Alibaba’s EMO genAI tool can produce convincing short videos from a photo and an audio track. It brings massive potential for content creation but could also accelerate misinformation
More than one-third (34%) of Amazon sellers and brands worldwide use AI to write and optimize product listings, according to January 2024 data from Jungle Scout.
Pharma is moving slowly on AI adoption: A new survey shows the drug industry’s tentative approach to AI tech. We unpack the reasons for this lag and show where AI will be put to work—from marketing to clinical trials.
Figure AI scores $675 million funding round amid surging interest in warehouse automation: Walmart, Amazon, Skechers, and others are relying on robots to speed up operations and keep pace with demand.
It shifts 2,000 workers to generative AI projects amid slowing EV sales and heightened interest in AI. The abrupt move signals a necessary and strategic pivot.
CEO Sundar Pichai admits Gemini’s racial misrepresentations and vows to fix them. Google’s reputation is at stake as it races to polish AI amid increasing competition.
OpenAI slams NYT while Google invests in AI news: Tech companies need news outlets, but questions over fair compensation and journalistic integrity loom large.
But Google isn’t the only company with a misbehaving AI: Microsoft and OpenAI chatbots have been generating problematic output too, but the burden is on Google to show its winning tech.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the main problems folks are facing today when it comes to building creatives, how to overcome them, and what the creative problems of the future might be. "In Other News," we talk about the generative AI (genAI) priorities for marketers this year and what will actually replace cookies. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Bill Fisher and Aarjav Thakore, senior product manager at StackAdapt.
A Google versus OpenAI search engine showdown is taking shape: A race to develop AI search engines raises questions about whether the tech can shake up the market.
2024 is shaping up to be the year of the AI-powered shopping assistant. Just two months in, retailers from Walmart and Amazon to Ikea and Chevron have released a flurry of AI-based updates, hoping to make the shopping experience easier and more relevant.
While OpenAI is for Copilot and consumers, Mistral’s AI is being pitched as a service for Azure Cloud customers. Its AI diversification is raising regulatory eyebrows.
Google DeepMind showcases Genie, a gaming and robotics catalyst: The AI model represents an innovative breakthrough that could be a stepping stone to artificial general intelligence.
Jolla targets Android users with its personal AI cloud server: It’s designing a small device that will protect AI users’ digital privacy. Convenience, reliability, and price are key adoption factors.
Disney faces investor challenge: Blackwells Capital calls for AI-focused restructuring to boost stock, sparking a debate on technology's role in entertainment.
Google Gemini is available for all advertisers. Should you use it? The powerful generative AI tool is enticing, but it may not be fully baked yet.
Meta is hiring as Big Tech rivals keep cutting: It needs talent to lead the AI race even though hiring might annoy investors. It could also be a winning strategy.
We’re seeing artificial intelligence appear in chipsets and PCs while new wearables and smartphones could draw consumer interest. Multiple industries seek to regain momentum.
Tyler Perry freezes his $800 million studio expansion due to AI advancements: AI's efficiency versus employment comes into focus.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss which app experiences best transfer over to the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, whether instant AI-generated videos will be a hit, department stores' path to relevancy, if folks are ready for shoppable media, how marriage is changing in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.