Alexander Pinker

Alexander Pinker is an innovation profiler, future strategist and media expert who helps companies understand the opportunities behind technologies such as artificial intelligence for the next five to ten years. He is the founder of the consulting firm "Alexander Pinker - Innovation Profiling", the innovation marketing agency "innovate! communication" and the news platform "Medialist Innovation". He is also the author of three books and a lecturer at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt.

Mistral 3: France’s Open-Source Strike Against Big AI

With a resounding announcement on 2 December 2025, French AI startup Mistral unveiled its new model family: Mistral 3. The release marks a bold step in the global race for cutting-edge, open artificial intelligence. The line includes a powerful new frontier model – Mistral Large 3 – and three smaller, highly efficient models (Ministral 3B, 8B, 14B), all multimodal, multilingual, and openly licensed under Apache 2.0. Their goal: to serve everything from enterprise-scale infrastructure to resource-constrained edge devices – and to offer a credible, independent alternative to closed ecosystems from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic.

No Ads in ChatGPT – For Now: OpenAI Dismisses Rumours of Advertising Rollout

OpenAI has officially denied that ChatGPT is currently running ads, responding to growing speculation fuelled by user screenshots and snippets of code found in its Android app. According to company representatives, no live advertising is taking place in ChatGPT, and the images circulating online have either been misinterpreted or are simply inaccurate. While advertising remains a possible option for the future, OpenAI has put such plans on hold for the time being.

The Rise of the Human-Machine Teaming Manager

Just a few years ago, the job title sounded like something out of a future trends report. Today, it's rapidly becoming reality: the Human-Machine Teaming Manager is emerging as a key figure in organisations seeking to bridge the gap between human intuition and machine efficiency. As artificial intelligence and automation become deeply embedded in workflows, a new professional role is taking shape—at the intersection of technology, psychology, and organisational development.

How to Truly Prepare Children for the Age of AI

In a world where chatbots solve problems, algorithms shape job profiles, and artificial intelligence is far from science fiction, it’s no longer enough for the next generation to simply use AI. They must understand it – and learn what uniquely human skills they’ll need to thrive alongside it. Curiosity, ethics, creativity and critical thinking: today’s children need all of these to grow into confident, capable citizens in an AI‑driven society.

Ubisoft’s “Teammates” Project: When AI Teammates Become True Allies

What if your virtual teammate didn’t just react — but understood you? Didn’t just follow — but questioned and adapted? With “Teammates”, Ubisoft is exploring exactly that — opening a new chapter in the evolution of in-game characters.

ChatGPT Ads: How OpenAI Is Reinventing the Future of Advertising

What is today still seen as a helpful assistant could soon become the next Google—at least if OpenAI’s vision plays out. By gradually transforming ChatGPT into an interactive commerce and advertising platform, the company is laying the groundwork for a new kind of digital monetisation. Ads, as envisioned by OpenAI, won’t look like traditional banners—they’ll feel like part of the conversation.

The Rise of Humanoid Robots: How Human-like Machines Are Poised to Reshape Work, Home Life and Industry

In 2025, the market for humanoid robots is on the verge of a dramatic breakthrough. What once seemed like a science-fiction fantasy is rapidly becoming an industrial reality — backed by billions in investment, accelerated technical development and profound implications for economies and societies alike. Market forecasts and emerging trends suggest this could be the dawn of a new robotic age, one that rivals past industrial revolutions in scale and impact.

OpenAI Adds Finesse: How ChatGPT Is Learning to Drop Its Typographic Tell

What do 19th-century novels, eagle-eyed readers, and modern AI have in common? The answer lies in a subtle piece of punctuation – the em dash. This typographic flourish (—) has quietly become...

Alexander Pinker

Alexander Pinker is an innovation profiler, future strategist and media expert who helps companies understand the opportunities behind technologies such as artificial intelligence for the next five to ten years. He is the founder of the consulting firm "Alexander Pinker - Innovation Profiling", the innovation marketing agency "innovate! communication" and the news platform "Medialist Innovation". He is also the author of three books and a lecturer at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt.