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Riot Games shakes up TFT esports with open bracket LAN event

In a first for Riot Games, 512 Teamfight Tactics players will flock to Las Vegas for a massive open bracket esports tournament. https://bit.ly/45FbgrO

AmEx is experimenting cautiously with generative AI for fintech

AmEx Digital Labs is currently exploring ways LLMs could be used “behind the scenes” to analyze the feedback and inquiries customers provide. https://bit.ly/45yWm6j

How the rise of generative AI could kill the metaverse — or save it

Will generative AI kill the metaverse? Maybe, maybe not. How their combination could build a dynamic digital future. https://bit.ly/3oF0RLV

How the generative AI boom could deliver a wave of successful businesses

Where generative AI startups can start if they want to turn the short-term generative AI hype into long-term growth. https://bit.ly/42aMa0M

Robert Kirkman: ‘I’m trying not to sell out’ with media beyond The Walking Dead | The DeanBeat

Robert Kirkman of Skybound Entertainment did a great fireside chat with Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham at GamesBeat Summit 2023. https://bit.ly/3WAwouU

Databricks invests in Catalyst, targeting the elusive customer intelligence category

Databricks Ventures today made an investment in customer intelligence SaaS platform Catalyst, enabling Databricks lakehouse data integration. https://bit.ly/3BYTbXQ

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is getting a remake

Konami announced that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is getting a remake for PlayStation 5. https://bit.ly/3IG1Nq3

Former Netflix exec starts Midwest game publisher

Ben Kvalo has left Netflix and his position there as lead project manager of games to start a new publisher based in the Midwest. https://bit.ly/42UCfh7

Final Fantasy XVI first impressions: Kaiju, just add royal politics

Final Fantasy XVI is just around the corner. Square Enix's beloved franchise is leaning heavily into thevaction RPG format. https://bit.ly/3oodJWC

Why the walled garden strategy needs to change

How we can trim back the hedges of walled gardens to empower consumers and redefine advertiser-publisher engagement with tech giants. https://bit.ly/4227O7k

Fear the fire or harness the flame: The future of generative AI

AI may be more advanced than we think. We must harness its benefits while mitigating the dangers through standards and common sense. https://bit.ly/3OsoGB6

The rise of wealthech: Top trends and strategies for success

Find out how top trends in wealthtech, including data automation, are impacting the industry, creating new opportunities and more. https://bit.ly/3BLrNN3

Meta and Google news adds fuel to the open-source AI fire

The open-source AI debate is getting even hotter in Big Tech, thanks to recent headlines from Google and Meta's Yann LeCun. https://bit.ly/3IpoFKs

ServiceNow partners with Nvidia to develop ‘super-specialized’ generative AI for enterprises

Workflow automation vendor ServiceNow today partnered with Nvidia to build custom generative AI models for enterprise IT workflows. https://bit.ly/43a7q7Z

Why gender parity in hiring and promotions is crucial to the bottom line

Today, staying competitive requires a diverse workforce -- and addressing the lack of women in tech roles is key. https://bit.ly/3pSYiWE

AI startup Together raises funding for open-source AI and cloud platform

Together means to establish open source as the default way to incorporate AI and create models that outperform closed models in the cloud. https://bit.ly/3IByFAz

What enterprises need to know about adopting generative AI

Enterprises that embrace and master generative AI will gain a competitive edge and create new opportunities for growth and innovation. https://bit.ly/3pDypua

ChatGPT is about to revolutionize cybersecurity

Whether automating tasks or assisting in building new ideas, ChatGPT and other AI tools can help amplify and reinforce cybersecurity. https://bit.ly/3nZiLbU

Playing with fire: How to adapt to the new realities of AI

AI is a disruptive force that will change the world. But for AI and humanity to thrive, we must be mindful of risks and properly manage them. https://bit.ly/3pyEwQd

Helika teams with Yuga Labs to bring analytics to Web3 gaming

Whenever a new game platform arises, so too does an analytics startup. That's because analytics deliver insights. https://bit.ly/42yDeTX

How generative AI is changing the knowledge paradigm for enterprises

Learn how new generative AI is unlocking the full potential of data in enterprise environments and transforming enterprise search. https://bit.ly/3M3vDpy

Whaleapp takes a franchise in a new direction with Doctor Who: An Unlikely Heist

It might seem odd that Whaleapp, an Israel and Ukraine-based game development studio, has published Doctor Who: An Unlikely Heist. https://bit.ly/3MkvKhK

Nickmercs gets his own character in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 — but he’s into Apex Legends

Nickmercs, a celebrity streamer with 15 million followers, is dropping into Call of Duty: Warzone 2 with his own skin. https://bit.ly/41qeTOP

GamesBeat Summit 2023: 6 sessions on the future of Web3 games

Our GamesBeat Summit 2023 conference on May 22-23 in Los Angeles (May 24 online) will feature six sessions on the future of Web3 games. https://bit.ly/3VNGGYr

Allied Esports renews naming rights for HyperX Arena in Las Vegas

Allied Esports renewed its naming rights deal for the HyperX Arena located inside the Luxor Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. https://bit.ly/3NRZzaD

A mayday call for artificial intelligence

Was Geoffrey Hinton's (the "godfather of AI") resignation from Google on May Day a true mayday signal for where AI is headed? https://bit.ly/3VDziyJ

Why generative AI is more dangerous than you think

The real short-term danger of generative AI isn't lost jobs or fake content but targeted generative ads and targeted conversational influence. https://bit.ly/42cQJbU

Data is choking AI. Here’s how to break free.

Problems with that data – quality, quantity, velocity, and more – continue to persist as a major obstacle to successful implementation. https://bit.ly/42u7Mpz

Mysten Labs names high-end game partners for its Sui blockchain network launching May 15

Mysten Labs said it has 11 gaming partners going live with high-quality games on the Sui blockchain starting May 15. https://bit.ly/3pdG1U1

Unity lays off 600 staff members, prepares to close half of its offices

Unity is conducting another round of layoffs, this one affecting around 600 staff members as it prepares to close half of its offices. https://bit.ly/3HD8Y1Q

How to build a visionary game company and strong culture | Dino Patti

Dino Patti, CEO of Coherence, talked last week about building a visionary game company and strong company culture. https://bit.ly/3LpoyiJ

AI lessons from healthcare: Overcoming complexity and embracing the cloud

The healthcare industry has pioneered some of the most effective, innovative approaches for moving AI into production. https://bit.ly/44mJ63S

PrivateAI’s PrivateGPT aims to combat ChatGPT privacy concerns

PrivateAI announces the launch of PrivateGPT, a solution designed to mask sensitive data submitted to ChatGPT. https://bit.ly/429EvAg

New AI tools poised to revolutionize 3D engineering

AI promises to change the 3D engineering game in interesting ways, helping designers and engineers to shape the world around us. https://bit.ly/3LkL0JQ