As media struggles with declining traffic, the AP is cashing in on AI licensing deals. But smaller AI companies may struggle to compete in this high-cost content arms race.
While Google faces mounting pressure from Bing’s ChatGPT integration and other generative AI (genAI) search platforms, degradation of its own search results, including those shown in its AI Overviews, could be exacerbating migration away from Google.
MFA sites still plague open web exchanges: AI allows bad actors to rapidly produce fraudulent websites and use bots to drum up fake pageviews, muddying the ad ecosystem.
High-quality visuals or graphics would be the highest factor for AI-generated ads to grab the attention of both millennials (45%) and Gen Zers (50%), according to an October survey from Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and Sonata Insights. While celebrity or influencer endorsements would be the least effective way to get millennials (12%) and Gen Zers (17%) to take note.
To compete better with Microsoft, Salesforce, and Zendesk, the company must prove the safety and utility of its offerings in this lucrative market.
Tools can streamline hiring but risk oversimplifying the competitive job market and could imperil HR roles.
Google hesitated to dive into generative search until pushed by OpenAI, Microsoft, and a raft of smaller companies, such as Perplexity with their AI-powered search tools. That hesitation is gone.
Retailers and tech giants are rushing to roll out AI-powered search.
OpenAI and Axios partner up: The AI firm will fund four local newsrooms in exchange for access to the publisher’s material.
With 75% of companies adopting AI and only 35% of employees trained, the widening skills divide could slow adoption and worsen workforce inequality.
Amazon faces technical and factual challenges as it transforms Alexa into an advanced AI agent, delaying progress and risking its market relevance.
Global sales grew 4% in 2024, driven by Samsung’s Galaxy S24 and on-device AI after a historic slump in 2023.
60% of marketers say AI and machine learning will have the biggest impact on marketing strategies in the next 5 years, according to a November 2024 report from Ascend2.
When we asked US banking customers how they felt about their banks using AI to improve their banking experience, attitudes were mixed—and often sharply divided along demographic lines.
As Microsoft increases 365 prices in six countries, limited Copilot value and opaque pricing strategies could trigger antitrust concerns and drive users to cheaper tools.
“Daily Listen” creates bite-size AI-generated podcasts from user history but could generate biased summaries and cut into publishers’ revenues.
Biden’s proposal to restrict AI chip exports to 120 countries faces backlash from Nvidia, which says the policy risks stifling innovation and harming economic growth.
OpenAI’s new “traits” feature lets users personalize tone, blending professionalism with individuality. But it risks uncanny impressions for some consumers.
SpaceX, OpenAI, and others are choosing private funding over public markets to safeguard innovation, avoid scrutiny, and maintain competitive advantages.
CES underscored AI’s growing role in daily life and the rise of AVs and smart glasses. Promises of convenience stir debates about technology’s societal impact.