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AI to star in the launch of Webflow’s built-in app ecosystem

August 30, 2023
Webflow, the low-code web development platform, has fully opened up its new app ecosystem, establishing a platform where third-party developers can integrate their applications directly into the Webflow designer.  Webflow CTO Allan Leinwand shared insights about the vision for this ecosystem in an exclusive interview with VentureBeat, explaining that new APIs will allow apps to have a visible…
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iRobot's Roomba 694 robot vacuum drops back to $179

August 30, 2023
iRobot is running another sale on Roomba robot vacuums and Braava robot mops, which includes the Roomba 694 back down to $179. We’ve seen this deal pop up periodically over the past several months, but it’s still $71 below the vacuum’s typical street price.
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This week in data: The real cost of generative AI

August 29, 2023
How much will your generative AI use case actually cost your business, and how can you make that investment meaningful in the long term? Watch the video below to explore research from McKinsey & Company and discover three archetypes and a framework you can apply for both one time and recurring costs. This week’s video also examines how enterprises can unlock the power of generative AI and…
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DoorDash launches AI-powered voice ordering

August 29, 2023
For those who prefer the old-school method of ordering takeout — over the phone — DoorDash has your back. Today the food delivery platform launched AI-powered voice ordering that answers calls and provides customers with curated recommendations. According to the…
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ConverSight raises $9M to accelerate data analytics with generative AI

August 29, 2023
Indianapolis-based ConverSight, a startup that seeks to leverage generative AI to provide better and faster data analytics to enterprises, today announced a $9 million series A round. The company said it will use the new funding to fuel go-to-market efforts and expand its product with new features, including what it calls “MarketSpace.” Surface Ventures led the investment, with participation…
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This is how AI will shape early-career tech jobs

August 29, 2023
Move over dial-up internet. From now on, the generational divide within the workplace looks set to revolve around remembering the days before AI dominated almost every aspect of our work lives, and the period after. In fact, according to a recent study by McKinsey…
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The weaponization of AI: How businesses can balance regulation and innovation

August 28, 2023
In the context of the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the recent release of Forrester’s Top Cybersecurity Threats in 2023 report highlights a new concern: the weaponization of generative AI and ChatGPT by cyberattackers. This technological advancement has provided malicious actors with the means to refine their ransomware and social engineering techniques, posing an even…
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