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.

The EU AI Act: What Tech Companies Need to Know

After we at Medialist have discussed the EU's AI Act several times, including Meta's reaction to it, I received a few inquiries about what exactly lies behind this European Union regulation. Here’s a deep dive into the AI Act and its implications for tech companies.

Black Forest Labs: Setting New Standards in Generative AI

A new AI start-up with ambitious goals has been established in Freiburg, Germany. Black Forest Labs, founded by former developers of the open-source image generator Stable Diffusion, aims to revolutionize the world of generative AI.

Olympics 2024 in Paris: The Revolution of Artificial Intelligence

The Olympic Games are in full swing and, in addition to top sporting performances and an impressive opening ceremony in Paris, the 2024 Olympics are also showing that they want to keep pace with technological developments. With the introduction of the Olympic AI agenda, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken a significant step into the future of sport.

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.

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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