Google faces a new challenge as OpenAI prepares to unveil search: The startup could launch a search engine prior to Google’s I/O AI updates. But its revenue model remains unclear.
Shoppers are overwhelmed by choice, but retailers believe genAI can help: Etsy, eBay, and ThredUP are investing in AI-powered search to help customers cut through the noise.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of Google delaying the deprecation of third-party cookies (again), what was behind its most recent ad revenue growth, if it can defend its search business from a wave of AI, and what stands out about YouTube's recent performance. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
New AI advertising tools introduced by Meta: Updates are designed to boost Reels campaign performance with advanced creator filtering and dynamic product ads.
Google laid off 200 from Core group and will fill gaps by expanding into India and Mexico. Local tech talent is now faced with new challenges.
Anthropic debuts Team plan and mobile app: Its latest offerings could help it gain ground on rivals. But it could face similar scrutiny despite ethics focus.
Apple looks to AI announcements to fuel recovery: Apple's Q2 earnings beat estimates despite falling iPhone sales. It authorized $110 billion for stock buybacks and promised a huge AI reveal ahead
New Snapchat features targets subscription growth: Exclusive editing capabilities introduced for paying users, with expanded AI functions and retro selfie lenses to boot.
After three months, UMG artists will return to TikTok: A new deal includes major AI protections and ticket sale features—and a win for the embattled social media app.
A new lawsuit alleges OpenAI and Microsoft use newspaper content without permission. Conflicts between creators and Big Tech intensify as AI adoption grows.
Google and Microsoft show stronger cloud revenue growth than Amazon: Generative AI is changing the cloud playing field, giving Microsoft and Google an advantage
Adoption of AI in banking chatbots gathers steam this year: A survey finds that 3 in 10 credit union respondents plan to invest in AI-powered chatbots in the coming months. That’s a more aggressive rate than their rival community banks.
Companies are baking genAI into several different aspects of their social strategies and workflows. But it’s already delivering dividends during content creation, especially because demand for content is sky-high.
Advertisers accuse Meta’s AI of wasting their entire ad budgets: The Advantage+ Shopping Campaign isn’t living up to promises and points to a dubious future for AI agents.
OpenAI and Google are gunning to get their chatbots on the iPhone: Apple is contemplating a deal with AI companies on generative AI. It doesn’t signal defeat.
It’s focusing on genAI cloud services in finance, marketing, and sales. The company’s reputation for security could make it the leader in sovereign AI clouds.
Regulating AI is a high priority for legislators all over the world, and the US federal government has yet to pass comprehensive legislation tackling the issue.
Microsoft ramps up AI strategy, boosting revenues across the board: Ethical challenges and cybersecurity risks loom as AI reshapes tech landscape.
Google’s and Microsoft’s Q1 reports stoke generative AI frenzy: They both have at least one key advantage over rivals like Meta and startups in the AI race.
Moderna, OpenAI make genAI pact: Pharma execs have taken a mostly cautious approach with AI. But new market pressures will drive more accelerated adoption of the tech.