Technology Tuesday - Week 32 Former Google engineers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, founders of Character.AI, along with their talented team, are rejoining Google’s AI unit, DeepMind. Character.AI, renowned for its innovative chatbot technology using large language models, has secured a non-exclusive licensing deal with Google, ensuring additional funding to further develop personalized AI products. This strategic move highlights Google's commitment to accelerating its AI initiatives amidst a rapidly evolving landscape, especially with the rise of groundbreaking technologies like OpenAI's ChatGPT #AI #MachineLearning #Innovation #TechNews #CharacterAI #GoogleDeepMind #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/d4R72y6M
1872 Consulting
IT Services and IT Consulting
Chicago, IL 25,204 followers
Aligning Exceptional Talent with Visionary Companies
About us
In 1871, Mrs. O’Leary’s cow started the great Chicago fire. In 1872, the city was rebuilt for the future. At 1872 Consulting, it’s our mission to help our clients build for the future by delivering technology & talent solutions. We’ve developed a unique recruiting methodology that has improved candidate experiences and optimized our ability to consistently deliver tailored talent to our clients. We are the type of vendor who HOPES they get asked for client references. Starting in 2015 as an IT Recruiting and Staff Augmentation firm, we’ve developed unique expertise around Emerging Technology to ensure internal teams are supported by modern technology & talent solutions. To better serve our clients, we've expanded our consulting expertise beyond traditional IT. We now offer specialized support in areas including embedded systems, electrical engineering and design, ERP & HCM implementation, IoT & Smart Home product management, and more. Whether you’re a candidate looking for your next opportunity, or an organization looking to solve a talent or technology gap, 1872 is the logical first step.
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http://www.1872consulting.com
External link for 1872 Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
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20 W Kinzie
17th floor
Chicago, IL 60654, US
Employees at 1872 Consulting
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Kian S.
The only natively integrated investment solution for FIs that's designed to keep deposits in house
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Jesse McGannon
Passionate leader with a comprehensive background in corporate strategy and management consulting in the banking, payments and digital assets sectors…
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Austin Stretz
Technology Talent Solutions - Reach the Future Today
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Victor Sabattini
Connecting top IT talent with progressive Chicago/Oc companies.
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Technology Tuesday - Week 31 Apple's new AI features for iPhone will be delayed until iOS 18.1, expected to launch in October, rather than with the initial release of iOS 18. These features include an improved Siri, AI-powered image generation, and ChatGPT integration. The early rollout of iOS 18.1 betas this week will allow developers to test these AI capabilities and address any issues before the public release. 📱💡 #Apple #AI #TechNews #Innovation #iOS18.1 #Siri #ChatGPT #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/geJy7iTV
Apple Intelligence AI features will wait for iOS 18.1
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Technology Tuesday - Week 30 As most people are aware, late last week, a software update from CrowdStrike caused a major outage, disrupting Microsoft Windows systems and affecting essential services nationwide. The incident highlights the risks of relying on single vendors for critical infrastructure and has sparked discussions on the need for better redundancy and regulatory measures. Experts argue that while regulatory intervention could be costly, it is crucial for businesses to adopt multiple layers of cybersecurity to prevent such failures in the future. #Cybersecurity #TechUpdate #BusinessContinuity #Microsoft #CrowdStrike #ITOutage #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/eHKayCHX
'Painful' wake-up call: What's next for CrowdStrike, Microsoft after update causes outage?
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Technology Tuesday - Week 29 A study by researchers at University College London and the University of Exeter found that AI tools like GPT-4 can boost individual creativity, particularly for those who are less naturally creative, by helping them generate more original content. However, when used collectively, these tools may reduce overall group creativity by making the output more homogeneous. What are your thoughts on AI tools/creativity output? Share in the comments below 👇 #AI #Creativity #Innovation #Research #Tech #FutureOfWork #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/gH5b5dXn
Experiment finds AI boosts creativity individually — but lowers it collectively | TechCrunch
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Technology Tuesday - Week 28 🚗🍔 McDonald’s is taking a step back from its AI-driven voice-automated ordering system, developed with IBM, in 100 US drive-thrus. This pause allows them to re-evaluate and refine the technology for future scalability, aiming for new solutions by the end of 2024. Despite this hiccup, McDonald's remains dedicated to integrating AI into its operations. Other fast-food giants like Wendy's and White Castle are also exploring AI solutions, underscoring both the immense potential and current challenges of this technology in the industry 🍟🤖 #TechNews #Innovation #FastFood #McDonalds #IBM #AItechnology #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/eyagRMSv
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Technology Tuesday - Week 27 NBC will use AI to recreate sportscaster Al Michaels’ voice for delivering daily Olympic recaps on its Peacock streaming platform. This AI-powered tool, "Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock," will generate personalized 10-minute highlight packages from 5,000 hours of live coverage, tailored to subscriber preferences 🏅🤖 #AI #Innovation #Olympics #MediaTech #NBC #Peacock #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/eqE6EDxQ
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Technology Tuesday - Week 26 Huawei has staged a remarkable comeback in the tech industry, with over 900 million smartphones now running its in-house Harmony OS, developed despite a US trade blacklist. The company has expanded into new ventures, including electric vehicles and AI, and its AI processors outperform some international competitors. Huawei's resurgence is evident in its smartphone sales, which rose 72% in early 2024, and its market impact has notably affected Apple's position in China #Huawei #TechInnovation #AI #ElectricVehicles #Smartphones #TechNews #Resilience #Innovation #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/g_ib6bTS
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Technology Tuesday - Week 25 Samsung has unveiled a new streamlined process to accelerate AI chip production, cutting down production time by 20% by integrating its top-tier memory chip, foundry, and chip packaging services. This one-stop-shop approach meets the soaring demand for AI chips, harnessing Samsung's comprehensive capabilities to deliver high-performance, power-efficient solutions. Key Highlights: 🔹 20% reduction in AI chip production time 🔹 Advanced gate all-around (GAA) architecture 🔹 Mass production of second-generation 3-nanometer chips in 2024 🔹 2-nanometer chips slated for 2027 #AI #Samsung #TechInnovation #ChipProduction #Semiconductors #FutureTech #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/gKRY3MDu