Generative AI tools have surpassed cybersecurity as the top budget priority for global IT leaders heading into 2025, according to a comprehensive new study released today by Amazon Web Services.
The AWS Generative AI Adoption Index, which surveyed 3,739 senior IT decision makers across nine countries, reveals that 45% of organizations plan to prioritize generative AI spending over traditional IT…
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Writer, an Enterprise AI company, launched AI HQ to enable businesses to bridge the gap between AI potential and real-world results. The platform features autonomous agents for complex workflows, self-evolving models, and a $1.9 billion valuation with unique…
How Amex uses AI to increase efficiency: 40% fewer IT escalations, 85% travel assistance boost
April 3, 2025
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American Express revolutionizes internal IT support with generative AI in its chatbot, reducing escalations by 40%. Travel counselors benefit from AI recommendations, boosting efficiency. Further applications include colleague assist with 96% accuracy and…
Gartner forecasts gen AI spending to hit $644B in 2025: What it means for enterprise IT leaders
April 1, 2025
Make no mistake about it, there is a lot of money being spent on generative AI in 2025.
Analyst firm Gartner released a new report today forecasting that global gen AI spending will hit $644 billion in 2025. That figure represents a 76.4% year-over-year increase over gen AI spending in 2024.
Gartner’s report joins a chorus of other industry analyses in recent months that all point to increasing…
Netflix Games loses its vice-president of generative AI
March 13, 2025
Five months after Netflix Games announced that generative AI in its game development studios would be a major focus for them, driven by the promotion of Mike Verdu to the vice president in charge of that technology, Verdu has apparently left Netflix Games (confirmed to…
Muse is Xbox’s generative AI model for gameplay ideation
February 20, 2025
Microsoft Research unveiled Muse, the company’s first generative AI model designed for gameplay ideation.
Fatima Kardar, corporate vice president of gaming AI at Microsoft, said in a blog post that we hear about how AI is transforming our lives daily. How will it show up…
Meet GRAI: The AI That’s Redefining Real Estate Investment
January 16, 2025
In an era where data-driven decisions are redefining industries, the real estate sector is no exception. Traditional methods of evaluating investments often involve tedious research, fragmented data, and a heavy reliance on human expertise. Enter GRAI (Global Real Estate AI) – a cutting-edge chat-based AI platform designed to simplify and supercharge real estate investment decisions, both…
Mike Verdu of Netflix Games leads new generative AI initiative
November 5, 2024
Mike Verdu, who had largely spearheaded Netflix’s foray into gaming in recent years as VP of Netflix Games, announced on LinkedIn a new role within Netflix Games leading the company’s effort to capitalize on generative AI.
The role, Vice President of GenAI for Games…
Adobe announced the general availability of the B2B version of its Journey Optimizer. This version will let enterprises use generative AI to help them identify and persuade the correct decision-makers for large purchases.
The company said in a press release that sales and…
S&P Global partners with Accenture, launches massive AI training program for 35,000 employees
August 8, 2024
S&P Global, the financial data powerhouse, is making an audacious bet on artificial intelligence that could reshape how Wall Street analyzes data and makes decisions. In a sweeping initiative announced today, the company is partnering with Accenture to train all 35,000 of its employees in generative AI skills, a move that signals just how transformative S&P Global believes this technology…
