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Involvement and impact of AI in Product management: interview with Rutger de Wijs

Xebia

Product Management Consultant Rutger de Wijs shares his view on why and how AI can be leveraged by Product Managers to increase the value of their products. Introduction and General Insights To kick things off, could you provide a brief overview of your background and how you became involved in the intersection of AI and product management? At the beginning of my career (in the 2010s), I worked at an advertising tech startup as a BI Manager.

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Cruise slashes 24% of self-driving car workforce in sweeping layoffs

TechCrunch

Cruise, the embattled GM self-driving car subsidiary, is laying off 900 employees, or about 24% of its workforce, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The layoffs are part of a plan to slash costs and attempt to revamp the company following an October 2 incident that left a pedestrian stuck under and then dragged by one of […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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AI and generative AI are revolutionizing manufacturing…here’s how

CIO

Manufacturing has been a longstanding pillar of progress for humankind. From the Industrial Revolution over 200 years ago to today, manufacturing has had a profound impact on our lives, made possible by its unrelenting innovation. Now, manufacturing is facing one of the most exciting, unmatched, and daunting transformations in its history due to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI).

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OpenAI thinks superhuman AI is coming — and wants to build tools to control it

TechCrunch

While investors were preparing to go nuclear after Sam Altman’s unceremonious ouster from OpenAI and Altman was plotting his return to the company, the members of OpenAI’s Superalignment team were assiduously plugging along on the problem of how to control AI that’s smarter than humans. Or at least, that’s the impression they’d like to give. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Salesforce Data Cloud updates aim to ease data analysis, AI app development

CIO

Salesforce is updating its Data Cloud with vector database and Einstein Copilot Search capabilities in an effort to help enterprises use unstructured data for analysis. The customer relationship management (CRM) software provider’s Data Cloud, which is a part of the company’s Einstein 1 platform, is targeted at helping enterprises consolidate and align customer data.

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ConocoPhillips enlists 3D printing for supply efficiencies on Alaska’s North Slope

CIO

The harsh, remote landscape of Alaska’s North Slope does not evoke thoughts of digital transformation. At yet when it is home to many of your company’s assets, as is the case for ConocoPhillips, sometimes the best IT strategy is to bring technologies closer to the edge. “Aside from being extremely cold, working on the Slope presents major supply chain challenges,” says Pragati Mathur, chief digital and information officer for the energy exploration and production stalwart.

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Instagram introduces gen-AI powered background editing tool

TechCrunch

Instagram introduced its generative AI-powered background editing tool to U.S.-based users Wednesday. Meta’s lead for generative AI Ahmad Al-Dahle posted on Threads saying that the tool will let users change the background to their images through prompts for Stories. When users will tap on the background editor icon on an image they will get ready […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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COP28: Unlocking the potential of AI

CIO

Artificial intelligence can become a powerful tool to meet the goal of the Paris Agreement of limiting the increase in global average temperature to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels, for which it is essential to immediately reduce emissions, fast and deep in all productive sectors. Thanks to the special ability of AI to collect, complete and interpret large and complex data sets on emissions, climate impact, etc., this technology can be used to help all stakeholders adopt a more inform

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MrBeast’s analytics platform ViewStats is out in beta

TechCrunch

The top YouTuber in the U.S., MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) co-founded the new analytics platform ViewStats, which is now available in beta. Similar to tools like Socialblade, ViewStats uses the YouTube API to unveil detailed stats about channels that both creators and their fans can see. MrBeast didn’t become one of the highest-earning creators of all […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Get Better Network Graphs & Save Analysts Time

Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.

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In the Boardroom: Strategies for Effective Board of Directors Coaching

N2Growth Blog

The Importance of Board of Directors Coaching In today’s fast-paced and complex business landscape, the role of the board of directors has never been more critical. These individuals are entrusted with making strategic decisions that drive the success and sustainability of organizations. However, navigating the intricate dynamics of the boardroom can be challenging, even for seasoned directors.

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Waymo launches curbside robotaxi pickup at Phoenix airport

TechCrunch

Select Waymo One riders can now get picked up or dropped off by the company’s robotaxis curbside at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Waymo became the first autonomous vehicle operator in the U.S. to launch a paid robotaxi service to and from the airport in November 2022. The service went to an airport shuttle stop […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Leadership Refined: The Impact of Executive Management Coaching

N2Growth Blog

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. Executive coaching provides a unique opportunity for top-level leaders to enhance their skills, gain new perspectives, and unlock their full potential.

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Amazon’s Project Kuiper confirms its super-fast satellite communication tech works in space

TechCrunch

Amazon’s Project Kuiper successfully validated key technology that will increase throughput and reduce latency for customers using its satellite internet service, the company said Thursday. That technology is called “optical inter-satellite links” (OISL), a type of optical communication that uses infrared lasers to send data between spacecraft on orbit.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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HUAWEI eKit: Empower SMEs to accelerate digital transformation

CIO

According to the World Bank , small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies, especially in developing countries. SMEs account for most global businesses and represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. Due to the unstable economy in the post-pandemic era, SMEs are searching for new revenue sources and expanding their business, which is why a lot of SMEs are now aiming to utilize digital technologies to improve business efficiency and

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Climactic launches first fund as its partners eye looming M&A boom in climate tech

TechCrunch

The venture capital firm's $65 million inaugural fund will back founders who are starting climate tech software companies. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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HUAWEI eKit: Empower SMEs to accelerate digital transformation

CIO

According to the World Bank , small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies, especially in developing countries. SMEs account for most global businesses and represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. Due to the unstable economy in the post-pandemic era, SMEs are searching for new revenue sources and expanding their business, which is why a lot of SMEs are now aiming to utilize digital technologies to improve business efficiency and

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Mastodon founder touts Threads’ federation, saying it makes his X rival ‘a far more attractive option’

TechCrunch

Mastodon founder Eugen Rochko lauds Threads’ entry into the decentralized social media space, saying the move will make Mastodon — the open source Twitter/X rival — “a far more attractive option.” Mastodon’s app, which is powered by the decentralized social networking protocol ActivityPub, has gained more attention in the wake of Elon Musk’s acquisition of […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Streamlining Database Compliance with CI/CD Integration

IT leaders know the importance of compliance at every level, but the database often gets left behind as other environments are automated for robust protection. This whitepaper emphasizes the importance of robust, auditable, and secure database change management practices for safeguarding organizational compliance. Learn how automating database compliance: Mitigates risk Protects against security vulnerabilities Helps avoid regulatory penalties Aligns database workflows with app lifecycle Turns d

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How to Create Your Own “Year in Review”

Harvard Business Review

While the reality of work can feel especially overwhelming at the end of the year, reflection is the key to doing things differently in the year to come. Taking the time to pause and review your year increases your self-awareness and provides insights to improve. The authors present three steps to conduct your own learning “year in review.

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Microsoft disrupts cybercrime operation selling fraudulent accounts to notorious hacking gang

TechCrunch

Microsoft says it has successfully dismantled the infrastructure of a cybercrime operation that sold access to fraudulent Outlook accounts to other hackers, including the notorious Scattered Spider gang. The group, tracked by Microsoft as “Storm-1152”, is described as a major player in the cybercrime as a service (CaaS) ecosystem, whereby criminals provide hacking and cybercrime […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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5 Forces That Will Drive the Adoption of GenAI

Harvard Business Review

Today there’s a lot of hype around generative AI — and a lot of risk. In the face of uncertainty and inflated expectations, Gartner research has identified five forces that will keep the pressure on executives to keep learning, testing, and investing in the technology: 1) Board and CEO expectations; 2) Customer expectations; 3) Employee expectations; 4) Regulatory expectations; and 5) Investor expectations.

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Threads is finally available to users in the EU

TechCrunch

Five months after its launch in July, Meta’s social network Threads is now finally available to people living in the European Union. In a post on Threads, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta is opening up Threads to more countries in Europe. “Today we’re opening Threads to more countries in Europe. Welcome everyone ?,” he wrote. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Strengthen cyber threat defense with 3 new ways to detect anomalies

Lacework

Modern cyber attacks are designed to evade detection. Legacy cybersecurity tools and techniques have met their match. For example, Active Scanning , SSH Brute Force , and Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA) , which are recognized in the MITRE ATT&CK® Enterprise Matrix , are three types of modern attacker techniques that can evade traditional rule-based detection mechanisms due to their flexibility and adaptability.

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Encrypted email service Proton Mail gets its own desktop app

TechCrunch

Proton Mail finally has a native desktop app, rolling out now in beta for some users on Windows and MacOS. The encrypted email service has, of course, been available to desktop users since its inception nearly a decade ago — first through the web, and latterly via a “bridge” that opened access to Proton Mail accounts […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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3 Ways Men Can Advance Gender Equity at Work

Harvard Business Review

While workplace culture continues to lag behind in gender equity, the majority of men report that they overwhelmingly care about the issue. So why aren’t more of them involved, be it in company-sponsored gender diversity initiatives or in advancing gender equity in general? There are three main barriers that seem to be holding them back. For men to join in the effort toward gender equity, male organizational leaders need to acknowledge fear, address ignorance, and overcome apathy — and, just as

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Spotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature

TechCrunch

Earlier this fall, Spotify was found to be developing a new feature that would allow its streaming app users to create playlists using AI technology and prompts. Now, that “AI playlists” feature has been spotted in the wild, as part of a test that to see how users will respond to AI-driven playlist creation. The […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Top 5 Challenges in Designing a Data Warehouse for Multi-Tenant Analytics

Multi-tenant architecture allows software vendors to realize tremendous efficiencies by maintaining a single application stack instead of separate database instances while meeting data privacy needs. When you use a data warehouse to power your multi-tenant analytics, the proper approach is vital. Multi-tenant analytics is NOT the primary use case with traditional data warehouses, causing data security challenges.

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Optimizely Configured Commerce – Customizing Elasticsearch v7 Index

Perficient

The Optimizely configured commerce introduces Elasticsearch v7 for a better search experience. In the dynamic landscape of the Commerce world, there is always room for extended code customization. Furthermore, Optimizely provides explicit steps to customize Elasticsearch v7 indexes. There are a lot of advantages to using Elasticsearch v7. some are Improved Performance Security Enhancements Elasticsearch SQL GeoJSON Support Usability and Developer-Friendly Features In this post, we will go throug

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Credit Karma co-founder Nichole Mustard stepping down after more than 16 years

TechCrunch

Credit Karma co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer Nichole Mustard is leaving the company after 16-and-a-half years, TechCrunch has exclusively learned today. A spokesperson of the consumer fintech, now a subsidiary of Intuit, confirmed Mustard’s departure via email, writing only: “I can confirm she decided to leave the company, her contributions have been significant and we […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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The Economic and Legal Revolution in the Middle East: Regional Leaders ADG Legal And Petar Gray Take Charge

CEO Insider

The Middle Eastern legal sector, amidst transformative economic diversification, is witnessing a pivotal evolution. A region that was once primarily fueled by its energy sector is now a crucible for various emergent industries, reshaping the legal profession within its evolving economies. The economic shift in the Middle East, from its historical reliance on oil to […] The post The Economic and Legal Revolution in the Middle East: Regional Leaders ADG Legal And Petar Gray Take Charge appe

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