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Navigating the AI Boom: Applications and Monetization
The number of GenAI companies emerging continues to grow, and how these apps are utilized differs between consumers and enterprises. In our third installment of Navigating the AI Boom, we explore the primary ways to monetize GenAI and how it may impact the software industry.
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Navigating the AI Boom: Technological Advancements and Scaling AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems create and leverage vast amounts of data for practitioners, consumers, and investors. In our second installment of confronting GenAI’s most pressing questions, we explore AI's technological advancements and the potential ways experts are scaling them.
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Your Estate Plan – Capture the Golden Opportunity Before It Sunsets
Absent further legislation, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will sunset on January 1, 2026, reverting to 2017 levels, adjusted for inflation, or approximately $7M per taxpayer. As a result, wealthy individuals and families will be subject to significantly more federal estate tax in 2026 than they are today.
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Navigating the AI Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions
Delve into William Blair’s latest generative AI report, “Navigating the Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions.” Featuring insights from technology analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and Sebastien Naji, this episode explores the current state of AI, industry trends, and the future of AI development.
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Talking Market Trends with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading
In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Tony Frascotti, head of private shares trading at William Blair, discusses the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the private shares market, delving into the impact of macroeconomic factors, the influence of AI on investment strategies, and the resurgence of the crypto market.
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Navigating the AI Boom: Understanding the Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence
From increased productivity to software development to content creation, GenAI is ushering in a new era of rapid advancement. In our first installment of confronting GenAI's most pressing questions, we explore the economic impact of AI and where the most untapped opportunities are for investors.
Spotlight on our Newest Partners
Tim Mulrooney, Group Head, Global Services Equity Research
Last year Tim Mulrooney cast a spotlight on "forever chemicals" (like PFAS) and how their use in many household items may be dramatically impacted. It's a topic that remains relevant today. And as newly appointed partner Tim outlines, the remediation and policy changes impacting the manufacturing industry's use of PFAS and similar chemicals is a topic that won’t go away anytime soon.
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