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By Jim Stinson
August 15, 2023

Tampa startup hub to host data conference

Embarc Collective will welcome a raft of speakers to help businesses navigate data execution.

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By Jim Stinson
July 21, 2023

Clearwater tech executive and once-famed hacker dies at 59

Kevin Mitnick was once a hacker. Then he helped run Clearwater's KnowBe4.

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By Jim Stinson
July 13, 2023

Tampa tech investment firm hires cybersecurity expert

With cyber threats and A.I. concerns growing, SCP & CO hires security expert Karim Hijazi.

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By Jay Heater
July 10, 2023

Robotics company finds new life for $135K specialized machine

Two Lakewood Ranch businesses, RND Automation and Certified Collectibles, combine to make a donation to State College of Florida.

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By Mark Gordon
July 4, 2023

World Series-winning mental performance coach is Tampa tech giant’s secret weapon

A real emphasis on mental performance in the workplace has provided both a seen and an unseen boost at ReliaQuest.

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By Mark Gordon
June 19, 2023

Software entrepreneur finds his footing after personal medical scare

Chris Abbott turned a dreadful few weeks into a new opportunity to get back to what he calls his "entrepreneurial roots."

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By Louis Llovio
June 13, 2023

Toronto software firm opens Tampa office

WellnessLiving makes the move to Florida less than a year after receiving $66 million in funding.

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By Brian Hartz
June 9, 2023

Data-driven hiring discrimination risk rises as companies turn to AI

Algorithm-based job applicant screening tools are nothing new, but the introduction of artificial intelligence into the job applicant screening process brings new potential for legal peril.

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By Amanda Postma
June 9, 2023

AI-generated content creation hub secures $4.2 million in seed funding

St. Petersburg-based Optiversal blazes the way for AI-based platforms to be human-forward.

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By Mark Gordon
June 9, 2023

The Business Observer's deep dive into AI and ChatGPT

Chatter over artificial intelligence and ChatGPT, in some quarters, is hitting a fever pitch. Uses are seemingly infinite. So, too, are the worries, and pitfalls, from legal to ethical to simply understanding the applications. The Business Observer tackled the challenges — and opportunities — from multiple angles.

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By Louis Llovio
June 9, 2023

AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

With AI technology fueling a revolution, companies and employees are looking at how — and if — humans can work alongside automation.

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By Amanda Postma
June 9, 2023

AI's legal implications run deep

As the legal profession finally catches up with the technology, many questions linger.

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By Mark Gordon
June 9, 2023

Creative organizations and entrepreneurs get real with artificial intelligence

Entities across the region discover a variety of ways to incorporate advanced technology into the daily workflow, with an eye toward increased efficiency.