Google AI will summarize news articles—but only after clicking through: What’s supposed to be an olive branch to worried publishers raises more questions than it answers.
Cost is the most important factor for 59% of US brand-side marketers when selecting an agency, according to a joint report from the Association of National Advertisers, 4A’s, and Advertiser Perceptions.
Trained by AI today, replaced tomorrow? Hitachi unveils an AI-powered job-training technology that provides a solution to the knowledge-transfer problem. It also raises job security questions.
Strategic upskilling is essential as AI usage increases the likelihood of job disruption and transformation. Investing in employees has never been more important.
On today's episode, we discuss the ways in which firms are prepared—and unprepared—for AI, what happens when companies have finished test-driving generative AI, and what to make of Meta giving away its AI model. "In Other News," we talk about when we can expect to see GPT-5 and how Apple’s lip-reading technology could be a step toward artificial general intelligence. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
Amazon’s $10 billion loss from Alexa devices sparks the latest strategy shift away from consumer electronics as it and other companies focus on profitability and reduce aspirational projects.
There’s no escaping ads on YouTube: The platform is taking a battle against ad blockers to the next level by introducing a timer that locks users out of videos.
More than half of advertisers worldwide are extremely or very confident in their ability to measure social media, video, search, and display marketing ROI, according to Nielsen.
Ford expects a 1,000% revenue jump from connected cars, hires Apple exec: Its big in-car software investment could help keep revenue strong amid a costly EV pivot.
The early success of Voiceflow’s plug-and-play AI assistant technologies are showing the advantage of applying AI in mission-critical business applications.
The manufacturing move aligns with a broader strategy to diversify supply and tap into a growing consumer base, despite potential production challenges.
Companies scramble to stockpile Nvidia’s $40K H100s: Chatbots get the attention, but it’s the powerful chips powering AI that are crown jewels keeping a tech recession at bay.
Google issues refunds for misplaced ads: A June report claiming 80% of its third-party video ad positions didn’t meet standards raised a firestorm in the industry.
Foreign investments in China plummeted 87% to $4.9B due to US-China tensions and COVID-19. Businesses are skeptical of China’s global openness, and tech giants shift production to India.
Data center industry growth is on the horizon as AI adoption rises, with cloud giants like AWS leading the shift from the “Cloud Era” to the “AI Era.”
On today's episode, we discuss Gen Zers and healthcare: what the beginning of their journey looks like, social media as an entry point, and what they want from their experience. "In Other News," we talk about Amazon expanding its Amazon Clinic telehealth services to include video visits and how connected fitness is getting on post-pandemic. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.
Netflix initiates gaming tests for TVs and PCs: An effort to diversify entertainment and tap into its 238 million subscribers.
Instead of trying to compete with Amazon, Barnes & Noble is changing to appeal to consumers looking for the experience of an independent bookstore with the resources of a large chain. Leaning on local inspiration and a store layout that optimizes discovery, Barnes & Noble is revamping its 596 locations, as well as its membership program.
From tweets to trades: Musk wants to transform the X platform into the “biggest financial institution in the world.” Government officials may not be on board.
AI is approaching ‘gale of creative destruction’: Generative AI means near-term job security for those who can build it and likely fast-paced disruption for millions of other knowledge workers globally.