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AI Ethics & Innovation: From Chatting with the Departed to Everyday Practicalities This post dives into the intriguing intersection of AI and human experience, exploring everything from AI avatars of lost loved ones to people-first data initiatives and practical AI tools transforming everyday tasks. Join us as we unravel the ethical tightrope and revolutionary ideas reshaping the future of design and technology.
Chatting with the Departed: AI Avatars and Their Ethical Edge This morning I was mulling over one of the more head-scratching trends in AI. A new app called 2wai – launched by Disney Channel actor Calum Worthy – lets you create interactive AI avatars of deceased relatives. Yes, you read that right. It’s a bit
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IPO Buzz & AI: Pioneering the Future of Digital Innovation
IPO Buzz and Digital Innovation Hey everyone, I wanted to kick off this week’s roundup by sharing some exciting news from Y Combinator. One of their leading startups, Groww, has gone public – a huge milestone not only for the company but also for the fintech landscape in India. I found this update (via the
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Designing the Future: From Spatial Intelligence to AI-Powered Efficiency
Spatial Intelligence: A New Frontier for Designers? I’ve been mulling over some fascinating insights on AI and design that I came across recently—specifically from Dr. Fei-Fei Li’s latest essay on spatial intelligence. As she puts it, while our current language models are brilliant at handling abstract and textual tasks, there’s still a long way to
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Navigating the AI Frontier: Design Insights & New Strategies for a Smarter Future
Bracing for Superintelligent AI I’ve been mulling over some pretty intriguing updates from OpenAI lately. They’re predicting that AI will soon be smart enough to make significant discoveries, with small breakthroughs as early as 2026 and bigger ones by 2028. OpenAI’s recommendations (check out their full insights here) pushed me to think about the monumental
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Innovations Unleashed: Open-Source AI, Smart Browsing & AI-Powered Design Tools
Open-Source AI Breakthrough: Kimi K2 Thinking This morning’s AI update really got my creative juices flowing. I couldn’t help but notice Moonshot AI’s release of Kimi K2 Thinking—an open-source model that’s already giving closed frontrunners like GPT-5 and Claude 4.5 a run for their money. As someone who spends loads of time thinking about how
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Exploring Tomorrow’s UX: From Space-Powered AI to Voice-Activated Design
Google’s Galactic AI: A Moonshot for Scalable Design? Good morning, fellow designers! I recently caught wind of Google’s latest venture – Project Suncatcher – which aims to launch solar-powered satellites equipped with AI chips by 2027. Imagine designing digital products that benefit from near-unlimited, space-based power! Google is testing the resilience of its AI chips
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Design Reinvented: AI, Big Compute, & Next-Gen Collaboration
Big Compute Deals and the Future of AI-Powered Design This morning, I was struck by the headline about OpenAI writing Amazon a $38 billion compute check (source). While the numbers could easily dazzle non-techies, there’s a deeper takeaway for us in digital product design – massive AI infrastructure hints at a future where design tools
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AI Innovation Unleashed: From OpenAI’s New Chapter to Adobe’s Creative Revolution and Google Flow’s Game-Changing Tools
OpenAI & Microsoft: A New Chapter in AI Collaboration This morning I was struck by the staggering news from OpenAI and Microsoft – two titans in the AI space forging a refreshed partnership, with OpenAI transitioning into a public benefit corporation. It seems the hurdle of AGI ownership and rights is being cleared with a
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AI is revolutionizing design—think spreadsheets that fix themselves with Anthropic’s Claude, real-time interactive video with Odyssey-2, and automated creative assets like YouTube thumbnails. This new era blends data-driven insights with dynamic visuals, making design smarter and more efficient.
AI in Spreadsheets – A New Frontier for Design Data This morning, I was struck by Anthropic’s bold move to integrate Claude directly into Excel. Now, AI isn’t just about pretty interfaces and smart assistants – it’s getting busy crunching numbers and streamlining data analysis. As design professionals, we’re increasingly relying on data to inform
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Designing with ecosystem thinking and clear digital tools isn’t just for startups—it’s a mindset for UX today. Learn how leveraging trusted content, cautious AI adoption, and data clarity can build engaging, sustainable user experiences.
Designing with Ecosystem Thinking This morning I was mulling over how the a16z flywheel (yes, that very model from venture capital) is brimming with lessons for us UX and digital product designers. It’s a reminder that building a robust ecosystem isn’t just for startups or VCs – it’s a valuable mindset for our design processes
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Discover Dropbox’s revamped Dash—the context-aware AI teammate that turns data overload into clear insights, streamlines workflows, and redefines creative collaboration.
AI as a Teammate for Modern Work Recently, I came across some fascinating updates on AI tools reshaping the way teams work, especially through Dropbox’s revamped Dash experience. As stated in the original Rundown article, Dash is positioned as a context-aware AI teammate that intelligently connects your scattered apps, files, and conversations. It’s like having
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AI Ethics, Open-Source Innovations & Futuristic Interfaces: Navigating Creativity in the Age of AI
AI Ethics in Action: Guarding Likeness and Legacy Good morning, folks – ever had one of those moments where you realise tech is outpacing our ethics? OpenAI’s recent move to tighten guardrails on Sora after Hollywood complaints (yes, even Bryan Cranston got caught in the crossfire) is a prime example. I found it fascinating how