Author: Colin Henderson

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Google Holds I/O Event as Questions Swirl Around Search

Colin Henderson

  Google search is probably doomed as upstarts such as Perplexity dominate research particularly in younger demographics. The Google challenge revolves around proactive search and ad tools search which are related to shopping but drive Google revenue. The following reposrt summarises the current situation and reported in Barrons. ~~~~~~~ Google Holds I/O Event as Questions Swirl Around Search Alphabet shares have come under pressure as investors question the company’s staying power in the new world of search.   Last Updated:  May 20, 2025 at 6:27 AM EDT Google I/O 2025: What to Watch Today   By Adam Levine   When … Continue reading Google Holds I/O Event as Questions Swirl Around Search

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OpenAI to pay Coreweave up to $4 billion through April 2029

Colin Henderson

May 15 (Reuters) – Nvidia-backed AI company Coreweave (CRWV) has signed an additional agreement with OpenAI under which the ChatGPT maker has committed to pay Coreweave up to $4 billion through April 2029, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday. Coreweave said on a post-earnings call on Wednesday it had signed a $4 billion expansion with an AI enterprise, but did not name the company. Continue reading OpenAI to pay Coreweave up to $4 billion through April 2029

AI, Infrastructure, Innovation, Microsoft, Middle East, Military, productivity, Progress, Security

Coreweave joins ‘hyperscaler’ group

Colin Henderson

Research: CoreWeave’s AI Infrastructure and Market Position They have particular differentiation in 3. Infrastructure Differentiation. it is designed explicitly to operate with GPU infrastructure, and seed investment from Nvidia cements this. They have been around for eight years(8) years but still have startup characteristics. Their debt profile is high and rates are astronomic. They are working with Bank of America to refinance $1.5Bn debt. Their efforts in Spain are spectacular and Spain in particular is in dire need of high tech support. The facility was inaugurated today by the Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, and Albert Tort, Secretary of Telecommunications and … Continue reading Coreweave joins ‘hyperscaler’ group

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Lots of indications today of pent up energy for next gen AI investment

Colin Henderson

(test of new WordPress Micropost) Some random notes just today. Each infers days of research. The areas of China, tariffs, Middle East peace, softer US inflation and re-emergence of a bull market are pointers of that shift in expectations. There is no guarantee of course, but for now the ducks are aligned. Global AI and Saudi Humain Coreweave and Spain Concept of Nvidia advanced data Center’s takes hold Perplexity pursuing funding to replace Google and predominant search Governments making AI a strategic priority (Carney in Canada) Customized data Center construction and architecture becoming norm Continue reading Lots of indications today of pent up energy for next gen AI investment

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Hedge Funds Sentiment Analysis

Colin Henderson

3. Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Sentiment Analysis – Natural language processing (NLP) is another AI technique that is rapidly gaining popularity in hedge funds. NLP allows algorithms to analyze textual data from various sources, such as news articles, social media posts, and financial reports, to gauge market sentiment. – Hedge funds use sentiment analysis to gain insights into market trends, corporate news, and geopolitical events. By understanding how market participants feel about a particular asset or company, AI-driven models can help hedge funds make more informed decisions, especially in volatile markets. Continue reading Hedge Funds Sentiment Analysis

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Financial services and AI – Bain

Colin Henderson

Proven impact has prompted financial services firms to deepen their commitment to AI—and double down on their investment. In our conversations with industry executives, we’ve heard myriad stories about scaling AI, from ROI victories to how they’re tackling roadblocks.Here are our six takeaways:  1. AI is rewriting the rulesAI is evolving at breakneck speed, transforming how value is created and delivered. Inaction is now a liability; it’s time to act boldly—and fast.  2. The ROI’s there—but that’s just the startThough many cases are already delivering results, enduring impact requires structural change. To scale AI, start by refining processes, roles, and workflows. … Continue reading Financial services and AI – Bain

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Financial Accountability Officer is an Officer of the Legistlative Assembly of Ontario

Colin Henderson

The Potential Impacts of US Tariffs on the Ontario Economy SummaryThis report examines Ontario’s trade relationship with the United States and estimates the potential impacts of US tariffs on Ontario’s exports, imports, GDP, employment and inflation.The United States is Ontario’s most important trading partnerThe US accounts for most of Ontario’s international trade, with 77 per cent of Ontario’s total goods exports and 60 per cent of the province’s total services exports. Imports of goods from the US accounted for 68 per cent of Ontario’s total goods imports, while services imports from the US were 63 per cent of total services … Continue reading Financial Accountability Officer is an Officer of the Legistlative Assembly of Ontario

AI, Business Models, Cybersecurity, Data-Framework

Structure of High-Quality AI Prompts

Colin Henderson

From various online sources – refer sources below Effective AI prompting is foundational to maximizing business value from generative AI systems. The quality of a prompt directly determines the relevance, accuracy, and usefulness of the AI’s output. Below is a structured guide to constructing expert-level prompts, highlighting mandatory elements, discretionary enhancements, and common pitfalls to avoid. Mandatory Elements of a Good Prompt ———————— Discretionary (Enhancing) Elements ———————— Items to Avoid in AI Prompts ———————— Summary Table: AI Prompt Structure Element Mandatory Discretionary To Avoid Clear Directive ✔ Vague/ambiguous instructions Context ✔ Irrelevant or excessive details Output Format ✔ Unspecified or … Continue reading Structure of High-Quality AI Prompts