Gaming reigns supreme in entertainment despite economic pain: In 2024, the gaming industry is poised for transformative strides, fueled by Microsoft’s strategies after its Activision Blizzard acquisition and groundbreaking advancements in generative AI.
We might see generative AI hallucination insurance emerge in 2024: The tech is poised to introduce new opportunities, such as cost-effective, innovative solutions. But companies will also need to provide ways to mitigate risk.
AI search engines threaten the publishing industry: Publishers say they could lose nearly half their traffic if AI search chatbots become the norm.
The need for clear AI guidelines and transparency emerges: 2023 was a year of cautionary tales to learn from.
AI search engines threaten the publishing industry: Publishers say they could lose nearly half their traffic if AI search chatbots become the norm.
An influx of AI-enhanced devices will test consumer appetites: Tech companies are developing a new class of consumer products based on multimodal generative AI. What will become of smartphones?
Intel wants to beat Nvidia at the AI chip game: Tech companies look to diversity on the AI chip front. It means heightened competition among chip makers to meet demand.
When we think about the brands that skyrocketed this year, some immediately come to mind, like ChatGPT and Shein. Some of the other names, however, might surprise you. Here are the top five brands that had the biggest rise in purchasing consideration this year, according to Morning Consult’s Fastest Growing Brands 2023 report, and what brands can learn from their ascent.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what Fortnite developer Epic Games' win over Google means, whether McDonald's new restaurant brand will be a success, why women's sports worldwide are exploding right now, if video streaming bundles are inevitable, how AI rules can keep pace with AI development, who's planning to live underwater in a few years, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.
Consumer trust in genAI for health info comes down to familiarity: We explore why two recent patient-focused surveys on genAI reveal stark differences.
Google makes Gemini Pro free for the enterprise: Expanding AI offerings across platforms and products challenges rivals in a rapidly evolving market.
Grimes is promoting an AI toy called Grok: Generative AI could give the toy industry the same kind of boost it’s set to give the gaming industry, but it also raises ethics concerns.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what employers expect their staffs to know about generative AI, whether every company will end up with their own custom version of ChatGPT, and the dos and don'ts of using generative AI in the workplace. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jacob Bourne and vice president of content, strategy, and operations Dan Van Dyke.
Snapchat+ keeps on growing: The subscription service now has 7 million subscribers, with AI being a key driver of interest.
Instagram debuts AI background editor, enhancing user creativity: Major advertisers shift spending from X to Instagram for safety.
OpenAI only reported $44K in revenue last year: Despite huge revenue projections overall, its nonprofit arm reported minimal earnings, raising questions about its dual structure.
Google’s Project Ellmann could use Gemini to ‘tell your life story’: It could revolutionize AI personalization, offering users tailored assistance and potentially more value than ChatGPT.
In part two of this two-part podcast episode, we discuss some predictions for 2024 that are too specific to be 100% certain about but could still come true, including: which car company Amazon could potentially acquire, how AI might land itself in hot water, and the next digital consumer privacy lawsuit. Tune in to the discussion with our vice presidents of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna and analyst Max Willens.
Meta’s Audiobox, an AI for voice cloning and sound generation, has potential but faces restrictions and copyright concerns. Future commercial versions are expected.
Three generative AI startups get fresh funding: Mistral AI, Aleph Alpha, and Essential AI draw significant VC investments and signal a shift toward a more diverse sector.