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The possibility of regulation hangs on the horizon over generative AI
While it’s easy to get lost in the hype of generative AI, you have to remember there could be a big governance piece coming.
A recent report from Pitchbook shows that ‘mega-deals’ could be inflating AI startup funding totals, giving a misleading picture of the sector’s health.
Technology alone isn’t a sustainable moat for AI products, especially with the barrier to entry only continuing to go down.
Today’s AI funding rush reminds me of the fintech investing hype of 2021
We’re seeing a lot of folks push their capital into just a few squares on the betting table. One way or another, the result is going to be notable.
Amazon finds itself in the unusual position of playing catch-up in AI
“This might be the first time where people looked and said that Amazon isn’t in the pole position to capitalize on this massive opportunity.”
We’re still in the early stages of AI, and TechCrunch+ can help you learn and adapt with every change and new best practice in the coming year.
Generative AI has been the trend to watch. It’s transforming the software paradigm and unleashing previously unimaginable opportunities.
TC Startup Battlefield master class with Lightspeed Ventures: Use generative AI to supercharge efficiency
Raviraj Jain, partner at Lightspeed Ventures, explains how early-stage startups will be impacted by GenAI, and what to look out for.
The AI skills gap is real. A recent study from Randstad, the recruitment company, found that job posts referencing generative AI skills have risen by 2,000% since March. It’s the…
So, there were some nonprofit folks up against a wall of money and influence. Guess who won?
OpenAI’s fate took a a twist nobody could have imagined last week, and all we can do is watch to see what the final outcome will be.
One thing that the OpenAI drama should teach startups is that they should never put all their eggs in one LLM basket.
Best practices for developing a generative AI copilot for business
Since the launch of ChatGPT, I can’t remember a meeting with a prospect or customer where they didn’t ask me how they can leverage generative AI for their business. From…
3 skills could make or break your cybersecurity career in the generative AI era
While many employers emphasize problem-solving skills in job descriptions, the ability to think outside the box is imperative in cybersecurity.
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Investors are souring on OpenAI’s nonprofit governance model
OpenAI was never quite like other generative AI startups — or other startups period, for that matter. Its governance structure is unique and what ultimately led to the abrupt ousting of CEO Sam Altman on Friday. Even after it transitioned from a nonprofit to a “capped-profit” company in 2019, OpenAI retained an unusual structure that…
OpenAI’s crisis will sow the seeds of the next generation of AI startups
OpenAI’s meltdown is likely to become the latest installment in what’s becoming a Silicon Valley tradition. It’s hard to know how this will end.
Effective accelerationism, doomers, decels, and how to flaunt your AI priors
Several political perspectives are shaping quite a lot of the work on artificial intelligence, and so we need to understand them, especially now.
The AI hype train is going full swing. At this point, it is hard to name an industry not affected by this disruptive technology.
Deal Dive: An AI application that isn’t just marginally better
Pippin Title uses AI to help its customers navigate the fragmented world of property titles into one digital space.
AI is a chaotic free-for-all right now, especially when it comes to the fundraising cycles. Does Fifth Dimension stand out from the crowd?
Art, psychology, theology and philosophy have all struggled with that question for as long as we’ve had conscious thought.
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Ramp taps AI as fintech hunts for growth
Ramp and Brex have been vocal about how they believe AI will transform the way they operate and serve their customers.
Navigating startups through smart investments, outsourcing and cash preservation
Given today’s harsh economy and reduced VC spending, startups need a critical eye when purchasing SaaS and cloud infrastructure.
The heady, futuristic world of artificial intelligence brings us a new promise: The ability to be perfectly average.
How startups can use generative AI from ideation to implementation
The day ChatGPT debuted, this transformational technology captured the imaginations of business leaders and changed decision-making forever. Today’s C-suite sees incredible upside opportunities with generative AI. Set to drive a…
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Startups learn the hard way that relying on OpenAI’s tech can burn them
A recent update to OpenAI’s ChatGPT that allows users to upload PDFs and ask questions about them has sent ripples through the startup ecosystem.
Before making any staffing decisions, partner with your CMO to conduct focused and measurable trials of generative AI tools.
If there’s one area where most engineering teams are not making the most of AI, it’s team management. Figuring out how to better manage engineers is often approached like more…
When you take venture capital money, investors will shape everything from your strategy and product to your thought process. That may not be best for what you’re offering, especially in…
Driven by the notion of AI as a competitor, fear of job displacement still looms in some corners of the professional world.