The “Bing-aissance”: Why “Bing It” Isn’t an Internet Punchline Anymore
“Google it” is a phrase everyone understands. “Bing it” is a rarely-heard jokey line used by tech bros looking to make a point and get a cheap laugh. But that’s changing. Bing is riding the “rising tide” of Chat GPT to a newfound popularity and relevance. To quantify this, I dug into data from Datos,...
OpenAI and a Cohort of Upstarts: The Rising Tide of AI Is Lifting Many Boats
Chat GPT continues to dominate headlines, and its impact is reverberating throughout the industry. It is fueling interest in the AI category as a whole, and a range of emerging (not to mention competing) AI startups. To use a metaphor popularized by President John F. Kennedy, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” To quantify these...
Over 840 Million Searches for “ChatGPT” In January – Up Two Million Percent In Two Months
ChatGPT has been called the fastest growing technology in history, reportedly taking a mere two months to hit 100 million monthly active users. In contrast, TikTok took nine months to reach that mark, and Instagram took a quaint 2.5 years. But the impact of a new technology like ChatGPT on society is measured by more...
‘Tis the Season… for Searching and Shopping: What Search Data Tells Us about Holiday Shopping Behavior
‘Tis the season… to ask fundamental questions about consumer behavior, and the economy more generally. Will people spend more or less during the holiday season this year? What holidays items are hot? And which are not? And what does all this tell us about consumer mindsets in these volatile and unpredictable times? There are many...
The Data-Based Approach: Why Insights Are Useful, and How To Formulate and Apply Them
Just about every business uses some form of data in making decisions, but not every business has a data-driven culture. So what’s the difference? The main distinction is that a data-driven culture flows from an executive suite that has committed to a data-based approach. Strategic decisions rarely (if ever) are made without incorporating some sort...