AI & The Artisan

Mark and Kelly discuss how artisans are able to now compete with mass produced luxury items.
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LAUSD a Concern for Mayor Hopefuls

Mayoral candidates should have a plan for improving the performance of Los Angeles Unified School District, writes Daniel Gordon with GLD Partners.
Los Angeles voters hear mayoral candidates talk endlessly about homelessness, crime, transportation and affordability. Yet almost none confront a crisis that may matter most to the city’s long-term future: the collapse of public confidence in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Every candidate seeking to lead this city should have to answer one simple, urgent question: What will you do to fix LAUSD?
C-Suite Perspectives On AI: Philip Todd Of Saltire Software On Where to Use AI and Where to Rely Only on Humans

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of business, decision-makers at the highest levels face the complex task of determining where AI can be most effectively utilized and where the human touch remains irreplaceable.
The Real Story in Crypto Right Now Is Infrastructure

From tokenized equities to crypto-fiat payments, the strongest signal right now is that digital assets are becoming real financial infrastructure.
There was a time, like back in 2022, when crypto conferences were judged by noise, token chatter, celebrity panels, vaporware, and the volume of speculation floating around the room.
That is no longer the story.
Global Supply Chains Adapt Six Months After “Liberation Day”

While Washington’s policies have dominated headlines, alliances forming between other major economies may prove more consequential for long-term trade stability.