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https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/09/tech/china-us-netherlands-chips-curbs-response-hnk-intl/index.html
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CNN
The global semiconductor industry is facing uncertainty as tensions continue to rise between China and the United States, following the recent decision by the Netherlands to implement new restrictions on the export of semiconductor equipment to China. The move comes amid concerns over China's strategic ambitions to dominate the industry and the potential risk it poses to global supply chains. The Netherlands is a major hub for the semiconductor industry, and the new curbs are expected to have a significant impact on Chinese firms such as Huawei, which relies heavily on Dutch-made equipment. This latest development follows similar actions taken by the US and other countries to limit the export of semiconductor technology to China, citing concerns over intellectual property theft and national security risks. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 21 Mar 2023
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/03/china-censors-chatbots-artificial-intelligence/
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Foreign Policy
Artificial intelligence development may get held up for political reasons.
Publish date: 21 Mar 2023
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https://www.salesforce.com/news/press-releases/2023/03/07/einstein-generative-ai/
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Salesforce
Salesforce has announced the launch of Einstein Generative AI, a groundbreaking new tool that promises to revolutionize the way companies create content. Using advanced artificial intelligence techniques, Einstein Generative AI is able to generate high-quality, customized content at scale, helping businesses to improve their marketing efforts and engage with customers more effectively. One of the key benefits of Einstein Generative AI is its ability to create content that is both unique and relevant to the target audience. By analyzing vast amounts of data, including customer behavior, preferences, and demographics, the tool is able to generate content that resonates with the target audience, leading to higher engagement rates and increased conversions. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 21 Mar 2023
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https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-startups/
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Crunchbase
The recent news of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse has sent shockwaves through the startup community. As a major player in the venture capital industry, Silicon Valley Bank has been a go-to source of funding and financial support for many early-stage startups. However, according to reports, the bank has been facing mounting losses and struggling to manage its loan portfolio in the face of increased competition. This news is particularly concerning for startups that have relied on Silicon Valley Bank's support to grow and scale their businesses. Many of these companies may now face difficulty finding new sources of capital, as the bank's collapse could lead to a tightening of credit markets and a reduction in overall investment activity. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 21 Mar 2023
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https://www.ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2023/3/6/ways-to-think-about-amazon-advertising
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Benedict Evans
In his recent blog post, technology analyst Benedict Evans explores the topic of Amazon advertising and offers several insightful perspectives on how to think about the e-commerce giant's advertising business. Evans notes that Amazon's advertising business has grown rapidly over the past few years and has become a significant revenue driver for the company, with estimates suggesting that it will generate over $30 billion in revenue by 2023. One key point that Evans emphasizes is that Amazon's advertising business is not just about sponsored search results, but also includes other forms of advertising such as display ads, video ads, and audio ads. This means that advertisers have a range of options when it comes to reaching Amazon's vast audience, and that Amazon's advertising business is more complex and nuanced than it might appear at first glance. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 21 Mar 2023
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https://steveblank.com/2023/02/14/startups-that-have-employees-in-offices-grow-3-%C2%BD-times-faster
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Steve Blank
The recent article by Steve Blank, a renowned startup mentor and author, highlights an interesting finding: startups that have employees working in offices tend to grow 3 ½ times faster than those without an office-based workforce. Blank cites a survey conducted by the Startup Genome Project, which collected data from over 10,000 startups worldwide, to support this claim. According to the survey, companies with a physical office are more likely to have a structured approach to work, better collaboration, and more effective communication among team members. These factors, in turn, lead to higher productivity, faster decision-making, and ultimately, faster growth. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 20 Mar 2023
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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/03/microsoft-unveils-kosmos-1-an-ai-language-model-with-visual-perception-abilities/
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Ars Technica
In a recent announcement, Microsoft unveiled its new AI language model called Kosmos-1. This model incorporates advanced visual perception abilities that allow it to process images and videos to interpret visual content accurately. This breakthrough technology marks a significant step forward in the development of AI, as it expands the scope of language models beyond just language processing. Kosmos-1 is designed to understand and interpret visual information such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language, enabling it to provide a more human-like response to a query. This technology is expected to have various applications, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and other human-AI interfaces. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 20 Mar 2023
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https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/02/what-is-chatgpt-doing-and-why-does-it-work/
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Stephen Wolfram
Stephen Wolfram's latest article delves into the workings of ChatGPT, a large language model designed by OpenAI, and explores the reasons behind its success. ChatGPT, like other similar models, relies on an advanced neural network that has been trained on vast amounts of data. However, unlike previous models, ChatGPT is designed to generate human-like text that can respond to a wide variety of conversational prompts. This ability to understand and respond to natural language is what sets ChatGPT apart from its predecessors. Wolfram notes that the key to ChatGPT's success lies in the vast amount of data it has been trained on, which includes text from a wide range of sources, including books, articles, and even social media. This data is used to train the neural network to recognize patterns in language, allowing it to generate responses that are both coherent and contextually appropriate. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 20 Mar 2023
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https://aithority.com/machine-learning/casetext-unveils-cocounsel-the-groundbreaking-ai-legal-assistant-powered-by-openai-technology/
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Aithority
Casetext, a legal research platform, has recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking AI legal assistant called "Cocounsel." Powered by OpenAI's GPT-3 technology, Cocounsel aims to revolutionize the legal research landscape by offering lawyers an innovative and time-efficient way to conduct legal research. Cocounsel is an AI-powered research assistant that uses natural language processing (NLP) to interpret legal queries and provide relevant case law results. It is designed to enhance lawyers' productivity and improve their legal research efficiency by quickly identifying the most relevant and authoritative legal cases, statutes, and other legal authorities. Cocounsel's capabilities go beyond basic legal research and include legal citation analysis, brief analysis, and drafting assistance. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 20 Mar 2023
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https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/talent/workforce-risk-management-solutions.html
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Deloitte
The workforce is a critical asset for any organization, and managing workforce risks is essential for business success. Deloitte, a leading consulting firm, offers workforce risk management solutions to help organizations identify and mitigate workforce-related risks. Deloitte's approach to workforce risk management involves a comprehensive and integrated approach that covers a range of areas, including workforce planning, compliance, talent management, and health and safety. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 20 Mar 2023
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https://joshbersin.com/2023/02/the-churning-us-labor-market-and-why-we-need-labor-anthropologists/
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Josh Bersin
The recent article by Josh Bersin highlights the urgent need for labor anthropologists in today's rapidly changing labor market. With technological advancements and demographic shifts transforming the nature of work, businesses and organizations are grappling with the challenge of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. In this context, Bersin argues that anthropologists can play a critical role in understanding the cultural and social dynamics of the labor market, and in developing strategies for talent management that are informed by a deeper understanding of the needs and aspirations of workers. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 17 Mar 2023
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/hh6sm8817cdkxwb/Global%20HR%20Tech%20Report.pdf
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Drake Star
The "Global HR Tech Report" is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the HR technology market. The report provides insights into the current trends and future projections of HR technology usage across different sectors and geographies. It highlights the increasing adoption of HR technology by organizations and the potential benefits that it can offer to streamline HR processes, improve employee engagement, and enhance the overall employee experience. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 17 Mar 2023
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https://stenoresearch.com/watch-series/introducing-the-problem-index-which-countries-have-the-worst-demographics
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Steno Research
Steno Research has recently released a new report titled "Introducing the Problem Index: Which Countries Have the Worst Demographics?". The report analyzes various demographic indicators for 166 countries to determine which ones have the most significant demographic challenges. According to the report, the demographic challenges faced by different countries vary significantly. Some countries are struggling with high levels of aging, while others are grappling with a large youth population. The report highlights that demographic challenges can impact various areas, including economic growth, healthcare, and social welfare. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 17 Mar 2023
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/Maersk-MSC-2M-alliance-breakup-experts-weigh-in-on-future-market-outcome/642473/
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Supply Chain Dive
The recent announcement of the dissolution of the 2M Alliance between Maersk and MSC has left the shipping industry experts wondering about its potential impact on the market. The 2M Alliance, which began in 2015, was one of the largest partnerships in the container shipping industry, covering key trade routes across Asia, Europe, and the United States. According to industry analysts, the breakup of the 2M Alliance could lead to a shift in market dynamics, as it is likely to spur new partnerships and alliances among the major players in the industry. It could also result in increased competition, as companies seek to expand their market share and improve their profitability. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 17 Mar 2023
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https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-64718842
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BBC
According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, around 39% of the time spent on housework and caring for loved ones could be automated within a decade. The study involved 65 artificial intelligence experts from the UK and Japan who were asked to predict the amount of automation in common household tasks in the next 10 years. Experts predicted that grocery shopping was likely to see the most automation, while caring for the young or old was the least likely to be impacted by AI. The research, conducted by the University of Oxford and Japan's Ochanomizu University, sheds light on the impact that robots could have on unpaid domestic work. The study found that male UK experts tended to be more optimistic about domestic automation compared to their female counterparts, a situation that was reversed in Japan. However, the tasks that experts thought automation could do varied greatly. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 16 Mar 2023
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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/16/rise-of-zombie-vcs-haunts-tech-investors-as-startup-valuations-plunge.html
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CNBC
The recent emergence of "zombie" venture capital firms is causing concern among tech investors, as start-up valuations continue to plummet. These so-called zombie VCs are defined as firms that have failed to raise new funds, yet continue to operate using existing capital. The rise of these firms is seen as a symptom of the current downturn in the tech sector, as investors grow increasingly cautious and risk-averse. According to experts, zombie VCs are putting pressure on start-ups to accept lower valuations in exchange for funding. This is a troubling trend for entrepreneurs who have grown accustomed to the high valuations of recent years, and who may struggle to attract investment as a result. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 16 Mar 2023
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https://www.fastcompany.com/90824702/vertical-farming-failing-profitable-appharvest-aerofarms-bowery
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Fast Company
Vertical farming has been touted as a game-changing solution to increase food production and reduce the environmental impact of traditional agriculture. However, despite significant investment and hype, many vertical farming startups have struggled to turn a profit. In a recent article by Fast Company, it is noted that many of these ventures have failed to make significant returns on investment, leaving investors wary. Despite this trend, there are a few companies that are successfully navigating the challenges of vertical farming, including AppHarvest, Aerofarms, and Bowery. These companies have managed to not only turn a profit but also attract significant investments. AppHarvest, for example, has managed to raise over $880 million in investment, while Aerofarms and Bowery have each raised over $200 million. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 16 Mar 2023
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https://news.crunchbase.com/public/startup-ipos-stock-options-clock-stripe
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Crunchbase
The recent IPO of fintech unicorn Stripe has raised questions among startups about the role of stock options in employee compensation. Stripe's success has highlighted the potential for employees to reap significant financial rewards through stock options, but it has also drawn attention to the challenges that come with this form of compensation. One challenge is the complexity of stock options, which can be difficult for employees to understand and value. Additionally, the timing of an IPO can have a significant impact on the value of stock options, and employees may not be able to exercise their options for some time after the IPO. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 16 Mar 2023
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https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/metaverse-infrastructure.html
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Deloitte
The concept of the metaverse has been around for some time, but it has recently gained significant attention due to advancements in technology and a growing interest in virtual experiences. The metaverse is essentially a shared virtual space that allows people to interact with each other and digital objects in a way that feels real. However, the creation and maintenance of such a complex system requires robust infrastructure, which is where technology companies come in. Deloitte recently published an article discussing the infrastructure needed to support the metaverse, highlighting the critical role that cloud computing, 5G networks, and edge computing will play. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 16 Mar 2023
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https://www.wired.com/story/tech-layoffs-are-feeding-a-new-startup-surge/
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Wired
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread economic disruption, and the tech industry has not been immune to its effects. A new report from Wired suggests that tech layoffs have fueled a surge in new startups, as many talented engineers and entrepreneurs who have lost their jobs are now turning to starting their own companies. While the pandemic has created a challenging environment for many businesses, it has also presented opportunities for innovation and disruption. The report notes that many of these new startups are focused on solving problems that have emerged as a result of the pandemic, such as remote work, e-commerce, and healthcare. This is in line with previous trends, where periods of economic downturn have often led to a surge in entrepreneurial activity. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
Publish date: 15 Mar 2023
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https://www.coinbase.com/blog/introducing-base
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Coinbase
Publish date: 15 Mar 2023