AI agents are replacing humans as the target audience for marketing. Unlike people, agents operate on logic and data, stripping away the emotional triggers that marketers rely on. This shift marks a fundamental challenge for the future of advertising.
The narrative shifted from OpenAI's dominance in 2022-2023 to the rise of multiple competitors like Anthropic, DeepSeek, and emerging open-source models. #AI #OpenSource #Tech
AI is terrible at marketing copy. Use it as a thought partner, not a ghostwriter, to avoid awkward phrasing and ensure authenticity. It empowers marketers, not replaces them. #AIMarketing #MarketingTips
An accidental technologist, starting in media at Vogue and producing beauty trade shows, led to creating one of the industry's first e-commerce platforms. This experience sparked a return to school to deepen tech knowledge. #Tech #ECommerce #BeautyIndustry
The term 'serial entrepreneur' carries a different connotation than 'serial investor' or 'serial CEO. #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship
Stephen Messer discusses fundraising with Jesse Middleton, co-founder of WeWork Labs and GP at Flybridge. Middleton explains that focusing on a smaller fund size can lead to higher returns, and that the goal isn't solely management fees. #VentureCapital #Fundraising #Startup
NYC schools ban generative AI for grades 2-8 for a year. This sparks a debate: how do we balance education's needs with AI's risks for young minds? #EdTech #AIinEducation
Howard Morgan, a pioneer in early-stage investing, highlights New York's booming AI scene, fueled by major tech companies and Cornell Tech. Exits like DoubleClick paved the way, creating a cycle where acquired talent launches new startups. The next step? #AI #Tech #VentureCapital
AI hallucinations pose real geopolitical risks, blurring the lines of truth in an era of mass media and AI-generated content. How do we navigate this new reality? #AIrisk #Geopolitics #Truth
George Kailas, founder of Prospero.ai, explains how retail investors are reshaping the market. Ideas from platforms like Reddit now influence algorithms and institutional investing—a major shift. #Investing #MarketTrends #Fintech
Co-host Stephen Messer and Tiny Organics co-founder Sofia Laurell discuss 'Project Tubby,' an AI initiative analyzing baby photos to assess eating habits.
#ParentingTech #AIinFood #BabyHealth
At the New York Tech event in Madison Square Park, our guest noted AI governance concerns. As models advance, transparency decreases. #AIgovernance #TechEvent
As AI models and agents replace junior roles, how will we develop senior talent? If people stop coding, writing, or solving problems, what's the long-term impact on our own capabilities, and our humanity? #FutureOfWork #AIImpact
New York's tech scene has evolved into a global powerhouse, especially for vertical-specific applications in AI, fintech, and media. While core infrastructure AI may be SF-based, NYC shines in applying these technologies to real industries. #NYCTech #VentureCapital #AI
Feeling AI make you dumber? You might be right. Relying too much on AI for writing can change your cognitive function. Even AI's repetitive phrases become noticeable. Is AI-generated work truly yours? #AI #CognitiveHealth #DigitalWellbeing
Satish Viswanathan, author of 'The Weight Of Intelligence', guest on our podcast: True AI isn't just about generating answers, it's about human validation. The focus is shifting from model output to our ability to verify its accuracy. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech
Satish Viswanathan, author of 'The Weight Of Intelligence', differentiates AGI from AEI. While AGI is about machines becoming broadly intelligent, AEI focuses on enterprises organizing intelligently around AI. #AI #EnterpriseAI #BusinessStrategy
Enterprise cognition needs to flow like a river, not get stuck in dams. Satish Viswanathan explains how moving beyond siloed systems to a river architecture is key for modern business decisions.
#EnterpriseAI #TechTrends
Moral truths aren't absolute across all times and cultures. Actions like murder or incest have been viewed differently throughout history. Modern morality appears to be primarily socially determined. #SocialConstructs #Morality #Philosophy
