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| AI arms race. Tech's Fountain of Youth. Mayo looks ahead.   View in browser January 25, 2025 Hi there,   Here are this week's top research briefs. ICYMI   State of Venture 2024 Report From AI’s banner year to an 8-year low in global dealmaking, we break down key changes in the venture landscape using CB Insights data. The foundation model divide: Mapping the future of open vs. closed AI development With industry leaders divided in their approaches, we look at the winners and losers in the open-source vs. closed-source landscape and what enterprises need to think about next for adoption. Here’s how leading strategy teams are successfully driving generative AI adoption in their organizations We surveyed 50 senior strategy leaders to understand their genAI implementation tactics — and why some teams are seeing better results than others. Customer-Exclusive Research   The AI data center value chain: 12 high-momentum technologies powering the future of AI We explore emerging technologies in energy production, AI computing hardware, support infrastructure, and AI cloud services that data center stakeholders should invest in for growth.  Analyzing Nvidia’s growth strategy: How the chipmaker plans to usher in the next wave of AI We mined Nvidia's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships since Q2’23 to discern the company's strategic priorities. The longevity tech market map: 64 startups racing to defy death Using CB Insights proprietary data signals, we identified promising startups across 12 categories aiming to expand lifespans, from human cryopreservation to cellular reprogramming. The future according to Mayo Clinic: How AI is transforming the hospital We mined Mayo Clinic’s investments to determine how AI is shaping the next generation of healthcare. Have a great weekend.   I love you.     Anand @asanwal Co-Founder & Exec Chair   P.S. On January 28, uncover how top-performing strategy teams are leveraging generative AI to gain a competitive edge. Register here. Get started with CB Insights Start your free trial CB Insights' emerging technology insights platform provides all the analysis and data from this newsletter. Our data is the easiest way to discover and respond to emerging tech.  Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here Copyright © 2024 CB Insights, All rights reserved. 498 7th Avenue, NY, CB Insights, New York,10018 About Us \| Update Preferences \| Research \| Newsletter |
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