CEOs Must Publish Transparent AI-Forward Memos
100% agree. This is why I’ve been pushing for organizations to publish AI-Forward CEO Memos that are honest and transparent. CEOs need to be more proactive in communicating the impact of AI, and make the next steps for employees more actionable.
Apple’s iPhone Voice-to-Text Still Mishears “How AI”
I just used voice-to-text on my iPhone for a text message in which i spoke, “how AI.” My iPhone typed “Howie.” I feel like that about sums up Apple’s current AI capabilities on the iPhone.
Choosing a Trusted AI for Personal Health Data
AI for health is an enormous opportunity. On the consumer side, the question becomes which AI lab/company do you trust with your data for a unified personal health advisor.
Non‑coders Can Now Build AI Apps Instantly
I signed up for @Lovable recently after listening to Lenny’s Podcast with @ElenaVerna and @lennysan. My early experiences as a non-coder building apps has changed my perspective on what’s possible with AI today, and how quickly work will change. You can...
AI ROI Fails Without Human Change Management
If your company isn’t generating significant ROI from AI adoption, then you have a people problem. AI transformation and value creation certainly requires an understanding of and access to the technology. But, more importantly, a willingness of the humans within...
All Knowledge Workers Must Learn to Manage AI
“Every knowledge worker becomes a manager of AI agents - The majority of people are individual contributors now, but AI requires everyone to learn management skills: delegating with clear language, building trust, understanding when AI hallucinates.”
AI Hype Fades; Subscriptions Drop After Brief Wow
“A lot of AI products get tried because they’re the cool new thing. People sign up, poke around, feel the wow moment, tell a friend, maybe even pay for a month or two. Then real life kicks in and the...
Amazon Must Aggressively Own AI Commerce Future
“Amazon’s rapid evolution in its view of AI-powered commerce underscores how quickly online retail is changing, and the risks the company faces if it doesn’t act aggressively to maintain control over its future.”
AI Elevates Judgment, Taste, and Agency Over Automation
“the AI era may end up placing even more weight on judgment, taste, and agency – the parts of work that are hardest to specify, hardest to benchmark, and hardest to replace”
A16z Argues for Balanced, Innovation-Friendly AI Regulation
The a16z perspective on AI regulation.
AI's IP Grab Spurs Billion‑Dollar Licensing Deal
Such a fascinating legal and business case. Use IP without permission to train AI models, get rewarded with $1B equity/licensing deal. The media companies can sue, or do deals. But, in the end, they need each other. https://t.co/69F5E6Obxi
Ultimate AI Masterclass: Models, Space Data Centers, Geopolitics
This @patrick_oshag @GavinSBaker episode is an absolute master class in AI models, frontier labs, data centers (in space), scaling laws, Nvidia, AI geopolitics, and more. I will be listening multiple times. https://t.co/1j3W8HkGIM
AI-Generated Ads See 31% Drop in Clicks
“unless people knew the ads are AI-created, which lowers click-throughs to 31% less than human-made ads” 👀
Sega’s $5 Million Lifeline Fueled Nvidia’s Rise
This Joe Rogan interview with Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, is incredible. I’ve followed and invested in Nvidia for more than a decade, but I’d never heard Jensen’s origin story as an immigrant at age 9 (separated from his parents for...
Choosing One: SpaceX, Anthropic, or OpenAI IPO?
Let’s say SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI all IPO in 2026. You can only buy one. Which are you buying?
Early AI Adopters Must Scrutinize Data Ownership
When being an early user of AI tech, you always have to consider what company will end up with your data.
AI Jobs Debate Emerges as 2026 Midterm Focus
AI is becoming a bigger political issue by the day. Both sides trying to see what related issues voters may care about. Jobs is certainly one that could gain momentum heading into 2026 midterms.
OpenAI Declares Code Red, Refocuses on ChatGPT Upgrades
This is an interesting turn of events. The Information reports that on Monday, “OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees he was declaring a ‘code red’ to marshall more resources to improve ChatGPT as threats rise from Google and other artificial...
DeepMind Hires Scientist to Explore Post‑AGI Future
Google DeepMind: “We are seeking a Research Scientist to explore the profound impact of what comes after AGI. Key responsibilities include defining critical research questions within these domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, and conducting experiments to...
ChatGPT’s Debut Sparks Three‑year Tech Imagination
Sam's Tweet from Nov. 30, 2022 announcing the launch of ChatGPT. Hard to imagine where the technology will be three years from now . . .
Top AI Podcasts I Listen to Weekly
Podcasts are one of the primary ways I stay updated on the latest in AI, specifically how AI leaders are thinking about the current and future state of industry. I get asked all the time which podcasts I listen to, so...
AI Deal Web Too Complex, Need Clear Visualization
I keep track of and talk about all these AI deals for a living, and even I have whiplash. Anyone have a great visualization of all the investments and deals between the labs, cloud, and AI infrastructure companies? eg Google owns...
Meet the AI Realist: Optimistic Yet Cautious
What is the official term for someone who is neither an AI Doomer not an AI Boomer? Someone who sees the enormous potential of AI to do good and create abundance, but is also realistic and cautious about the current...
AI Agent Economy Poised to Spark Multi‑Level Chaos
The AI agent economy is going to create chaos on so many levels.
Politicians Test AI Appeal; 2026 Campaigns May Center On It
Just noting the increasing interest of politicians in AI. My assumption has been this is all a trial balloon to see if voters care enough yet. If they do, AI becomes a major campaign issue in 2026 (AI’s impact on...
DeepMind Valuation Could Exceed $1 Trillion, Boosting Google
And DeepMind would be $1+ trillion if split off (my opinion based on valuations of xAI, Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.). Bullish on Google.