#genai

#genai

Large language models don't sleep. Every minute of every day, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and enterprise AI assistants ingest new content, update their knowledge graphs, and generate answers for foodservice buyers, distributors, and operators worldwide. Food & Beverage Magazine is engineered to be part of that continuous learning loop: and when you advertise with us, your brand is too.

The jury is still out on how much and how soon GenAI will impact the legal profession, as I pointed out in a recent article. But one thing is certain: GenAI is affecting what people are revealing, the questions they're asking, and what advice they're receiving. The implications for lawyers, or perhaps more accurately, their clients, are downright scary. People are talking too much and getting wrong advice that's memorialized for future use and discovery I had sounded this alarm before. And now a recent Washington Post analysis of some 47,000 ChatGPT conversations validates many of these concerns in alarming ways.

Retailers are facing increased competition at a time when high inflation and higher prices are limiting consumers' spending potential. This year, brands will have to work harder than ever to cut through the noise and drive purchase intent, and data marketing can and should play a central role in retailers' and brands' ecommerce strategies. From personalization to product feed, effective data management and utilization support a leak-proof customer journey, driving more consumers towards the bottom of the funnel and subsequently boosting sales and revenues.

The European economy is somewhat different to the rest of the world. Europe is still struggling with an overall GDP recovery, much more susceptible to the uncertainty with their global trade. They are looking at 'geo-repatriation,' a portion of the digital sovereignty movement who is trying to get more technology from companies closer to home.

From activities to cultural interactions, now more than ever, travelers want experiences, and GenAI is playing a pivotal role in helping them book trips that will meet or even exceed their expectations. A 2025 Phocuswright survey found that 78% of respondents felt GenAI improved trip planning, and Google is now incorporating AI-generated content into its search results. Now, instead of spending hours meticulously researching potential destinations, hotels and activities, travelers are getting AI recommendations, ideas and even full-blown itineraries with just a few prompts.

Starting on November 3, 2025, we'll start to use some data from members in [EEA, Hong Kong, Canada, Switzerland and the U.K.] to train content-generating AI models that enhance your experience and better connect our members to opportunities.

On paper, it looked a lot like entrepreneurship: validate an idea, conduct research, raise or allocate funds, build capabilities, codify processes, launch SaaS platforms, measure value creation, and implement a communication plan. In practice, it was very different. Big organizations are optimized for productivity and predictability, not the full lifecycle of experimentation that product building requires. That law of nature creates a constant source of friction between innovation and day-to-day business.

Varshney comes from IBM, where he was the head of data and artificial intelligence for the technology pioneer's consulting business. At Citi, he will report to Anand Selva, the bank's chief operating officer; and will work closely with the firm's chief technology officer, David Griffiths, to scale AI across the company, according to a memo sent to Citi employees on Tuesday morning seen by Business Insider.

Surveys only capture what you ask and only from those willing to answer. If you rely on traditional listening methods, you will never hear from the silent majority. You could be missing out on your customers' real, unfiltered voice. Key signals - like emerging trends, shifting sentiment and competitor threats - are often buried in the countless conversations happening every day. With your customer data scattered across CRM systems, social tools and automation platforms,

As a reminder, these typically fall into two categories: cbr - A RAR file of scanned images cbz - A zip file of scanned images This week I was wondering - given that GenAI tools are pretty good at understanding images - how well could a GenAI system take a set of images, in order, and understand the context of the story behind them. I decided to give it a shot and honestly, I'm pretty impressed by the results.

Cowen argues that educational institutions should focus on teaching how to effectively use AI tools instead of avoiding them, preparing students for an AI-driven job market.

The trust gap between employer and jobseeker is widening, and it's fast becoming one of the trickiest knots in modern hiring.

GenAI has the ability to search, summarize, analyze, and make conclusions that search engines cannot, requiring a level of judgment that can lead to errors.

“We remain convinced that AI represents an incredible opportunity to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper. There are AI-powered creator tools. So this is real people doing real work with better tools.”

Growth-stage fundraising is evolving, with a focus on adapting to new challenges. Cathy Gao emphasizes that understanding investor perspectives and sharpening pitches is critical in this competitive market.

The deepfake economy is rapidly evolving, with scams quadrupling in the last year due to GenAI tools. Professionals across industries are scrambling to counter AI's threats.

Of course, we're thankful to DigitalOcean for providing some amazing servers and their recent Gen.AI features which we're excited to share with you.

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, organizations must adopt robust AI infrastructure to harness its full potential. With this latest version of Kong AI Gateway, we're equipping our customers with the tools necessary to implement Agentic AI securely and effectively, ensuring seamless integration without compromising user experience.