Generative AI is not ready for primetime in healthcare: The enthusiasm around AI’s ability to revolutionize healthcare is cooling off, but it’s not likely to hit the trough of disillusionment. Here’s why.
A string of recent regulatory setbacks is prompting questions about the effectiveness of FTC chair Lina Khan’s approach to Big Tech. Critics suggest a more prudent strategy may be more successful.
Roblox could be the metaverse blockbuster: With 66 million active users, Roblox is set to launch on Meta's Quest VR headset. This could boost engagement in the metaverse, appealing to Meta's targeted young user demographic.
Linear could soon be a thing of the past for Disney: CEO Bob Iger suggested the company may look to sell off TV assets and focus on digital.
Actors will join writers on the picket line: SAG-AFTRA voted unanimously to strike after negotiations over compensation and AI broke down.
Nobody wants to pay $10 billion for Subway: The sandwich chain is seeking more bidders as rising interest rates and the business’ lackluster performance temper prospective buyers’ enthusiasm.
Burberry, Brunello Cucinelli, Swatch Group benefit from recovering luxury demand in China: But softening sales in the Americas pose problems for all but the very top tier of designer brands.
Elon Musk enters AI arena with xAI startup: The universe-decoding startup could become a focal point for controversy over concerns about AI bias, safety, and its founder’s provocative personality.
Bard chatbot updates boost Google’s generative AI bid: The tech giant is accelerating its AI market presence. International appeal and investor favor could help it unseat ChatGPT.
Production and mobile payments go hand in hand for Apple: The company is expanding its Apple Pay services in Vietnam, marking its continuous growth in emerging markets. This mirrors potential plans for expansion in India.
Now, even powered-off mobile phones can serve as a CBDC payment device, making the digital yuan more accessible than ever
An integration with Stripe ensures that businesses get paid upfront so they don’t miss out on potential revenues
It’s eyeing an acquisition with Nordics-based Lunar to jump-start growth across the EU after posting a profit in the UK earlier this year.
GenAI's rapid rise and gender divide: The tech’s adoption sees a dramatic surge, likened to the early days of smartphones, but a gender gap looms large.
Most market researchers do not think AI will take over completely, according to SurveyMonkey. Some 38% of US market researchers think that AI will take over data visualization completely, but more people (46%) believe that AI will assist while humans remain in control.
Amazon had another record Prime Day: While shoppers spent enthusiastically, their price consciousness was on full display as BNPL usage, comparison shopping increased.
Europe leads EV adoption race: Governments are implementing rules to standardize EV charging to enhance infrastructure, payment systems, and reliability. This hands-on approach could be the model for EV adoption.
Price increases caused PepsiCo, Conagra sales volumes to drop: CPG companies have to tread carefully as private label sales gain share.