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. […]
Is AI Cheating in Education? Rethinking Tools, Ethics, and Learning
Is AI cheating in education, or is it simply another tool like a calculator or spellchecker? That’s the debate playing out in classrooms, policy meetings, and even courts. AI is finding its way into nearly every aspect of learning, but its role in schools sparks heated controversy. Some see it as academic dishonesty, while others […]
Is AI at Work Stalled? Why Employees Aren’t Embracing It
AI is everywhere in conversations about the future of work. From boardrooms to breakrooms, few topics generate as much excitement, and anxiety, as artificial intelligence. Yet despite the hype, the day-to-day reality is sobering: most employees are not using AI at work. Surveys show that two-thirds of employees never use AI at the workplace. Even […]
Humanoid Robots: The Future of Household Automation—But Not as Soon as You Think
Humanoid household robots will become as common as washing machines and dishwashers—but probably not as quickly as many of us hope. This past week, Tesla provided an update on its Optimus humanoid robots, and it’s clear they’ve made significant progress. I shared my thoughts with Taylor Herzlich for her coverage in the New York Post. I […]
The False Comfort of AI: Jobs Will Be Replaced, Not Just Augmented
By now you’ve likely heard the comforting quip: “AI won’t take your job, but someone trained on AI will.” It’s a catchy line, meant to reassure us in the face of rapid technological change. But it’s also misleading. We should stop pretending AI won’t kill jobs, at least in certain areas. Yes, AI is proving […]
Exploring NotebookLM’s New Audio Overview: A Game-Changer for How We Learn
Generative AI is unlocking a new superpower: the ability to transform how we interact with information. It’s making knowledge not only more accessible but deeply personal. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s a radical reimagining of how we engage with the world of ideas. One of the fun experiments into how we restructure information is Google’s […]