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Perplexity weekly AI review Oct 13th

Colin Henderson

Perplexity.ai weekly review Over the past week (October 6–13, 2025), major developments across AI, gadgets, and startups defined the technology landscape. Key innovations came from Amazon’s fall hardware event, Samsung’s upcoming trifold phone, and several billion-dollar startup rounds emphasizing energy storage, reusable rockets, and AI-assisted software tools. Big Tech Developments Amazon unveiled a full suite of Alexa+-powered devices at its annual fall event, including the redesigned Echo Studio with spatial audio, new Echo Show smart displays, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (its first color e-reader), and upgraded Ring and Blink security systems featuring facial recognition and pet tracking.[1]Google received top AI … Continue reading Perplexity weekly AI review Oct 13th

AI, Growth, productivity

Bain – Many pilots, but not enough scaling with lack of clarity on objectives

Colin Henderson

Commentary from Greg @ Bain & Co. The theme is similar to what is becoming clear that business is deploying AI on employee desktops, but there is much less operational deployment targetted at productivity growth. ______________ Every other week we’ll provide updates on the latest value levers and trends operators are asking us about in Technology and Software. If there are things you want to hear more about – shoot us a note. Let’s start with the easy answer: Yes, AI is real and we have clients achieving 10-25% EBITDA improvement (top and bottom line). However, for every success story … Continue reading Bain – Many pilots, but not enough scaling with lack of clarity on objectives

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Dr Henry Shelvin

Colin Henderson

Fascinating chap deep into the philosophical limits and possibilities for AGI. Just watched him being interviewed on BBC. ————————- Henryshevlin.com I am a philosopher of cognitive science and AI ethicist, with specialisations in artificial intelligence and animal minds. Recurrent topics in my work include consciousness, creativity, intelligence, perception, short-term memory, and the psychological measurement of pain and suffering. I am the Education Director of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, responsible for our two Masters levels courses, and Co-Director of the Kinds of Intelligence research programme. Publications Select public writing “What if Artificial Intelligence saves the planet?” The New European (cover article) “The … Continue reading Dr Henry Shelvin

AI, Growth, productivity

Productivity diffusion and invention during era shifts

Colin Henderson

Repost from my post to Medium Jun 2024. Introduction: I wanted to repost this from 2024 mainly to reflect what ha happened in the intervening year, where I was wrong and what we need to learn to move real gains in Productivity. _____________________________________________ How technology strategy, leadership and being the inventor does not associate with leadership. I have been considering the relevance of AI in context of more than just another invention, rather the catalyst for a step change in productivity. I believe AI, AGI and beyond will bring significant and consequential changes to countries, companies and people. But only if … Continue reading Productivity diffusion and invention during era shifts

AI, Business Models

Jony Ive details OpenAI’s hardware vision

Colin Henderson

Courtesy of The Rundown AI The Rundown: Ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive provided a broader glimpse into his hardware partnership with OpenAI during an exclusive session with Sam Altman at Dev Day, outlining plans for AI devices that heal humans’ fractured relationship with tech. The details: Why it matters: While Ive and Altman are staying tight-lipped for now, the callout of current tech’s psychological impact and a focus on emotional well-being could mark a major shift from the addictive patterns of current devices. However, with Altman’s reiterated need for patience, it doesn’t sound like the launch is around the corner. Continue reading Jony Ive details OpenAI’s hardware vision

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MIT report ‘The GenAI Divide”; Business is missing the ‘transformation’ point of AI

Colin Henderson

State of AI in Business 2025 This post looks at the state of play for corporate AI deployment and bottom line impacts based on a recent MIT report. I would categorise the result as AI represents a net cost to most business with no consequential ROI nor improvement in Net Income or future cost reduction. Tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are widely adopted. Over 80 percent of organizations have explored or piloted them, and nearly 40 percent report deployment. But these toolsprimarily enhance individual productivity, not P&L performance. Meanwhile, enterprise grade systems, custom or vendor-sold, are being quietly rejected. Sixty … Continue reading MIT report ‘The GenAI Divide”; Business is missing the ‘transformation’ point of AI

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The Rundown: We sat down with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at Dev Day 2025

Colin Henderson

For a wide-ranging conversation on the company’s new launches, AGI, the future of work, the rise of AI agents, and more The details: Why it matters: Dev Day 2025 gave us a new step in both ChatGPT and OpenAI’s agentic tooling evolution, and Altman’s commentary provided an even deeper look into the future the company envisions. But no matter how strange the AI-driven changes get, Altman remains confident in humanity’s ability to adapt and thrive alongside them. Continue reading The Rundown: We sat down with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at Dev Day 2025

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Here are the week’s biggest tech developments across AI, chips, startups, and gadgets

Colin Henderson

Big tech moves Startup financing highlights Policy, legal, and market signals Notable M&A, funds, and ecosystem moves New gadgets and product launches Upcoming events and rumors to watch Regional and civic tech notes Security and safety Quick pulse: AI and infra If a deeper focus is desired on any single category—chips, enterprise AI platforms, consumer hardware, or policy—an expanded brief with primary filings, investor decks, and technical specs can be compiled on request.[7][1][2] Sources[1] Top Startup and Tech Funding News Roundup – Week Ending … https://techstartups.com/2025/10/03/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-roundup-week-ending-october-3-2025/%5B2%5D Tech News | Today’s Latest Technology News | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/technology/%5B3%5D The Weekly Notable Startup … Continue reading Here are the week’s biggest tech developments across AI, chips, startups, and gadgets

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U.S. Army’s NGC2 cybersecurity “deficiencies” – moved a company shares down 8% based on false reporting

Colin Henderson

Great example of someone cherry picking part of a report and releasing to investment companies with missing context. Below are the primary PDF sources relevant to the Breaking Defense article on the U.S. Army’s NGC2 cybersecurity deficiencies including direct download links and formatted in APA style citations. These documents provide context or official background to the quotes and points made in the article. Official PDF Background Sources 1. U.S. Congress Hearing: Statement on Army Modernization, C2, and NGC2 • Direct Download: https://www.congress.gov/119/meeting/house/118206/documents/HHRG-119-AS03-20250506-SD006.pdf ⠀APA Citation:Mingus, J. J. (2025, May 6). Statement before the House Armed Services Committee: Army Modernization and Next … Continue reading U.S. Army’s NGC2 cybersecurity “deficiencies” – moved a company shares down 8% based on false reporting