Instruct AI agent with your voice as it crawls websites in real-time
25 days ago
OpenAI's Realtime Console with Firecrawl allows controlling an AI agent with your voice to crawl and browse websites in real-time. The system runs locally in a React app, utilizing full-duplex audio and function calling for tasks like web crawling.
BACK TO THE FUTURE (4 MINUTE READ)
25 days ago
Exploring past ideas and visions of the future can be a valuable approach to innovation and problem-solving. By examining historical documents, research reports, and science fiction, individuals can uncover forgotten concepts that were ahead of their time and reapply them to modern challenges. This
GETTING STARTED WITH USER-GENERATED CONTENT (7 MINUTE READ)
25 days ago
To establish a successful user-generated content (UGC) strategy, businesses should start small and focus on building a content marketplace that balances supply and demand. Initially, this involves identifying and engaging power users who can contribute high-quality content, and then distributing thi
SABOTEURS THAT THREATEN INNOVATION (4 MINUTE READ)
25 days ago
Innovators, whether they are entrepreneurs or internal champions within organizations, often face sabotage from incumbents who seek to protect their interests and maintain the status quo. Incumbents use various tactics to kill innovation, including creating fear and doubt, emphasizing risks to exist
HOW TO WIN BY DOING THINGS THAT DON'T SCALE (6 MINUTE READ)
25 days ago
The concept of 'doing things that don't scale' suggests that startups and even established companies can benefit from engaging in non-scalable activities to drive growth, win markets, and delight customers. This approach emphasizes the importance of manual, labor-intensive efforts to solve problems
B2B SOFTWARE MARKETING MASTERCLASS (8 MINUTE READ)
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Romain Doutriaux, a seasoned B2B marketing leader, emphasizes the importance of telling impactful stories and aligning marketing efforts with the go-to-market strategy to drive lead generation and brand awareness. He highlights the need for a balance between short-term lead generation activities and
7 THINGS I LEARNED FROM THE CRO OF $100M+ ARR VERTICAL SAAS LEADER (2 MINUTE READ)
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Selling to small business owners requires a unique approach that adds real value upfront, as they have limited time and resources to engage with generic marketing efforts. Unlike enterprise buyers, small business owners often wear multiple hats and need comprehensive solutions that address all their
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 IA SUMMIT (5 MINUTE READ)
25 days ago
Madrona's third annual IA Summit highlighted the growing focus on making AI work in production, emphasizing the use of diverse models tailored to specific applications. The event showcased emerging 'killer use cases' for AI, the shift towards autonomous agents, and the continued robust funding in th
HOW AMERICA SPENDS MONEY (5 MINUTE READ)
25 days ago
The US government, much like a large corporation, relies on financial statements to manage its operations, with revenue primarily generated through taxes and significant expenditures on programs such as healthcare, social security, and defense. Despite a substantial GDP, the government faces a growi
Numa raises $32M to develop AI tools for car dealerships
25 days ago
Numa, a provider of artificial intelligence software for car dealerships, today announced that it has raised $32 million. Source: siliconangle.com
Nvidia and Accenture partner to foster development of AI agents
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Nvidia and Accenture have partnered to foster the development of AI agents. Source: siliconangle.com
AI assistants are blabbing our embarrassing work secrets
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Corporate assistants have long been the keepers of company gossip and secrets. Now artificial intelligence is taking over some of their tasks, but it...
Cloud security firm Apono raises $15.5M to expand AI-powered access management
25 days ago
Cloud permission management startup Apono Inc. revealed today that it has raised $15.5 million. Source: siliconangle.com
Desperately seeking AI ROI as IT budgets tighten
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Data from recent surveys shows that the scenarios we’ve been putting forth throughout 202... Source: siliconangle.com
Crescendo raises $50M for its AI-powered customer service platform
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Customer service startup Crescendo today announced that it has closed a $50 million fund... Source: siliconangle.com
Hyper-personalization in marketing: AI’s role in transforming customer engagements
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How artificial intelligence is changing the reports US police write
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Some California police departments are already using AI tools to help draft reports - and experts are concerned. Officer Wendy Venegas spoke softly in Spanish to the 14-year-old standing on the side of a narrow residential road in East Palo Alto. The girl’s face was puffy...
The smart home tech that saves you money
25 days ago
RYSE is the smart-home startup that’s creating a brand new category: technologies that automate your existing window coverings. Existing smart shade tech requires you to replace your shades, but RYSE lets you transform your existing shades into automated ones. It’s a simple, 5 minute installation th
Zuck Announces Meta's NEW AI Model... it's 🔥 up…
25 days ago
Meta’s new AI model, MovieGen, introduces groundbreaking video creation and editing features coming to Instagram next year. It allows users to generate videos from text, upload images for personalized videos, and edit videos using text commands for detailed adjustments like adding effects or changin
OpenAI has launched 'ChatGPT Canvas,' a new feature that allows users to directly edit and modify AI-generated text in a side-by-side view. This feature, built on the GPT-4o model, aims to streamline editing for writing and coding tasks by offering easy adjustments without generating new responses.
Google Adds Ads to AI Summaries
25 days ago
Google has added ads to its AI-generated search summaries. When users ask questions with a commercial angle, products related to the search will appear under a 'sponsored' label. This feature is currently rolling out in the U.S. on mobile and aims to help users quickly find relevant products. Google
BFL Launches Faster Flux 1.1 Pro
25 days ago
Black Forest Labs (BFL) has launched Flux 1.1 Pro, a faster and improved version of its text-to-image AI model. It features six times the speed of its predecessor, with better image quality and prompt adherence. Alongside this, BFL released an API, allowing developers to integrate Flux into their ap
New Languages for Gemini Live Users
25 days ago
Google’s Gemini Live, initially launched in English, is expanding to include French, German, Portuguese, Hindi, and Spanish. More languages will follow in the coming weeks, with over 40 expected. Initially exclusive to Pixel 9 users, Gemini Live is now free for all Android users. In addition to voic
Cohere Boosts AI Fine-Tuning Efficiency
25 days ago
Cohere has updated its AI fine-tuning service, making it easier for businesses to create custom language models. The enhancements include real-time training monitoring, increased token capacity, and better customization for specific tasks using the Command R 08-2024 model. This model delivers faster
UAE EXEMPTS CRYPTO TRANSFERS, CONVERSION FROM VALUE-ADDED TAX
25 days ago
The UAE has exempted crypto transfers and conversions from value-added tax, improving its appeal as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction and reflecting a broader trend of updated regulations in the region to accommodate digital assets.