI in Retail
Walmart's recent experiment with ChatGPT in retail faced difficulties, highlighting challenges in AI adoption for shopping. Despite these issues, Walmart continues to pursue AI innovation to enhance customer service and streamline retail operations, signaling ongoing investment in AI-powered shopping technologies.
How to Smartly Use AI in Your Job Hunt: Essential Tips and Warnings
In today's challenging job market, AI can help job seekers enhance their résumés, tailor applications, and prepare for interviews. However, authenticity is vital as hiring processes evolve with AI guidelines and tools. Candidates should avoid shortcuts like keyword hacks or cheating in interviews and be wary of AI-powered scams. Embracing AI responsibly and preparing for AI-driven interviews can improve chances, while verifying job legitimacy protects against fraud.
Growing AI Skills Divide Poses Challenges for Workforce Adaptation
Anthropic's report highlights a growing gap in AI skills among workers, emphasizing the need for better training and policy monitoring as AI adoption accelerates. While AI poses challenges, mastering it as a collaborative tool offers a path forward in the evolving job landscape.
Lowe's Innovates to Manage AI Workload and Enhance Support
Lowe's is integrating artificial intelligence to improve customer interactions and aid employees in addressing challenging questions, striving to balance AI support without overwhelming systems.
Intercom Launches Fin Apex 1.0, Surpassing GPT-5.4 and Claude Sonnet 4.6 in Customer Support Efficiency
Intercom's Fin Apex 1.0 AI model surpasses GPT-5.4 and Claude Sonnet 4.6 in customer service performance, with improved resolution rates, faster responses, and lower costs. The model's strength comes from specialized post-training on proprietary data, aiming to significantly enhance customer experience and service quality. Exclusively integrated into Intercom's platform, Fin Apex is projected to drive half of the company's revenue soon, signaling a major shift in enterprise AI for customer support.
Mistral AI Launches Free Open-Weight Text-to-Speech Model Challenging ElevenLabs' Dominance
Mistral AI has unveiled Voxtral TTS, a free, open-weight text-to-speech model for enterprises that rivals ElevenLabs in quality and control. Designed to run efficiently on everyday devices, it supports multiple languages and advanced voice customization, offering companies ownership of their voice AI without reliance on external providers. This innovation fits into Mistral's broader AI platform vision, particularly addressing privacy and cost challenges in voice applications, and signals future developments in emotionally intelligent, end-to-end audio AI.
Creator of AI Actor Tilly Norwood Faces Death Threats Amid Controversy
Eline van der Velden, creator of AI actor Tilly Norwood, has faced death threats after her project ignited global backlash. Designed to provoke dialogue on AI's influence in entertainment, the initiative sparked fear among actors and unions concerned about its implications.
How AI Disrupts Business Models and Reveals Hidden Value
AI is rapidly transforming traditional software businesses, forcing entrepreneurs to rethink their core value proposition in today's evolving market.
5 Strategic Shifts to Adapt Your Business Model in the Age of AI
To stay ahead in the evolving market, companies must move beyond using AI just for efficiency. Instead, they should leverage AI to innovate and deliver distinctive value, ensuring their business models remain competitive amid rapid technological change.
Granola Secures $125M, Boosts Valuation to $1.5B as It Evolves into an Enterprise AI Platform
Granola has raised $125 million, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion. The company is expanding its focus from being a meeting notetaker to offering broader enterprise AI solutions, improving AI agent support to address user concerns.
Meta Unveils Initiative to Empower Entrepreneurs and Accelerate AI Integration
Meta is launching a new initiative to boost entrepreneurship and promote AI adoption among small businesses. CEO Mark Zuckerberg reaffirmed the company's dedication to helping entrepreneurs grow using its platforms, aiming to deepen this support and drive innovation with AI.
Disney Faces Setbacks with AI and Metaverse Initiatives Amid Leadership Change
New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro faces early challenges as OpenAI shutters Sora, part of a $1 billion AI deal, and Epic Games lays off staff amid uncertainty over a $1.5 billion metaverse partnership. Disney's AI and metaverse ambitions are at a crossroads, though integration efforts may continue.
OpenAI Shifts Strategy, Retires Sora to Focus on Unified AI and Enterprise Solutions
OpenAI is phasing out its Sora project to concentrate on creating a unified AI assistant and enterprise coding tools, positioning itself strongly ahead of its upcoming IPO. This strategic shift highlights the company's focus on innovation and integration within its AI product lineup.