el producto #417 - by Angel Jaime - el producto
Welcome to a new edition of el producto! In this edition, we have some exciting updates and forecasts from the world of AI and technology.
Microsoft's $80B Investment in AI
Microsoft has announced plans to invest approximately $80B in building out AI-enabled data centers for training AI models and deploying AI and cloud-based applications by fiscal 2025. This massive investment is expected to set new standards in AI infrastructure and applications. Read more about this announcement $80B here.
Meta's Llama Model Success
Meta has revealed that its Llama model has become the most used open-source AI model with over 650M downloads, marking a significant milestone in AI development. Learn more about Meta's achievement here.
Google's Focus on Gemini
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has emphasized the company's commitment to scaling Gemini on the consumer side, making it the primary focus for the upcoming year. This strategic move is poised to enhance Google's AI capabilities and offerings. Read more about Google's plans here.
Amazon's Potential Acquisition of Lyft
Speculation is rife that Amazon may acquire Lyft to bolster its autonomous vehicle division and compete more effectively with other tech giants. This potential partnership could reshape the future of transportation and technology. Explore more about this speculation here.
Samsung's Partnership with Instacart
Samsung has announced a multi-year partnership with Instacart that enables users to shop for groceries directly from their Samsung refrigerators using Vision AI technology. This innovative collaboration aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers. Learn more about this partnership here.
Spotting Dark UX Patterns with Dark Patterns Detective
Dark Patterns Detective is a fun mini-game designed to help users recognize and understand manipulative design tricks used in various products. Developed by Rohan Dehal, this interactive experience sheds light on how top companies exploit cognitive biases through UX design. Play the game here.
Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal explores common limiting beliefs that hinder personal growth and success, offering insights into overcoming these barriers. Don't let limiting beliefs hold you back from achieving your goals. Dive into this enlightening read here.
Product/Growth/Marketing Memes by Elena Verna
Elena Verna, a renowned Product/Growth author, shares her collection of memes related to product, growth, and marketing. Discover some light-hearted and relatable content from Elena here.
That's all for this edition of el producto. Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to share your thoughts and feedback with us. Thank you for your support, and have a fantastic start to 2025!
