On today's episode, we discuss how a new era of social media is rising, whether folks want to pay for things with their hand, when the best time to email your co-worker is, how Walmart+ is getting on, what AI in the home might look like, the most popular cars in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch and forecasting director Oscar Orozco.
Google, UK government unite on $508B AI opportunity: AI education for enterprise is a step in the tech giant’s plan to help the UK become a global AI leader.
Apple wants to read our lips: A recent patent shows big plans for Siri. The tech could be a stepping stone to AI that better understands human behavior.
Generative AI hype has faded, but adoption is still increasing, uses are advancing, and it’s influencing marketers’ workflows and consumers’ behaviors. Here are five charts breaking down the current state of generative AI.
In 2025, more than half of US Gen Zers (52.9%) and millennials (52.0%) will be monthly generative AI users, according to our forecast.
Pearson+ and Mastering subscriptions offer new AI tools and personalized academic support despite initial market resistance. Will edtech competitors follow suit?
OpenAI quietly files GPT-5 trademark request: A generative AI pause never took place and competition is increasing. We can expect that the lion’s share of OpenAI’s efforts is on its ChatGPT successor.
Read before watching: YouTube’s AI-driven video summaries could mean a slew of pros and cons for creators.
Google leads the race to integrate generative AI into smart speakers, with Amazon, Apple, and Samsung following suit. Big Tech sees new market opportunities but needs to tackle security
Meta prepares to launch AI personas on social media: Character-inspired chatbots could trigger an engagement and ad revenue boost while also inviting technical vulnerabilities and misuse.
1,000% increase in AI job posts prompts Upwork-OpenAI partnership: It’s a savvy move for the companies, but gig workers’ big AI dreams could get dashed by tech downsizing.
News publishers push back against Big Tech: New global laws mandate payment for content use.
10 companies could benefit the most from an AI-driven economic rift: Tech firms are among the biggest AI adopters, which is creating a divergence in investment that could trigger major economic consequences.
Meta brings generative AI to Instagram users: Popular instances of consumers using AI for amusement make the app the perfect testing ground.
Intel's surprising profit is driven by 307% YoY revenue growth in foundry services despite CPU and server sales struggles. An AI-specific chip is forthcoming.
Google’s RT-2 robot signals the AI revolution’s next chapter: The tech giant is creating a symbiotic relationship between robots and AI that could mean AGI is coming sooner than expected.
Generative AI is prying open tech budgets: AI can augment existing roles in marketing and customer service, enhancing their efficiency—but retaining human oversight remains critical in such a highly regulated industry.
Meta's strong earnings boost stock by 6%, owing to efficient cost-cutting measures, rebounding online ads, increased Reels engagement, and successful AI integrations.
Generative AI was the shiny new thing this year (despite having been around for quite a while). Curious consumers wrote poems with ChatGPT, created masterpieces with Midjourney, and browsed Google’s and Microsoft’s AI-chatbot search functionalities. As the hype clears, which generative AI applications will be most relevant for business? And how can marketers put those applications to use?
Amazon’s Bedrock attracts ‘thousands’ of customers: It’s leveraging its cloud reach to gain a foothold in the generative AI race. Google and Microsoft’s ambitions pose a challenge.