Artificial Intelligence

Its investment could strengthen the device ecosystems for AI integration and its focus on talent and supplier proximity could boost the local economy

Reddit tries to boost revenues with an AI ad format: Dynamic Product Ads could help with ad relevance but could also turn off already disgruntled users.

Big Tech Q1 earnings reveal that generative AI investments are a longer-term bet as diversified companies look to cloud and services for more immediate growth.

Meta posted Q1 earnings that beat estimates on Wednesday, but its shares slumped on disappointing Q2 guidance as it outlined plans for heavy AI investments.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how concerned we should be about AI-driven mass unemployment, how ad industry jobs will change, and the ways in which AI will affect a persons workday. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of Apple's AI strategy and the AI measurement problem. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.

Google tells employees to work faster to earn their keep: The generative AI marketplace shakeup and increasing regulation are causing stress at the company. Layoffs aren’t helping.

Phi-3 Mini, a compact AI model with 3.8 billion parameters, rivals OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and supports on-device operation, enhancing real-time analytics and privacy, making it ideal for business use

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happens when GenAI hits the turbo button on economic growth, the next major shift AI is going to create, and the biggest concerns regarding an AI-powered injection of this magnitude. "In Other News," we talk about why Amazon is pouring more money into AI company Anthropic and what happens when ChatGPT steps into the physical world. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.

Netflix dispels rumors of reduced film output, pledges diversified 2024 content lineup: Co-CEO Sarandos outlines strategy, including AI and live events.

Sam Altman’s $7 trillion AI plan might actually happen: The massive undertaking might not be as far-fetched as some thought. Investors are showing interest, and the US government is taking note.

Meta raises AI stakes: Meta AI has a competitive advantage over ChatGPT in potential distribution and could eventually provide new surfaces to serve ads.

Meta launches its latest AI Assistant with Llama 3: It’s boldly integrating generative AI across its platforms and products but AI’s hallucinations could come back to haunt it.

It takes time to learn a new technology and sometimes, along the way, stumbles happen. As the role of AI in marketing grows, brands must be transparent about how, where, and when they are using the technology. Nearly half (49%) of CMOs in North America plan to focus more on using AI in strategy, creative, and content development for media use over the next 12 months, according to an August 2023 Dentsu survey conducted by B2B International. Here are three missteps brands have made with AI and content creation and what brands can learn from them.

US physicians’ views on genAI are shifting: While doctors’ positive stance on genAI presents a massive opportunity for vendors and patients alike, their outlook comes with a catch—the tech has to be vetted. AI developers, take note.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why social media platforms are less equipped to stop toxic content, the main ways AI will heighten brand safety concerns, and steps marketers can take to mitigate risk. "In Other News," we talk about whether brands repurposing vertical video ads for TVs can work and what Hulu adding its content to Disney+ means for the streaming universe. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Paul Verna.

A guide to everything seen (and overheard) at POSSIBLE to help you determine if it's worth putting in your 2025 budget.

Microsoft aims to secure its AI leadership by tripling its GPU supply, fueling expansive growth in generative AI and cloud services

Government employees threaten to quit over former OpenAI researcher’s hiring: We can expect to see rising discord over generative AI’s social and economic risks and what to do about them.

Big Tech throws caution to the wind with massive AI capital expenditures: Tech companies’ multibillion-dollar AI spending spree could face the harsh reality of an overtaxed energy grid.

Global opportunities in mobile apps: By 2030, global spending on mobile apps may reach $2 trillion. Non-gaming apps are outpacing gaming apps by revenues as AI and regulations reshape the market. Read online