Generative AI implementation in marketing is well underway. Now, marketers’ concerns have shifted from how to use generative AI to what the technology means for consumer data and privacy, if models are trustworthy, and where human oversight comes in.
Companies continue to make headcount cuts to counter inflation and economic uncertainty, while opportunities abound for high-caliber tech workers in emerging markets.
iPhone 15 sales dip 4.5% in China, highlighting waning demand. Geopolitical tensions and local competition affect sales.
GenAI ignites $2.4 trillion growth in US tech sector: Tech giants’ valuations have boomed over AI, but rapid growth sparks concerns over profitability, ethics, and potential government regulations.
ChatGPT knows who we are: Chatbots’ ability to gather sensitive information from mundane conversations poses privacy risks and could get worse as models advance and gain multimodal capabilities.
TikTok contests a €345 million data privacy fine in Europe as it faces scrutiny over child privacy and misinformation spread. Mounting lawsuits could dampen growth.
AI could be a ticking time bomb for the economy: The SEC chair is warning about significant financial fallout from the technology. Regulators and researchers need to act.
Microsoft-owned Minecraft surpasses 300 million copies sold and remains a top-selling game with 175 million monthly users. It could be a template for future gaming success.
A Google researcher helps crack the million-word AI prompt code: Researchers develop an AI processing advancement that could revolutionize AI’s capabilities, though real-world application is uncertain.
The chipmaker is cutting 1,258 roles after revenues and income plunge. The move counters smartphone sales declines and helps fund AI growth.
Google’s Bard chatbot makes false claim about the Israel-Hamas war: It’s an example of what a group of Googlers are concerned about regarding the company’s genAI direction.
GM drives tech evolution with connected car API: With a groundbreaking API, it aims to standardize automotive app development across various vehicle lines for enhanced consumer experiences.
Firefly AI rivals DALL-E and Midjourney but solves the copyright problem by using Adobe’s vast asset library. AI inclusion could boost Adobe subscriptions.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition could boost Xbox offerings, though recent blockbusters remain exclusive elsewhere—for now.
ChatGPT API to get major changes in November: OpenAI will improve its API offering amid an evolving AI landscape. It could help counter the open-source threat.
AI is CEOs’ top priority, not workers: AI-skilled workers are scarce, and a lack of investment in the human workforce won’t bridge the gap. A nuanced adoption approach is needed.
Utah sues TikTok, claiming it’s exploiting children via its addictive features. Concern grows over mental health and surveillance fears, and mounting scrutiny could accelerate TikTok bans.
Its Snapdragon X processors may revolutionize genAI-enabled Windows PCs. Qualcomm is diversifying its interests amid declining smartphone market revenue.
Google’s win over Sonos is a win for Nest users: A court victory over a patent infringement lawsuit showcases how tech legal battles can impede the ability to meet consumer needs.
Microsoft releases an AI Health Bot: Healthcare could be a pivotal industry for AI companies struggling to turn a profit on the technology. Maintaining privacy and security are paramount.