AI Index Report by Stanford HAI – Summary
1. The Shift to Agentic AI In 2025 and early 2026, AI transitioned from simple generation to active execution. “Agents” are now capable of navigating operating systems and completing multi-step computer tasks. On the OSWorld benchmark, agent accuracy rose from 12 percent to over 66 percent in just one year. Consequently, job postings for “Agentic […]
The End of an Era (Already?): OpenAI is Shutting Down Sora
OpenAI recently announced they are shutting down Sora, their text-to-video tool. It feels like it just got here, but the company is already pulling the plug on the app and their big partnerships, including that billion-dollar deal with Disney. OpenAI says they need to focus their energy and computing power on other things like robotics […]
Let Computers Do Your Job (the boring parts)
A Simple Guide to Workflow Automation Most of us have tasks at work that are repetitive and manual. This might be sending the same email to new clients, moving data from one spreadsheet to another, or getting approval for an expense. These tasks take time and often lead to small, common errors. Workflow automation is […]
No Code Workflows: Integration
No-code workflows let teams automate tasks without writing code, using tools like Zapier, Make, or native app connections. Here are the main integration approaches with popular tools (Gmail, HubSpot, DocuSign), and when to use each: One-click / Native integrations Pre-built, official connections inside the app. No-code platforms (e.g., Zapier “Zaps” or Make scenarios) Drag-and-drop connectors […]
Stop Scrubbing Through Videos
Stop dragging that timeline cursor back and forth! You know the feeling: you need one small piece of information hidden inside an hour-long video. It’s frustrating. Gemini in Google Drive is here to rescue your time. It lets you skip the tedious playback and just ask your video files questions. Gemini processes the video content […]