Detangling OpenAI’s Palace Intrigue

In a world where personal privacy has essentially vanished, it’s ironic that we may never know the full story of OpenAI’s mid-November boardroom coup. John Best and I attempted to detangle the saga’s various threads on a wide-ranging episode of The BIGCast. As a companion piece, here’s a somewhat tidier synopsis of the complex and mysterious path leading to CEO/Co-Founder Sam Altman’s brief exile.
CU Town Hall Episode 105: Harpriya Bagri

You are invited to join us at the CU Town Hall presented by Best Innovation Group. With hosts John Best and CUBroadcast’s Mike Lawson at the helm, we come together once a month on Wednesdays at 12 P.M. PT/3 P.M. ET to share information about the latest issues that credit unions are facing, meet and talk to industry experts, and sometimes to just discuss what is on John and Mike’s minds. Sign up to receive an invitation to each week’s show.
The More Things (Inter)Change…

The latest on the Credit Card Competition Act, FedNow’s launch, and two credit union CEOs share their perspectives on deploying ChatGPT. Plus Glen actually says something (kind of) nice about Elon.
CU Town Hall Episode 104: John Best

You are invited to join us at the CU Town Hall presented by Best Innovation Group. With hosts John Best and CUBroadcast’s Mike Lawson at the helm, we come together once a month on Wednesdays at 12 P.M. PT/3 P.M. ET to share information about the latest issues that credit unions are facing, meet and talk to industry experts, and sometimes to just discuss what is on John and Mike’s minds. Sign up to receive an invitation to each week’s show.
Pulling at the Threads… and at Generative AI, and CBDCs

John and Glen tackle a variety of timely topics, including the chances for a “Twitter slayer” and social media interoperability, the ever-evolving ChatGPT/GenAI landscape, and increasingly bizarre attitudes surrounding CBDCs. Also- clone marriage and orcas as influencers.
The AI Arms Race – Be Scared. And Excited.

hn and Glen discuss both the good and bad of Generative AI and why credit unions cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. Also- Apple discovers the PR downside of dabbling in financial services.
ChatGPT- Hallucinations, Lies, Negotiations

Glen speaks with veteran journalist Michael Lev about the supply chain expert’s recent encounter with Chat GPT in which the platform confessed to making stuff up. Also- more on deposit outflows and the sketchy definition of a “small bank.” (Gordon Lightfoot soundtrack optional)
CU Town Hall Episode 101: Joey Rudisill

ou are invited to join us at the CU Town Hall presented by Best Innovation Group. With hosts John Best and CUBroadcast’s Mike Lawson at the helm, we come together once a month on Wednesdays at 12 P.M. PT/3 P.M. ET to share information about the latest issues that credit unions are facing, meet and talk to industry experts, and sometimes to just discuss what is on John and Mike’s minds. Sign up to receive an invitation to each week’s show.
Silicon Valley Bank, through a Credit Union Lens

Now that the dust has settled (a little), John and Glen unspool the SVB and Signature Bank crises and what they mean for CUs. Also- John’s already getting into arguments with ChatGPT-4.
Revolutionizing the Credit Union Experience: Best Innovation Group Unveils the Potential of AI Chatbots with OpenAI’s ChatGPT at Innovation Club Meeting in Phoenix

Best Innovation Group Showcases Potential of AI Chatbots, Including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, for Credit Unions at Innovation Club Meeting in Phoenix Phoenix, AZ – March 8, 2023 – Best Innovation Group (BIG), a leading technology and innovation consultancy for the financial sector, recently concluded a successful two-day Innovation Club meeting held at TruWest Credit Union in […]