Sam Altman and Elon Musk are racing to build an ‘everything app’
Sam Altman and Elon Musk aren't just competing in the AI race; they both have ambitions to build Silicon Valley's holy grail: an "everything" super app encompassing finance, social media, gaming, and more. Earlier this week, I got a peek at Altman's plan from a cavernous event space on the
Read moreMicrosoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts
After supporting passwordless Windows logins for years and even allowing users to delete passwords from their accounts, Microsoft is making its biggest move yet toward a future with no passwords. Now it will ask people signing up for new accounts to only use more secure methods like passkeys, push notifications,
Read moreHow Appian is Inspiring with AI Agents and Transforming Low-Code App Development
The future of low-code app development is evolving with AI code generators, enabling easier, sophisticated, and scalable app creation. Appian emphasizes collaboration with AI agents to develop proprietary processes. Their AI-driven Appian Composer facilitates iterative app design, focusing on outcomes through value-based storytelling, enhancing customer experience and digital transformation. The
Read moreHow to Drive a Smarter, Innovative, and Predictable Agile Delivery Model
Many organizations struggle with evolving their agile delivery model, leading to missed deadlines and customer dissatisfaction. The key issue is teams rush into solving problems without proper planning. To improve, simplify the approach by developing a clear vision, fostering collaboration, and enhancing change management while avoiding jargon and rigid frameworks.
Read moreIs Now the Time for the CIO to Fully Embrace Virtual Desktops?
The future of end-user computing (EUC) envisions reliance on cloud services for all computing needs, managed centrally and securely. Changes led by Microsoft and Nerdio highlight virtual desktops enhancing employee experience and reducing costs. Transitioning to virtual desktops allows CIOs to rethink device necessity, making the shift inevitable in the
Read more10 Missed GenAI Opportunities in Digital Transformation a CIO Must Be Paranoid On
CIOs must move beyond mere productivity and embrace genAI opportunities in digital transformation. While tactical improvements are significant, focusing solely on them can hinder real change. CIOs should prioritize data architecture, AI governance, and improving customer experiences, while maintaining rigorous evaluation of risks and compliance to maximize the benefits of
Read moreI cannot describe how strange Elon Musk’s CPAC appearance was
Elon Musk spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday, giving a strange and often inarticulate on-stage interview to Newsmax presenter Rob Schmitt. Schmitt was all smiles and enthusiasm, and managed to steer Musk through the half hour, never pausing to look back on the obvious logical inconsistencies,
Read moreSolar crushed 2024, but emissions were up as industry used more natural gas
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Read more6 new tech unicorns were minted in January 2025
Despite a still tight venture capital market, new unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly VC-backed startup minted unicorns so far this year (as of the end of January). These include healthcare companies like Hippocratic AI and satellite space
Read moreRivian inches closer to profitability but warns ‘changes to government policies’ could hurt
Rivian’s cost-cutting measures have gotten it a lot closer to profitability, but the company is warning that 2025 could still be a challenging year — especially because of the whorl of uncertainty caused by the new Trump administration. The company announced Thursday its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, and
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