The election is a stress test for Google’s AI Overviews: Google added election misinformation protections as it prepares for an ad rollout.
The rise of AI tracks siphons money from genuine musicians, sparking concerns over the platform’s integrity and content moderation policies.
Intel contemplates split to regain strength: Facing massive losses and fierce AI competition, Intel may separate its units to better adapt to market pressures and challenge rising competitors like Nvidia.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the new NBA media rights deal will affect all the different players, the concept of consumer modes, how much Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ will affect publishers, what will happen to X’s user base next year, the state of America’s vacation culture, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.
Apple and Nvidia are looking to invest in OpenAI, potentially reshaping AI partnerships and escalating competition in the sector.
Grok’s ability to generate fake political images threatens to amplify misinformation on X ahead of the elections
Publishers reject free content scraping, highlighting a pushback against Apple’s AI data strategy in favor of profitable deals.
Is AI replacing jobs? Klarna says yes: The company plans to cut 1,800 more jobs after a year of aggressive cost-cutting.
New data raises concern about FDA-cleared AI medical devices: Many devices received the FDA stamp without clinical validation. We unpack why FDA approval alone won’t be enough to secure buy-in from end-user clinicians.
Even with $30 billion in Q2 revenue, Nvidia's shares drop as fears about AI market stability and chip delays unsettle investors.
The AI-transcription wearable is pitched as a “business partner” for the workplace, but its limited functionality may fail to gain traction against smartphone alternatives.
xAI's Grok now links election queries to Vote.Gov, but the AI model’s inadequate filters raise concerns about misinformation during a critical election season.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the reason why CMOs at top US advertisers are leaving their roles sooner, the main ways the role is changing, and how GenAI is helping them with their jobs. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Kelsey Voss.
As AI chip demand surges, cooling innovations by SMC and ZutaCore can reduce energy and water consumption, easing the environmental impact of data centers.
With global elections looming, AI-generated content risks spreading misinformation. A California bill aimed at reducing this threat has industry support.
Both retailers used generative AI to improve employee productivity in Q2—Walmart leveraged the tech to improve its product catalog and Target used it to enhance in-store employee tools. Target’s curbside pickup service helped it grow digital comparable sales 8.7% YoY, while Walmart’s marketplace and sales of GLP-1 drugs contributed to its 4.2% comp sales growth YoY.
The October update will feature AI improvements and a subscription fee. Free alternatives and advancing competition could pose problems.
This transparency could boost brand trust and spur similar moves from competitors, but it might also help bad actors circumvent Claude’s rules.
Insufficient security measures expose businesses using AI copilots to data breaches, leading to potential unauthorized access and misuse.
“Megalopolis” trailer scandal underscores AI risks: Lionsgate's quick response reflects the dangers of relying on AI without proper vetting.