The layoffs reflect a growing trend in tech in which innovation is prioritized over job retention.
SAG-AFTRA softens on AI: Nearly a year after its historic strike began, the union will allow actors to make AI deals with advertisers.
Top firms like McKinsey, Accenture, and Deloitte are investing billions to remain ahead in the AI race.
With 70% of companies at risk and deepfake incidents soaring, enhanced biometric authentication and awareness are critical.
Tech’s Big Five (including Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple) have all upped mentions of AI during their 2024 earnings calls compared with two years prior, according to company releases.
Google’s chatbot, now more personalized and human-like, sets the stage for increased AI adoption and market leadership.
AI will evolve from customer engagement tool to brand ambassador. Virtual shopping assistants are getting generative capabilities.
As the EU enforces strict AI rules with severe penalties, US companies may cut features or scale back operations in Europe, hindering the region’s AI competitiveness.
This year’s Olympics were a major opportunity for marketers, both on TV and connected TV (CTV) and on social media. The Games only come around every two years, but the marketing lessons are applicable long after Paris’s crowds have cleared. From a push for generative AI (genAI) to athletes becoming creators in their own rights, here are five takeaways from the Summer Olympics.
The smartphone series and its cutting-edge AI features reinforce Google’s advantage over Apple in the evolving AI landscape.
Persistent security and stability problems in their processors are eroding trust and driving users to more reliable options like Qualcomm and Apple Silicon.
Big Tech companies are bypassing acquisitions by poaching key employees and licensing technology, leaving startups vulnerable and potentially stifling innovation.
Businesses using genAI see significant ROI, yet 47% of employees report they lack the skills to use AI effectively, highlighting a critical training shortfall.
OpenAI's rumored search engine became a reality with its launch of SearchGPT this month. While it joins other AI search platforms like Perplexity and Arc Search, the scale of ChatGPT raises the question: Could this be the Google killer? It has a long way to go. Google has more than 90% of search engine users, according to June 2023 data from Similarweb.
Key stat: 56% of internet users in China have used generative AI (genAI) compared with 46.3% of internet users in the US, according to February 2024 data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) - Japan.
US tech leaders seek enhanced copyright laws, but stringent regulations could curb innovation and entrench the dominance of AI giants.
By offering up to $15,000 for uncovering AI vulnerabilities, Anthropic seeks to prevent jailbreaks and solidify its safety-first reputation.
By offering AI as a paid service, Apple could turn its secure ecosystem into a steady stream of revenue, tapping into its extensive user base.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Meta has been able to sustainably grow revenue again, whether or not it can actually be “the most used AI assistant in the world by the end of the year”, and what is atop the Meta threats list. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg.
The CMA’s inquiry reflects rising fears that tech giants are using strategic investments to control the AI landscape.