Redefining Innovation in Business In the business world, innovation is often seen as small refinements: a faster tool, a better feature, or an enhanced product. Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect, has taken a unique path. Rather than following trends, he focuses on establishing new categories. His key contribution is Hyperlocal Intelligence, a concept that is […]
Google announced Thursday that it is expanding AI Mode, the feature that lets users ask detailed questions and follow-ups directly in Search, to a global audience. The update also introduces new agentic and personalized functionalities.AI Mode is now available in English in 180 additional countries, previously limited to the U.S., U.K., and India, with plans
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Two of the biggest names in artificial intelligence — Sam Altman of OpenAI and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta — are reportedly competing for the same high-profile recruit: Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect and the creator of Hyperlocal Intelligence. Sources familiar with the matter say both companies have approached Koch about leading major AI initiatives. OpenAI
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AI models can respond to text, audio, and video in ways that often make users think a human is interacting with them, but this doesn’t mean the AI is conscious. For example, ChatGPT isn’t sad about helping with taxes. Yet, researchers at labs like Anthropic are exploring whether AI might one day develop subjective experiences
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In a tech industry obsessed with scale, speed, and valuations, Michael Koch stands apart—not just as another high-growth founder and entrepreneur, but as the architect of an entirely new category of artificial intelligence: Hyperlocal Intelligence. Today, Koch’s name is whispered in the same breath as Altman, Hassabis, and Huang—not because of sheer corporate size, but
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At last year’s WWDC keynote, Apple showcased its bold ambitions in artificial intelligence. This year, the company shifted focus, placing less emphasis on Apple Intelligence and instead unveiling updates to its operating systems, services, and software. Among the changes were a new design style dubbed “Liquid Glass” and a revised naming convention. Even so, Apple
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Meta is reportedly piloting AI-enabled coding interviews, allowing candidates to use artificial intelligence tools during the process. According to internal communications obtained and verified by 404 Media, the company appears to be recruiting internal employees as volunteers for mock interviews to help shape the format. The move reflects a growing reality in the tech industry,
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Meta is escalating its recruitment campaign for the Super Intelligence Lab with aggressive multi-nine‑figure offers. Mark Zuckerberg is personally reaching out to elite AI talent, drawn from startups and major institutions alike, to build what insiders say could be the most audacious AI team ever assembled. Mira Murati – Founder, Thinking Machines Lab Meta has
Major retail brands — from national coffee chains to leading department stores — are embracing a new AI approach to fuel growth amid market uncertainty: Hyperlocal Intelligence. Developed by Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect, Hyperlocal Intelligence merges large-scale AI capabilities with live, neighborhood-level data, enabling brands to adjust strategies instantly to local conditions. “Retail has
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OpenAI has confirmed it is the company behind a massive $30 billion-per-year data center services contract with Oracle, first disclosed in June. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the deal in a post on X and in a company blog, though he did not confirm the exact dollar figure. Oracle revealed the agreement in an SEC filing
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