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a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical
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The ability to run multiple experiments simultaneously, including those targeting AI behavior, and make real-time adjustments will set organizations apart in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Embracing failure as a learning opportunity, supported by small-scale experiments (Minimum Viable Products, or MVPs).
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
People got used to these apparently harmless state experiments, so popular support for full legalization sharply rose.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Personalization Promise One area where early experiments with Rufus show promise is in personalization.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
However, early experiments reveal both the promise and limitations of AI shopping agents, while raising critical questions about how brands should prepare for a future where traditional keyword search may no longer dominate.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But small-scale experiments have triggered backlash over concerns that these technologies could do more harm than good.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Jensen's early experiments with Rufus reveal surprising patterns in how the AI assistant surfaces products and makes recommendations.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Facing the prospect of more rogue experiments, lawmakers are under pressure to craft stronger international rules.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Embracing failure as a learning opportunity, supported by small-scale experiments (Minimum Viable Products, or MVPs).
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
People got used to these apparently harmless state experiments, so popular support for full legalization sharply rose.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Personalization Promise One area where early experiments with Rufus show promise is in personalization.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
However, early experiments reveal both the promise and limitations of AI shopping agents, while raising critical questions about how brands should prepare for a future where traditional keyword search may no longer dominate.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But small-scale experiments have triggered backlash over concerns that these technologies could do more harm than good.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Jensen's early experiments with Rufus reveal surprising patterns in how the AI assistant surfaces products and makes recommendations.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Facing the prospect of more rogue experiments, lawmakers are under pressure to craft stronger international rules.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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