Category Information Technology

Should you block GPTbot?

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by Kevin Indig for kevin-indig.com 84% of sites are likely to block ChatGPT. 790 of the top 1,000 sites have a business model that’s not incentivized to give generative AI their data. 🗺️Context: An analysis of the top 1,000 sites on the web from Originality AI shows 12% already block Chat GPT’s crawler. (source) The number jumped from 9.3% on August 22nd to 12% on August 29th. Since then, I found more sites, like Amazon, blocking Chat GPT in their robots.txt. It’s unclear how Originality AI put the list of top 1,000 sites together, but the biggest ones are on…

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7 AI Applications for Small Businesses to Use in 2023

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Posted by Tim Ito for marketing nice guys There is no doubt in our minds that 2023 is the year of the machine. This isn’t just big business using artificial intelligence and machine learning for deeper data discovery, it’s everyone. With the spread of AI to common applications such as ChatGPT, the technology is now more accessible than ever. What are some applications to take advantage of if you’re a small business? Here are 7 suggestions to start using today. No. 1: Chatbots (Website) Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially on a business’ website. They can be used…

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4 Effective Ways Small Businesses Can Leverage AI

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By: Jacqueline Medina for the US Chamber of Commerce Business is more digital than ever, and small- and medium-sized businesses are finding new ways to optimize their operations with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. “Artificial intelligence is the future,” said Rick Stanbridge, chief information officer of Marco’s Pizza. “It will become a mainstream element of enterprise-level and cloud technology platforms along with machine learning. The companies that will succeed will be the ones that are able to balance the value of AI with the value of 'human' resources, connections and interactions.” Using AI, businesses can manage and improve products, automate services and be proactive…

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Imagine the possibilities

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by MARK DANCER for Mark Dancer on Flourishing Business Consider what’s possible Reid Hoffman’s new podcast, Possible, is on a mission to explore the brightest possible version of the future. His latest book, Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI, written with GPT-4 as an author’s co-pilot, explores how we might use AI on a quest to “make life more meaningful and prosperous,” to “help solve our hardest challenges,” and to “expand opportunities for self-determination and self-expression.” I love it. All of this is the right stuff for supply chain innovators as we seek not just to fix what’s broken but to build…

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Why Some Companies Are Not Increasing Spend on Generative AI

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by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs Decision-makers who work for companies that do not plan to increase their investment in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT in the near future say they have a range of concerns about the technology, according to recent research from Lucidworks. The report was based on data from a global survey of decision-makers and professionals who work for companies with 100 or more employees across 14 industries. Among respondents whose companies plan to decrease or maintain their current levels of investment in generative AI, the top reasons are security considerations (17%), accuracy concerns (9%), and transparency concerns (7%). Some 40% of…

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5 Ways Companies Are Using A.I. in Order Fulfillment to Improve Operations

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BY MARIA HAGGERTY for Inc. From significant achievements in the medical field to controversy surrounding its usage in media and entertainment, the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is pervasive, touching almost every industry you can think of, including e-commerce. So, what kinds of innovations are altering e-commerce fulfillment, and how can businesses utilize them to improve operations? 1. Optimizing inventory management An effective inventory management system is the cornerstone of a successful retail operation. Having accurate, real-time visibility into inventory data allows companies to properly monitor inventory levels, predict customer demand, and ensure that the right mix of SKUs is occupying valuable warehouse space.…

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The End of SaaS Is Closer Than You Think

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BY JOE PROCOPIO for Inc. As more and more companies hop on the A.I. train in what seems like a panicked game of musical chairs, the implication is that they're all investing in the future. It's a future where the machines do most of the work, if not all of it, and the executives sit back and reap the rewards, patting themselves on the back for having such keen foresight.  That might not be what's happening. In fact, it just might be actual panic driving the decisions in those executive boardrooms right now. Think about it for a minute. Artificial intelligence…

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Is Google’s new AI chatbot the Bard of the digital age?

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by Search Engine Land In the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), launching new technologies is no longer an anomaly but a relentless pursuit of innovation. Amid this technological maelstrom stands Google’s latest creation, Google Bard, a name reminiscent of the ancient bards renowned for their poetry and storytelling. As a multifaceted tool developed and launched by Google AI earlier this year, Bard is not confined to rigid algorithms; it promises fluidity and creativity. From simply having a chat to generating content and translating languages to developing complex strategies, Google Bard is sculpting a new narrative in AI. Functions of…

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The B2B generative AI design shootout: Part 2

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by Brian Terry for Velocity Generative AI is having its moment in the sun — and it’s casting a menacing shadow over the creative industries while it does it. The trouble is, too much of the conversation focuses on whether generative AI will replace creatives entirely (by generating images, copy and code from scratch). We think a better question to ask is: How could generative AI make creatives better? Generative AI may one day be able to take on a fully-fledged designer — or it could fall flat on its originality-deficient face. But spotlighting the ways AI fails to totally…

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Marketers’ Biggest Concerns About AI

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by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs Marketing and comms pros say their biggest concern about using artificial intelligence tools for work is the potential for disseminating misinformation/inaccurate information, according to recent research from The Conference Board. The report was based on data from a survey conducted in June 2023 among 287 marketers and communications professionals. Respondents' other top concerns and challenges with AI include legal uncertainties and worries about data privacy. Marketing and comms professionals expect the biggest upside of AI to be improved productivity; the biggest downside they worry about is job loss. Marketing and comms professionals say the top task they're currently using/experimenting with…

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