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Practical AI strategy for executives: how to build your AI roadmap, prioritize use cases, measure ROI, and turn AI into a durable competitive advantage.

“My challenge in implementing AI is that I cannot justify the use cases to be implemented based on the labor cost in Asia.”

“My challenge in implementing AI is that I cannot justify the use cases to be implemented based on the labor cost in Asia.”

This quote from a COO of an insurance company was on a slide at Apidays Singapore last week. The slide was titled "What are the challenges? - Feedback from t...

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"We invested $10M in AI. Now my board wants ROI. What are the best practices?"

"We invested $10M in AI. Now my board wants ROI. What are the best practices?"

This quote from a CIO was on a slide at Apidays Singapore last week. It showed the #1 post-implementation challenge in AI adoption.

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AI Is an Amplifier, Not an Equalizer

AI Is an Amplifier, Not an Equalizer

Thanks Agus Hocky and Institut Bisnis dan Teknologi Pelita Indonesia for the invitation, and Hendri Zhang 张维前 for connecting.

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Claude Code is for software developers, and OpenClaw is more for business users.

Claude Code is for software developers, and OpenClaw is more for business users.

A learner said this to another learner during a recent workshop. I think this is the most common and most dangerous misconception about these two tools.

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AI Agents are not plug-and-play. 5 ways to add useful skills to your AI agents.

AI Agents are not plug-and-play. 5 ways to add useful skills to your AI agents.

Most of them came thinking AI agents are plug-and-play. Set it up, and it becomes extremely helpful immediately.

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Your OpenClaw Agent Is One Message Away from Getting Hacked

Your OpenClaw Agent Is One Message Away from Getting Hacked

I gave a talk yesterday on OpenClaw security, at the largest OpenClaw event at Amazon Web Services (AWS), with 400 audience, organized by OpenClaw Singapore....

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Human will be the differentiation when everyone produces the same things with AI agents with the same skills.

Human will be the differentiation when everyone produces the same things with AI agents with the same skills.

Since the virality of OpenClaw educated the market about agent skills, I have seen a lot of LinkedIn posts sharing 5,678 skills covering many things that pre...

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Everyone tells you how easy it is to set up an AI agent with OpenClaw.

Everyone tells you how easy it is to set up an AI agent with OpenClaw.

Nobody tells you how hard it is to maintain it.

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Your AI agent will get prompt injected sooner or later, because it is easier than most people thought.

Your AI agent will get prompt injected sooner or later, because it is easier than most people thought.

Most people think prompt injection needs a carefully crafted adversarial prompt by an experienced hacker. It does not. Someone who understands how LLMs work ...

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10 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Running OpenClaw (or Any AI Agent)

10 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Running OpenClaw (or Any AI Agent)

The safe answer comes from Peter Steinberger, OpenClaw's creator himself. He said OpenClaw is designed as a personal assistant - one user to one or many agen...

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Why Your OpenClaw Agent Is One Message Away from Getting Hacked?

Why Your OpenClaw Agent Is One Message Away from Getting Hacked?

A stranger sent a very long, sophisticated-looking message to her agent. It was filled with detailed research instructions about finance news, complete with ...

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"Don't fix what's not broken. We have other priorities."

"Don't fix what's not broken. We have other priorities."

This is the most common reason to push back on transformation.

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Should You Listen to Customer Feedback?

Should You Listen to Customer Feedback?

This is one of the most debated topics in product development.

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Are AI labs trying too hard to anthropomorphise AI to keep the illusion of AGI going?

Are AI labs trying too hard to anthropomorphise AI to keep the illusion of AGI going?

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I have a simple rule before I use AI to automate anything: Do it manually 3 times first.

I have a simple rule before I use AI to automate anything: Do it manually 3 times first.

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Not every automation needs an AI agent. After burning $25+ with a browser agent just to download analytics of my top LinkedIn posts, I decided to build a simple automation tool that costs nothing to run.

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Most people design AI agent systems wrong. They put AI agents inside the security boundary instead of outside. This exposes their system to prompt injection.

Most people design AI agent systems wrong. They put AI agents inside the security boundary instead of outside. This exposes their system to prompt injection.

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Founders, if your marketers make these 12 mistakes, you should consider hiring another senior.

Founders, if your marketers make these 12 mistakes, you should consider hiring another senior.

Marketers, if you make these 12 mistakes, fix them before your boss finds out.

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OpenClaw Creator: Why 80% Of Apps Will Disappear

OpenClaw Creator: Why 80% Of Apps Will Disappear

YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g49K_bsk

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"Wait, you used to do THAT manually?"

"Wait, you used to do THAT manually?"

I've been building software for 19 years. Something that would take me 2 months now takes 1 week.

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Don't believe the BS that you can use Claude Code for free.

Don't believe the BS that you can use Claude Code for free.

Ollama recently made their API compatible with Claude Code. Many creators quickly jumped on the opportunity to farm engagement with the hook: "You can now u...

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Vibe coders, this old news will happen to you sooner or later.

Vibe coders, this old news will happen to you sooner or later.

Unless you set up your project correctly.

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UX/UI and naming matter more than capability for adoption.

UX/UI and naming matter more than capability for adoption.

Recently, everyone on LinkedIn is talking about learning Claude after the demo of Claude Cowork.

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Hot Take: Vibe Coding Won't Replace Software Engineers

Hot Take: Vibe Coding Won't Replace Software Engineers

Here, I share my journey from a strong believer to a skeptic.

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The Hype Cycle of Claude Code That Everyone Will Go Through

The Hype Cycle of Claude Code That Everyone Will Go Through

Last week, Boris shared he built Claude Cowork with 100% vibe coding in 10 days. It took the software world by storm.

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11 Frameworks Every Marketer Should Know

11 Frameworks Every Marketer Should Know

I've seen marketers drown in tactics while missing the fundamentals.

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Do We Need Different LLMs for Different Task Types?

Do We Need Different LLMs for Different Task Types?

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No, vibe coding does not create tech debt.

No, vibe coding does not create tech debt.

Bad coders do.

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Does AI have empathy? I asked Claude a simple product question.

Does AI have empathy? I asked Claude a simple product question.

The answer surprised me.

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Good marketers apply creativity.

Good marketers apply creativity.

Great marketers apply creativity + science + AI.

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5 Warning Signs Your Marketing Hire Is Just an Operator, Not a Strategist

5 Warning Signs Your Marketing Hire Is Just an Operator, Not a Strategist

Many founders make the mistake of hiring marketers who can execute… but not strategize.

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Your AI Idea Must Justify Business ROI

Your AI Idea Must Justify Business ROI

Sometimes, proof of concept (POC) feels magical, but the real test is whether it can be deployed sustainably.

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When AI Hallucination Becomes A Security Feature.

When AI Hallucination Becomes A Security Feature.

Two months ago, something unexpected happened with our AI Lead Response agent.

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"If you're good at badminton, don't train for a tennis competition."

"If you're good at badminton, don't train for a tennis competition."

This is something I've learned through experience as a serial technopreneur.

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How to Keep Up with AI Changes in Your Business

How to Keep Up with AI Changes in Your Business

Someone asked me this question recently.

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Why Most Sales Presentations Fail

Why Most Sales Presentations Fail

Here are 5 top frameworks for crafting effective sales presentations, each with a different focus depending on your audience, product complexity, and sales c...

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Not all AI projects need data scientist and AI engineers.

Not all AI projects need data scientist and AI engineers.

One of the most common mistakes business leaders make in their AI project is getting the wrong team to build.

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I’ve seen several people sharing this chart recently.

I’ve seen several people sharing this chart recently.

Interestingly, they seem to have very contrasting views.

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The Circular Money Loop Behind OpenAI’s Funding

The Circular Money Loop Behind OpenAI’s Funding

It goes one round. Oracle buys GPUs from Nvidia, and Nvidia invests in OpenAI. 😂

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The Worst Job Displacement of Software Engineers Is Yet to Come.

The Worst Job Displacement of Software Engineers Is Yet to Come.

This is not another fear mongering post.

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LangChain on AI Agents vs Workflow Builders

LangChain on AI Agents vs Workflow Builders

(I admit, I’ve contributed to one of those posts myself)

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This is the first AI event I could actually bring my family and kids to.

This is the first AI event I could actually bring my family and kids to.

AI events these days are getting a little dry. Most talks revolve around AI agents, business intelligence, coding, and content generation, usually targeted a...

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Preparing for the Age of AI: NTU Panel Recap

Preparing for the Age of AI: NTU Panel Recap

· Duan Kai Neo- President of NTU EEE Alumni Association

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Sam Altman Announces ChatGPT Pulse

Sam Altman Announces ChatGPT Pulse

If this gains traction, OpenAI is no longer just an AI company. It’s evolving into a media and lifestyle company, shaping what we see and think about each da...

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Gemini CLI stubbornly insisted its code was right and even did a Google search to prove it with an outdated article.

Gemini CLI stubbornly insisted its code was right and even did a Google search to prove it with an outdated article.

I was speechless. 😂

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Joining an AI Strategy Panel at NTU EEE Alumni Event

Joining an AI Strategy Panel at NTU EEE Alumni Event

Whether you’re deep in engineering, building your start-up, crafting user experiences, or leading teams – AI is reshaping all our paths right now.

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If you're still thinking GenAI is just for techies, think again.

If you're still thinking GenAI is just for techies, think again.

A new paper from ChatGPT, based on usage trends from over 18 billion weekly messages, shows how it's becoming indispensable for everyday problem-solving, fro...

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Zuckerberg: Better to Overspend on AI Than Miss It

Zuckerberg: Better to Overspend on AI Than Miss It

I actually respect Mark Zuckerberg for his gut as a technopreneur and innovator.

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Low-code (or no-code) platforms will replace coding.

Low-code (or no-code) platforms will replace coding.

That’s the narrative we keep hearing for years.

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Our team is ready to kickstart the Business Plus AI Forum at CIFTIS Beijing 2025, in collaboration with Beijing Association for Trade in Services and World Trade Centers Association Beijing!

Our team is ready to kickstart the Business Plus AI Forum at CIFTIS Beijing 2025, in collaboration with Beijing Association for Trade in Services and World Trade Centers Association Beijing!

From rehearsals to the grand stage, everything is set for an exciting exchange of ideas on how AI is transforming industries and driving global collaboration...

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The most plausible bad outcome of AI (or AGI) is not the rise of Skynet.

The most plausible bad outcome of AI (or AGI) is not the rise of Skynet.

It is humans quietly outsourcing our intelligence to AI and we eventually lose it.

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Why GenAI Pilots Need Both Strategy and Execution

Why GenAI Pilots Need Both Strategy and Execution

In the post, I shared 5 proven strategic frameworks to apply to find high-ROI AI opportunities.

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Business Plus AI Forum @ Beijing CIFTIS 2025 | Global Online Free Live Stream

Business Plus AI Forum @ Beijing CIFTIS 2025 | Global Online Free Live Stream

We are proud to share that we are bringing Business Plus AI Forum to CIFTIS 2025, one of the largest trade fairs in China. Join us on Saturday, September 13,...

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Your RAG System's Real Problem Isn't Hallucination

Your RAG System's Real Problem Isn't Hallucination

Two top common root causes are:

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I was amazed by AI coding assistant the first time I used Cursor.

I was amazed by AI coding assistant the first time I used Cursor.

It wrote code almost similar to how I would write it.

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Future-Proofing Your Digital Marketing in The Age of AI

Future-Proofing Your Digital Marketing in The Age of AI

I thought, why not turn my presentation into a LinkedIn article? Rather than let the ideas stay in the slides, I wanted to share them here so more people can...

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❌ One common mistake we keep seeing business owners make in marketing:

❌ One common mistake we keep seeing business owners make in marketing:

They hire a junior marketer to run ads, create content and post on social media... And think their marketing is covered.

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Don't make the same marketing mistake as Nike.

Don't make the same marketing mistake as Nike.

Nike lost $60 billion in market cap chasing performance marketing.

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Three Stories of a Technopreneur

Three Stories of a Technopreneur

I have done many workshops and professional sharing sessions. This was the first time I shared personal stories.

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What Zoom and AI Note Taker Can Really Do

What Zoom and AI Note Taker Can Really Do

You're not alone — but you're missing out.

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Will Google penalize AI-generated content?

Will Google penalize AI-generated content?

Last week, a post by Miquel Palet about Google penalising his website for using programmatic SEO and AI went viral.

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If there's a will, there's a way.

If there's a will, there's a way.

Our team at Hashmeta Group just pulled off something we thought impossible—organizing a premier product launch event in 14 days.

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Axios’ Sara Fischer in conversation with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince

Axios’ Sara Fischer in conversation with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince

For the past 20 years, we have benefited from "free" content on the Internet.

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OpenAI’s Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf’s CEO is going to Google

OpenAI’s Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf’s CEO is going to Google

Anyone feel like we should use AI to create a drama and publish it on Netflix?

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Cursor's Pricing Changes Caused an Uproar

Cursor's Pricing Changes Caused an Uproar

They have to do it because subsidizing the market with cheap tokens is not sustainable in the long run.

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Why Some Startups and SMEs Fail to Scale

Why Some Startups and SMEs Fail to Scale

That's the question I wanted to find out after selling my startup to Hashmeta Group.

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I’m honored to be invited to moderate an insightful roundtable on 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲, hosted by The Ortus Club and MuleSoft — with an exceptional group of tech and data leaders across industries like banking, telco, healthcare, transport, finance, and travel.

I’m honored to be invited to moderate an insightful roundtable on 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲, hosted by The Ortus Club and MuleSoft — with an exceptional group of tech and data leaders across industries like banking, telco, healthcare, transport, finance, and travel.

We unpacked tough questions on:

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How We Hit 5 Million Organic Search Clicks a Year

How We Hit 5 Million Organic Search Clicks a Year

We did it. With zero ad spend. Just SEO and inbound marketing.

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How We Turned 12 Years of Expertise Into an AI-Powered Service That Scales

How We Turned 12 Years of Expertise Into an AI-Powered Service That Scales

Terrence Ngu Teck Kong has been running Hashmeta Group, a digital marketing agency, for 12 years.

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Forget Pain Points: Think Convenience

Forget Pain Points: Think Convenience

This advice from Ev Williams, co-founder of Blogger, Twitter and Medium should serve as a signpost.

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Why llms.txt Is a Bad Idea for the Web

Why llms.txt Is a Bad Idea for the Web

But seeing "SEO gurus" promote it on authoritative platforms like Search Engine Land and Yoast SEO worries me.

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I finally concede that AI is smarter than me.

I finally concede that AI is smarter than me.

For 2 years, I held onto reasons like “AI can't solve my kid's homework” or “It can't play tic-tac-toe” to believe I was still smarter.

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AI has little impact on world productivity. Why I'm not surprised.

AI has little impact on world productivity. Why I'm not surprised.

Recently, Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei warns AI could wipe out 1 in 2 white collar jobs in next five years. Many quickly tried to prove him wrong by quoting a...

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Recently, I heard an interesting view from Jeremy Tan during a panel discussion.

Recently, I heard an interesting view from Jeremy Tan during a panel discussion.

It sounded absurd at first, but on second thought, I think it might actually happen.

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Many think SEO is dying. It's actually flying.

Many think SEO is dying. It's actually flying.

Just look at the trend 📈. Global searches for "SEO agency" are at a 5-year high (see graph).

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This is a great manipulative graph. Not just because of the scale.

This is a great manipulative graph. Not just because of the scale.

There are 3 clever tricks in this chart, and it’s almost admirable how well-crafted the illusion is.

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What's the Big Deal About AI Agents and MCP?

What's the Big Deal About AI Agents and MCP?

That's when I knew I had to write about it.

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AI amazes me from time to time.

AI amazes me from time to time.

Yesterday, I caught up with an old friend from my hometown, Penang.

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More Context Isn't Always Better in AI Prompts

More Context Isn't Always Better in AI Prompts

I treat AI like a brainstorming partner.

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Here is the #1 reason why AI can't fully replace humans.

Here is the #1 reason why AI can't fully replace humans.

AI can take orders.

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Business+AI Lab with AWS: Event Recap

Business+AI Lab with AWS: Event Recap

Held at AWS Singapore, this hands-on GenAI Lab gave participants the rare opportunity to build and deploy their own enterprise-grade chatbot, in under 3 hour...

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How We Generated S$350k Without Ad Spend

How We Generated S$350k Without Ad Spend

The answer? AI + SEO.

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Join Business+AI and HubSpot: AI in Sales & Marketing

Join Business+AI and HubSpot: AI in Sales & Marketing

Seats are limited. Please quickly registered if you are keen via https://lu.ma/a6czl8y7

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What My Kid and Sora Have in Common

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GenAI Computer Use Is Coming for Deskbound Jobs

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“Amara’s Law and the Long Game of AI”

There’s so much inflated expectation of AI that our enthusiasm will wane after hitting reality in short-term. A bubble will burst. And it will continue to gr...

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**GenAI Pitfalls**

**GenAI Pitfalls**

ChatGPT has recently encountered various outages. These outages took down our AI services and disrupted business operations, both for us and our clients.

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Yesterday OpenAI finally launched Sora and it never had a chance.

When Sora was announced a year ago it had everyones attention and rightfully so. It was essentially showcasing video quality on par with the current state of...

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"7 in 10 SG leaders will not hire candidates lacking AI skills"

I can confirm that this is what is happening at Hashmeta Group. One of our interview questions is: How do you use AI in your job? If you still think that AI ...

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Sora's First Attempt at Depicting Gymnastics

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The Missing GenAI Video Assessment Criterion

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Our inaugural Business Plus AI Forum 2024 was a smashing success!

Our inaugural Business Plus AI Forum 2024 was a smashing success!

Here’s a big shoutout to the stars of the day:

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