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Welcome to our weekly roundup of human-assembled AI news.  This week AI got into writing jokes and spotting fibs. A Chinese real-time model beat GPT-4o. And OpenAI opened up when it should have closed. Let’s dig in. OpenAI hacked OpenAI has been criticized for being very much closed, despite its name. This week we learned the company’s servers were wide open for all the wrong reasons. OpenAI suffered a data breach as a hacker breached its defenses. As the global race for AI hots up we’re likely to see more attempts like this. Microsoft is OpenAI’s biggest investor but this…

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the 7 Figures and Beyond podcast, Greg Shuey interviews Jonathan Johnson, the former chairman and CEO of Overstock.com. They delve into the importance and strategy behind building partnerships and alliances to accelerate direct-to-consumer (D2C) growth, especially in a challenging economic landscape. Johnson shares insights from his extensive experience at Overstock, emphasizing mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance brand awareness, strength, and customer trust. He provides real-life examples from Overstock’s history and offers guidance on identifying potential partners, pitching partnership proposals, and measuring the success of such collaborations.Key TakeawaysMutually Beneficial Partnerships: Any successful partnership must be win-win,…

Estimated read time: 15 minutes, 45 seconds Many companies that expand globally reach a point where they can’t properly support their international customers with their current payment platform. They’ll start noticing issues like low conversion rates, low authorization rates, more chargebacks, and an overall plateau in global growth, so they start looking at other solutions such as international payment gateways.  Even the best international payment gateways can help with some of these issues, but that’s only one piece of the puzzle. To accept payments internationally, you also need to offer local payment methods, collect and remit VAT and sales taxes,…

As ecommerce goes global, shoppers are purchasing products from stores outside their home countries. ePacket is a shipping service for packages sent from China and Hong Kong to more than 40 countries. It’s designed to reduce delivery times and costs. If you run an online store, an AliExpress dropshipping business, or are a customer looking to buy a product from a Chinese retailer, you can use ePacket to receive products quickly. Read on to learn how ePacket shipping and tracking works, and find answers to common questions about ePacket delivery. What is ePacket? ePacket is an affordable international ecommerce shipping…

Semiconductor giant AMD has announced the acquisition of Silo AI, Europe’s largest private AI lab, in a $665 million cash deal expected to close in the second half of 2024.  The spurs on AMD’s strategy to offer end-to-end AI solutions for hardware, software, and services as it competes against industry titan NVIDIA. Silo AI is also known for creating innovative open-source large language models (LLMs) like Poro and Viking that are optimized for AMD hardware. The company has also developed AI models and solutions for major enterprises, such as Allianz, Philips, Rolls-Royce, and Unilever. “Silo AI’s team of trusted AI…

Google has implemented three significant updates in the past couple of months. The changes impact all advertisers to varying degrees, so it’s essential to understand them and act accordingly. New Interface Every few years, Google Ads redesigns the admin interface to make it easier to use and integrate new features. The existing design will disappear on August 30. The most significant change is a single central menu. Previously, the left-hand navigation was a long menu of options. It was easy to get lost. Users had to scroll to see all options despite having submenus. Plus, the top menu contained options…

Estimated read time: 34 minutes, 55 seconds The most common examples of successful CRO tactics provided at many conferences tend to focus on B2C ecommerce, but what are the proven winning tactics you can use in your B2B CRO strategy? In this episode of Growth Stage, we interview Sahil Patel of Spiralyze about his thoughts on:  Special considerations for B2B CRO. The best way to think about your B2B test data approach. Winning strategies Sahil has found helping clients like BambooHR, Okta, and Harvest with their B2B CRO.  If you’re scratching your head wondering what you’ll test next with your…

Karen Danudjaja’s life looked very different before she started her beverage company, Blume. She was working in commercial real estate and drinking five Americanos per day. But once the caffeine started affecting her health, she began exploring alternative ways to boost her energy by adding superfoods to her diet—and the idea for Blume was born. “The whole mission of the company is how do you incorporate these really nutrient-dense healthy ingredients into recipes you already love,” Karen says. While Blume’s first product was a turmeric latte mix, the company’s product line has since expanded to include other drink mixes, like…

We might be a few months away from the holiday season, but with 27% of shoppers starting to buy their holiday gifts as early as October, according to Salsify’s “2024 Holiday Consumer Research” report, there’s no time like the present (pun intended) to plan your winter campaigns.

Trade shows bring together industry professionals to network, showcase innovations, and discuss trends. Seasoned exhibitors and first-time attendees meet in a concentrated location for a specific period of time because they all share a common interest, making trade shows a great way to connect with a targeted group of people.  Whether you’re aiming to expand your market reach, gather valuable market insights, or forge new business partnerships, trade shows can be a great approach. Find out how your business can tap into trade shows in this comprehensive guide.  What is a trade show? A trade show, also known as a…