Mars 2025 - part 2

  • OpenAI secures $40 billion in funding, reaching a $300 billion valuation. However, to receive the full $40 billion from SoftBank, it must complete its transition to a for-profit company by the end of this year. If it fails to meet this deadline, the funding could be reduced to $20 billion.
    | #Leader | Inc.com | 2025/03/29
  • Apple is struggling to keep pace with AI advancements, leading to delays in new features, raising concerns about its ability to compete effectively in technology. My take: with the recent technological advancements, it's seams that giants (not only Apple) are struggling to keep up with customer expectations evolution. This presents an interesting opportunity for smaller players.
    | #Leader | Marques Brownlee | 2025/03/29
  • Elon Musk's $113 billion deal to merge X and xAI is a significant move. One of the biggest social platforms is getting closer to a state-of-the-art AI company with, which could lead to a multitude of new use cases.
    | #Leader | Elon Musk | 2025/03/28
  • Bill Gates says only three jobs will survive the AI takeover: healthcare specialists, energy industry workers, and AI coders. Healthcare workers will always be needed. The energy industry will grow, and coders will remain important as AI expands.
    | #Team | Bill Gates | 2025/03/28
  • Nvidia GTC highlighted cutting-edge humanoid robots, from Neo Gamma's home autonomy to Digit's grocery-picking abilities. Boston Dynamics showcased motion capture advances, while Disney's BDX droids merged creativity with robotic tech.
    | #Robots | CNET | 2025/03/26
  • Cathie Wood Predicts Tesla Will Commercially Launch Its Robotaxi Service in June 2025, Starting in Austin, Texas.
    | #Leader | Cathie Wood - CEO of ARK Invest | 2025/03/25
  • Elon Musk aims to produce 5,000 to 12,000 Optimist robots this year, with plans for significant expansion to 50,000 next year for broader use.
    | #Leader #Robots | Elon Musk | 2025/03/23
  • Researchers say AI is getting better at completing long tasks. It can already do tasks that take a human about an hour. By 2029, AI might manage month-long projects. This means it will be more helpful in many jobs soon.
    | #AI | The Neuron Daily | 2025/03/23
  • Adobe has unveiled Firefly, a user‑friendly, flexible, and powerful platform that lets you generate images and videos with impressive results. My take: I've used it in some of my own work, and having everything on a single platform really keeps things simple.
    | #AI | Adobe | 2025/03/21
  • According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, user feedback is essential for refining AI products and features.
    | #Marketing | Sam Altman | 2025/03/20
  • META is finally bringing its AI to Facebook and WhatsApp in Europe after a long wait. My take: It's interesting to see it appear on these platforms, but the real question is — what will be the main use cases?
    | #AI #Leader | TheVerge | 2025/03/20
  • OpenAI has released a new voice API that will change how AI voices sound. Developers can now add emotions to the voices, making interactions more engaging. This model is cheaper than previous options, offering a new way to communicate with AI.
    | #AI #Leader | OpenAI | 2025/03/20
  • Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot impressively showcases agility, with the ability to run, walk, and crawl smoothly.
    | #Robots | Boston Dynamics | 2025/03/19
  • The Unitree G1 is the world's first humanoid robot that can side-flip.
    | #Robots | Unitree G1 | 2025/03/19
  • LinkedIn's report says that the most important skill for 2025 is AI literacy. Everyone needs to know how to use AI tools. Spend time learning different AI tools, not just ChatGPT. AI can save time and help you make better choices.
    | #Team | Linkedin | 2025/03/19
  • Unilever is using AI and digital copies (called digital twins) to make product images more quickly and at a lower cost. This new way improves image quality and keeps the brand looking the same. It also helps marketers spend more time on creative work and makes it easier to create more content. In Thailand, the TRESemmé brand saved a lot of money by using these digital tools.
    | #AI #Marketing | Unilever | 2025/03/18
  • Elon Musk believes that in 10 years, AI will be smarter than humans, and many jobs may disappear. However, he thinks goods and services will be almost free due to robots, leading to a higher standard of living for everyone.
    | #Leader | Elon Musk | 2025/03/18
  • Vibe coding is ideal for rapid prototyping and fun projects, while prompt-driven development is better for structured, production-ready software requiring thorough code review and maintenance.
    | #AI #Analytics #Team | Andrew Ships | 2025/03/18
  • Traffic to U.S. retail websites from generative AI sources has increased by 1,200 percent, according to Adobe Analytics. This surge shows how AI is changing online shopping. Retailers should pay attention to these trends to attract more customers. My take: marketers need to find effective ways to analyze these behaviors in order to build stronger customer relationships.
    | #AI #Marketing | Adobe | 2025/03/17
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