Author: Colin Henderson

Progress in era of productivity
Open Finance

Open Banking – a reality or not

Colin Henderson

Open Banking – a reality or notAbstract: Arthur has developed here a modern contextual view of Open Banking and Open Finance. He begins with the right question “Open Banking – a reality or not”. However there are gaps worth exploring for inclusion in this summary. These gaps lie with Safety of Funds and Consumer preferences and motivation to adopt.Arthur Bedel Co-Founder @ Connecting the dots in Payments… | Global Revenue at VGS | Board Member | FinTech Advisor | Ex-Pro Tennis Player Linkedin——There remain unanswered questions in this evolving definition which are critical to the success of Open Banking. These … Continue reading Open Banking – a reality or not

Business Models, Infrastructure, Risk, Uncategorized

Operations and Operational Art and applicability to other business

Colin Henderson

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL WAR COLLEGE JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT On Operations: Operational Art and Military Disciplines Kindle Edition by Brett Friedman (Author) Link is a primer for the book. On Operations and Operational Art – military terms which roughly equates to method and approach for Operations and for conducting Operations. If that explanation is fuzzy, that is because it is fuzzy. I am just working through the book and there are different approaches in Germany/ Prussia versus more recent US and UK. This post is simply to capture the beginning of what I am learning and of course how … Continue reading Operations and Operational Art and applicability to other business

AI

Perplexity Labs launches with Pro AI suite

Colin Henderson

Perplexity Labs launches with Pro AI suite Perplexity has launched Perplexity Labs, a new tool available to Pro subscribers that enables users to create reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and interactive applications through features like AI-powered spreadsheet generation, interactive dashboard creation, and a 10-minute research workflow that autonomously conducts comprehensive research and data analysis. avidreader pplx-res.cloudinary.com AI-Powered Spreadsheet Generation Perplexity Labs leverages advanced AI capabilities to generate sophisticated spreadsheets and data visualizations, requiring approximately 10 minutes to complete tasks.The tool combines web searching, code execution, and chart generation features to produce high-quality reports and visual representations. For users looking to integrate this functionality … Continue reading Perplexity Labs launches with Pro AI suite

AGI, AI

The Future of AI Factories: Ownership, Use Cases, and the Evolution of Sovereign AI Factories

Colin Henderson

Definition and Strategic Role of AI Factories Researched using perplexity AI. Colin Henderson. Thinking about AI evolution towards AGI. This research is my own, Purpose is to consider future and I am particularly interested in future of Sovereign AI. (Thinking … Continue reading The Future of AI Factories: Ownership, Use Cases, and the Evolution of Sovereign AI Factories

AI

Bloomberg reports more on OpenAI and Jony Ive

Colin Henderson

Shirin GhaffrayA super assistant For several years, top AI developers have been working inside research labs to build more powerful artificial intelligence systems that might one day rival humans at many tasks. But as AI has rapidly improved in recent months, leading model makers have moved aggressively to try to translate those advances into apps and devices that people could use in the real world.That shift was on full display last week when I visited Jony Ive’s minimalist studio in San Francisco’s trendy Jackson Square neighborhood. Ive, the legendary former Apple designer who has done more than almost anyone to … Continue reading Bloomberg reports more on OpenAI and Jony Ive

AGI, AI, bots, Business Models

The Disagreement Bot Invasion is Currently Underway (Koat.ai)

Colin Henderson

The Disagreement Bot Invasion is Currently Underway December 19, 2024 Disagreement Bots’ Function: These bots use AI to challenge users’ posts, aiming to encourage critical thinking and deeper conversations. Operating Mechanism: They employ algorithms and machine learning to analyze posts and generate relevant counterarguments. Applications and Goals: Developers use these bots to stimulate critical thinking and meaningful discussions on social media. Disagreement Bots’ Impact: Can manipulate public opinion, spread disinformation, and escalate conflicts. Identifying Disagreement Bots: Look for rapid, structured responses, consistent tone, and a focus solely on countering posts. Motivations for Creation: Gathering user reaction data for marketing or … Continue reading The Disagreement Bot Invasion is Currently Underway (Koat.ai)

AI

OpenAI’s next big bet won’t be a wearable: report (WSJ)

Colin Henderson

Connie Loizos OpenAI pushed generative AI into the public consciousness. Now, it could be developing a very different kind of AI device. According to a WSJ report, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees Wednesday that the company’s next major product won’t be a wearable. Instead, it will be a compact, screenless device, fully aware of its user’s surroundings. Small enough to sit on a desk or fit in a pocket, Altman described it as both a “third core device” alongside a MacBook Pro and iPhone, and an “AI companion” integrated into daily life. The preview followed OpenAI’s announcement that it will … Continue reading OpenAI’s next big bet won’t be a wearable: report (WSJ)