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Is Deep Research worth $200 a month?

AI agents are cool, but not for the reasons you’ve heard
You’ve seen articles and flashy demos and tons of promises about the imminent future of agents. But how much of that is actually possible and how much is hype? Lutra AI co-founder and CEO, Jiquan Ngiam sat down with us to suss it out.

AI hallucinations aren’t a big deal
It’s hard not to hear that AI hallucinates and not have a few alarm bells go off. But ‘hallucinations’ is a loaded word. Machine & Partners’ Edmundo Ortega is back to explain why they’re nothing to worry about.

Is Deep Research worth $200 a month?
With new AI tools coming out all the time, it’s hard to know which ones are worth investing in. So here’s our lead AI consultant’s framework for whether you should shell out for Deep Research or not.

AI is good enough, the humans need help
Newsflash if you’re waiting for AI to get better before you invest: It’s already pretty good, it’s the people using it that need to get a lot better – and fast. Greg is taking over this week’s newsletter to show you why.

How an agency is preparing for AI clients
AI has put a big question mark over the future of agencies. So we talked to David Freas, Managing Partner at Supermoon, about how he’s transforming his brand agency with AI agent teammates – and for AI agent clients.

AI can think now. What does that mean for you?
The next stage of LLMs is here: AI that “thinks,” or breaks down problems step-by-step like a human would. Here’s how we got here, and what it means for how you use AI.

Want to build the next Airbnb? 4 steps to get started
Airbnb changed the way we travel without purchasing any hotels. Uber made it easier to get around without amassing their own fleet. And DoorDash took care of breakfast without cracking a single egg.
The common thread between these companies is that they’re platform businesses. Rather than selling products directly, they’re providing a platform that conveniently connects sellers and buyers.
How do you follow in their footsteps? Here are four steps that can help you build a platform of your own.
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Why most corporate learning offerings suck (and how to fix it)
What percentage of employees actually use the skills they learn in L&D programs at their jobs?
Twelve percent.
If these numbers sound rough, that’s because they are...