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.

AI Act Triggers Meta’s Withdrawal of New AI Models from the EU

Following the rollout of the AI Act last week, Meta has announced that it will no longer make its upcoming AI model, as well as future models, available in the European Union. The decision, reported by "Axios," is attributed to the EU authorities' failure to provide legal clarity.

DeepL Revolutionizes Translations with New AI Technology

DeepL has made a significant stride in the translation world by unveiling its new and improved AI models. The goal of this innovation is to significantly enhance the translation quality for business customers.

Microsoft Warns ‘Skeleton Key’ Can Crack Popular AI Models for Dangerous Outputs

Microsoft has recently issued a warning about a new jailbreaking technique that allows threat actors to bypass the built-in safeguards of some of the most popular large language models (LLMs). This method, known as the "Skeleton Key," enables AI models to disclose harmful information.

OpenAI’s New Classification: A Breakthrough Toward Artificial General Intelligence?

OpenAI has recently introduced a five-tier system designed to map its progress toward the elusive goal of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). This new framework, disclosed during an all-hands meeting and reported by Bloomberg, aims to help employees and the public better understand OpenAI’s advancements.

The Importance of Prompting Training for Companies

In today's business world, where artificial intelligence and automation are increasingly prevalent, the ability to effectively communicate with machines has become an essential skill. Prompting training—programs that teach employees how to give precise and goal-oriented instructions to AI systems—are therefore crucial for companies aiming to stay competitive.

If You Think GPT-4o is Impressive, Wait Until You See GPT-5

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has painted a tantalizing picture of what to expect from the highly anticipated GPT-5 AI model. Balancing optimism with caution, he emphasized that GPT-5 will be a substantial improvement over its predecessor, GPT-4, and will not encounter insurmountable issues.

Gartner Advises Caution: The 2024 Hype Cycles for Cloud Technology and Enterprise Networking

The renowned analyst firm Gartner has released its annual Hype Cycles for cloud technology and enterprise networking, recommending a cautious approach rather than hastily adopting AI-assisted tools for managing networks.

Revolutionizing 3D Content Creation: Canon’s New Lenses Enhance Mixed Reality Experiences

In the ever-evolving world of mixed reality, the seamless integration of physical and digital objects with current technologies remains a challenge. Canon's solution is to equip its interchangeable lens cameras with optics specifically designed for capturing still images or recording video in stereoscopic 3D or spatial video.

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.
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