In this episode of the BetterTech podcast, host Haseeb Khan interviews Caila Schwartz, the Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy at Salesforce. They discuss consumer behavior in the retail industry, trends during the holiday season, the role of loyalty programs and AI in driving sales, the impact of international apps, supply chain challenges, and the future of retail with technological innovations. Caila also shares her experience as a woman in tech and offers advice to female professionals.

AI in Retail: 2024 Holiday Shopping Predictions

In this episode of the AI in Retail podcast, we sit down with David McIntosh, VP and GM of Connected Store at Instacart. David dives into the groundbreaking technologies behind Instacart’s Caper Cart, the AI-powered smart shopping cart revolutionizing the way consumers shop. From boosting personalization to enhancing revenue streams for retailers, this episode is packed with insights on how AI is transforming the shopping experience.

Key Insights:
- Caper Cart’s Game-Changing Features: Discover how Instacart's Caper Cart enhances budgeting, gamifies shopping, and personalizes the experience for customers, while simultaneously driving up basket sizes and retailer revenue.
- Personalized, Enjoyable Shopping: Uncover Instacart’s vision for the future of retail, where shopping becomes more personalized and enjoyable, reshaping consumer behavior through cutting-edge technological innovation.
- Transforming Global Retail: Hear David’s take on how Instacart is setting the stage for a new era of retail shopping, driven by AI advancements that improve the shopping experience worldwide.


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Instacart’s Caper Cart: David McIntosh on AI-Enhanced Shopping and Personalization

In this AI in Retail Podcast episode, we dive into the latest advancements shaping the future of commerce with Stacey Shulman, Intel's VP of Consumer, Education, and Healthcare. Stacey shares her journey from merchant to AI pioneer, offering insights into Intel's innovative work in the Network and Edge (NEX) division and the broader impact of AI on retail. From the evolution of self-checkout to generative AI, explore how Intel is redefining the retail experience for both businesses and consumers.

Key Insights:
- AI’s Rapid Transformation of Retail: Stacey highlights how AI is quickly revolutionizing the retail industry, reshaping everything from operational processes to personalized customer experiences. Intel leads the way in integrating AI solutions that are fundamentally changing how retailers operate and engage with consumers.
- Intel’s NEX Division and Retail Focus: Discover how Intel's Network and Edge (NEX) division goes beyond brick-and-mortar stores to encompass the entire retail ecosystem, including social media, e-commerce, and supply chains.
- AI in Retail – Beyond the Consumer: Stacey discusses AI’s role in improving employee retention and training, showcasing how assistive technologies are boosting workforce productivity across industries like retail, healthcare, and education.


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Intel's AI Revolution: Stacey Shulman on Transforming Retail

In today’s episode of the HEAL Security Dispatch, we uncover a series of critical cybersecurity developments impacting infrastructure, healthcare, and the digital workplace. Cisco rushes to patch two maximum-severity flaws in its Identity Services Engine, while a newly discovered FileFix technique exploits Windows File Explorer to deliver stealthy payloads. The FDA urges medical manufacturers to adopt secure-by-design practices amid growing threats to patient safety, and cloud repatriation gains momentum as organizations seek control over costs and compliance. Meanwhile, a ransomware attack linked to a patient’s death shakes the UK’s NHS, Microsoft resolves Outlook crashes plaguing users across Office channels, and UK retailer Iceland draws scrutiny for deploying AI-powered facial recognition to curb store theft.

Stay tuned as we break down the risks, responses, and ripple effects shaping today’s cyber landscape.
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Critical Bugs, Ransomware Fallout, and AI Surveillance in Today’s Cybersecurity

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

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