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AI Agents Explained: The clear, no-hype definition

“Agents” have become one of the biggest hyped and most misused terms in AI. So here’s the real definition from someone who builds AI solutions for a living.

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Agents
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There’s plenty of AI ROI - if you’re willing to work for it

A theme emerged in the chat of this year's AI:ROI Conference: 11 experts shared their value-adding AI strategies but people were just looking for magic formulas. Here were the biggest insights we think they overlooked.

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The AI:ROI Conference
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Is AI good enough to lay off your engineers?

Are AI coding tools good enough to replace humans? Here’s the verdict from a founder who had to make that choice.

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Coding
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How to hire AI power users

If you want an AI-first team, you need to hire AI-first people. But, like critical thinking, this is not a skill you can suss out with scenario-based questions – you need to see it in action. Here’s how we do it at Section.

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AI’s progress may be holding your team back

On paper, the rapid release of new AI models and features looks like a win for knowledge workers. In reality, teams are drowning in AI overwhelm. Here’s how leaders can help them scale an ever-steeper learning curve.

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AI Proficiency Report
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How to find AI workflows that actually translate to ROI

AI is pointing out a big point of weakness in a lot of organizations: too few can actually name the value-generating processes that drive revenue. So Machine & Partners’ Ed Ortega is giving you his 5 step framework for doing just that.

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Joining the AI class should be your top priority

The workforce is dividing into two sides. Master AI now to make sure you're on the right side.

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ChatGPT
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How to build a custom GPT 

Follow these step-by-step instructions to build a custom GPT model that completes specific tasks for you.

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Where's the money going to be made in AI?

Not every AI investor will make their money back. In this post, we dig into the AI business models that will work, and those that will be the next Pets.com.

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AI investors
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10 lessons from running a startup in 2023

This was a hard year for Section, but we’ve come out of it fitter and stronger. Here are 10 lessons that I’ve learned about running a startup – hoping they provide some inspiration to you.

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How to prioritize AI projects

If your company is all-in on AI like Section, you might’ve spent the last few weeks coming up with exciting AI projects to tackle in the new year. After the fun brainstorming work comes the less glamorous step of figuring out what your organization actually has the time and budget to execute. We're sharing a simple risk-reward framework to prioritize your AI projects.

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2026 was the year of the agent. 2027 is the year of computer use.

Get ready for the era of AI that uses your computer just like you do.

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Computer use
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How to evaluate a new model release (and why the benchmarks can't do it for you)

Should you be using the latest and greatest AI model? And if so, what for?

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Models
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You want AI ROI? Know what drives your business

Getting AI ROI starts with understanding your key business drivers and how AI could accelerate them.

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Being good at prompting isn’t enough

Your team needs to move from AI prompting to redesigning workflows with agents. Here's how.

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5 questions every AI leader will need to answer in 2027

The questions for Heads of AI will get harder in 2027. Here's how to prepare as you set your 2027 AI strategy.

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Head of AI jobs
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What Should Be in Your AI Budget for 2027

Budget season is coming. Here's everything that should be in your AI transformation budget in 2027.

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