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Opinion piece: CEOs are running AI-powered sprints while instead they should be preparing for a marathonOne of our goals of the Minimum Viable Product is to provide a platform for start-ups, entrepreneurs as well as like-minded to share their thoughts and as such it is our pleasure today to share the thoughts of our former colleague Vladislava Kadija on what you should be focusing on when introducing AI into your organisation.
CEOs are running AI-powered sprints while instead they should be preparing for a marathon
While running sprints and marathons require different mindsets, some studies have shown that sprints can have multiple benefits in marathon preparation.
But can you excel at both simultaneously?
That is the question we should reflect on looking at today’s CEOs. Balancing the need to demonstrate short-term ROI on AI implementation while sustaining long-term AI innovation within their companies, CEOs face the challenge of delivering immediate value while conserving resources for ongoing transformation.
Looking at research from IBM this can be particularly demanding as:
· 67% of CEOs questioned are facing budget rigidity – “not giving them a chance to capitalize on digital opportunities that drive long-term growth and innovation” (2025 CEO Study - 5 mindshifts to supercharge business growth, pg. 20)
· 52% of CEOs say their organizations understand “the importance of generative AI beyond cost reduction” (Ibid., pg. 53)
· And only one quarter of AI initiatives delivered expected ROI in the last 3 years (Ibid., pg. 50)
So, catch your breath and keep on going!
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Stellantis is transitioning its in-car technology to Google's Android Automotive, ending its partnership with Amazon. This strategic shift will enhance Stellantis' connected car offerings with a comprehensive platform for infotainment, navigation, and vehicle control. The move aligns with industry trends towards standardized and scalable platforms, promising Stellantis customers a more integrated and user-friendly experience.
It looks like I might need to revisit my AAOS training on Udemy I started a few months ago. 😅😅
Across Europe, a quiet revolution is underway as governments, businesses, and institutions embrace open-source technologies to reduce their reliance on US tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. This movement is driven by a blend of strategic necessity, regulatory pressures, and a desire for greater digital sovereignty
A recent European Commission study estimates that open-source software contributes between €65 to €95 billion to the EU’s GDP, with even greater potential if adoption increases
Tesla plans to unleash self-driving Model Y crossovers onto city streets by the end of June this year
In his latest annual letter to shareholders, Jassy breaks down how Amazon continues to innovate and deliver for customers.
Status feed in WhatsApp will now house ads from different channels and businesses
This Day In History: 18.06.1812
War of 1812
On this day U.S. President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, initiating the War of 1812, which arose chiefly from U.S. grievances over oppressive maritime practices during the Napoleonic Wars.
Paul McCartney was born today in 1942
AI THAT WAS TODAY - TODAY IS TOMORROW'S HISTORYAn easy way to determine how many people are dependent on something (not just using) is to take it down for some time and see how many people complain about it.
I truly hope this is not a real strategy.
Hopefully not deliberately, but when ChatGPT went down, it triggered over 500,000 searches about the issue on Google, making it the second most-searched topic in the U.S., and neatly demonstrating the scale of concern. 500,000 people searching equates to about one in every 680 people in the country being worried enough to try to find out what had happened.
💡 Why It Matters
The outage clearly demonstrated how many professionals and enterprises depend on ChatGPT for basic, daily tasks. Additionally, downtime in AI services can have a cascading effect on businesses and workflows, emphasizing the need for backup plans. Organizations should soon reassess their reliance on AI, build resilience (such as alternative tools or offline protocols), and clarify acceptable workplace use.
The question is not whether intelligent machines can have any emotions, but whether machines can be intelligent without any emotions.
— Marvin Minsky, cognitive scientist and AI pioneerOpenAI entered an unprecedented agreement with Google Cloud to supplement its compute capacity, marking a surprising collaboration between two fierce AI competitors. The deal stems from explosive demand as ChatGPT and other AI services scale, requiring more infrastructure than Microsoft Azure alone could support .
While Microsoft remains OpenAI’s primary cloud partner, this move helps reduce reliance on Azure and is part of a broader compute expansion, including Stargate (Oracle & SoftBank) and multi‑billion‑dollar deals with CoreWeave
The partnership boosts Google’s standing in the hyperscaler race, increasing its share of high-performance workloads at a time when its cloud revenue is under pressure
Alphabet stock rose ~2% on the news, while Microsoft saw a slight dip. Analysts called it “somewhat surprising,” highlighting shifting dynamics in the AI compute ecosystem
💡 Why It Matters
This deal underscores how intense infrastructure demands can blur competitive lines—AI developers now view raw compute capacity as essential leverage. OpenAI’s move reflects a trend toward multi-cloud resilience, strategic compute partnerships, and infrastructure hedging in the AI race.
Meta has signed a power purchase agreement with AES to secure 650 megawatts (MW) of solar energy—400 MW from Texas and 250 MW from Kansas—to support its growing AI and data center infrastructure. This new addition expands Meta’s renewable energy holdings, which already exceed 12 gigawatts, reinforcing its strategy to power infrastructure with clean sources
💡 Why it matters
As Meta ramps up its AI ambitions, energy demand skyrockets. Locking in long-term, cost-efficient renewable supply like solar helps control operating expenses, ensures reliable energy, and aligns with climate commitment
PODCASTS THIS WEEK👩🎓👩🎓Adam Robinson: Positioning yourself for success
What can the strategies of the chessboard teach us about how to succeed in life?
Author, educator, entrepreneur, hedge fund advisor and US Chess Federation life master Adam Robinson makes a return appearance to The Knowledge Project to discuss some of the best ways to position yourself for success, including how to steer outcomes in your favor and what it takes to become a learning machine.
He also weighs in on the potential uses of ChatGPT, investment strategies, and what it means to truly trust your instincts.
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