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Investors, buckle up! AI isn't just another tech trend – it's a revolution in the making. Financial Times spills the beans: we're underestimating AI's long-term punch. It's not just a tool; it's a game-changer for economic growth. And speaking of games, AI's now out-debating humans. Yes, you heard that right – GPT-4 is winning arguments, according to New Scientist. But let's get real – the internet's feeling the strain. Wall Street Journal reports that data-hungry AI firms are scrambling for info to feed their ever-growing models. And while Elon Musk stirs the pot with a 10-20% doomsday prediction for humanity, others are eyeing their next smart investment. Yahoo Finance dishes out a list of AI stocks set to skyrocket, so keep those portfolios handy. Small businesses, take note. AI's not just for the big players. It's time to harness this tech to stay nimble, drive productivity, and keep that local charm alive. Whether you're in Toronto or Timbuktu, AI's the ally you didn't know you needed. #aiforsmallbusiness #supportlocal #toronto 🤖 P.S. This post is brought to you by our AI sidekick. It's all part of our playful experiment in AI creativity. Remember, always bring your own human judgment to the mix.

Is the AI market a big bubble set for bursting? And will jumping on the bandwagon, contribute to the burst? This a great video by Sky News and worth a watch, exploring the potential of the AI market being a bubble waiting to pop. It doesn’t matter which camp you sit in when it comes to the AI debate, it won’t take away the fact that AI is here to stay. But what puts the market at risk of becoming a burstable bubble, is companies building AI products for the sake of building AI products. We at Loopin made this mistake, getting caught in the hype of it all, and deviating off track to a degree, early last year. But what changed our thinking, was going back to our core mission and the problem that we solve, looking at AI as not something that we need to build and be part of, but instead, invest in how it makes us better at solving the problems we originally set out to solve for our customers. Loopin aims to understand how people are at work and give them what they want when they need it, across a wide range of people areas. This has and always will be, what we look to achieve. Where AI comes in for us, is helping our customers and users better understand sentiment data, provide digital coaching, give faster access to learning and training materials, personalise the development journey, and give quicker access to information from across a company. This can be used to improve well-being, boost engagement, drive high performance and increase operational efficiencies. Core problems that have been, and will always be there. In my eyes, what puts the market at risk, is too many companies building and deploying AI products for the sake of it and just trying to be part of the 'hype'. What will make the market stronger, is companies and startups sticking to solving their true problems, and augmenting themselves, using an AI application layer to solution for the problems they solve, even more effectively. What are your thoughts? Boom or bust? https://lnkd.in/eEFPBxdt #ai #tech #bubble #people

One of the things I'm not seeing much conversation about in the AI space is the mental fatigue of keeping up with the bloat of tools in the space right now. Even with all of the buzz around the potential utility of AI agents and planning tools (and this is me speaking as a small business owner and not as a PM in the AI space), my reality is that I have a million things that I have to do in a given day to make progress. If an AI tool isn't delivering an outsized impact or deeply integrated into where I'm already working, I will probably forget about it. The reality is that many AI tools– especially GenAI– on the market right now are more hype than value, and they're disconnected from the entrepreneurial ecosystem in a way that makes me do less creative work and more administrative tasks. That's not what I want. That's the opposite. AI that is native to where I'm already working and handles the tedious, mind-numbing work so that I'm free to focus on my customers, do the creative work, and pursue the things that brought me into entrepreneurship in the first place... That's where I'll invest. AI products with a ridiculous name living outside of my established work ecosystem that produce generic content and requires me to do all of the tiresome housekeeping? No, we're canceling before the 7-day free trial is over.

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1999 #dotcom 2008 #subprime 2025 #AI #hype⁉️ Prompt with Google Gemini AI : Based on dotcom and subprime crisis , is AI a hype? There are some similarities between the current AI hype and previous bubbles like the dot-com and subprime crises, but also key differences: Similarities: * Overvaluation: In all three cases, there's been a tendency to overvalue companies based on potential rather than proven profitability. * Media Hype: The media plays a significant role in fueling excitement and creating a sense of urgency. * Speculative Investing: Investors often get caught up in the hype and make investment decisions based on speculation rather than sound analysis. Key Differences: * Technological Foundation: Unlike the dot-com bubble, AI has a solid foundation of research and development, with real-world applications already demonstrating significant value. * Regulatory Oversight: The financial industry has learned from past crises and implemented stricter regulations to mitigate risks. * Maturity of the Industry: The AI industry is more mature than the internet industry was during the dot-com era, with established companies and proven business models. AI: Hype or Reality? While there is undoubtedly some hype surrounding AI, it's important to distinguish between unfounded speculation and genuine technological advancements. AI has the potential to revolutionize various industries and improve our lives in countless ways. However, it's crucial to approach AI with a balanced perspective and avoid unrealistic expectations. Ultimately, the future of AI will depend on responsible development, ethical considerations, and a focus on real-world applications that deliver tangible benefits. By learning from past mistakes and embracing a cautious yet optimistic approach, we can harness the power of AI for the betterment of society. The World Bank World Economic Forum International Monetary Fund

Good read on the silent nail biting in the VC community that there is no actual near-term end demand that justifies all the AI related spending. "What skeptics (or realists) are ultimately warning is that AI's journey from 'pretty good' to 'perfect' could be as long or much longer than the journey from 'nothing' to 'pretty good'. Even if AI does reach perfection, or something acceptably and reliably close to it, the energy burden may topple the US power grid, which, as a text message from Con Edison reminded me this week, currently struggles with summer." Consider one cheeky comparison made by tech analyst Benedict Evans: at $3.7 Billion in annualized revenue from its AI business, Accenture is making more money on consulting companies on AI than OpenAI is from creating it. Maybe some restraint is in order."

Almost every single enterprise company has some work going to leverage LLMs and AI. So, how should you decide where to place your bets and where you have a right to win? Get clear-eyed about these three things, and you’ll cut out 80% of the wasted spend: 1) Understand total cost over time; 2) Ask why someone else can’t do it; 3) Make a few bets you’re willing to follow through.

💡🤖 Try as you might you can't escape the AI hype and, you'll no doubt have 'the powers that be' banging on your door (or messaging you on Teams more than likely) asking for your organisation to be doing some of this cool and exciting stuff. This is why the always brilliant Dave Briggs's 5 Statements of the Bleedin' Obvious (5SOTBO) are worth sharing: 1) If something sounds like a silver bullet, it probably isn’t one 2) You can’t build new things on shaky, or non-existent, foundations 3) There are no short cuts through taking the time to properly learn, understand and plan 4) There’s no such thing as a free lunch – investment is always necessary at some point and it’s always best to spend sooner, thoughtfully, rather than later, in a panic 5) Don’t go big early in terms of your expectations: start small, learn what works and scale up from that Read Dave's full article here > https://lnkd.in/ey2Pp_gq

Artificial intelligence has been sweeping headlines for the past year. But why are investors so excited about the ‘new’ technology and how do they invest in it? Here’s an explainer on why AI is so popular at the moment and how investors are reaping rewards from its growth. https://lnkd.in/ezmkfidV #AI #Artificialintelligence #investing #stocks #technology #solutions

Artificial intelligence has been sweeping headlines for the past year. But why are investors so excited about the ‘new’ technology and how do they invest in it? Here’s an explainer on why AI is so popular at the moment and how investors are reaping rewards from its growth. https://lnkd.in/emFjKMDt #AI #Artificialintelligence #investing #stocks #technology #solutions