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Is Deep Research worth $200 a month?

How to get AI to nail a task in 4 steps
If you want AI to take over your grunt work, you have to put in some upfront effort to show it how. Our Education Product Lead, Tara Aranha, is giving you 4 easy steps to follow.

The best open-source AI chatbots in April 2024
While big players like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google have been stealing the spotlight, a crew of underdogs have been working on models to give them a run for their money. But how do they stack up?

The VC perspective on successful AI startups
You might have a cool idea for an AI startup, but is it venture backable? General Catalyst's Christopher Kauffman will tell you.

We introduced our first AI avatar professor. Here’s why.
Earlier this month, we wrapped our very first AI avatar-led course. Here's the nitty-gritty calculus behind our decision to try avatars as instructors.

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.

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...