Hype

Latest

• AI Agents Were Tasked With Running a Company

  AI agents are hyped as the future of work, with CEOs predicting they’ll replace significant parts of the corporate workforce. But a recent Carnegie Mellon study shows that reality hasn’t caught up: when AI agents were tasked with running a virtual company, even the best models completed less than a quarter of their assignments. From poor social understanding to a lack of flexibility and self-awareness, the current generation of agents struggles with real-world complexity. While early use cases — like AI in software development or CEOs using avatars in earnings calls — show promise, full automation is still far off. The real opportunity? Augmenting human teams, not replacing them.

  AI & Machine Learning•Britta Daffner•26 Jun 2025•5 minutes

  

• Trends, Hypes, and Fads and How They Differ

  Explore the differences between trends, hypes, and fads and learn how to manage their impact on society, business, and culture and how to navigate this popularity life cycle.

  Trends•MoreThanDigital Insights•27 Aug 2024•8 minutes

  

• CBDC – Peak of Inflated Expectations?

  Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have become a very hot topic for the financial community. And naturally, because the potential impact of a CBDC is so significant, there is an unusual amount of ‘hype’ surrounding the topic. This article considers the current status of the debate and argues for taking time to thoroughly consider the implications of implementation of any CBDC.

  Banking & Financial Services•Dr. Patrick Mc Connell•17 Sept 2021•10 minutes