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Friday, February 24, 2023

New York City's Push to Become a Tech Hub



New York City is known for many things, from being the financial capital of the world to have some of the best museums and restaurants. However, in recent years, the city has been making a name for itself as a tech hub. In this blog, we'll explore the reasons why New York City is increasingly becoming a center of gravity for the technology industry and how it is well-positioned for the future.

Nvidia Soars on Wall Street's AI Battleground, Despite Mixed Quarterly Results



Nvidia has emerged
as a winner on Wall Street's AI battleground, with its stock price soaring by 42% since the start of the year, the best performance on the PHLX Semiconductor Index. While analysts were estimating a 21% year-over-year slide in Nvidia's revenue for the January-ended quarter, the hype over the popularity of AI chat tool ChatGPT and the AI war brewing between Google and Microsoft overwhelmed concerns about the chipmaker's business in the short term. In fact, the rollout of AI chatbot-based search is expected to result in even more capital spending being directed towards Nvidia's way.

Google Accused of Destroying Evidence Related to Antitrust Lawsuit


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  1. Google is facing allegations of destroying evidence necessary for an antitrust lawsuit by using an auto-delete feature on its employee chat system.
  2. The US Department of Justice has asked a federal judge to take action against Google for its past practice of setting employee chats to auto-delete, despite the company has assured the court that it would preserve all necessary records.
  3. The accusations highlight the importance of preserving all necessary records during litigation and the potential consequences of failing to do so. Companies that prioritize transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance are likely to be better positioned to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital age.
Google is facing accusations of destroying evidence that could have been crucial to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has alleged that Google used an auto-delete feature on its employee chat system, leading to the destruction of written records. 

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Three Cool ChatGPT addons That I've Looked At...


Discover the power of ChatGPT's free Chrome extensions to streamline your daily tasks and maximize productivity.

The rise of artificial intelligence has brought about a lot of fear, uncertainty, and doubt about the future of work. But ChatGPT, one of the leading AI language models, is not here to replace us. In fact, it can help us become more productive by automating tedious and time-consuming tasks.

Here are three free ChatGPT Chrome extensions that can save you time and make you more productive:

Google's Desk-Sharing Policy: Practicality vs. Employee Well-being

  1. Google announces desk-sharing policy to improve office space efficiency and save costs
  2. Desk-sharing could lead to reduced privacy, limited storage, and noise distractions for employees
  3. The company plans to address employee concerns and maintain a comfortable work environment through overflow drop-in space and effective communication

The Rise of Generative AI: A Potential Tens of Billions of Dollars in Revenue Opportunity


Summary:
  • Generative AI is the latest hot thing in tech, promising a lucrative new revenue stream for semiconductor makers.
  • The technology has reached an inflection point, triggering a sense of urgency among enterprises around the world to develop and deploy AI strategies.
  • Companies such as Nvidia, Intel, and AMD are investing heavily in generative AI, with analysts estimating tens of billions of dollars in net annual sales if widely adopted.
The tech world is abuzz with talk about the latest hot thing in artificial intelligence (AI): text-generation tools that require massive computing power to run. These tools, also known as generative AI, have the potential to generate real-sounding responses with minimal prompting, and they're attracting billions of dollars in investments from companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia.
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Introducing Charlie: The AI-Powered Virtual Agent Revolutionizing the Home-Repair Insurance Business


Meet Charlie, the virtual assistant who's changing the game for sales agents and customers alike.

"She can answer 11,400 calls a day, route them to the appropriate departments, process claims, and schedule repair appointments. She can even whisper in agents' ears whether a customer is eligible for certain coverage plans and type on agents' screens why the customer is calling."

If you've ever worked in sales, you know that delivering world-class customer service is like creating a masterpiece. It requires careful planning, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate what will trigger your customers' interest and trust. For Johnathan Bragg, one of the top-performing sales agents at HomeServe USA, selling home-repair insurance is no different.
"I don't just say stuff and read scripts," said Bragg. "I listen to everybody, whoever you are, and I retain what it is that makes that person interested. I can get just about anybody to buy anything."

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