However, in recent years, NDAs have been losing favor, particularly in certain industries and contexts. This shift can be attributed to several factors, including growing concerns over transparency, ethics, and the protection of employees' rights. As NDAs fall out of favor, those who were once bound by these agreements are beginning to experience a range of benefits upon their release.

It has been quite a journey, but doors have opened up for me that normally would not have been answered, even with the appropriate knock.

Apple's setting the stage for a future where your phone's not just a gadget; it's your personal sidekick. It's like having a tiny genius in your pocket, ready to tackle whatever life throws at you.

The explosion of streaming services has led to a fragmented viewing experience. Users frequently juggle multiple subscriptions, struggling to remember where they saw a particular show or movie.

Introducing RealmIQ: AIccelerator, where we are dedicated to elevating AI startups by offering comprehensive support in strategy, product development, branding, team building, and securing investor access.

Breaking down the wall. Eighteen months into the era of Generative AI (GenAI), a recent study by Microsoft and LinkedIn reveals that AI is already being integrated into workplaces at an unexpected scale. The study highlights that 75% of knowledge workers are currently using AI at work, with 46% of these users having started in the last six months.

Yes, there have been a lot of announcements on Google I/O and ChatGPT 4o, but I want to talk about this notion of a CREATIVE-CENTERED AI (CCAI). As gaming publishers are finding out that by firing their most creative staff and replacing them with “typists,” is a hard lesson in not firing your brain trust that actually knows what they are doing and can indeed paint themselves out of a corner. Hiring prompt engineers thinking that they know everything from scene construction, character development, color theory, human anatomy, animal anatomy, animation is a total bust. Enter the mandate, keep your people, upskill them and allow true creatives to reimagine the workflow, optimization and a new world that embraces Gen AI.

Don’t become the next Chief Metaverse Officer. A short-lived title, much like the Chief Prompting Officer. The organizational change management that needs to happen to create an AI-Org is not a top-down strategy.

When it comes to generative AI, many people have become empowered in ways maybe they should not have been. As the Hollywood creative community wakes up to the possibilities, they can still be in charge of their futures and the future of film. I call it Creative Centered AI (CCAI).

The recent demo of VASA-1 showcased impressive results, as there have been many attempts to perfect lip-synching etc. Shout out to Milli Vanilli.  It’s amazing to see how the interface has changed from recordings at different angles to now simple images and audio to create these animated visualizations.

Welcome to the exciting world of AI startups! This space is a hotbed of innovation, competition, and immense growth potential. From healthcare to finance, AI is transforming industries and creating new opportunities for startups. However, securing funding is a critical step for AI startups.

In the rapidly evolving world of art and design, the introduction of Gen AI tools has sparked both excitement and trepidation among traditional artists and designers. As a classically trained illustrator and then graphic designer, I have had to navigate the intricate dance between innovation and authenticity, I faced an emotional rollercoaster marked by peaks of exhilaration and valleys of uncertainty.

GenAI has the power to democratize creativity, making design more accessible to those who may not have the traditional skills but possess brilliant ideas. Its capacity for rapid prototyping is unparalleled, allowing brand creators to explore a multitude of visual identities in a fraction of the time it would take manually.

Having spent more than a decade branding networks around the world then following that with marketing movies for a decade, I learned to appreciate true Hollywood talent and the process of greenlighting films, marketing them and then re-marketing them for Home Entertainment.

The role of Chief Prompt Engineer, once hailed as the pinnacle of careers in the AI sector, is gradually giving way to a more holistic approach towards AI workforce development within organizations. As the demand for AI talent intensifies, leading to fierce competition and substantial compensation for skilled AI prompt engineers, the focus shifts towards addressing the broader educational needs across all groups within an organization.

Having built numerous creative and development teams across multiple agencies and recruited C-Suites for startups, there is a new revolution in hiring. In the swiftly evolving landscape of the modern workplace, Human Resources (HR) departments find themselves at the pivotal core of the AI revolution.

In the dynamic landscape of today's world, where AI reshapes the very fabric of industries, the essence of creativity has never been more crucial. This emerging era heralds a profound shift, not just in how we work, but in what it means to be truly creative. As software takes over routine tasks, the spotlight turns to human ingenuity, challenging creatives to redefine their relevance and impact.

The history and future of Vertical SaaS (Software as a Service), AI wrappers, the GPT store, and the overall direction of the business of AI form an intricate narrative of technological advancement, market evolution, and the increasingly pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of businesses across various sectors.

After exploring the interfaces of multiple AI platforms and bumping around into discoverable features, the one thing that has stood out is the Sparkle. In the ever-evolving landscape of AI, where interactions span across multiple modes of communication—text, voice, imagery, and touch—the importance of user experience (UX) design has never been more critical.