Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Robert Scoble pointed out some major problems with having only one account associated with the brand pages. Moderate Approach: Understand the argument for an early investment but will also insist on a sound cost/benefit analysis when new ways of doing things are not yet fully proven.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 1, 2021

A solution to our money problems, perhaps? Factoring in the amount of hype that was permeating the market (something I’ve never been a fan of), the “wise” decision felt elusive. The benefits of choosing debt over equity. There ended up being two “layers” of benefits to our debt round. Some face it continuously.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The hype so far has largely centered on chatbots and avatars, but “ AI’s emergence will cut through material use cases in real estate tech ,” says Kunal Lunawat, co-founder and managing partner of Agya Ventures. How are they currently solving this problem? What’s wrong with the way they are currently solving this problem?

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Tableau

MARCH 21, 2022

We’re seeing AI projects shift from hype to impact, largely because the right roles are getting involved to provide the business context that has been missing previously. When it comes to scaling AI, many leaders think they have a people problem—specifically, not enough data scientists. March 21, 2022 - 3:15pm. March 22, 2022.

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Tableau

MARCH 21, 2022

We’re seeing AI projects shift from hype to impact, largely because the right roles are getting involved to provide the business context that has been missing previously. When it comes to scaling AI, many leaders think they have a people problem—specifically, not enough data scientists. March 21, 2022 - 3:15pm. March 22, 2022.

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The Verge

JUNE 10, 2020

And as the country appears to be facing an earlier-than-expected “second wave” of the pandemic thanks to relaxed restrictions, it’s a problem that is likely only going to get worse for all of them. Tesla also benefits by being more than just an automaker — a paradigm shift to which other automakers have struggled to adapt.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

One part definition, one part aspiration, one part hype In recent months you may have heard about something called the metaverse. Microsoft’s Minecraft gets less hype than Roblox these days, but it enables similar activities through modding. Didn’t we have a whole metaverse hype cycle around Second Life in the ‘00s?

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Non Profit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

There are many different types of AI, and the different types have different structures, different capabilities, different limitations, different risks, different benefits. Or take public benefits. We allow algorithm models to be used to deny people benefits to which they are entitled. But instead, we do the reverse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

It closely follows Gartner's Technology Hype Cycle. With nonprofits, the Trough of Disillusionment comes when we start to understand the real challenges in implementing a new technology and stop looking at as a panacea that will solve all our problems. Technology Trigger. Inflated Expectations. Trough of Disillusionment.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Limited stock and hype created a resale market around the shoes resulting in prices shooting upwards of $400. The problem went viral on social media, and some accused Nike of using disability as a marketing scheme without assuring access to those who would most benefit from the sneakers.

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DataRobot

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The benefits of AI are immense. Beyond new revenue, and time savings, AI is being deployed to solve critical problems in healthcare, the environment and government. However, these benefits can come with a risk which must be addressed. Next, we assess and educate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

But, it is important to have a framework like Gartner Technology Hype Cycle to think it through. There are three choices: Early Move: Willing to combine risk taking with an understanding that risky investments don’t always pay off. Some have seen some early benefits of getting web site traffic.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

The hype around ChatGPT , OpenAI’s viral AI-powered chatbot, hasn’t reached a peak yet. ” That new ventures are jumping on the ChatGPT hype train isn’t surprising, considering ChatGPT’s virality. Potentially to Lasso’s benefit is the general appetite for workflow automation tools.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

But the plant-based meat category has been deflating somewhat of late after earlier heavy hype. So how much PBP industry ‘stagnation’ is down to cynical meat industry attacks and self-hype over harder climate (and cost of living) realities remains to be seen. Continued momentum isn’t necessarily a given.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

We have a packed newsletter today, so get hype for a news digest. Robotics founders: Focus your pitch deck on problem-solving, not technology. Even so, founders should be prepared to discuss practical applications, as opposed to just touting the benefits of their technology. PST, subscribe here. You can sign up here.).

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Towards Data Science

AUGUST 10, 2023

Experts from venture capital, Snowflake, and more discuss how generative AI will benefit data teams and the challenges they must solve. These aren’t new problems, but they will be more prevalent and require more scalable solutions. Image courtesy of the author. Generated by DiffusionBee. Generative AI is not a new concept.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real. Much of the public discourse currently revolves around natural language models, and you’ve probably read commentary positing that ChatGPT offers a solution to virtually every problem. I wouldn’t be surprised if TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023 ends up being ChatGPT.

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DataRobot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Due to all the hype, there is a lot of pressure to get moving, and it often feels like everyone around you knows exactly what they’re doing. Justifying value from AI upfront then getting started fast is extremely hard. Maybe they do and maybe they don’t. The good news is you now have a jumpstart.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There are two problems that Apple’s annual cadence causes. Sure, Apple does get some benefit from its current cadence. But right now, Apple’s system of annual releases leaves it with the worst of both worlds: siloed updates that come too infrequently for minor features while still not having enough major features to be worth the hype.

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Towards Data Science

MARCH 29, 2023

Still, I think there are two huge career benefits to reading books from your industry: You do get those ideas, concepts, and knowledge in a way that’s different from learning on the job or even through watching someone else demonstrate a skill. What problems do document stores solve? There’s an excellent reader’s guide from Holistic.io

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The Verge

APRIL 2, 2021

A solution to that problem became the seed of their idea. “By Our dream of empowering artists hasn’t yet come true, but it has yielded a lot of commercially exploitable hype. We can use technology to benefit artists and compensate them for their work — we can take the path less traveled. The only question is: will we?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2023

Systrom tells us that after the government took control of SVB, Artifact has since recovered all funds and has no more problems on that front. “And that creates problems in the long run.” I think the problem is the incentives are always to go to more commercial, more creators, more deals, more ad dollars.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

. “In my previous work I knew that this is a problem that I had — I’d spend several hours every day communicating with different stakeholders on email and other messaging platforms,” he says. Okay, the GPT-3 hype seems pretty reasonable.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s a skill-based multiplayer game where cheating is an open problem , and one where bragging rights hinge on having flesh-and-blood opponents. “A But these options, for all their business-centric benefits, could potentially feed existing prejudices and create a false sense of reality. Call of Duty is a curious choice.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

When writing copy for the features section, you typically want to emphasize the problem your audience is facing. The benefit of using Customer.io finishes their subhead with the main benefit it offers: Users make more money from their customers because they are able to understand them better through data-driven messaging.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2022

With VCs pulling back on the reins, valuations slipping, and 2021’s hype fading, founders are finding themselves working harder to raise capital than they were in 2021, Alex Wilhelm found in his analysis of early data from DocSend. “Our engineers are excited about this move,” said Pellisé.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

While innovation in recruiting is a big part of the future of work, the hype around TikTok and video resumes may actually take us backward. The very element that gives video resumes their potential also presents the biggest problems. There is potential to use these new systems to benefit both job seekers and employers.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

They’ll unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines and will wade through the hype to keep you up-to-date on the world of business, tech and VC. After inking deals with Amazon and Walmart, the Quidsi and Jet.com co-founder has launched Wonder to tackle a common problem — food delivery — in an unconventional way.

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Towards Data Science

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To use a hyped example, models like ChatGPT could only be built on a huge mountain of data, produced and collected over years. However, this type of approach can bring some problems due to the absence of management tools on raw files (especially in tabular data), such as schema enforcement, versioning, and data lineage.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. . Technological hiccups are normal and want to make sure all participants are comfortable reaching out to troubleshoot a problem. .

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

You’re definitely late to the party, but you can still benefit from what Disrupt has to offer. Few startups had as much hype — and early consumer buy-in — as Clubhouse. Remember, you’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. Buy your pass right here. Ready for day three?

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The Verge

AUGUST 17, 2021

Samsung hyped the addition of S Pen support when it announced the Galaxy Ultra S21 earlier this year. The benefits of a stylus shouldn’t be reserved for the $1,000-and-up tier. Part of the problem with the Note 20 was Samsung’s messaging: it tried to pass off midrange hardware as something more premium.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2020

Just last year, MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research released a study that showed exactly how much companies in the commercial sector benefit from having a tech-savvy board. At the same time, all this hype about “big data” can be anxiety-inducing, especially for smaller nonprofits. KPIs Start with Goals. It’s pretty simple.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2019

Remote work has its benefits—employees are more productive, companies cut costs, and employers can find the best talent when not restricted by location. Can your nonprofit benefit from all the pluses of remote work while not falling victim to its vices? How Your Nonprofit Can Benefit from Remote Work. Absolutely.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

Through the Laura and John Arnold Foundation he set up with his wife, he plans to use the money to ambitiously solve some of America’s biggest problems like obesity and crime through data analysis and science, with an unsentimental focus on results. ?He Data Philanthropy: Where are we now. Pundits: Stop Sounding Ignorant About Data.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

During a launch presentation on Thursday, Spikes took the stage in New York to hype the relaunch of his embattled movie ticket subscription service. The problem is, it’s unclear whether consumers — or heck, even theaters — are prepared for MoviePass 2.0. That flexibility could be a huge benefit to MoviePass 2.0

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The Verge

JULY 29, 2021

The wait for 10nm and Intel’s new graphics turned out to have been worth it: the new chips outpaced AMD’s in single-core performance when they were released , and they actually lived up to the hype. And that’s a big problem for Intel.

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