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Apple's auto project was always a moonshot. Makes sense to move GenAI up in priority as that will yield more fruit over next 5-10 years than auto projects.

— Ben Bajarin (@BenBajarin) February 27, 2024

ROI on AI:

AI is handling 2/3 of Klarna’s customer service chats with a 2 minute resolution time vs. 11 minutes for previously and a 25% drop in repeat inquiries.

AI is going to have a massive impact on every industry. pic.twitter.com/TY0BUCUKm0

— Gavin Baker (@GavinSBaker) February 28, 2024

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We are actually on the cusp of two S curves simultaneously. AI and Spatial/XR computing. Fun times! https://t.co/Vf0yNbcU2c

— Ben Bajarin (@BenBajarin) February 22, 2024

• Open AI
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Ep 1 Product 101: Apple Vision Pro@caro_milanesi @BenBajarin and @MaxWinebach talk Apple Vision Pro on the launch episode of Product 101.

Chapters below to jump to specific discussions on product features. 👇

(00:00) Introduction to Product 101
(01:13) Standout Experiences… pic.twitter.com/NhncjNSj3l

— Creative Strategies, Inc (@creativestrat) February 9, 2024