2,500 SAG-AFTRA members demand safeguards after job losses and failed talks, highlighting the urgent need for ethical AI use in the gaming industry.
Volatility in semiconductor stocks and Google’s meager Q2 ROI on AI triggered a $1 trillion tailspin. Upcoming Big Tech earnings can restore confidence or amplify AI anxiety.
Competition intensifies in a market that’s quickly diversifying to suit more use cases. Read online
Impressive Q2 results for Alphabet: Google's search and YouTube ad revenues fuel substantial growth, highlighting the company's strategic focus on high-growth areas.
YouTube's growth continues: Ad revenues rise, Shorts’ outlook improves, and AI tools expand despite challenges from competition and ad blockers.
Its new AI model, Llama 3.1, uses open-source development, multilingual conversations, and availability on popular apps like Instagram and WhatsApp to entice user adoption.
Google’s Q2 profit climbed 29% to $23.6 billion, driven by search and AI cloud services as anticipation for AI products grows.
Antitrust concerns influenced Wiz’s decision to decline Alphabet’s $23 billion bid. The security firm has its sights set on an IPO as Google goes back to the drawing board.
Major gaming studios are accelerating the use of genAI in game production, resulting in developer and creative job losses and mounting ethical concerns
Despite a slow start, foreign sanctions, and tight digital regulations, generative AI is emerging as a significant force in China.
Increasing its stake in Serve Robotics sent the stock up 233%, showcasing Nvidia’s ability to influence investor confidence in startups.
Valued at $5.5 billion, Cohere’s business-focused AI has secured major clients. It has no consumer-facing products—and no pressure from Big Tech partners.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the one major hurdle to AI adoption that's not being discussed enough, the smart tech that's missing from your life, how to get X closer to its former glories, if it would be better to have an AI boss than your current human one, a grizzly consequence of global warming, and more. Tune in to the discussion with guest host Bill Fisher, and analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, Carina Perkins, and Max Willens.
ANA’s ethics code focuses on AI, privacy: Low consumer sentiment toward AI and changing regulations created need for a new framework.
Brands can advertise with Paramount for as little as $500: The media giant is looking to open up spending from smaller brands via AI tools for TV ads. Read online
Mini AI models race to the bottom: OpenAI’s GPT-4o Mini outperforms rivals, costs less, supports more tokens, and highlights a trend toward affordable, efficient AI models.
TSMC warns of a shortage until 2026, affecting Nvidia, Apple, and Qualcomm and potentially slowing wider AI adoption plans. Read online
Text generation is on the rise while image generation is losing traction as users and businesses find their individual preferences for genAI application.
The tug-of-war between Big Tech and foreign privacy and antitrust regulators is escalating, with end users hanging in the balance
A stake in Ray-Ban could increase its smart glasses profits, but regulatory pushback is limiting crucial AI capabilities. That could dampen global market success.