Artificial Intelligence

AI search is a chicken-and-egg problem for Google: Studies show the quality of search has gotten worse as publishers game Google’s ranking algorithms.

AI is taking off in Latin America businesses: An excerpt from our recent deep dive shares how top retailers from the region are implementing artificial intelligence—and in particular genAI—to upgrade their capabilities and CX.

AI hardware costs are rising, and subscription models may help manage server expenses. Cloud and AI app owners could see significant benefits.

Meta to buy 350,000 Nvidia AI chips this year: Its plan to build an open-source artificial general intelligence has sparked swift criticism. Future regulation might hinder progress.

Google Cloud narrows revenue gap with AWS: It’s a sign that growth strategies have been paying off for the search giant, but there’s no guarantee the trend will continue.

A copyright lawsuit against Anthropic could kickstart AI regulation: The governor of Tennessee is considering a sweeping AI bill as a major lawsuit hovers.

By collaborating with the Pentagon on cybersecurity and veteran suicide prevention, OpenAI is opening the door for other AI providers to cash in on government contracts.

Supreme Court justices face AI’s legal gravity: They’re concerned about government readiness and AI’s implications for the legal system, signaling a need for future legislation and regulatory standards.

Google hit by another round of layoffs as Pichai issues warning: Layoffs will continue as it invests more heavily in the AI race.

Samsung’s latest Galaxy smartphones feature “on-device AI”: The consumer electronics company hopes that the technology will entice shoppers to splurge on a new device.

The latest reorganization cuts hundreds of jobs in advertising sales and shifts resources. Google’s move emphasizes efficiency and AI reliance.

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Integrates AI using Google Cloud and services. Adoption by a broader audience could put pressure on Apple and Android rivals.

Global leaders voice concern and excitement over AI revolution: The world is divided over AI. Its potential to accelerate business practices contrasts with workforce impacts, economic inequality, and beyond.

Amazon unveils AI tools for Fire TV, shopping: The generative AI frenzy is pushing companies to make everything about AI. Some use cases have more market potential than others.

Amazon follows in Walmart’s footsteps with genAI shopping assistant: The tool combs through user reviews and product descriptions to answer shoppers’ questions.

On today's podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 video trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They'll discuss why Amazon will begin its ascension to become the second-most important company in streaming advertising, how more creators and brands will embrace AI to create videos, and what to expect from streaming platform consolidation. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analysts Ross Benes and Daniel Konstantinovic.

Microsoft prices Copilot Pro at $20 for individual users: It requires a 365 subscription, which could be a steep expense for ChatGPT users who aren’t already signed up for 365.

The partnership focuses on AI, digital payments, and IoT. It will use Microsoft’s cloud and OpenAI expertise to transform Vodafone’s business model.

GenAI is on the agenda for most retailers in 2024: Walmart, Target, Canadian Tire, and others are turning to the tech to boost customer and employee satisfaction.