AI

In the race to harness AI's transformative potential, success stories are emerging across the Fortune 500. Yet even the most well-managed organizations face a common challenge: how to align numerous AI initiatives toward a cohesive strategic vision. Continue Reading →

Windsurf, the AI coding startup that is reportedly in the process of being acquired by OpenAI for $3 billion, just launched SWE-1: its first in-house small language model designed specifically for software engineering. Released under its new “Vibe” lineup, the model is open-weight, fast, and compact. It is built to run efficiently on consumer hardware without relying on expensive cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading →

On Wednesday, Google announced a new Gemini AI-powered ad product called Peak Points at its YouTube Brandcast event in New York. The AI identifies moments during a video when viewers are most engaged, then drops in an ad. In theory, ads will perform better because the messages appear during emotionally resonant or attention-rich segments. Of course, it could completely backfire. People may be so engaged in the programming that they ignore the ads. Test and learn. Continue Reading →

In an unsurprising move, Google is putting generative AI at the center of its most valuable real estate. The company is redesigning its homepage to feature “AI Overviews,” a mode that uses Gemini to synthesize information directly on the results page. For users, this means fewer blue links, more summarized answers, and the beginning of the transition from search engine to answer engine. Continue Reading →

In case you didn't know, today – whether or not you register your work with the copyright office – everything you create is immediately protected by U.S. copyright law. This has been true for your entire life, but the value of that constitutional protection may soon change. Continue Reading →

If you're serious about getting value from AI, there's one thing you need that almost no one talks about: a context profile. Think of it as content governance for the age of intelligent agents. Without one, you're guessing. With one, you're guiding. Continue Reading →

From August 15 to 17, Beijing will host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Sports Games at its iconic Olympic venues, the Bird’s Nest and the Ice Ribbon. Robots will sprint, tumble, and kick their way through 11 human-inspired events, including track and field, gymnastics, and football. On the surface, it reads like a high-production state-sponsored tech propaganda – which it almost certainly is. Still, I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt. Continue Reading →

For the first time since Google became the default search engine in Safari, its share of search activity is declining. This isn’t a glitch. It’s a signal. Continue Reading →

NBC is bringing back Jim Fagan (the iconic voice of NBA on NBC). Literally. With the blessing of his family, NBC Sports will use an AI-generated version of Fagan’s voice to narrate promos and title sequences when the network resumes NBA coverage this fall. Continue Reading →

Pinterest has added a new AI-powered feature to its visual search engine. Now, when a user taps on an image, Pinterest will suggest words to describe what they’re seeing. Tap a chair and get “mid-century,” “woven,” “Japandi.” The AI guides discovery, teaches vocabulary, and sharpens consumer intent – which all sounds very useful. Continue Reading →