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🚀 Exponential Baby🚀 That's how I started my SXSW presentation this year! Here's 6 ways the world is now at Exponential Speed driven by AI and in a large part NVIDIA ! And it's coming from everywhere - not just AI! Here are the key takeaways from my latest Forbes article: 🔹 AI's Massive Growth: Gartner predicts 80% of enterprises will increase generative AI use by 2024. Companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are leading this charge. 🧠 🔹 Jensen Huang's Vision: NVIDIA's CEO foresees a "major second wave" of AI, emphasizing the need for AI that respects cultural and linguistic diversity. 🌍 🔹 AI and Productivity: AI is revolutionizing productivity, with 46% of office legal work now automated and a 25% spike in AI-driven automation in just one year. 🏢 🔹 Spatial Computing Convergence: AR, VR, and other technologies are merging with AI to create immersive, intuitive digital experiences. 🎮 🔹 Data Deluge: Data is expected to grow by 660 zettabytes over the next decade, challenging leaders to navigate this massive influx. 📊. We need DATA to feed the AI Machine! 🔹 Leadership in Change: Navigating this exponential growth requires dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking leadership. Empathy, change management, and education are key. 🌟 As we stand at the threshold of the exponential age, our challenge is to harness this potential, surf the wave of change, and emerge resilient and ready for the future. 🌐💡 Codeium Goldman Sachs Varun Mohan Read more: https://bit.ly/3UYlS1t

🚀 Reflecting on over two years as a member of the Altair board, I am continuously inspired by our pioneering work in computational intelligence and AI. As one of the 20 Hottest AI Cloud Companies in 2024 by Computer Reseller News , it’s amazing to watch this company adding value to customers! Serving on the board with James Scapa Trace Harris Shekar Ayyar Stephen Earhart Raoul Maitra Mary Boyce Jim Anderson Stephanie Buckner Matt Brown is a profound honor, and witnessing our progress firsthand is true WOW! Some fun facts: - Did you know that Altair 's recent "AI for Engineers" sessions were sold out? Overflow only!!!! - Did you know that Altair helps with solutions from generative design to the seamless integration of lightweight design, functional requirements, and manufacturability, the advancements are groundbreaking. 🌐✨ - Did you know that Altair technology enables blazing-fast physics predictions, offers model reductions with 98% accuracy, and supports data-driven manufacturing workflows that significantly enhance future system performance? I am proud to be part of a company that empowers organizations to innovate rapidly! 💡🔧 #board #OnlyForward Amy Messano #ai

 Did you hear? ☀ Tonight’s Massive Solar Storm Could Disrupt Comms The U.S. government has issued its first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly 20 years. Radiation from a major amount of solar activity will hit the Earth’s magnetic field today and could cause power & radio comms issues throughout the weekend. This storm is expected to unleash at least five Earth-directed coronal mass ejections and feature sunspots 16 times the diameter of Earth. And we could see the Northern lights in Cali, Alabama and more! Will you get up early to try to catch it?

We did a thing. In Paris. With Ayumi Moore Aoki and WOMEN IN TECH ® Global ! We launched a 'special' digital identity -- .WITG for all the AMAZING women in STEM!!!! Women in Tech Global is on a mission to empower 5 million women and girls in tech by 2030, spanning 48 countries across 6 continents. Unstoppable Domains, Unstoppable Women of Web3 proudly partners with Women in Tech Global to pioneer the first women's group globally to implement its own naming service to create a strong community among women in tech and provide them with the tools they need to succeed in the digital space. What can you do with it? Chat with other .WITG holders, collect community badges to access exclusive Group Chats, create a domain profile for networking, experiment with innovative blockchain technology using a web3 digital identity, and leverage AI avatars. Get your .WITG domain today! https://lnkd.in/eBsaJc73

In Paris with my mother in law for her bucket list trip AND I get to speak at the 2024 WOMEN IN TECH ® Global summit! The program looks amazing thanks to Ayumi Moore Aoki Núria Alba Pérez Andrea Derman Tamuna Kvintradze Alba Perez Derbez and so many others I cannot wait to meet who have been working behind the scenes to make this event happen! Also I'm honored to do a panel with my fellow 100 Davos Women Dr Anino Emuwa ! The COO of TheSandBox BORGET Sebastien Sheraz Ahmed from STORM Partners and Melissa Slaymaker from Women in Tech global! And I get to see amazing people like Kathryn Rose ⭐ !!!! And who knows? Ayumi and I may throw in an amazing announcement!!!! And honored for my cool PowHER cover shot! Thanks Amazon Amazon Web Services (AWS) UN Women Cardano Foundation and others for sponsoring!!! It's bound to be my fav conference. What's your favorite conference ?

We all know that Influencers and Creators are key to brands. They represent with TRUST the brand values and aha moments. So what happens when the brand uses an AI Avatar as their influencer? Here's 4 points I discuss in my new Forbes article!!! 1/ The rise of the #AI Influencer and how that plays with Word of Moutn (WOM). I chatted with Ed Keller THE guy in WOM to see his thoughts!!! 2/ Implications for Brands when the AI Avator says what you want it to say! Mark Schaefer gives us some great insight here around TRUST! 3/ How Blockchain Could Help -- with Sheila Warren the CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation! 4/ What do we do next!!!! With TikTok making it so easy to try this out, many brands will try this route! What are the implications?! Are you considering an AI Avatar for your brand's new Influencer? Read more here: bit.ly/44kIBYu

🚀 Where do you stand on how marketing will impact AI? 🤔 The impact of AI on marketing is a topic sparking heated debates and diverse opinions. Predictions range from visions of a marketing apocalypse to skepticism about significant job displacement. 🌳 According to Forrester, by 2030, AI could potentially replace 4.9% of US jobs, with frontline marketers particularly vulnerable to automation. In a recent interview, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, offered a compelling perspective on AI's potential role in marketing. He painted a vivid picture of AI seamlessly handling tasks currently performed by agencies and creative professionals, such as testing creative against customer focus groups, all at minimal cost and with near-perfect efficiency. However, not everyone shares this outlook. Marketing influencer Randy Fishkin challenges the notion of AI replacing human jobs. He boldly predicts that AI won't significantly impact information-economy jobs or marketing roles, even wagering $5,000 in a charitable donation to support his claim. While AI undoubtedly presents promising opportunities for marketers, including enhanced efficiency and predictive analytics, concerns about job displacement loom large. Finding the delicate balance between harnessing AI's capabilities and preserving human creativity and expertise will be crucial in navigating the evolving landscape of marketing in the age of AI. Where do you stand on this pivotal issue? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #AI #Marketing #FutureOfWork WordStream by LocaliQ Mark Schaefer A. Lee Judge M. Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, MBA

Did you see that Genius Group Limited  “appointed” an avatar at Chief AI Officer?  This is an interesting question -- what is the role of AI in corporate leadership? A friend of mine Tyler Stambaugh thought this could happen. He said that "The second you can get a firewall around a GPT and plug it into your businesses tech stack, architecture, reporting etc, you will literally have a strategic planner at your fingertips. No more need to McKinsey, because it can ALSO do market research from publicly available resources. " ➡ Here are 3 critical insights and implications of this move: 1. Blurring the Lines: Appointing an AI as a Chief Officer blurs traditional lines between human and machine roles in an organization. This raises questions about decision-making processes, ethics, and the human touch in leadership. 2. Publicity or Practicality?: While some might view the appointment of a virtual AI officer as a publicity stunt, it underscores a deeper integration of AI into strategic roles. Companies need to discern between leveraging AI for genuine operational enhancement versus using it as a marketing gimmick. 3. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations: As AI takes on more responsible positions, companies must navigate the murky waters of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations. There's a need for clear guidelines on accountability, especially when decisions made by AI could have significant consequences. Whether this move by Genius Group proves to be a pioneering success or a cautionary tale, it certainly sets the stage for a broader discussion on the evolving role of AI in leadership. What do you think? My latest Forbes article on the Chief AI Officer: https://lnkd.in/dBjvH7hJ Mark Schaefer Tyler Stambaugh #ai #avatar #ChiefAIOfficer #CAIO

Wowza! The Bitcoin halving occured! Do you know the surprise winners and losers of the Bitcoin halving the ordinals Rune and/or Polygon Labs? Here are five key takeaways: 1. The Significance of The Halving: Discover how Bitcoin's scheduled reward halving influences supply, battles inflation, and potentially drives up the price, shaping market dynamics and miner activity. 2. Impact Beyond Bitcoin: Learn about the 'halving effect' on altcoins and the broader cryptocurrency market, highlighting the interconnected nature of these digital assets. 3. Innovations in Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains: Explore how the halving might affect Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain projects, including potential challenges and opportunities for innovation in response to market shifts. 4. Runes and Market Innovations: Get a glimpse into new developments like Runes, a new token standard set to revolutionize Bitcoin's functionality and appeal. 5. Future of Crypto Ecosystems: Reflect on the potential long-term impacts of Bitcoin's economic cycles on the stability and innovation across the entire cryptocurrency landscape. For a deeper dive into these insights and to understand the pivotal role of Bitcoin's halving in shaping the future of cryptocurrency, check out the full article on Forbes! Link here: bit.ly/3UbGBgB #bitcoin #runes #blockchain #ordinals

We are excited to announce that Unstoppable Domains has been named an Honoree for the The Webby Awards under the “Best Use Of Web3 Technology” category! 🚀 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/giZsAKgY