On today's episode, we talk about the top three banking trends for the second half of the year that are identified in Insider Intelligence's latest report, Banking Trends to Watch for H2 2023. We discuss in detail banks' renewed focus on customer acquisition, how mergers and acquisitions have returned to the space, and in what ways banks have begun rolling out generative AI tools. Join the discussion with host Rob Rubin and our analysts Eleni Digalaki and David Morris.
Will Big Tech’s earnings live up to AI hype? Enterprise AI investment expectations are high but could tumble as the economy declines.
Threads now struggles with dwindling engagement. Expanding beyond mobile, EU approval, and disentangling from Instagram could entice more users.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin takes active role in Gemini project: The move signals internal angst over the AI race’s threat to search. But Google is doing some things right.
Twitter to compete with LinkedIn on job postings: A new feature could grow the platform’s professional networking capabilities. Ongoing toxicity could stunt that growth.
More than half lack the budget and expertise despite making AI adoption their top priority, indicating opportunities for AI service providers.
Apple GPT, Google Genesis, and Meta’s Llama 2 to take on ChatGPT: All Big Tech players are staking a claim in the generative AI race. OpenAI’s lead isn’t ironclad.
On today's episode, we discuss whether Threads can keep up its momentum, if TikTok Music can compete in the music streaming world, how engagement with the Women's World Cup will look, what to make of the Burger King rebrand, whether US consumers actually shop on social media platforms, who invented the first-ever hybrid car, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Blake Droesch, and Max Willens.
Microsoft makes another major round of layoffs: Cutting 1,000 jobs amid plans to expand its ambitious AI market dominance could create a structural weakness for the company.
General Motors production falters as battery shortages slow EV manufacturing, hindering delivery and expansion plans. Diversifying battery production will help sustain future growth.
Microsoft sets steep price for Copilot AI assistant and Wall Street cheers: Investor confidence in AI’s commercial potential is on full display. But a corporate debt crisis could dampen the outlook.
UN holds inaugural AI global-risk meeting: An AI governance body would face challenges to its effectiveness due to geopolitical tension and the fast pace of AI innovation.
Could an open-source approach help Meta catch up to the likes of OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft? Some fear the “move fast and break things” attitude isn’t suited to AI.
Microsoft and Activision get another three months to complete their deal: The two companies agreed to extend their deadline as UK authorities reexamine the merger.
Meta’s Twitter rival launched successfully but faces user engagement challenges. The app’s success caused Twitter’s web traffic and ad revenues to dip significantly.
Despite a downturn in climate tech investments in 2023, a new fund has allocated $239 million for climate tech startups. Meanwhile, AI is being used for sustainable solutions.
Elon Musk pits xAI in a battle against OpenAI: He’s adding fuel to the AI race fire despite his previous call for an industry pause out of safety concerns.
Despite increasing competition, Tesla's innovative reputation can sustain it for the short term.
OpenAI and AP enter a two-year partnership to share news content and technology. Can they protect copyright and ensure fair compensation for writers?
Hackers exploit Microsoft flaw to target US government: Microsoft’s security flaws and lack of free premium protective features for customers triggers criticism and could undermine its cloud revenue ambitions.