Could Perplexity supplant Google Search? It's getting fresh funding and becoming a go-to AI search engine, putting pressure on Google to launch an airtight, monetized AI strategy.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what's fueling the social ad spending upswing and what to watch from each of the major social platforms. "In Other News," we talk about advertisers' level of caution in returning to X (formerly Twitter) and why New York City is suing the social media giants. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Minda Smiley and Max Willens.
The large antitrust penalty on Apple for abusing App Store dominance in music streaming sends a strong message to Big Tech gatekeepers over unfair store practices.
Anthropic’s Claude 3 Opus surpasses OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini Ultra in safety and performance. Its multimodal approach could attract businesses seeking a secure option.
Nvidia keeps defying gravity, and it’s making Wall Street very anxious: Its AI chips are selling like commodities. Global demand is high, but Big Tech might withdraw its support.
A flying car becomes a best-seller: Alef’s Model A has record preorders, with delivery set for next year. Meanwhile, its standard EV won’t be available until 2035, underscoring auto industry issues.
Lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s nonprofit roots in light of billion-dollar investments and the rush to reach AGI. It could be a defining moment for AI’s biggest player.
OpenAI joins forces with Figure to develop humanoid robots: AI is a robotics catalyst and Google knows it. OpenAI’s partnership could give it an early sector lead.
Are chatbots the next digital billboards? Startup Adzedek is providing a pay-per-click ad system to AI providers. It’s a revenue lifeline that comes with PR baggage due to AI’s mouthiness.
Media giants from 17 European countries sue Google for €2.1 billion, claiming ad market manipulation and revenue loss. Intensifying litigation could topple Google’s long-standing practices.
Apple shareholders vote down AI ethics standards: They’re getting impatient with Apple over its generative AI hesitation. The tech giant is focusing on quality over quantity to uphold its reputation.
Honda fuses its personal mobility venture with VR: Its full-body device could provide novel immersive experiences at commercial venues, but the vision for VR is smaller, lighter devices.
Alibaba’s EMO genAI tool can produce convincing short videos from a photo and an audio track. It brings massive potential for content creation but could also accelerate misinformation
More retailers are turning to self-checkout: While the technology reduces labor costs, it also creates a host of other problems.
OpenAI slams NYT while Google invests in AI news: Tech companies need news outlets, but questions over fair compensation and journalistic integrity loom large.
But Google isn’t the only company with a misbehaving AI: Microsoft and OpenAI chatbots have been generating problematic output too, but the burden is on Google to show its winning tech.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the main problems folks are facing today when it comes to building creatives, how to overcome them, and what the creative problems of the future might be. "In Other News," we talk about the generative AI (genAI) priorities for marketers this year and what will actually replace cookies. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Bill Fisher and Aarjav Thakore, senior product manager at StackAdapt.
Hackers took down a crucial piece of US healthcare payments infrastructure: UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare still hasn’t recovered, leaving providers unpaid and people unable to get care. It’s an unwelcome reminder of how vulnerable the system is to disruption.
Google DeepMind showcases Genie, a gaming and robotics catalyst: The AI model represents an innovative breakthrough that could be a stepping stone to artificial general intelligence.
Jolla targets Android users with its personal AI cloud server: It’s designing a small device that will protect AI users’ digital privacy. Convenience, reliability, and price are key adoption factors.