Artificial Intelligence

AI dominates HLTH conference: We explore the most significant AI news from the event and examine why some health systems feel a sense of urgency to invest in AI.

Hollywood and artists push back: AI threatens creative integrity and intellectual property rights, sparking calls for regulation.

Anthropic’s AI can use computers like a human in an effort to boost productivity, but operational flaws reveal the challenges of AI in daily workflows.

By automating interviews and job offers, the fast casual giant aims to improve recruitment efficiency, but risks of bias loom large.

Sensei raises $16 million in seed round: The retail tech provider has its sights set on bringing automated, contactless stores to Europe.

By automating interviews and job offers, the fast casual giant aims to improve recruitment efficiency, but risks of bias loom large.

Despite growing adoption, poor data accuracy and unremarkable returns are limiting the success of genAI projects.

The feature aims to boost safety, but Meta’s troubled data practices may have already eroded users’ trust.

AI-driven insights allow brands to creatively target podcast listeners, but privacy concerns and AI biases remain challenges for marketers

Fintech unicorns are becoming major startup incubators, creating city-specific hubs for innovation, even as Klarna cuts staff amid shifting market trends

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what a chatbot even is, what the most popular ones are, the main obstacles to widespread adoption, and how AI agents can take things a step further. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Jacob Bourne.

2024 has been a disruptive year for generative AI (genAI), which transformed from a buzzword into a practical part of marketing workflows, and commerce media as more platforms launch. Meanwhile, advertisers are still figuring out the lifespan of third-party cookies. And connected TV (CTV) advertising got a big boost from Prime Video.

In a heated battle for AI dominance, Microsoft unveils new agents after Salesforce mocks Copilot as a throwback to “Clippy 2.0.

Over two-thirds (69%) of US ecommerce decision-makers plan to increase investment in social media advertising this holiday season, according to Commercetools. Nearly as many (67%) will increase investment in utilizing social media platforms altogether.

As the AI search engine raises more capital, its reliance on data scraping casts a shadow over its ambitious plans for ad-driven revenue.

The Movie Gen partnership’s early feedback highlights both creative promise and fears of AI replacing human filmmakers.

There’s an early mover advantage in generative AI (genAI) for advertising and media strategy. GenAI is reshaping advertising and media planning landscapes. The challenge is to overcome implementation hurdles.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how a department of justice suggested breakup of Google could change search, the potential impact of Walmart’s personalized homepages and customer support, what’s next for the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, how Tesla’s new “cybercab” could change the world of robotaxis, what charitable donations in America look like, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director or Briefings Jeremy Goldman, analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.

OpenAI’s fundraising and Microsoft’s search for AI alternatives suggest a growing divide as their once-symbiotic relationship faces competition and regulatory scrutiny.