Articles by Michiel Schoonhoven

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Gemini 2.5 Pro raises the bar again

Developments in AI are moving at lightning speed, but every once in a while a model comes along that is so compelling that you look up for a moment. Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google's latest AI model, is one of those. Not only does it score exceptionally well on benchmarks such as the LMArena, but more importantly, it sets the tone in what we think of AI [....]

From PDF to video and talking avatars in HeyGen

The rise of AI videos is in full swing. Tools like HeyGen make it possible to produce professional-looking videos in minutes with avatars that speak, move and react. The appeal of this? Scalability, speed and consistency-it can all be done without a camera. For marketers looking for efficient ways [...]

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Microsoft introduces Researcher & Analyst agents in 365 Copilot

AI has become part and parcel of our daily work-often you barely notice it's there. Microsoft is building on that with two new AI agents within 365 Copilot: Researcher and Analyst. These tools are both convenient AI agents that are available 24/7, work with personal data and Web information, and take complex tasks off your hands. Researcher: your personal partner [...]

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ChatGPT launches bizarrely good image generator

For a long time, OpenAI with DALL-E seemed to have lost the AI battle to competitors such as Midjourney, Gemini's Imagen 3 and even the recently improved Grok Image Generator. But last week, ChatGPT made a comeback no one saw coming. The new 4o Image Generator within ChatGPT shows that OpenAI is still a leader when it comes to [...].

How do I scale my webshop?

Your webshop is up and running, attracting customers and processing regular orders. A strong foundation has been laid, but then comes the next question: how do you scale up your webshop, without losing grip on your processes, your customer experience or your margins? Scaling up a webshop requires more than just running extra ads or expanding the assortment. [...]

AI data analyst Brian now provides more comprehensive social media insights

Your working day hasn't started yet, but the first notification from Slack (Teams or another collaboration platform) already appears. No reminder or random meme this time, but a complete overview of your marketing performance. A report with numbers, insights ánd recommendations. Not sent by your data analysis colleague, but by Brian. Brian is not human, but [...]

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AGI comes faster than thought, no one is really prepared

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), or AI that performs almost all tasks as well or better than humans, is coming much faster than thought, according to insiders. Ben Buchanan, former AI advisor in the White House under Biden, recently told Ezra Klein in an interesting interview that AGI is likely to become a reality within 2-3 years. His message is clear: virtually [...]

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Canvas and Audio Overview in Gemini

AI tools are evolving at lightning speed, and Gemini is keeping pace. With the arrival of two new features within AI assistant Gemini, Canvas and Audio Overview, Google is taking the next step in how we can use AI. For marketers who want to work smarter, there are immediate opportunities here. What is Gemini? Gemini is an AI tool developed by Google. Gemini [...]

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New in NotebookLM: Mind maps for more overview

As a marketer, you know how quickly information piles up. From customer insights to competitive analysis to brainstorming documents, you need it all, but the overview can quickly get lost. NotebookLM, a smart tool from Google, helps you bring back exactly that overview. And now there's a new feature that makes that even easier: Mind Maps. What is NotebookLM? [...]

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New features in NotebookLM

For marketers who work daily with an abundance of information, structure, speed and overview are important. NotebookLM, Google's AI note-taking app, responds to this perfectly. The latest updates make this smart tool even more powerful, personal and reliable. What are NotebookLM's new features and what makes it so interesting for marketers? NotebookLM [...]