🇺🇸🎇 Noteworthy Bits

AI Survey: Four Themes Emerging from Bain & Co

If you are in to consulting company output, this is a pretty decent one. I’m not, not jealous of their ability to produce infographics. According to Bain, 2023 was about exploring the possibilities of generative AI while 2024 is all about delivering results. Or at least attempting to. Fascinating to see how much DIY exists. Pair this with the next post to really stretch your mind.

Reading the Comments with Chris Paik

In our last Noteworthy Bits we included a link to an essay by venture capitalist, Chris Paik, titled “The End of Software.” Chris’s essay certainly touched a nerve in tech circles and now you can hear more from Chris himself on what sparked him to write the essay and how he internalizes the responses. Hat tip to Bryce Roberts at Indie VC for facilitating the discussion.

Meet Zapier Central's Chrome extension: Work with your personal AI bots anywhere

The founding team at Zapier is one of our favorites. This group of fellow Missourians has built a monster business, but has never wavered from their Midwesty-ness. Zapier recently released a Chrome browser extension that allows users to work side by side with AI bots to complete tasks across 6,000+ apps, summarize webpage content, and boost productivity. In true Zapier form, this is an elegant and simple solution for the everyday user.