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Business Insider
29-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
The new must-have for CEOs: An AI whisperer
A year ago, Glenn Hopper was advising just a handful of company leaders on how to embed AI agents and tools like ChatGPT throughout their organizations. Today, the Memphis-based AI strategist has an extensive waitlist of C-suite executives seeking his help with those tasks and more. "This technology is moving so fast, the gap between what CEOs need to know and what they actually understand is massive," said Hopper, a former finance chief and author of the 2024 book "AI Mastery for Finance Professionals: Foundations, Techniques, and Applications." That's why so many bosses are knocking on his door, he told Business Insider. Leadership coaches and consultants have long helped CEOs navigate the pressures of the corner office. Now, executive sherpas who were early to embrace AI say they're seeing a spike in CEOs seeking guidance on everything from vetting vendors and establishing safety protocols to preparing for the next big wave of AI breakthroughs. "Everything is inbound," said Conor Grennan, chief of AI Mindset, an AI consulting and training firm he founded in 2023. "We have a list a mile long." Grennan, also chief AI architect at New York University's Stern School of Business, said company leaders often reach out after struggling to get employees to adopt AI. They see other CEOs touting AI's benefits, and so they're feeling like they're behind, he said. 'It was garbage in, garbage out' Some of the AI gurus that company leaders are tapping helm (or work at) startups that were launched in recent years to take advantage of the AI boom. Others head up new or expanded AI teams within established advisory firms. Lan Guan was named Accenture's first chief AI officer in 2023, two decades after joining the professional-services firm. She's since been counseling a growing number of company leaders on how to bring AI into their organizations. "CEOs need an AI translator to basically sift through all this noise," she said. "The amount of signals you're getting, the amount of noise, it's so distracting." Company leaders are also seeking out AI gurus in some cases to fix mistakes they made while going at it alone. Guan recalled one CEO who came to her after the person's company had to pause a multi-million dollar investment in a custom AI model because employees trained it on dozens of different versions of the same operating procedure. "When they tried to scale, their data was not clean enough," she said. "It was garbage in, garbage out." Amos Susskind, CEO and founder of the London beauty-tech startup Noli, has been tapping Guan and members of her team for AI-related guidance for the past year. Noli's roughly 20 employees have been using AI tools to do their jobs and the company's beauty-product recommendation platform is powered by AI. "I'm in touch with AI leaders in Accenture probably five times a day," said Susskind, who previously led L'Oreal's consumer-products division for the U.K. and Ireland. Shaping the AI narrative leaders use Last year, 78% of workers said their organizations had used AI in at least one function, up from 55% in 2023, according to a March survey by global management consulting firm McKinsey. Companies are planning to dig into AI even more this year. A May survey from professional-services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers found that 88% of senior executives planned to increase their AI-related budgets in the next 12 months. "AI is in line with, if not bigger than, the internet," said Dan Priest, chief AI officer of PwC, whose position was created last year. Public company CEOs mentioned "agentic AI" — AI systems capable of acting autonomously — and similar terms on 269 conference calls in the second quarter, up from 12 during the same period last year, according to AI research firm AlphaSense. Getting those AI mentions right is another reason why company leaders are leaning on AI sages. CEOs need to consider more than just how investors and analysts interpret their remarks, said Priest. Employees are listening, too, and workplace experts say heightened anxiety among personnel can dent productivity and drive up turnover. "You want to be careful," warned Priest, who helps CEOs communicate their AI strategy externally. "The second you start talking about AI efficiencies, it makes your teams very nervous." CEOs also need to make sure employees using AI are doing so safely, said Hopper, the AI strategist in Memphis. "If you try to have too prohibitive a policy or don't have a policy at all, that's when people are going to do stupid stuff with data," he said. While CEOs may not want to be involved in every AI process or initiative happening at their companies, Hopper said the more hands-on experience they get with the technology, the better equipped they'll be to make smart decisions about how their organizations can benefit from it. Michael White, chief of MashTank, a boutique management consulting firm near Philadelphia, became one of Hopper's clients last year. Though he considers himself tech-savvy, White said Hopper got him up to speed on AI faster than he could've on his own. "We now have a bot that knows a lot of what I know, but has a better memory than I do," said White. Without an AI whisperer like Hopper, he added, "I'd still be at the starting gate."
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
L'Oréal has just revealed what the future of beauty will look like – here's a sneak peek
THE beauty industry probably isn't the first thing that springs to mind when you think of technology. However, with groundbreaking skincare ingredients, cutting-edge hair tools and innovative formulas, the beauty industry is home to some of the world's most exciting technology. Over the past few years, we've seen beauty brands roll out hundreds of exciting innovations, like AI-powered foundation and refillable perfume. Recently, beauty giant And with new professional-grade skincare devices, free-to-use skincare apps, and sustainable initiatives all on the horizon, the future of beauty is looking bright. "There are many mysteries in beauty that need to be solved - people get frustrated when they don't know if something is right for them, so there is often a lot of guesswork, and I think technology will help us solve that," says Guive Balooch, L'Oréal's global managing director of augmented beauty and open innovation. READ MORE IN BEAUTY One of the ways L'Oréal is addressing this is by rolling out AI-powered apps, like "For the last thousand years, beauty has been chemistry-based, all about topicals and serums - but we are at an incredible moment where technology is moving beauty from products to services and experiences," says Guive. So, just what is on the agenda for the future of beauty? Here's a sneak peek... Noli app 7 Discover a new skincare routine Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Most read in Fabulous Got beauty product fatigue? Try Noli - a new platform that's designed to make beauty shopping simpler. The free tool scans your face, asks you some questions about your everyday routine, skin type, and skin goals, then creates a detailed report of compatible products for you. For each product recommendation, it gives you a compatibility score, meaning you can see exactly how suitable a product is for you. These recommendations can then be shopped on the platform and delivered to your door. It also has a hair function, meaning you can shop for your new favourite shampoo, too. When will it drop? It's free and out now - discover it on the Osmobloom 7 L'Oréal is using the new Osmobloom technology Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Previously, turning plants into perfume has been a time- and energy-consuming process using heat, alcohol, and solvents to extract perfume oils. Osmobloom is a new technology that turns plants and flowers into perfume oil without using any of the above. This technology took over nine years to develop, and uses a pressurised cylinder to extract the scent from plants - it's also compatible with flowers like lily of the valley, which was previously impossible to extract into perfume oil. When will it drop? The tech has already been used for the tuberose notes in Airlight Pro 7 Expect to see this hairdryer in UK salons soon Credit: L'OREAL What is it? There's been much chatter about this hairdryer over the past year - but we're finally seeing it launch. Designed in collaboration with Rather than simply blowing heat on your hair, it uses infrared light, which directly tackles water molecules, resulting in faster, damage-free styling. The hairdryer also connects to an app, allowing your stylist to programme the perfect blow-dry for you, addressing your hair needs and concerns. When will it drop? It's already being rolled out in France and USA - so keep your eye peeled for it in salons in the UK. Spotscan+ Coach app 7 Elevate your skincare game Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Getting into the habit of a skincare routine can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be - L'Oréal's La Roche-Posay has updated its Spot Scan app, which helps users create and stick to an effective skincare routine. Primarily targeted at those with acne-prone skin, the app provides a 21-day and three-month coaching challenge for learning about your skin through various modules. The app also features advice guides from dermatologists and nutritionists, plus a wellbeing section, in partnership with When will it drop? Spotscan+ Coach is free to download from the Cell Bioprint 7 This device analyses your skin in less than a minute Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Walk into most skincare stores these days, and you'll find a skin-scanning tool, but this one is designed to analyse your current and future skin health in under 30 seconds. After submitting a skin cell sample, the machine analyses your pores, barrier function and texture, providing you with a detailed report that will help inform your skincare routine. It uses your skin's biomarkers to calculate future skin concerns before they are visible on your skin - like a fortune-teller for your complexion. When will it drop? Expect to see these machines rolled out in stores from early 2026. Lancôme Nano-resurfacer 7 Achieve salon-worthy results at home Credit: L'OREAL What is it? The Nano-resurfacer bridges the gap between in-salon treatments and at-home skincare. Designed to plump and smooth your complexion, the handheld tool features 400 ultra-precise nano-tips for resurfacing the skin without pain or even a tingle. With similar results to micro-needling, it promises to reduce fine lines by 56% after just one use. When will it drop ? The tool will launch in Autumn 2025 in the UK - look out for it in YSL Hyper Look Studio 7 Try on viral looks instantly Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Sifting through the massive number of new make-up trends is hard enough, let alone trying to recreate them yourself - but YSL's Hyperlook Studio enables you to do exactly that. First, pick your favourite look from viral social media videos, then pose for the camera as the look is superimposed on your face. While some of the results can look a little funny (I learned that 'Sulfurous Honey' is not the look for me), it's a great way to see how a beauty trend, such as winged eyeliner, will look on you. Finally, the software shows you which YSL products you'll need to create the look - happy shopping! When will it drop? We'll see YSL Hyper Look Studio being rolled out in 13 countries in 2026, and should eventually see it in stores and at pop-ups, too. Top beauty trends for 2025 Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Haircare Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment. Hair glosses are multifunctional, as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025's core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up. 2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments. Skincare Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance their skin's appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. 'Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to achieve a flawless, youthful complexion. Skincare will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine. Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving make-up and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant. Make-up Make-up trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin. Make-up looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks. Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect. Nails 2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
L'Oréal has just revealed what the future of beauty will look like – here's a sneak peek
Find out the groundbreaking products coming to a beauty counter near you very soon FUTURE'S BRIGHT L'Oréal has just revealed what the future of beauty will look like – here's a sneak peek Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE beauty industry probably isn't the first thing that springs to mind when you think of technology. However, with groundbreaking skincare ingredients, cutting-edge hair tools and innovative formulas, the beauty industry is home to some of the world's most exciting technology. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Over the past few years, we've seen beauty brands roll out hundreds of exciting innovations, like AI-powered foundation and refillable perfume. Recently, beauty giant L'Oréal (the company behind brands like L'Oréal Paris, Lancôme, and La Roche-Posay) showcased its upcoming innovations at Vivatechology, Europe's largest tech event. And with new professional-grade skincare devices, free-to-use skincare apps, and sustainable initiatives all on the horizon, the future of beauty is looking bright. "There are many mysteries in beauty that need to be solved - people get frustrated when they don't know if something is right for them, so there is often a lot of guesswork, and I think technology will help us solve that," says Guive Balooch, L'Oréal's global managing director of augmented beauty and open innovation. One of the ways L'Oréal is addressing this is by rolling out AI-powered apps, like Noli and Spotscan+, to help guide consumers to the right products. "For the last thousand years, beauty has been chemistry-based, all about topicals and serums - but we are at an incredible moment where technology is moving beauty from products to services and experiences," says Guive. So, just what is on the agenda for the future of beauty? Here's a sneak peek... Noli app 7 Discover a new skincare routine Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Got beauty product fatigue? Try Noli - a new platform that's designed to make beauty shopping simpler. The free tool scans your face, asks you some questions about your everyday routine, skin type, and skin goals, then creates a detailed report of compatible products for you. For each product recommendation, it gives you a compatibility score, meaning you can see exactly how suitable a product is for you. These recommendations can then be shopped on the platform and delivered to your door. It also has a hair function, meaning you can shop for your new favourite shampoo, too. When will it drop? It's free and out now - discover it on the Noli website. Osmobloom 7 L'Oréal is using the new Osmobloom technology Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Previously, turning plants into perfume has been a time- and energy-consuming process using heat, alcohol, and solvents to extract perfume oils. Osmobloom is a new technology that turns plants and flowers into perfume oil without using any of the above. This technology took over nine years to develop, and uses a pressurised cylinder to extract the scent from plants - it's also compatible with flowers like lily of the valley, which was previously impossible to extract into perfume oil. When will it drop? The tech has already been used for the tuberose notes in Valentino Anatomy of Dreams collection - so we'll definitely see it used in upcoming fragrance launches. Airlight Pro 7 Expect to see this hairdryer in UK salons soon Credit: L'OREAL What is it? There's been much chatter about this hairdryer over the past year - but we're finally seeing it launch. Designed in collaboration with Zuvi - the geniuses behind the Zuvi Halo hairdryer - this innovative hairdryer dries hair 21% faster, without heat or damage. Rather than simply blowing heat on your hair, it uses infrared light, which directly tackles water molecules, resulting in faster, damage-free styling. The hairdryer also connects to an app, allowing your stylist to programme the perfect blow-dry for you, addressing your hair needs and concerns. When will it drop? It's already being rolled out in France and USA - so keep your eye peeled for it in salons in the UK. Spotscan+ Coach app 7 Elevate your skincare game Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Getting into the habit of a skincare routine can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be - L'Oréal's La Roche-Posay has updated its Spot Scan app, which helps users create and stick to an effective skincare routine. Primarily targeted at those with acne-prone skin, the app provides a 21-day and three-month coaching challenge for learning about your skin through various modules. The app also features advice guides from dermatologists and nutritionists, plus a wellbeing section, in partnership with Calm, for finding moments of mindfulness throughout your day. When will it drop? Spotscan+ Coach is free to download from the App Store and Play Store now. Cell Bioprint 7 This device analyses your skin in less than a minute Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Walk into most skincare stores these days, and you'll find a skin-scanning tool, but this one is designed to analyse your current and future skin health in under 30 seconds. After submitting a skin cell sample, the machine analyses your pores, barrier function and texture, providing you with a detailed report that will help inform your skincare routine. It uses your skin's biomarkers to calculate future skin concerns before they are visible on your skin - like a fortune-teller for your complexion. When will it drop? Expect to see these machines rolled out in stores from early 2026. Lancôme Nano-resurfacer 7 Achieve salon-worthy results at home Credit: L'OREAL What is it? The Nano-resurfacer bridges the gap between in-salon treatments and at-home skincare. Designed to plump and smooth your complexion, the handheld tool features 400 ultra-precise nano-tips for resurfacing the skin without pain or even a tingle. With similar results to micro-needling, it promises to reduce fine lines by 56% after just one use. When will it drop? The tool will launch in Autumn 2025 in the UK - look out for it in Boots. YSL Hyper Look Studio 7 Try on viral looks instantly Credit: L'OREAL What is it? Sifting through the massive number of new make-up trends is hard enough, let alone trying to recreate them yourself - but YSL's Hyperlook Studio enables you to do exactly that. First, pick your favourite look from viral social media videos, then pose for the camera as the look is superimposed on your face. While some of the results can look a little funny (I learned that 'Sulfurous Honey' is not the look for me), it's a great way to see how a beauty trend, such as winged eyeliner, will look on you. Finally, the software shows you which YSL products you'll need to create the look - happy shopping! When will it drop? We'll see YSL Hyper Look Studio being rolled out in 13 countries in 2026, and should eventually see it in stores and at pop-ups, too.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
L'Oréal and Nvidia Collaborate to Bring Next-gen AI to Beauty
PARIS – L'Oréal and artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia are collaborating to unleash AI's potential for beauty. The beauty giant said in a statement Wednesday that this will 'enable groundbreaking, never-before-imagined beauty experiences.' More from WWD How Academy Sports Is 'Saving' Sales With New In-store Tech Inside SJ's Tech Report: The Human Issue Is AI Ready to Revolutionize Personal Styling? 'Through this collaboration, L'Oréal and its partner ecosystem will leverage the Nvidia AI Enterprise platform for rapid development and deployment of AI, like the scaling of 3D digital rendering of L'Oréal products, for a fusion of physical AI and generative AI, expanding creative possibilities,' L'Oréal said in a statement. Asmita Dubey, chief digital and marketing officer at the group, said in the statement: 'Our focus is to drive unparalleled consumer engagement, with both creativity and technology, as transformative technologies such as gen-AI and agentic-AI redefine our consumer expectations.' Azita Martin, vice president and general manager of retail and CPG at Nvidia, underlined that gen-AI is bringing to companies digital intelligence and agility. 'By leveraging Nvidia AI Enterprise, L'Oréal is bringing rapid innovation, scalability, personalized marketing and advertising that improve consumer engagement and conversion,' she said. 'L'Oréal, along with Nvidia, is unlocking the full potential of AI in beauty and making consumer beauty experiences even more seamless, rewarding and fun.' L'Oréal and Nvidia's partnership was announced on the first day of the Viva Tech fair in Paris, which runs through Saturday. The companies have already collaborated on two products. There is Creaitech, L'Oréal's gen-AI content platform, which develops and uses 3D digital renderings of L'Oréal's products for the development of marketing and advertising campaigns. 'Creaitech aims to scale 3D capabilities using the Nvidia AI Enterprise platform, enabling greater creativity, quality control and production scalability,' L'Oréal said. The other collaboration is on Noli, standing for 'No one like I,' that is billed to be the first-of-its-kind AI-powered multibrand marketplace start-up. It was founded and is backed by L'Oréal. 'Noli acts as an AI beauty matchmaker that cuts through the noise,' said L'Oréal. 'Using powerful AI diagnostics and tools built from over 1 million skin data points and the analysis of thousands of product formulations, Noli decodes each user's beauty profile and matches them with product recommendations, delivered to their doorstep.' Latest for Noli is the AI Refinery, created with Nvidia and Accenture, and built with Nvidia AI Enterprise software. It is available on Microsoft Azure. 'For Noli, this provides the ability for rapid experimentation, responsible AI development and deployment to match the dynamic landscape of AI and fast-changing beauty consumer expectations, with the intention of transforming how consumers discover and shop beauty, at scale,' L'Oréal said. Best of WWD Which Celebrity Brands Are Next for a Major Deal? Lady Gaga, Beyonce and More Possible Contenders for the Next Corporate Prize The Best Makeup Looks in Golden Globes History A Look Back at Golden Globes Best Makeup on the Red Carpet, From Megan Fox to Sophia Loren [PHOTOS] Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Tatler Asia
12-06-2025
- Business
- Tatler Asia
What can AI do for beauty? L'Oréal and NVIDIA's new collaboration might give us a clue
From enhanced product personalisation to an AI-driven beauty marketplace, L'Oréal and NVIDIA are using AI to transform the beauty landscape Beauty behemoth L'Oréal and US-based tech company NVIDIA are unlocking the full power of AI in beauty. L'Oréal is using Nvidia's technology for three main things: creating 3D product images, making personalised shopping experiences and generating marketing content. L'Oréal has two key AI-driven projects: CreAITech, which quickly creates realistic 3D images of beauty products for ads, and Noli, which recommends beauty products based on individual skin needs using data from over a million skin samples. With Nvidia's help, these tools will work faster and reach more customers across different platforms. Also read: The scent of memory: A conversation with Francis 'Kurky' Kurkdjian of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Above L'Oréal and NVIDIA team up to take beauty into the future (Photo: courtesy of L'Oréal)
