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Unlocking generative AI’s greatest growth opportunities

CIO

The challenge now, of course, is separating the hype from reality to move forward on a path that makes sense for real businesses. Where will the biggest transformation occur first? First, it is clear that generative AI will transform business. Importantly, however, that does not mean humans will be removed from the loop.

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New School Foods’ filet looks and tastes like salmon, but it’s actually plants

TechCrunch

New School Foods said its muscle fiber and scaffolding technology to produce whole-cut fish alternative products is now at a point where it can be demonstrated and a pilot facility built. The company’s first product is a plant-based filet that looks, cooks, tastes and flakes like wild salmon. The company has now raised $13 million in total.

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Your Generative AI strategy could use a startup’s touch

CIO

Your GenAI strategy playbook Startups, of course, move quickly because their ability to be nimble and strategic determines their long-term viability. Be strategic (of course). Accordingly, many organizations plan to boost GenAI funding, the survey found. These tips will help you get started. What are your metrics for success?

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Growing Leaders Who are Confident, Skilled and Human-Centered (Mistakes to Avoid)

Let's Grow Leaders

And of course, when you’re giving feedback be sure to also recognize what’s working. And of course, when you’re giving feedback be sure to also recognize what’s working. This is no cookie-cutter, stale-off-the-shelf program. Three Mistakes that Will Sabotage Growing Leaders 1.

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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower CTO

This is a safe choice, of course - but is it the best choice? What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? What does the role demand? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Exploring new technologies? Increasing competitive advantage? The answer is: it depends. The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. And how can you tell?

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Gather AI secures new cash to scan inventory in warehouses using drones

TechCrunch

The trio had the idea to use drones to gather data — specifically data in warehouses, such as the number of items on a shelf and the locations of particular pallets. Arora co-founded Gather AI in 2019 with Daniel Maturana and Geetesh Dubey, graduate students at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute. Image Credits: Gather AI.

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5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure

CIO

In 2017, Fast Company wrote that Southwest Airlines’ digital transformation “takes off” with an $800 million technology overhaul, but only $300 million was dedicated to new technology for operations. While weather may have been the root cause, the 16,000 flights canceled between Dec. 19-28 far exceeded any other airlines’ operational impacts.

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