Tag: VENTURE CAPITAL

  • Salesforce Inc. Sees Bullish Momentum with Golden Cross and Agentforce AI Innovation

    Salesforce Inc. Sees Bullish Momentum with Golden Cross and Agentforce AI Innovation

    Salesforce Inc. is experiencing a bullish surge backed by a Golden Cross signal, indicating strong momentum in its stock. With shares up 46.96% over the past year to $310.78, the company is also innovating through its Agentforce AI platform, which allows businesses to automate various functions. Solid technical indicators and product innovations suggest a bright…

  • AMD Introduces Open-Source OLMo LLMs to Compete in AI Market

    AMD Introduces Open-Source OLMo LLMs to Compete in AI Market

    AMD has launched its first open-source large language models (LLMs) known as OLMo, designed to be competitive in the AI space against giants like Nvidia and Intel. Featuring 1 billion parameters trained on AMD Instinct MI250 GPUs, OLMo models focus on reasoning and instruction adherence while promoting accessibility for developers. Their comprehensive training process and…

  • Upstate Upstarts: Facilitating Investment in Early-Stage Tech Companies

    Upstate Upstarts: Facilitating Investment in Early-Stage Tech Companies

    Upstate Upstarts is a directory of early-stage technology companies in Upstate South Carolina, created to connect startups with potential investors. Spearheaded by Paul Clark, the project features over 100 companies committed to innovation. The initiative aims to educate the community about investment opportunities and facilitate access for investors of various backgrounds. An accompanying index fund…

  • Study Reveals AI Readiness Shortfalls Among Enterprises

    Study Reveals AI Readiness Shortfalls Among Enterprises

    According to research from the Infosys Knowledge Institute, while companies anticipate an average productivity increase of 15% through AI, only 2% are prepared in crucial areas. Major deficiencies are noted in technology readiness, data accessibility, governance, and workforce upskilling, indicating a critical need for comprehensive strategies to harness AI effectively. A recent study conducted by…

  • Bain & Company Strengthens Partnership with OpenAI to Enhance AI Solutions

    Bain & Company Strengthens Partnership with OpenAI to Enhance AI Solutions

    Bain & Company has announced an expanded partnership with OpenAI to enhance AI innovation in leading companies. The collaboration will establish an OpenAI Center of Excellence aimed at maximizing client investments in AI technologies, particularly in retail and healthcare sectors. This initiative builds upon prior successful alliances, continuing a focus on implementing cutting-edge AI solutions…

  • Focusing on Incremental Progress in Generative AI Development

    Focusing on Incremental Progress in Generative AI Development

    Tech leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 discussed the importance of narrowing down goals for generative AI applications, focusing on practical solutions and leveraging existing data. Chet Kapoor noted the value of interdisciplinary teams in shaping effective AI strategies. Experts suggested that businesses should pilot smaller projects while identifying the most relevant data for their objectives,…

  • Modern Revival of Sortition in Technology Governance

    Modern Revival of Sortition in Technology Governance

    Leading technology firms, including Meta and OpenAI, are exploring sortition, a random selection method for decision-making that dates back to ancient Athens. This approach aims to enhance fairness and transparency in governance structures amid rising concerns over data privacy and ethical AI. However, challenges exist in balancing random selection with the need for competency in…

  • IBM Guides Enterprises on AI Implementation in Hybrid Cloud Environments

    IBM Guides Enterprises on AI Implementation in Hybrid Cloud Environments

    IBM is assisting organizations with their AI initiatives in a hybrid cloud landscape by promoting flexible, customizable AI models. Chief Technology Officer Hillery Hunter underscores the significance of multicloud infrastructures in achieving substantial ROI from AI. IBM’s strategies focus on creating adaptable models and providing clients with various deployment options, ensuring cost-effectiveness. IBM is actively…