Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI tools are leading to more sophisticated cyberattacks. Tech investment and educating staff will be key for banks’ cybersecurity.

DuckDuckGo embraces ChatGPT parent to create AI assistant: New tool is yet another indicator that Google has been slow to release AI publicly.

Bots might soon replace professional interactions: ChatGPT is coming to Slack as companies go all in on generative AI. It would be wise to tally the pros and cons of AI adoption.

Broadcom AI product sales could quadruple: Data centers are reaping the revenue benefits of the generative AI frenzy. The technology’s high compute costs means infrastructure is a spending focal point.

Forty-two percent of marketers said they plan on exploring AI and automation as a strategy in 2023, according to an August 2022 Sagefrog survey

Banks recognize the benefits and risks of AI. Planning for regulation, investing now, and educating staff are all key to embracing the tech.

ChatGPT earns Microsoft a $2T market capitalization: So far, Microsoft’s bold generative AI bet has paid off, with ChatGPT integrations promising major profit gains. Reckless mistakes could derail the success.

Open banking fintech Abound raised £500M to help grow its consumer lending platform, which uses AI to offer cheaper loans.

Microsoft’s new AI “Copilot” lands for marketers: Tool promises to help discover consumer categories and automate processes.

Google is building an AI muse: It’s now billing Bard as a creative assistant instead of a search engine. It’s a smart move that balances consumer expectations with AI’s unpredictability.

Generative AI is a content moderation threat multiplier: Apple and Blix face off over AI-generated content restrictions for the App Store. We can expect controversy to escalate as legal liability looms.

On today's episode, we discuss the US public's everyday awareness of AI, whether generative AI is more than just a hyper-advanced predictive text tool, and whether AI search might actually be a disaster. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Yory Wurmser.

Multimodal AI is the next big thing in search: Microsoft is training its Kosmos-1 AI model to understand the world visually. The goal is greater search capabilities and, ultimately, AGI.

Instacart taps ChatGPT to further streamline online grocery shopping: The delivery platform is launching a new feature that lets customers “Ask Instacart” for assistance during their shopping journeys.

On today's episode, we discuss whether it's time for Google to spin off YouTube, how people feel about targeted ads, what consumers think about using AR to shop, what an in-car TikTok app might look like, the US Supreme Court examining Section 230, paid health leave in the US versus the world, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Blake Droesch, Evelyn Mitchell, and Paul Verna.

OpenAI wants to build an AI that can outsmart us: The startup’s latest manifesto shows that the technology is on a breakneck trajectory toward either an economic revolution or catastrophe.

Meta’s response to ATT could turn off agencies: While AI and automation are improving CPMs, some marketers complain about a lack of control.

FTC weighs in on AI hype with a warning: As technology spurs new ventures and investment, agency urges advertisers to not make false claims.

China’s semiconductor industry stockpiles: Chipmakers fill several large warehouses in anticipation of tighter economic restrictions. This might result in artificial global scarcity that could haunt the chip sector for years to come.

Europe expands IT budgets in face of recession fears: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software are technology’s bright spots, while devices continue to slump. We look at Europe’s growth opportunities.