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OpenAI issued a real "code red" as Google and Anthropic closed in. Gemini’s surge and Claude’s gains tightened the race, signalling a maturing market and rising pressure on enterprises. – "Competition is working. Prices are falling. Capabilities are converging. For buyers, that’s the best news possible,” host Magnus Oxenwaldt says, Top stories for week 50: ·  OpenAI declared code red as Googl...

Three major AI models launched this week: Google’s Gemini 3, Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.5, and OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 Codex Max. Each lead in a different area, and the gap between benchmarks and real-world performance is widening.  The bigger shift? AI is moving into specialisation across the entire stack. Microsoft is betting on being the orchestration hub. Google is leaning on...

This week, the EU postponed its core AI rules by sixteen months, pushing them into 2027. But while regulators slowed down, technology accelerated. At the same time, Microsoft and Google introduced tools that let anyone build autonomous agents, automate workflows, and create apps through simple conversation. Hyper-automation moved into the mainstream. Regulation fell even further behind. And enterp...

This week, something unexpected happened. Warren Buffett, the investor who  avoided tech hype for 20 years,  just bought  $4.9 billion worth of Alphabet shares .  At the same time:  Analysts warn the AI economy may already resemble the dot-com bubble  Nvidia is hitting record highs while AI infrastructure spending explodes  Most enterprises still report no m...

After years of intense startup work and long-haul flights, a doctor told Lars Tvede to take a year off. He moved to the Swiss mountains to rest. Instead, he ended up starting two new companies. He simply couldn't help it. It is what makes him happy. That instinct hasn't changed. Today, Tvede is behind Supertrends, a platform that uses AI to help businesses make better predictions about the future....

AI in business is moving from the cloud to the real world: With humanoid robots entering the market at enterprise-software price points, robotics is no longer just for factories. Magnus Oxenwaldt explores what that means for 2027 budget planning: from SAP’s integration of robots into enterprise systems to the rise of remote robot operators in retail.   This week's top stories for AI in busine...

Something shifted this week. OpenAI’s Sam Altman revealed their internal target: a fully automated AI researcher by March 2028. That’s 29 months away, and big tech is already moving as if it’s real.  This week’s takeaways:   • Tech giants are reallocating capital for a 2028 AGI milestone  • Infrastructure bets: 10–30 GW in AI compute by OpenAI & NVIDIA  • Job cuts signal a...

This week, the AI industry received a major dose of realism from OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy. Speaking on the race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), Karpathy said we’re still a decade away from seeing it work as intended, calling today’s AI agents ‘slop’. For businesses that have held back on their AI investments, fearing that AGI might soon render their efforts obsolete, K...

This week, enterprise AI stopped being optional. AI is now part of the system, not a tool you choose. “October 15th wasn’t the day AI got better. It was the day the industry removed every excuse you had for not adopting it, ” host Magnus Oxenwaldt says. In this week’s AI News by Future Bytes, he breaks down how these moves are reshaping business, productivity and competition.  Top stories thi...

China just became the world’s largest AI market. While the US bans Chinese tools, researchers still collaborate. Europe talks sovereignty but relies on both sides. “Fear just became bigger than geopolitics. The AI race isn’t about who wins. It’s about whether humanity can build intelligence safely." Top stories this week: • China overtakes the US with 195 million AI users • DeepSeek builds powerfu...

This week on AI news by Future Bytes, host Magnus Oxenwaldt breaks down how OpenAI’s latest moves, Sora 2 and Instant Checkout, signal a shift from apps to AI platforms. TikTok, Google, and even your own website could be next. Welcome to the platform trap. Top stories : Sora 2’s launch turns AI-generated video into social media, reaching the US App Store’s top spot overnight. ...

Stay ahead. Each week, host Magnus Oxenwaldt, breaks down the top AI stories and what they mean for your business.  Top stories this week:   Nvidia + OpenAI $100B : Partnership to build 10GW of AI data centres for the $500B “Stargate Project” – a scale bigger than some nations’ power use.  CoreWeave hits $22.4B : Specialist cloud wins with fastest GPU access.  Oracle raises $15...

AI moves fast! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.  AI News by Future Bytes  brings you the most important AI news for business in just 10 minutes a week. The biggest shifts, the smartest moves, and the practical takeaways you need to stay ahead. Hosted by Magnus Oxenwaldt, AI Director at Columbus. Top stories this week: Oracle bets $300B on AI compute: transforming from laggard to i...

Any transformation takes courage, whatever the technology. “It’s about reimagining possibilities, using data and imagination to drive change, and showing every stakeholder what’s in it for them,” says Ian Kingstone, Business Transformation Advisor at Columbus. “When people align early on what ‘good’ looks like and can see their role in achieving it, they start pulling the change rather than having...

AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to work with you. In this episode, Magnus Oxenwaldt looks at what it means to have AI as part of the team. From mindset shifts to structural change: what needs to change in how we think, work, and organise? Tune in for practical insights on welcoming your next digital teammate. Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Reach out to producer julie.ma...

How can manufacturers actually get value from AI? In this episode, Magnus is joined by Toby Mankertz, Manufacturing Industry Director for Strategy & Change at Columbus. They explore how automation and AI can complement each other—and what needs to happen before you even begin. From cleaning up your data and aligning your processes to using agentic AI for smarter maintenance and production, it’...

In this episode of  Future Bytes , host Magnus Oxenwaldt introduces “the shift”. A fundamental change in how businesses adopt and interact with AI-driven technologies. This isn’t just another tech trend. Rather than simply upgrading software, the shift redefines how systems connect and how people and machines collaborate. It’s transforming how we work, think, compete, and do business. "The sh...

Big business impact from simple conversations. Creating "aha moments": This time, host Magnus Oxenwaldt is joined by Espen Strømme, Head of Strategy & Growth at Columbus Norway, to talk about value-first mindset, why simple conversations can drive big business impact and how a people-focused leadership can make all the difference. Tune in for simple, sharp advice for leaders navigating change....

In the latest Future Bytes episode, two generations share their views on AI. Didrik Nettelhorst Krog, an Associate Consultant at Columbus, grew up with technology as part of everyday life, while host Magnus Oxenwaldt watched it emerge and transform industries. Together, they explore AI’s potential and the excitement of working in a field that continues to evolve. Didrik also reflects on his academ...

Did you know that over 70% of AI projects fail - not because of the technology itself, but due to poor data readiness and ineffective change management? In this episode of Future Bytes, host Magnus Oxenwaldt welcomes Michael Simms, VP of Data & AI at Columbus Global and an expert in data strategy, to discuss why data readiness is the foundation of successful AI adoption. To...

In the latest episode of  Future Bytes , host Magnus Oxenwaldt is joined by Beatrice Silow, Managing Director for Columbus Sweden and Global CMO at Columbus, to discuss how leaders can adopt AI in a way that’s meaningful, strategic and humancentered. The organizations mentioned in the podcast are TechSverige and Microsoft initative, AI Innsiktsråd. Got questions or want to share your thoughts...

In this episode of Future Bytes, host Magnus Oxenwaldt is joined by AI-advisor at Columbus, Anders Leander to talk about the practical realities of integrating AI into business operations. Leander shares how his team supported the company, MadEngine, to automate product tagging with AI - and reducing manual effort while maintaining accuracy. Future Bytes is your go-to podcast f...

The DeepSeek hype : Media discussions are buzzing about DeepSeeks impact on the AI industry. In this episode, as we catch up on what these advancements mean for AI in business, we also dig into an underlying question: Can we trust AI? Join Magnus Oxenwaldt as he unpacks the complexities behind the headlines. Got thoughts? We would love to hear them. Send your questions directly to  julie.malv...

In this episode of  Future Bytes , Magnus Oxenwaldt outlines a practical roadmap for business leaders aiming to successfully implement AI chatbot solutions. This episode covers: Chatbots That Work : The Business Leader’s Roadmap Getting Started Today : Quick wins with chatbots to see immediate benefits GenAI Solution Architect in 5 Minutes : How to identify great use cases yourself Avoiding C...

In this episode of Future Bytes, host Magnus Oxenwaldt talks with principal adviser Mikael Bossel about the role of generative AI in creating product descriptions for e-commerce. Bossel shares practical insights into how AI can improve both the efficiency and quality of content creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.