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The 2024 AI advancements that changed everything
How we built a generative AI bot
By summer 2023, we were convinced we needed to use AI to improve our student experience. From August to October, we designed, built, and prototyped an AI course tutor called ProfAI. In today's post, we'll walk you through how we did it.
Our hot take on Google Gemini
On Wednesday, Google announced its long (long, long)-awaited AI product, Gemini. We dug in to understand whether Gemini lives up to the hype, what it signals for OpenAI and Microsoft, and what you can use it for right now.
The best AI chatbots in 2023
AI chatbots are not all built the same, and even the best ones aren’t best for every use case. That's why we put together a list of the best AI chatbots in 2023 - consider it your "holiday gift guide" for AI.
The biggest lessons from Tinder’s Matchmaker feature
We're diving into the product strategy behind Matchmaker, a new feature from Tinder that lets you share your potential matches with friends and family. Read on for our take on why this development is a product engagement win.
ChatGPT Canvas: OpenAI's Trojan Horse for Enterprise Domination
If you missed the launch of ChatGPT's Canvas feature, don’t be surprised – its launch didn't generate the usual hype. But Canvas offers an interesting glimpse into the future of OpenAI's strategic direction.
How I use AI to help my boss prepare for board meetings
We’re not shy about sharing our favorite AI use case: Leveraging it as a thought partner. But not all LLMs are created equally – so Section’s Chief of Staff to the COO, Ana, is sharing how they rank as thought partners for one of her most strategic use cases: Preparing the quarterly board deck.
Why shadow AI is probably happening in your company
We surveyed over 5,000 knowledge workers in the second half of 2024 on AI knowledge, skill, and usage. One of the most troubling takeaways: AI use is happening, whether your company sanctions it or not, and the implications are huge.
Why most organizations aren’t ready to deploy AI
In September, we re-ran our AI Proficiency Survey to over 5,000 knowledge workers across the US, UK, and Canada. Our biggest takeaway: The knowledge workforce is vastly unprepared for an AI-augmented future.