Artificial Intelligence

In part one of this two-part podcast episode, we discuss some medium-term predictions that are too specific to be 100% certain about but could still come true, including: why the sentiment towards GenAI might turn, what to expect from Google’s new consent workflow now that it is not phasing out third-party cookies from Chrome, and why Tubi might be about to leapfrog Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, and analysts Ross Benes, Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Max Willens.

Qualcomm’s bid could reshape both companies, but Intel’s financial woes and regulatory hurdles pose major obstacles.

Search is an integral part of the customer journey—and genAI is a potential game changer. Online shopping is one of the most viable use cases for consumer-facing genAI.

While details are minimal, the duo’s vision could challenge how we interact with AI in a smartphone-driven world.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what would happen if TikTok is (or isn’t) banned in America, what marketers get most wrong about consumers, will AI smartphones be impactful right out of the gate, will most companies eventually ask employees to be in the office five days a week, the world's favorite drinks, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Blake Droesch, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.

Relying on the revival of a Three Mile Island reactor, Microsoft plans to harness clean energy to meet the soaring demands of AI

With o1 models designed for complex problem-solving, OpenAI prioritizes critical thinking over speed, pressuring rivals like Google and Anthropic to keep up.

New AI tools promise to boost Shorts content, but a flood of formulaic videos could make creators disappear in the algorithm noise.

Its silent data collection for AI training stirs concerns over how platforms prioritize corporate gain over user rights.

With digital twins ready to revolutionize 24/7 sales, RepAI faces the dual challenge of customer AI distrust and ethical concerns.

Amazon’s genAI push continues with new seller tools: The retailer released Project Amelia, an AI assistant to help sellers with queries and troubleshooting, alongside other features to improve the merchant and customer experience.

The ambitious project aims to supercharge data centers, but the looming energy impact raises sustainability concerns.

The bills defend actors’ rights and require clear labeling of AI-altered election ads as deepfakes become a growing concern.

Lionsgate breaks down the doors of AI in Hollywood: The studio will feed its films into an AI model in a partnership with Runway.

An upcoming feature in Search will help identify AI-generated images, a critical step as election-related disinformation grows.

With AWS and Pentagon deals, Intel is trying to bounce back in the AI chip market after steep financial losses.

The gap is closing between AI customer service agents and humans, according to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: But customers have plenty of concerns—including their shrinking ability to access human assistance and the possibility of hallucinations.

Salesforce’s AI agents are tackling real business decisions, marking a major shift toward secure, automated workflows across industries.

With AI delays and sluggish preorders, the iPhone 16 launch is testing investor patience and could signal trouble ahead for the tech giant.

Advertisers embrace AI in content strategies: AI is becoming essential in advertising, with 57% of advertisers using it for investment decisions and nearly 70% open to AI-generated content.