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Day 2 of CES 2025 delivered a wave of announcements from smart vehicles to smart homes and green energy. Here are a few products that caught my eye. Continue Reading →

I thought it would be fun to look back on the 10 most popular stories by page views on shellypalmer.com. Unsurprisingly, 2024 was yet another year dominated by Generative AI. These stories capture the trends that defined the year, though there may be a few surprises along the way. And in the spirit of instant gratification, let’s dive in with the most popular story first! Continue Reading →

Google has introduced Gemini 2.0, its latest AI model designed to redefine the artificial intelligence landscape. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, describes the release as a milestone in the company’s effort to organize the world’s information and make it more actionable through advanced AI systems. The company posted a blog ushering in the "Agentic Era." Continue Reading →

We are one step closer to practical quantum computing. This is a very big deal, and it's worth a minute or two to understand what Google has accomplished and how (and when) it may exert an influence on how we spend our days. Continue Reading →

OpenAI has officially launched Sora, its text-to-video AI model, as part of its "12 Days of OpenAI" event. Sora enables users to generate videos from text prompts, animate images, and remix existing videos. ChatGPT Plus subscribers ($20/month) can create up to 50 priority videos at 720p, while ChatGPT Pro subscribers ($200/month) have access to unlimited video generations at 1080p. Do not be surprised if you encounter the "Sora account creation is temporarily unavailable" error message. Demand is understandably high. Continue Reading →

Every year, CES functions as a highly reliable crystal ball. AI will be incorporated into almost every technology you’re likely to see at the show, but there will be much more to see and do at CES. Here's a short list: Continue Reading →

Asking for reports is a fact of corporate life. So is requesting updates to your dashboards. But imagine if you could open a chat window and talk directly with your data. You'd just type (or say), "What's the last day we can sell a full-priced widget in market 18 before we have to mark it down or ship it back to the manufacturer?" and the database would give you the answer. No reports, no dashboards, just a conversation. Continue Reading →

Using proprietary data in AI workflows has the potential to transform brand marketing, but there aren't any one-size-fits-all solutions. To make matters worse, the field is filled with jargon and hype. I can't do much about the hype, but I can arm you with some high-level concepts to facilitate your AI-focused discussions. With that in mind, here's a brief overview of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), one of the most popular ways to incorporate your proprietary data into generative AI workflows. Continue Reading →

We've reached an era where summarizing any meeting, lecture, or event is as simple as hitting “record.” While this technological convenience is undeniably appealing, particularly in our fast-paced world, there’s a growing concern that something crucial is being lost as people abandon the art of personal note-taking in favor of AI-generated summaries. Continue Reading →

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about CES® 2025 (January 7-10). I am super excited to be back in Las Vegas leading our Executive Briefing & Floor Tours team. CES is one of the world's largest and most important technology-focused trade events. There will be upwards of 140,000 people, more than 3,250 exhibitors and over 2.3 million square feet of exhibit space. With so much to see and do, it can be overwhelming. Continue Reading →