Podcast: Charles Lamanna on AI’s next big role

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:23 mins read

MOLLY WOOD: In just one year, Microsoft Copilot has changed the way we work forever. By now, business leaders understand how it can boost their individual productivity and the efficiency of their teams. But as generative AI evolves, a bigger and more consequential opportunity presents itself: total business reinvention. Yeah,…

Implicit Bias Training That Works

  • Post category:Civility Partners
  • Reading time:4 mins read

A significant barrier to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce is implicit bias. Implicit bias occurs when, for instance, you hear the word “engineer” and immediately assume it is a man, or hear “teacher” and assume it is a woman. Have you ever been guilty of this? Many of us…

Navigating the generative AI disruption in software

For all the impressive revelations and technical feats unleashed by the sudden emergence of generative AI (gen AI), one of the most astounding aspects has been the accelerated pace of its adoption, particularly by businesses. Consider that large global enterprises spent around $15 billion on gen AI solutions in 2023,…

Multipolarity, Sovereign Equality & the Rejection of Universalism

Last autumn, President Putin outlined Russia’s six tenets of international relations. These can be summarised as developing an interconnected world that accommodates civilizational diversity, equal representation, and a balance of interest. The tenets represent a repudiation of the post-Cold War liberal hegemonic order based on alliances and universalism, in which…

Designing for privacy in an AI world

  • Post category:Google - Alphabet
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Artificial intelligence can help take on tasks that range from the everyday to the extraordinary, whether it’s crunching numbers or curing diseases. But the only way to …

The AI opportunity: How payers can capture it now

Payers currently face economic pressures that are likely to last a few years. Utilization of medical services has been higher than expected, providers are passing along higher costs through rate negotiations, and Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates are facing the most substantial downward pressure that payers have seen in years. In…

Engineer Your Own Luck

Companies that modularize and externalize their best capabilities are in a strong position to seize unexpected opportunities. Mark J. Greeven, Howard Yu, and Jialu Shan June 05, 2024 Reading Time: 13 min  Neil Webb/theispot.com Prediction is hard. The longer the time range — six months, three years, a decade —…

The New Code of Law: How AI Will Revolutionize the Legal Sector

  • Post category:Battery Ventures
  • Reading time:8 mins read

At Battery, we’re laser-focused on identifying verticals where AI adoption isn’t just a boardroom talking point, but a seamless solution to real pain points. In our view, healthcare is clearly one of those verticals; government contracting is another. We’re equally enthusiastic about AI’s potential to transform the legal industry. When…

Charting a new course: The untapped potential of American shipyards

American shipbuilding has reached a critical inflection point—can supply keep up with demand? The US Navy, the industry’s principal customer, increased its shipbuilding budget by 12.5 percent per year from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2024, and its most recent 30-year plan calls for the construction of 290 to…

Electrified charcoal ‘sponge’ can soak up CO2 directly from the air

Researchers from the University of Cambridge used a method similar to charging a battery to instead charge activated charcoal, which is often used in household water filters.By charging the charcoal ‘sponge’ with ions that form reversible bonds with CO2, the researchers found the charged material could successfully capture CO2 directly…

Is the EU Falling Apart Over Foreign Policy?

A fault line in the EU member states’ foreign policy is becoming increasingly clear, not only with respect to the Ukraine issue but also in the Gaza conflict. It is about the supremacy of the United States and NATO as well as the role of international organisations. In view of…

WEBINAR – Jun 6, 2024 – Strategic Approaches for Conducting DEIB Reviews

  • Post category:Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Reading time:4 mins read

About the Program: Join Us for the second installment of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (“DEIB”) Webinar Series: “Strategic Approaches for Conducting DEIB Reviews” This micro-webinar series is designed to support employers as they navigate, refine, and enhance their DEIB programs within the current legal, societal, and cultural landscape.…

California Civil Rights Department Unveils New Proposed Regulations on Employers’ Use of AI and Automated Systems

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:9 mins read

Quick Hits The California Civil Rights Department released new proposed regulations for employers’ use of AI and automated decision-making systems. The proposed regulations would affirm that employers’ use of such hiring technologies may violate the state’s antidiscrimination laws and clarify limits on the use of such technology in criminal background…

How One Insurtech Firm Formulated a Strategy for Climate Change

Brian Kenny: On September 2, 1666 in a bake shop on Pudding Lane in London, Thomas Farriner, baker for King Charles II, failed to properly extinguish his oven, sparking a fire that burned for five days, destroying 80 percent of the city, including 13,000 homes, 87 parish churches, the Royal…

Genetics study points to potential treatments for restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome can cause an unpleasant crawling sensation in the legs and an overwhelming urge to move them. Some people experience the symptoms only occasionally, while others get symptoms every day. Symptoms are usually worse in the evening or at night-time and can severely impair sleep.Despite the condition being…

Leading With Compassion When a Teammate Has a Terminal Illness

When an employee is experiencing a health crisis, it impacts their colleagues as well. Leaders must support everyone affected, with sensitivity and professionalism. Benjamin Laker, Vijay Pereira, Jack Tillotson, and Sammy Toyoki June 04, 2024 Reading Time: 11 min  Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images When an employee is diagnosed…

New joint capabilities from Microsoft and SAP unlock AI innovation

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:17 mins read

Microsoft and SAP have been partners and customers of each other for over 30 years, collaborating on innovative business solutions and helping thousands of joint customers accelerate their business transformation. Microsoft Cloud is the market leader for running SAP workloads in the cloud, including RISE with SAP, and today at…

Navigating Consumer Data Privacy in an AI World

Harnessing customer data well is central to any modern business, as is earning consumers’ trust that their information will stay private. With data breaches growing more common, regulations are tightening across the globe to bolster security, creating a new web of norms firms must understand. As generative artificial intelligence (AI)…

Religious Radicalism in Central Asia and Russia: Ideological and Political Factors

While adhering to secular principles, it is still important to support the development of traditional religious schools and promote the education of the clergy themselves. Indeed, often, representatives of the traditional clergy are unable to answer the pressing questions of young people, Marat Abdyldaev writes. Russia and Central Asia face…

Collaboration Requires Proximity – But It Doesn’t Have to Be Physical

  • Post category:INSEAD Knowledge
  • Reading time:6 mins read

The future of work is undoubtedly hybrid. Major corporations from Apple to Zoom now require employees to be in the office two or three days a week, citing the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and culture building. Indeed, traditional thinking suggests that being physically close leads to better communication and collaboration.Our recent research reinforces…

Find a Circular Strategy to Fit Your Business Model

Topics Social Responsibility Sustainability Dan Page/theispot.com The Research This research was based on qualitative case analyses of organizations that have implemented circular economy models. Data collection involved a mix of structured interviews with company managers, review of company documents, and review of in-depth case studies. The analysis identified key patterns…

On a New Mechanism for the Confiscation of Russian Sovereign Assets: Consensus Between the US Administration and Congress

, then by the end of the twentieth century  and in the 21st century , the reasons for its strengthening were explained, including the sanctions policy. Congress has the power to influence budgetary appropriations, determine the content of legislation and procedures for its implementation, and request reports from executive authorities.…

Will the Next Founders of Family Firms Please Stand Up?

  • Post category:INSEAD Knowledge
  • Reading time:9 mins read

In a family business context, this can be achieved in at least three ways: starting new businesses, transforming existing ones, or becoming active investors in the next generation of startups. Each will be discussed at the INSEAD summit.Starting new businessesIn many cases, the next generation of family members may be…

Working-off your organizational debt

  • Post category:Humatica
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Funds need to squeeze more free cash flow from companies in order to generate an adequate return from vintage 2019-2022 investments. More sales growth and/or higher profitability is needed to make-up for the valuation headwind from higher interest rates. One of the best ways to achieve lower cost, greater market…

Will the data lake prevail?

  • Post category:Valcon
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Nowadays, reflecting the quantity of data they house, organisations have moved on to lakes from warehouses. Powerful entities, data lakes are seamlessly integrated with the cloud and different services and have proved themselves to be an indispensable asset in storing and processing data. Plus, they are valuable tools for historicising…

Pricing Strategy for Startups

[simplecast-embed error="JSON parsing data error"] [embedded content]This episode of web3 with a16z is all about pricing strategy. We dive into insights from traditional and web2 businesses and apply them — plus brand new approaches — to startups using crypto and blockchains. Topics of discussion include the importance of understanding consumer…

Unleashing the Power of Generative AI in Marketing

  • Post category:Stax Consulting
  • Reading time:3 mins read

In a recent article, we discussed the impact and implication of Generative AI (GenAI), focusing on the key takeaways for private equity and portfolio companies.  The advent of GenAI marks a new era for businesses, particularly in the realm of marketing. Companies embracing AI are witnessing remarkable success in attracting,…

Radical joy: Celebrating Pride and the beauty and power of LGBTQIA+ communities

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:11 mins read

Link copied In the face of adversity, existence itself can be resistance and spark change. Radical joy is more than just a feeling. It’s an anthem to those who thrive against all odds. An ode to beauty. And a reminder that joy is both universal and individual—and we should unite in…

Racial Bias Might Be Infecting Patient Portals. Can AI Help?

Patients and physicians increasingly turned to digital platforms, like patient portal messaging, when COVID-19 made contact risky, but a new study of how providers managed the messaging surge suggests an uncomfortable downside: What if the color of a patient’s skin predicted the response they got to an inquiry?Researchers analyzed more…

The Coming MAGA Assault on Capitalism

Sensationalist narratives trumpeting how business leaders are supposedly eager to welcome Donald Trump back to the White House and pining for the days of his business-friendly tax cuts are missing an important dimension: the escalating, overt hostility of populist MAGA voices to business. This hostility starts from the top with…

How to Find Product-market Fit: 5 Strategies for Web3

Editor’s note: This article is based on a workshop created for founders attending a16z crypto’s Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX). The workshop was hosted by Head of CSX Jason Rosenthal based on his 25-plus years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, including more than 10 years as a startup CEO.…

Seyfarth’s Robert Milligan and Dawn Mertineit Lead Contributions to Chambers Trade Secrets 2024 Global Practice Guide

  • Post category:Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Reading time:2 mins read

We are thrilled to announce the release of the Chambers Trade Secrets 2024 Global Practice Guide, a comprehensive resource providing the latest insights and legal updates in the field of trade secrets law. Authored by leading experts in the industry, including Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s very own Robert Milligan and Dawn…