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Why the best Christmas ad so far isn’t really about Christmas

By Jeff Beer November 19, 2023 I know that most Americans don’t know what JD Sports is, but the major British sports retailer—think a mix between Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods—just released a Christmas ad that showcases the creativity that this time of year brings out in brands and creative shops. And that’s why … Continue reading Why the best Christmas ad so far isn’t really about Christmas →

Who is OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, and what does he think about the future of AI and ChatGPT?

ChatGPT Under Fire

By Jessica Bursztynsky November 18, 2023 OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman was fired on Friday from his role as leader of the artificial intelligence company. After an attempt by investors over the weekend to get Altman rehired failed, OpenAI’s biggest investor, Microsoft, announced that it had hired him to lead a new AI research division. … Continue reading Who is OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, and what does he think about the future of AI and ChatGPT? →

6 things to know about Mira Murati, OpenAI’s new interim CEO

Corporate Appointments

By Chris Morris November 17, 2023 ChatGPT and Dall-E might get the lion’s share of the spotlight, but Mira Murati may be the real star of OpenAI. Murati the chief technology officer at OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT—the most advanced AI chatbot ever to be deployed to a mass audience—and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company … Continue reading 6 things to know about Mira Murati, OpenAI’s new interim CEO →

How to talk to consumers about climate change

Climate Change

70% of consumers agree that sustainability is more important to them now than it was two years ago, but there are significant differences in that group. Constantine von Hoffman on November 17, 2023 Climate change is a serious problem and marketers can play a serious part in combatting it. As we discussed last week, one … Continue reading How to talk to consumers about climate change →

How to brag about yourself in a way that doesn’t make people hate you

Personal Skills

By Kim Rittberg November 10, 2023 You need to brag. No one knows about what you’ve done, how skilled you are, the recognition you’ve received—until you tell them. No one is going home to google you—the burden is on you. My mantra: Humility does not pay the bills. This is especially important for women. … Continue reading How to brag about yourself in a way that doesn’t make people hate you →

Figma’s future is about far more than design—or getting acquired

Mergers and Acquisitions

By Harry McCracken November 01, 2023 On September 15, 2022, Adobe made an announcement that took the tech world’s breath away, yet somehow had a whiff of inevitability to it. The software behemoth, long known for its acquisitiveness, had agreed to buy Figma, the wildly popular web-based platform for interface design, for $20 billion. … Continue reading Figma’s future is about far more than design—or getting acquired →

Minority groups in countries around the world are worried about AI being a threat to jobs

AI Future

By Shalene Gupta October 31, 2023 Today, AI is evolving at a lightning pace, leaving everyone else scrambling to catch up as they wonder what the future will bring and, more specifically, how AI will impact jobs. Job search website Indeed surveyed over 7,000 employees and human resource professionals in seven countries (U.S., U.K., … Continue reading Minority groups in countries around the world are worried about AI being a threat to jobs →

What to know about hiring in tech right now, according to the head of talent at Alphabet’s growth fund

Effective Hiring

By Pavithra Mohan As the head of talent at CapitalG, Alphabet’s $4 billion independent growth fund, Lauren Illovsky helps guide the firm’s portfolio companies as they scope out executive level hires and fill out their boards. Illovsky sees her role as absorbing—and solving—any challenges they’re facing in the talent department. “I always tell them … Continue reading What to know about hiring in tech right now, according to the head of talent at Alphabet’s growth fund →

Would you and your spouse make good business partners? Dwyane Wade was nervous about working with Gabrielle Union-Wade

Business Development

By KC Ifeanyi October 20, 2023 Dwyane Wade did not want to start a company with his wife, Gabrielle Union-Wade. The power couple has a number of businesses between them, ranging from wine and snack foods to haircare and lifestyle brands. But last year, the two launched their first joint venture, Proudly, a … Continue reading Would you and your spouse make good business partners? Dwyane Wade was nervous about working with Gabrielle Union-Wade →

3 things to know about why authors are suing OpenAI

Artificial Intelligence Applications

By Brittany Loggins September 22, 2023 While you may think of ChatGPT as an incredibly capable AI bot, some authors are arguing that its capabilities have been built on their lives’ work. Along with the Authors Guild, more than one dozen authors filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, on Tuesday, September 19. … Continue reading 3 things to know about why authors are suing OpenAI →