Amazon didn’t waste time weaving ads into genAI search results: Just a few months after rolling out the Rufus chatbot, the retail giant is testing tailored ads based on search terms and context.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether AI is more like cars or Google search, what's missing from the new AI bill, and what these new rules mean for the rest of the country. Tune into the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, and analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Harmon.
Generative AI search engine Perplexity said it will launch ads in Q4, but the platform will need to win over advertisers and convince them their search ad spend will go further than it does on Google.
The absence of Apple Intelligence at launch and limited language support may hinder consumer interest and slow early adoption.
Performers win key concessions, but holdouts like Disney and EA signal a slower path toward industry changes.
Amazon and Walmart are search advertising’s growth engines: The latter is a distant second to the former, accounting for nearly 4 in 10 non-Amazon retail media search ad dollars this year.
Integrated AI services across devices could supercharge iPhone sales and subscriptions.
Google expands its virtual try-on tool to dresses: The genAI-powered technology is a powerful weapon that can boost engagement and make shoppers more likely to click the buy button.
Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm aim for mass appeal with AI smart glasses: Streamlined genAI eyewear offers a stylish alternative to clunky headsets and expensive standalone devices.
OpenAI is prioritizing real-world feedback and safety precautions over rushing the text-to-video tool’s release
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how physicians are thinking about AI, the specific problems in healthcare that AI is trying to solve, and what it should never be used for in the space. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Rajiv Leventhal.
Internet Archive loses fair-use case: The ruling sets a precedent that could affect AI models’ use of copyrighted material without permission.
Anthropic bets on security and compliance to compete with OpenAI’s enterprise lead, but demonstrating its unique appeal is key.
New genAI features drive a steep price hike, risking backlash from users who joined for affordability.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines the company €30.5 million for illegal data scraping, signaling tougher enforcement of GDPR laws.
A record $278.9 billion loss in market value highlights growing investor concerns over AI profitability and regulatory pressure.
Google replaces a longstanding video format with AI: Video Action Campaigns will be folded into Demand Gen, which relies heavily on Google AI.
By ruling the deal a quasi-merger, the UK watchdog suggests Big Tech’s talent acquisitions may not always harm competition.
Top US advertisers have seen their CMOs’ tenures shrink from nearly four years to three years over the past decade, according to April 2024 Spencer Stuart research. This decline stems from increased public scrutiny, pressure to drive revenue growth, and an ever-expanding set of responsibilities.
The election is a stress test for Google’s AI Overviews: Google added election misinformation protections as it prepares for an ad rollout.