Nvidia names AI a ‘whole new industry’, which it happens to control: Nvidia serves as the lynchpin for the global AI frenzy. Economic equity is at stake.
Robots are keeping a recession at bay, economists say: Physical robots doing blue-collar jobs are helping the economy. AI might not produce the same results for white-collar jobs.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what will influence digital ad spending this year, who's the "dark horse" ad player of 2024, and how the CMO role and marketing departments will change. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of Google's latest AI creation called Gemini and some research explaining how often AI chatbots make things up. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Yory Wurmser.
Google’s Gemini AI is facing criticism for historical image inaccuracies, highlighting genAI’s limitations and biases. The errors could deter wider adoption as companies rush to commercialize.
AT&T subscribers across the US lose service while customers on other carriers get busy signals. Network failures could point to an overtaxed infrastructure.
Microsoft and Intel mint $15 billion deal, taking aim at Nvidia: Intel will produce custom chips for Microsoft. Nvidia keeps cashing in on AI, but industry alliances could throttle its growth.
Tech job seekers are stressed: Taxing application requirements force candidates to showcase highly technical work without pay, pointing to an industry that’s no longer catering to human talent.
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what AI can do for retail, who the biggest players are, and if hyperpersonalization is something people even want. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank four promising examples of AI in retail. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Carina Perkins.
They join the chorus of developers challenging “malicious compliance” and high fees, signaling broader developer discontent and potential EU regulatory action.
Google continues its generative AI blitz: A new Gemma family of models and Gemini business solutions are part of a litany of AI releases that are simultaneously useful and dizzying.
The generative AI service starts spewing nonsense, underscoring the fragility of adopting technology that’s still a work in progress.
Groq helps ChatGPT feel like a natural bot: The startup’s chips could supercharge the AI sector by making chatbots think and respond faster. Their lower costs could be a blow to Nvidia.
On this podcast episode, we explore the deployment of AI in payments in 2024. First, we discuss the most impactful use cases for AI in payments, such as fraud detection and prevention, false declines and purchase conversion, B2B payments, enhanced customer service, and digital wallets. In our "For Argument’s Sake" segment, we rank these use cases in order of impact and debate our decisions. Join the conversation with host Rob Rubin, our analyst David Morris, and Angela Murphy, PhD, client partner at Persistent Systems.
It’s investigating potential harmful effects on minors. Addictive design, privacy, and age verification face an overhaul.
Apple targets a sales revival with iPhone 16 launch: True to CEO Tim Cook’s word, generative AI will be baked into Apple’s latest devices to help boost profits after lackluster iPhone 15 performance.
Crashes, declining trust, and potential bans fuel safety concerns and activism, challenging the technology’s readiness and future expansion.
A Switch 2 delay and PS5 sales slump: Aging consoles pose a challenge for this year’s holiday sales forecast. But it could also create an opportunity for other gaming formats.
Unveiling Magika as an open-source model for cybersecurity, plus investing in global standards, emphasizes Google’s role in AI safety.
Google’s Gemini Pro 1.5 is powerful and confusing: After a recent release and rebranding, Google is showing off another accomplishment in the AI race. Consumers might not care.