Jesse Glass, Lead AI Researcher at DecideAI, steps into the spotlight at a moment when the stakes for AI and data privacy have never been higher. As AI systems race ahead, so do the risks—exposing sensitive data in ways most current tech simply isn’t built to defend. Enter the “zero trust” philosophy: a world where
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Beyond SaaS: How AI Agents Are Rewriting the App Playbook
Is the SaaS model on its last legs, or just evolving into something smarter? Today, most of us live in a world run by Software as a Service—but with the rise of AI, the rules of the game are changing fast. Enter Anton Marchanka, CEO of Zing Coach, a leader whose portfolio spans $100 million, 20…
Code Unleashed: How Poolside Is Making Waves in Generative AI
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Margarida Garcia, VP of Operations at Poolside, recently shared her perspective on the evolving landscape of generative coding and the unique innovations her company is bringing to the field. Poolside is building its own foundation model for code generation, with a focus on secure, enterprise-ready deployments. Here are the key…
Meet Your New Digital Sidekick: AI Agents Take the Wheel
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Yash Kumar and Reiichiro Nakano from OpenAI discussed the evolution and impact of AI agents-particularly OpenAI’s Operator-on digital interaction. Their conversation highlighted the technological progress, challenges, and future directions of AI agents as they move from simple chatbots to sophisticated digital assistants capable of performing complex, real-world tasks on behalf…
No-Code, No Lines: How Halliday Is Serving Up Instant Blockchain Innovation
What if building on the blockchain was as effortless as ordering your daily coffee—no cryptic instructions, no endless queues, just tap, pay, and play? Thanks to a wave of agentic AI and smart contract innovation, that future is now. Today, fintechs and banks can launch digital asset products in hours, not months, all while bypassing…
Tailor-Made Intelligence: From Off-the-Rack to Runway-Ready AI
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Waseem AlShikh, CTO and co-founder of Writer, took the EmTech AI 2025 stage to share the remarkable story behind one of enterprise AI’s fastest-growing platforms. Writer’s journey began with a simple but powerful idea: AI should be practical, efficient, and tailored to the specific needs of each business. Founded in 2020,…
Control, Context, and Code: Windsurf’s Quiet Revolution in Developer Tools
Ever wonder what happens when the future of software meets the sharpest minds in AI—right as acquisition rumors swirl? At the AI+ Expo in Washington, DC, I sat down with Anshul Ramachandran, founding team member at Windsurf (formerly Codeium), just as whispers of an OpenAI buyout electrified the halls.
Ramachandran’s resume reads like a Silicon Valley power…
AI on the Edge: From Cat Videos to Cancer Cures
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Scott Penberthy, Senior Director of Applied AI in the Office of the CTO at Google Cloud, is no stranger to big ideas. In his talk, “New Frontiers in AI Models,” Penberthy offered a sweeping view of how the latest advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping industries, accelerating scientific discovery, and…
Code Red: Eric Schmidt’s (ex-CEO Google) AI Alarm and the New World Disorder
At the AI+ Expo in Washington, Dr. Eric Schmidt didn’t mince words about the crossroads humanity faces. With the air of a seasoned technologist—and the urgency of someone who’s seen too many sci-fi movies turn into documentaries—he mapped out a future where artificial intelligence is both the world’s greatest opportunity and its most unpredictable threat.…
Data Without Borders: Why Your AI Needs a Passport (and a Home)
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: When Kevin Dallas, CEO of EDB, takes the stage, you know you’re in for more than just a technical deep-dive-you’re about to get a masterclass in the future of data and AI, delivered with the precision of a Formula One engineer and the vision of a seasoned industry leader.
Dallas,…