“If Google were a ship, it would be the Titanic in the hours before it struck an iceberg—riding high, supposedly unsinkable, and about to encounter a force of nature that could make its name synonymous with catastrophe.”
This from the Wall Street Journal’s Christopher Mims who sees Google’s search engine and search business as under siege.
I live across the street from the Seattle Public Library—a ten-story glass and steel structure designed by Rem Koolhaas, housing over 1.5 million books and volumes.
Libraries like this are more than repositories of knowledge; they’re places for discovery, connection, and community. Maya Angelou once said, “I always felt, if I can get to a library, I’ll be OK.”
Twenty-one
As reported in Entrepreneur Magazine, a new Google study released on Monday reveals that nearly 100% of Gen Z knowledge workers (ages 22 to 27) are using AI tools like ChatGPT at work.
These professionals, described by Google as “young leaders” because of their current or aspiring leadership roles, are leveraging AI in meaningful ways such as for meeting notes,
I’ve leveraged ChatGPT in my blogging for sometime. Brainstorming, summaries, titles, grammar, editing, and more.
Last Wednesday, OpenAI announced an update to GPT-4, aimed at improving overall performance, including enhanced writing capabilities to generate more natural and engaging text.
GPT-4o got an update 🎉
The model’s creative writing ability has leveled up–more natural, engaging, and tailored writing to improve relevance & readability.
It’s also better at working with uploaded files, providing deeper insights & more thorough responses.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) November 20, 2024
OpenAI didn’t say much much about the update other than that its “creative writing ability has leveled up” and that
Getting a legal tech startup up and running—especially one without a financial partner—is a challenging endeavor, and the financial hurdles are only growing.
In the early days of LexBlog, I “walked the streets” of New York City, figuratively speaking, by emailing large law firm CMOs. I’d let them know I’d be in town and told them, “I’d be remiss if
Despite recent controversies and shifting dynamics, X (formerly Twitter) remains a vital space for engaging with influencers.
While some major publishers like The Guardian and NPR have announced their withdrawal from the platform, Sara Guaglione of Digiday reports the reality is that many influential voices—and the communities, including bloggers, they cultivate—are still active there.
Over a dozen major publishers, including
The social media network Bluesky is gaining traction among legal professionals, including legal bloggers, in a big way.
Its decentralized platform and unique customization options provide a refreshing alternative to traditional social networks. Makes it an attractive space for those seeking the joy of connecting, sharing, and engaging online.
I’m far from an expert on using Bluesky and its features.
What can we expect for AI’s increased use by the masses?
Apple and its iPhone, used by over 50% of smartphone users in the States and 1.53 billion people worldwide, can give you a good clue.
Bloomberg reported Thursday that Apple is doing a total revamp of its Siri service as part of the company’s efforts to become a force
As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become more widespread, their role in education has sparked excitement – and concern.
Kelly Gibson, an English teacher with 27 years of experience, offers a nice perspective on how ChatGPT can be a positive force in the classroom in her essay in Business Insider.
Rather than fearing AI as a tool for cheating and
Something about the new social media network, Bluesky, has caught my attention as did Twitter, eighteen years ago.
My former COO and friend turned me on to BlueSky a ways back. Other than creating an account and following him and him following me, I did nothing with this new social media network.
Sunday though I saw an article by Mike