Technology

With new funding, Speak prioritizes effective language learning through AI, skipping gamification—a bold move that could either differentiate it or cost user engagement.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why US workers’ adoption of AI might be slowing, how generative AI has helped companies and workers the most, how businesses can best quantify AI productivity gains, and how we expect the technology to help workers do their jobs better in 2025. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Vice President of Media, Content, and Strategy Henry Powderly and Vice President of Generative AI Dan Van Dyke.

GenAI investments are rising, but cutting IT costs to fund AI projects could backfire; cross-training staff might prevent vulnerabilities and foster innovation.

AI-driven tools are helping brands swap cookie-cutter campaigns for ultra-targeted experiences, giving Adobe a fresh shot at dominating customer engagement

By framing Copilot as a budget-saver that trims staffing needs, Microsoft targets enterprise buyers but risks alienating workers.

After the Ai Pin flop, Humane shifts gears, marketing its AI-powered assistant CosmOS for devices like cars and smart homes, but competition is fierce.

With divestiture unlikely, TikTok faces removal from US app stores, sparking uncertainty for creators, advertisers, and global regulation in an increasingly tense US-China standoff

With Waymo and Uber scaling operations via partnerships, robotaxis could become a competitive force in global transportation markets.

Starting in January, the paper will use AI to flag biases in articles, sparking controversy over whether machines can truly deliver fairer journalism.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what might happen to just a select few traditional media companies, what AI rules might look like, and how a Trump presidency will affect the US ad market. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.

As publishers battle declining revenues, deals with AI firms like OpenAI and Perplexity provide new income streams—and a seat at the table in shaping the industry’s future.

Google loses key talent behind its AI-powered note-taking tool as former team members chase startup dreams and the chance to outpace their former employer.

The milestone signals confidence in crypto’s future under Trump. Upcoming regulation could finally get crypto payments off the ground.

Capable new models and supercomputer plans show progress, but releasing a breakthrough “any-to-any” model next year will test its execution under tight timelines

With Gelsinger out, Intel faces strategic crossroads—divest, restructure, or merge—all while navigating a leadership vacuum that could stall its AI pivot and attract opportunistic bids.

Its errors show the dilemma of curbing misinformation while protecting users’ rights, especially as pressure mounts under new US leadership.

With Meta and Google building private subsea cables, they’re bypassing telecom giants, ensuring faster services and reshaping how the internet reaches developing regions.

Declining revenue, data breaches, and user mistrust jeopardize its future, leaving its vast genetic data trove in limbo as the company struggles to pivot.

Nintendo’s Switch 2 faces fierce competition as Sony, Microsoft, and PC challengers vie for dominance in a $27.97 billion market fueled by young players.

SpaceX and T-Mobile’s direct-to-cell service promises to eliminate vast dead zones, but the cost to consumers could hinder widespread adoption.