Technology Tuesday - Week 28 🚗🍔 McDonald’s is taking a step back from its AI-driven voice-automated ordering system, developed with IBM, in 100 US drive-thrus. This pause allows them to re-evaluate and refine the technology for future scalability, aiming for new solutions by the end of 2024. Despite this hiccup, McDonald's remains dedicated to integrating AI into its operations. Other fast-food giants like Wendy's and White Castle are also exploring AI solutions, underscoring both the immense potential and current challenges of this technology in the industry 🍟🤖 #TechNews #Innovation #FastFood #McDonalds #IBM #AItechnology #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/eyagRMSv
1872 Consulting
IT Services and IT Consulting
Chicago, IL 24,665 followers
Aligning Exceptional Talent with Visionary Companies
About us
In 1871, Mrs. O’Leary’s cow started the great Chicago fire. In 1872, the city was rebuilt for the future. At 1872 Consulting, it’s our mission to help our clients build for the future by delivering technology & talent solutions. We’ve developed a unique recruiting methodology that has improved candidate experiences and optimized our ability to consistently deliver tailored talent to our clients. We are the type of vendor who HOPES they get asked for client references. Starting in 2015 as an IT Recruiting and Staff Augmentation firm, we’ve developed unique expertise around Emerging Technology to ensure internal teams are supported by modern technology & talent solutions. To better serve our clients, we've expanded our consulting expertise beyond traditional IT. We now offer specialized support in areas including embedded systems, electrical engineering and design, ERP & HCM implementation, IoT & Smart Home product management, and more. Whether you’re a candidate looking for your next opportunity, or an organization looking to solve a talent or technology gap, 1872 is the logical first step.
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http://www.1872consulting.com
External link for 1872 Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
Locations
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Primary
20 W Kinzie
17th floor
Chicago, IL 60654, US
Employees at 1872 Consulting
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Kian S.
The only natively integrated investment solution for FIs that's designed to keep deposits in house
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Jesse McGannon
Passionate leader with a comprehensive background in corporate strategy and management consulting in the banking, payments and digital assets sectors…
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Austin Stretz
Technology Talent Solutions - Reach the Future Today
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Victor Sabattini
Connecting top IT talent with progressive Chicago/Oc companies.
Updates
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Technology Tuesday - Week 27 NBC will use AI to recreate sportscaster Al Michaels’ voice for delivering daily Olympic recaps on its Peacock streaming platform. This AI-powered tool, "Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock," will generate personalized 10-minute highlight packages from 5,000 hours of live coverage, tailored to subscriber preferences 🏅🤖 #AI #Innovation #Olympics #MediaTech #NBC #Peacock #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/eqE6EDxQ
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Technology Tuesday - Week 26 Huawei has staged a remarkable comeback in the tech industry, with over 900 million smartphones now running its in-house Harmony OS, developed despite a US trade blacklist. The company has expanded into new ventures, including electric vehicles and AI, and its AI processors outperform some international competitors. Huawei's resurgence is evident in its smartphone sales, which rose 72% in early 2024, and its market impact has notably affected Apple's position in China #Huawei #TechInnovation #AI #ElectricVehicles #Smartphones #TechNews #Resilience #Innovation #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/g_ib6bTS
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Technology Tuesday - Week 25 Samsung has unveiled a new streamlined process to accelerate AI chip production, cutting down production time by 20% by integrating its top-tier memory chip, foundry, and chip packaging services. This one-stop-shop approach meets the soaring demand for AI chips, harnessing Samsung's comprehensive capabilities to deliver high-performance, power-efficient solutions. Key Highlights: 🔹 20% reduction in AI chip production time 🔹 Advanced gate all-around (GAA) architecture 🔹 Mass production of second-generation 3-nanometer chips in 2024 🔹 2-nanometer chips slated for 2027 #AI #Samsung #TechInnovation #ChipProduction #Semiconductors #FutureTech #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/gKRY3MDu
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Technology Tuesday - Week 24 🚀 Exciting News! We've Rebranded! 🌐 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly revamped company website! Our fresh look and enhanced functionality reflect our commitment to providing top-notch IT and engineering recruiting and consulting services. 👉 Check out our new site: www.1872consulting.com Whether you're looking for exceptional talent or expert consulting, we’re here to help. Reach out to us for all your IT and engineering needs! #Rebrand #ITRecruiting #EngineeringRecruiting #ConsultingServices #NewWebsite #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday
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Technology Tuesday - Week 23 Swiss startup Neural Concept raised $27 million in Series B funding to accelerate EV design using AI, cutting development time from four years to 18 months. Their platform uses deep learning in a 3D environment to model and optimize component performance before manufacturing, significantly speeding up design and simulation processes. This technology is already employed by major companies like Airbus, Bosch, and General Electric, with plans to expand further into Europe, APAC, and the U.S. #TechInnovation #ElectricVehicles #AI #DeepLearning #StartupSuccess #EV #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/es2VnSNq
Swiss startup Neural Concept raises $27M to cut EV design time to 18 months | TechCrunch
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Technology Tuesday - Week 22 China is making a bold move with its largest-ever semiconductor investment fund, worth $47.5 billion. This fund aims to strengthen China's semiconductor industry and achieve tech self-reliance amid increasing US export restrictions. 🌐 As part of the "Made in China 2025" roadmap, this investment will drive advancements in AI, 5G, and quantum computing, reinforcing China's ambitions to become a global tech leader by 2030. Despite recent challenges, President Xi Jinping's vision for a tech-superpowered China remains steadfast. 💡🔧 #TechNews #Semiconductors #Innovation #AI #5G #QuantumComputing #ChinaTech #GlobalLeadership #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday #1872Consulting https://lnkd.in/ghwc6z-d
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Technology Tuesday - Week 21 OpenAI released GPT-4o, an advanced AI model featuring realistic voice conversation and interaction with text and images, offered for free to users. This model allows for real-time, natural-sounding responses and dynamic conversations, demonstrated through various capabilities such as solving math problems and real-time language translation. The release comes as OpenAI aims to stay ahead of competitors and expand its user base, with the new model being more cost-effective and equipped with a web browsing feature for up-to-date information. Have you had a chance to use the new release? If so, share your thoughts below 👇 #OpenAI #GPT4o #AIInnovation #VoiceAI #TechNews #AI #1872Consulting #TechTuesday #TechnologyTuesday https://lnkd.in/gse_n37e
OpenAI previews chatbot with real-time voice capabilities | CBC News
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