• The Coming Disintermediation of ESPN

    The way we consume sports is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advances, changes in consumer behavior, and shifts in the broader media landscape. Amid this flux, the potential emergence of a direct-to-consumer model in college sports stands out as a trend of particular significance, with profound implications for all stakeholders… Listen ⇢

  • Running Down a Dream – RBTC Technite Keynote

    Today we live in an era of remarkable technological wonders, a unique intersection between history and the future. Advancements are not just changing our world; they are reshaping it faster than we ever imagined possible.  Growing up, some of you may have watched cartoons like The Jetsons.  Jane would talk… Listen ⇢

  • Region 2 Innovation + Entrepreneurship Update

      As part of the Verge regional data tracking effort, we are pleased to release the 2021-2022 Innovation + Entrepreneurship (I&E) Report of Region 2 of Virginia, inclusive of the New River Valley, Blue Ridge/Roanoke Valley, and Greater Lynchburg/Central VA. The report summarizes 2021-2022 data, news, initiatives, and activities regarding… Listen ⇢

  • Taking Something Old and Building Something New

    The radio industry is in a state of flux. Traditional radio stations face increasing competition from online streaming services, such as Spotify and Pandora. To survive, stations must find new ways to attract and retain listeners. One potential solution is to use ChatGPT, a large language model, to power a… Listen ⇢

  • Rationalizing ChatGPT and Bing Integration

    Project Overview: This project focuses on additional items needed to integrate AI into search engines to improve accuracy, relevancy, and security. The project will implement the Agile Epics below to address relevant topics, including the fusion layer, security, IP, fake news, and relevance. Project Deliverables: AI models are trained to… Listen ⇢

  • A Business Perspective on Open-Source Software

     A Business Perspective on Open-Source Software Introduction: Open-source software has become increasingly popular due to its benefits, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and community-driven development. However, there are also drawbacks to using open-source software, such as potential security risks, lack of support, and legal issues related to licensing. This paper will discuss the… Listen ⇢

  • Thoughts on Co-pilot or Google Docs Integration with Bard and ChatGPT

    Seeing ChatGPT and Bard integrated into Microsoft Office and Google Docs will be great.  Below are a couple of areas I would love both organizations to focus on. Text Software Automatic text generation for documents. For example, if you are writing a report, you can create a list of possible… Listen ⇢

  • Dealing with Current Events – ChatGPT vs Bard

     Current Events – ChatGPT vs Bard And the winner of round one is – Google Bard – It appears that Google Bard accesses and processes information from various current sources, including websites, social media, and real-time video feeds that ChatGPT can’t (today, this will likely change). This gives Bard a… Listen ⇢

  • Title: Data Fusion: An Overview of the Process, Benefits, Challenges, and Future Directions

    Title: Data Fusion: An Overview of the Process, Benefits, Challenges, and Future Directions Abstract Data fusion combines data from multiple sources to generate more accurate, consistent, and helpful information. This paper provides an overview of the data fusion process, including the different levels of data fusion, and discusses the benefits… Listen ⇢