Artificial Intelligence

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.

Digital advertising outperforms in 2024: Google, Meta, and Walmart drive strong midyear gains while smaller platforms face challenges.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happens next now that sports-focused streaming service Venu Sports has been blocked, how to get customers onboard with your AI-infused products and services, how the streaming bundle is changing, the US considering a breakup of Google to address its search monopoly, the most sort after plane seats, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Ross Benes and Max Willens.

AWS’ CEO said developers won’t do coding work once genAI advances. For now, AI’s coding needs substantial human oversight.

North America saw a 70% YoY increase in data center construction, But with 80% of capacity already pre-leased to major players, that still may not be enough.

In today's episode, we discuss when big tech's AI investments will pay off, the many ways AI is overrated, and how likely it is that we are heading towards an AI bubble. Tune into the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, and analysts Grace Harmon and Gadjo Sevilla.

Big Tech wins a publisher compensation battle again: Google and California buried the hatchet in a controversial $250 million deal to fund local newsrooms.

Despite reaching $1 million, the app’s user and revenue growth lag behind ChatGPT. That competition will intensify once Apple’s OpenAI partnership takes off.

By securing public sector deals, OpenAI accesses an untapped market and strengthens its brand trust—and that’s becoming vital in an increasingly crowded field.

Content licensing partnerships improve AI offerings and let publishers curb unauthorized use. But most AI companies can’t afford to ink such deals.

The company’s survey shows nearly 50% of small businesses use AI for marketing, yet 73% lack confidence in their strategies, highlighting an opportunity.

After increased investment in genAI, companies are struggling to measure the impact of initiatives, evaluate regulatory challenges, and achieve ROI.

AI Overviews aren’t meaningfully changing publisher traffic: Q2 results from major publishers show less impact than expected, but it could still be a future threat.

Refusals by the popular apps Procreate and Halide to adopt AI reflect artists’ fears and growing anti-AI sentiment in the creative community. This backlash could shape the future of digital art in marketing and advertising.