You think your customers want a humanlike AI; you may be wrong
Why brands should consider striving for an AI virtual assistant that’s more than human rather than humanlike.Read More
Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
Startups like Meta and Twitter serve as digital infrastructure, but aren’t accountable to users. Some startups are trying to chart a new way to exit that focuses on community—not shareholders.
Apple Says iPhones Will Finally Get USB-C Ports
Plus: Subscription services are growing more expensive, the new Call of Duty game discs are nearly empty, and plastic waste is piling up.
China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
Plus: The New York Post gets hacked, a huge stalkerware network is exposed, and the US claims China interfered with its Huawei probe.
Twitter Writes Twitter’s Requiem
As Elon Musk took leadership, no one knew how to say goodbye to the pre-Elon era better than the users themselves.
Hisense U8H Review: A Great TV For Everyone
Though it’s from a lesser-known brand, this TV takes its place along TCL and Vizio for offering the best value for its price.
Amazon SageMaker continues to expand machine learning (ML) use in the cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) adds new multi-model engine capabilities to SageMaker as users continue to unlock hidden value in data.Read More
Report: U.S. loses AI leadership to India despite a 6-year head start
Peak’s DI Maturity Index found that India is now a more mature market than the U.S. or U.K. in readying their businesses to adopt AI.Read More
Got generative AI FOMO? Keep calm and carry on | The AI Beat
Enterprise leaders dealing with severe feelings of AI FOMO should focus on their business problems and what they are trying to solve. Read More
If Musk Starts Firing Twitter’s Security Team, Run
What’s next for the social network is anyone’s guess—but here’s what to watch as you wade through the privacy and security morass.