Catchup with CommsCo - March 2024
Welcome to the tenth edition of the CommsCo newsletter, where we share two episodes of our podcast, celebrate yet another company birthday, and highlight recent coverage from Forbes, Computer Weekly, Direct Driller and more.
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The current series of The CommsCo Tech Chat is in full swing and we’ve got another pair of incredible guests for you. It must be journalist season as Tomisin Fayemi and Lee Wakefield dig a little deeper into the life of two very different writers.
How does a tech journalist feel about their work being used to train large language models? That’s the question Tom and Lee posed to Thomas Macaulay , a senior reporter at TNW . They quiz Thomas on the watershed New York Times copyright lawsuit, whether upcoming regulation can keep up with the rate of progress, and what steps must be taken to protect creators, while not stifling AI innovation.
Next in the hot seat is journalist, Forbes contributor and innovation consultant Adi Gaskell . The boys knew Adi would bring a fresh and insightful take on both media and tech, and he didn’t disappoint on all things clickbait, communication, and ChatGPT. Adi discusses what makes a great story, how journalism has changed in recent years, and the future of work and tech.
Enterprise Awards - 3 days to go
Are you an innovative founder or entrepreneur in the tech sector? This is your warning for those wanting to put themselves forward for the prestigious Enterprise Awards; you only have three days to do so. The awards, taking place on June 26th 2024, are the only solely created for founders of tech businesses in the UK and recognise the best of entrepreneurial talent.
Together with ScaleUp Group , the event is sponsored by wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners , specialist tech-focused corporate finance adviser Silverpeak, and tech analyst and adviser TechMarketView . To enter before the deadline, head here.
Congratulations Corner
More congratulations are in order as our fabulous Account Managers Louise O'Connell and Tom celebrated their two year anniversaries earlier this month. Many happy (work) returns!
This Month’s Highlight
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Earlier this month, Bayezian 's Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director Glyn Heath offered his insights to Forbes on how we can find an effective way forward and, ultimately, produce much-needed solutions in the great AI debate. As Glyn points out, we need an intelligently nuanced and flexible approach to controls to ensure that only the harmful uses of AI are subjected to outright ban or extreme regulation.
Scaleup / Tech News You May Have Missed:
AI has become a mainstay in the headlines for a host of reasons and it’s easy to lose track. Dr Leslie Kanthan, PhD reminded ComputerWeekly.com why it is providing transformative societal advances but also being blighted by bias and copyright issues. While generative AI has been hugely visible, the effects of their growth have remained inconspicuously out of sight: what we’re not seeing is the vast amount of computing resources this competitive market is devouring.
Earlier this month Ben Parker , CEO at regtech firm eflow Global , joined the Waters podcast. He discusses the regulatory landscape in Europe, including the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation and the European Market Infrastructure Regulation Refit.
It’s an unpredictable time for retailers but one which breeds innovation and fresh approaches. For SupplyChainBrain , Sorted Group Vice President Dan Greenall penned his thoughts on why it’s an exciting time to embrace change. He adds: “By focusing on smart allocations and drawing on technology, retailers can effectively manage the last mile of delivery while keeping costs low.”
Many are working with the transition towards a nature-positive food system in mind. But how do we establish much-needed trusted connections and smooth flow of data across the entire supply-chain? For Direct Driller Magazine , that’s what Varda - Foundation CEO Davide Ceper addresses, introducing Global FieldID and how it can solve some of these long-standing issues.
Accounting Insight News: Empowering Bookkeepers: A Feminist Perspective While finance is traditionally dominated by men, one subset of that field is bookkeeping, where women have been the backbone for centuries. Nana G. , CPA, CA, Senior Practice Solutions Expert at Dext , authored a special piece for International Women’s Day earlier this month, which explored how empowering bookkeepers aligns with the broader goals of women’s empowerment, drawing from her own experiences and insights. It’s a powerful read so don’t miss it.
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