The Most Ambitious Treasure Hunt of the AI Age
Lost cities. Whispered legends. Dense green canopies that hide entire civilizations. The Amazon rainforest has always been an enigma—so vast, so complex, and so impenetrable that for centuries, much of it has lived only in myth. But that might be changing. Not because we’ve suddenly grown wings or macheted our way through six million square […]
The Most Convincing Voice in the Room Isn’t Human Anymore
Sales was once the final frontier of persuasion. The ultimate proving ground. It was where charisma met copy, and psychology met performance. We’ve long assumed that real people were the gold standard in influencing behavior. But that assumption may have just collapsed. In a recent study, researchers tested a large language model (Claude Sonnet 3.5) […]
5 Rules for AI-First Shopping
Want to win in the new world of AI-driven shopping? Steal Visa’s Intelligent Commerce playbook. 1. Build for AI agents, not just human users.Visa’s Intelligent Commerce is designed to integrate AI agents into the shopping experience, enabling them to not only recommend products but also complete transactions on behalf of users. This shift acknowledges the […]
Work Is Changing: Can You Lead Machines as Well as People?
As AI grows more powerful and capable, the nature of work is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Increasingly, employees are no longer just doing tasks themselves, they are now directing, instructing, and overseeing AI agents that execute those tasks. This shift marks a profound change in both the skillset and the mindset required for success in […]
In a Constantly Changing World, Expertise Demands Adaptability Over Certainty
“When experts are wrong, it’s often because they’re experts on an earlier version of the world.” – Paul Graham In a world that refuses to stand still, expertise is no longer defined by what we know—it’s defined by how quickly we can adapt. The traditional view of expertise is rooted in accumulation: years of experience, […]
AI in Equipment Rentals: How AFI’s AI Assistant is Transforming Construction Site Efficiency
For years, selecting powered access rental equipment for construction sites relied on experience, manual calculations, and educated guesswork. However, with the rise of AI-powered automation, even hands-on industries like construction are witnessing a shift toward smarter, data-driven decision-making. Introducing SitesurvAI: AI-Powered Equipment Selection AFI Rentals has launched SitesurvAI, an AI-powered assistant that streamlines the equipment […]
How Leaders Are Using AI to Make Smarter, Faster Decisions
Executives are using AI to make strategic decisions, showing how far things have progressed. AI is becoming an indispensable tool at the highest levels of decision-making. Peter Tonagh, chairman of media company GTN, didn’t just use generative AI as a writing assistant—he relied on it as a strategic advisor. Faced with a takeover bid just […]
The Tech Expectations of Equipment Rental Customers: How AI and Data Are Reshaping the Industry
The equipment rental industry has evolved far beyond handwritten contracts and paper-based inventory tracking. Digital transformation, driven by AI and real-time data, is now setting new standards. But what do rental customers actually expect from their equipment providers? A recent Rental Management article by Connie Lannan, “What technologies do your equipment rental customers need from […]
Wayfair Bets on AI to Boost Home Shopping: Will It Work?
Home décor shopping has always been about inspiration. Whether flipping through magazines, scrolling Pinterest, or walking through a well-styled showroom, customers need to see a vision before they commit to a purchase. Wayfair, the online home goods retailer, is doubling down on this idea by leveraging AI-generated images to spark real-life purchases. Wayfair Introduces Muse: […]
States Embrace Bitcoin: Texas, Florida, and Alabama Lead the Charge in Strategic Crypto Reserves
Legislation was introduced in the Texas House of Representatives this week that would, if passed, enable the state to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Representative Giovanni Capriglione’s House Bill 1598, known as the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, outlines plans for the state treasury to both acquire and manage Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset. […]