The Rise of Agentic AI Among Your Customers (Episode 466)
Agentic AI is almost certainly going to be huge... and probably soon. Early versions of agentic AI already exist today. Some of them even work pretty well. And the early…
The Future of Computing? Big Tech Earnings and the State of Digital Q3 2024 (Thinks Out Loud Episode 439)
It’s time for Big Tech’s earnings once again. And, this time around there were some notable updates, particularly from Meta Platforms (i.e., Facebook) and Microsoft that hint at the future…
Picks, Shovels, and the AI Gold Rush (Thinks Out Loud Episode 414)
I’ve been relatively bearish lately on Google’s articulated vision — or lack thereof — for artificial intelligence. I’ve been much more bullish about Microsoft and Amazon and OpenAI. But here’s…
Techno-Optimism and Building a Human Brand (Thinks Out Loud Episode 399)
What is the point of technology? Does it exist solely for its own sake? Of course not. It's to make our customers' lives better. It's really that simple. Which, happily,…
Anticipating Radical Shifts in Consumer Behavior from AI Adoption: A Look into the Future (Thinks Out Loud Episode 396)
Microsoft's Satya Nadella recently showcased the company's vision for "your everyday AI companion." This genuinely represents a remarkable vision of the future. And one that seems likely to occur. Fortunately,…