The NYSE Cube Studios in New York City are hosting theCUBE East, a significant location for theCUBE and the NYSE Wired community. Key topics at the NRF show include the impact of COVID on e-commerce, the rise of GenAI and IoT, and the need for businesses to adapt to new technologies for cost reduction and improved customer engagement. Bharat, Chief Product Officer of Algolia, discusses how their AI search company serves over 5,000 online retailers, enabling them to enhance customer experiences through generative AI. He highlights the challenges of scaling AI applications and the importance of balancing latency, quality, and costs. The future of AI models involves networking between different agents, increasing productivity for businesses. Architectural shifts are needed to support the growing data and AI demands. The speaker predicts significant innovation in the application layer, transitioning to smaller language models like RAG. Voice applications, such as Apple Intelligence, are expected to grow. Retail Week in NYC is discussing AI disruptions and enhancements in retail and technology, aiming to provide valuable insights for audiences.