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OpenAI’s transcription tool is making things up—not ideal when those hallucinations wind up on your medical chart! Speaking of AI “helping,” are you tired of telling your AI sidekick what to do? Microsoft and Salesforce both announced AI agents that complete tasks autonomously. Let’s hope they keep that wild imagination in check! Get the facts (no AI-generated fiction here) in this month’s cloud cover. https://lnkd.in/gBi44j6V

Chris Feige is always on the move—whether he’s building animations, riding his mountain bike, or joining a pickleball game. Learn how this adventurous motion designer ended up in a sleepy South Dakota town…and on a billboard at the Diamondbacks’ Chase Field in Arizona. https://lnkd.in/gXEWycRu

Bringing in a consultant can be a great way to tackle short-term tasks or get a fresh perspective. But how do you know they’ll be a good fit for your project and your team? Ensure a successful consultant collaboration and ace your next hire with our seven key interview questions. https://lnkd.in/gTVs-Hza

Whether she’s leading our Monday morning stretches or stretching the boundaries of graphic design, our designer Jenni is an expert at finding balance in work and in body. Learn how Jenni’s explorative nature has led her everywhere, from baby products to car racing. Namaste your way to the story… ://https://lnkd.in/g_XcAxGQ

Building an AI startup is tough—explaining your value shouldn’t be. MPFs help transform your tech brilliance into clear, engaging, and memorable messaging. Ready to make your AI story shine? https://lnkd.in/gE9tB_AE

Industry events are a great way to drive awareness, generate leads, and build relationships. But preparing for these events—and ensuring your presence there is effective—takes good planning. You want to be compelling while maximizing the time, energy, and budget you’re putting into it. View our top tips to ace your next event. https://lnkd.in/gdq8nU8s #AWSReInvent #AWS #AWSPartners #MicrosoftIgnite #MicrosoftPartners

In a move to embrace clean energy, Microsoft and AWS are turning to nuclear power for their datacenters. Microsoft is now encouraging customers to just, like, double-check their AI content because of unpredictability. Also unpredictable? The number of Amazon employees who will jump ship now that they’re being forced back to the office full time. I guess they’ll have time to read this edition of Cloud cover during their commute… https://lnkd.in/gDUt-GSh

Our new designer Alyssa Smith deftly weaves a narrative into her creations for our marketing assets. She also weaves wow-inducing yarn tapestries for when you want to hang that story on the wall! Welcome, Alyssa! 🥳

Our creative teams love making video assets for Microsoft products—can you tell? Check out some of our recent work! 😎 https://lnkd.in/ggvEcFBw

How do you create cohesive, consistent designs that follow brand rules but still push the envelope to engage audiences? 2A’s designers are well-versed in working with a brand’s guidelines while finding the right places for pizzaz. Read on for the fundamentals that help them find the best balance. https://lnkd.in/gMVBQeGY