James Cameron, director of films like “Avatar” and “Titanic,” sees potential in AI technology to reduce filmmaking costs significantly. In a podcast interview with Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth, Cameron expressed that generative AI could cut the cost of blockbuster films by half, primarily by increasing production efficiency rather than reducing staff. As Alex Weprin reported … Read more
Amazon is testing new generative AI tools to enhance its e-commerce offerings, including a shopping assistant called Interests AI and a health-focused chatbot. As reported by Annie Palmer for CNBC, these features are currently available to a subset of users. Interests AI allows customers to describe their needs conversationally, generating curated product selections based on … Read more
Hollywood directors Anthony and Joe Russo are building a high-tech studio aimed at harnessing AI to empower artists rather than replace them. According to technology journalist Christopher Mims of The Wall Street Journal, the directors of “Avengers: Endgame” are investing in AI technology that could help filmmakers create content on smaller budgets. The Russos received … Read more
A growing number of AI startups are redefining Silicon Valley’s traditional growth model by operating with minimal staff while achieving significant revenue and user numbers. According to an article by Erin Griffith in The New York Times, these companies are leveraging AI tools to maximize employee productivity across all business functions. Gamma, an AI startup … Read more
The New York Times is launching an internal artificial intelligence initiative that includes a new summarization tool called Echo and guidelines for AI use in the newsroom. According to reporting by Max Tani for Semafor, the media company is opening up AI training to its staff and approving several AI tools for editorial and product … Read more
Dana DiTomaso, founder of Kick Point Playbook, recently shared insights on leveraging Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and artificial intelligence to improve content strategy and data analysis. Speaking at CMI’s Content and Marketing Trends for 2025 event, DiTomaso emphasized the importance of working with imperfect data while focusing on meaningful trends rather than exact numbers. The … Read more
The Central Intelligence Agency has created an AI-powered chatbot that helps analysts interact with virtual versions of foreign leaders to predict their behavior. According to reporting by The New York Times, the tool has been in development for the past two years as part of the agency’s broader technology modernization efforts. CIA Chief Technology Officer … Read more
Software engineer and Google executive Addy Osmani has published a comprehensive analysis of how AI is changing software development, while highlighting important limitations of current AI coding tools. The findings reveal that AI assistants can help developers achieve about 70% of coding tasks quickly but struggle with the remaining complex aspects of software engineering. The … Read more
Investment in AI-powered medical note-taking applications doubled to $800 million in 2024, marking a significant shift in healthcare technology adoption. According to a report by Madhumita Murgia in the Financial Times, this surge reflects growing competition between Big Tech companies and startups in the $26 billion AI healthcare market. Microsoft’s Nuance DAX Copilot and solutions … Read more
Religious leaders across the United States are incorporating AI into their religious practices, from sermon writing to theological research. According to an article by Eli Tan in The New York Times, clergy members are testing various AI applications while grappling with ethical considerations. Rabbi Josh Fixler of Congregation Emanu El in Houston created “Rabbi Bot,” … Read more