Ecommerce executives are bullish about 2024: That’s driving a significant share to aggressively invest in areas such as marketing, technology, and infrastructure upgrades, per a survey exclusively shared with Insider Intelligence.
Google quickens the pace on AI tool deployment: It has grand ambitions to be the clear generative AI frontrunner this year. The path to the top entails courting consumers.
Microsoft moves to reduce reliance on OpenAI with new AI team: It’s targeting the industry’s AI cost-effectiveness problem, which could give it a key advantage in the race.
Post-pandemic slowdowns and layoffs have developers contemplating unionization. Meanwhile, AI use in game creation gains ground, creating more uncertainty in the sector.
More layoffs at Google, this time at X moonshot division: It’s part of a broader restructuring to boost revenue, develop AI, and spin off viable startups. It could hinder innovation.
Startup’s genAI model beats Meta’s Llama 2: 01.AI’s open-source model could shake up the sector. With AI profitability uncertain, the outlook might be winner takes all.
AI and technology advances increase risks of disinformation in an election year. Officials scramble to identify threats, but the damage could already be done.
Cloud rivalry heats up as prices surge in the region. AWS’ investments could alter the landscape and boost economies in time for wider AI adoption.
AI subscriptions surge. Will people pay? The technology is expensive for tech companies to run, and they need to turn a profit. Ads are an option, but hallucinations make it sketchy territory.
Google loses two more top AI researchers: The startup world beckons Big Tech talent, but an elusive road to profitability could thin the herd.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what non-AI technology took the spotlight at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), second-tier TV audiences, what streaming will look like in a few years, what its like to shop with a chatbot, how digital grocery will take things up a notch, how big the sun actually is, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, analyst Bill Fisher, and forecasting analyst Zach Goldner.
Meta to buy 350,000 Nvidia AI chips this year: Its plan to build an open-source artificial general intelligence has sparked swift criticism. Future regulation might hinder progress.
Google Cloud narrows revenue gap with AWS: It’s a sign that growth strategies have been paying off for the search giant, but there’s no guarantee the trend will continue.
By collaborating with the Pentagon on cybersecurity and veteran suicide prevention, OpenAI is opening the door for other AI providers to cash in on government contracts.
Supreme Court justices face AI’s legal gravity: They’re concerned about government readiness and AI’s implications for the legal system, signaling a need for future legislation and regulatory standards.
Recent winter storms have added a slew of new challenges for EV owners who are facing longer charging times and reduced range. It’s the latest hurdle EV makers need to overcome.
Google hit by another round of layoffs as Pichai issues warning: Layoffs will continue as it invests more heavily in the AI race.
Global leaders voice concern and excitement over AI revolution: The world is divided over AI. Its potential to accelerate business practices contrasts with workforce impacts, economic inequality, and beyond.
Amazon unveils AI tools for Fire TV, shopping: The generative AI frenzy is pushing companies to make everything about AI. Some use cases have more market potential than others.