Artificial Intelligence

PwC partners with Harvey for fast, high-tech lawyering: Thousands of legal professionals are getting AI chatbot assistants. It signals how automation will trigger a shift in demand for human skills.

Its valuation took another big dip, but the raise could encourage other cash-hungry fintechs. Stripe’s OpenAI tie-in can open doors for both firms.

On today's episode, we discuss Snapchat's new AI chatbot, Meta's generative AI plans, and what's new about GPT-4. "In Other News," we talk about whether VR influencers can save the metaverse and how drone delivery company Wing is looking to make last-mile delivery more efficient. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Jasmine Enberg.

Companies like Google and Microsoft are racing to incorporate generative AI into their search engines, while Grammarly and Shopify are using it to round out their offerings. We asked our analysts what generative AI-driven changes we can expect for advertising. “I think transparency is one of the bigger issues surrounding generative AI,” said Insider Intelligence analyst Gadjo Sevilla.

Google quickens its pace in the generative AI race: Playing catch-up to generative AI rivals, it unveils enterprise and developer offerings this week. Performance and consumer privacy trump release timelines.

Ethics and AI innovation don’t mix at Microsoft: Disbanding ethicists could give the green light for pursuing AGI without limits. But tech history shows that public backlash can be costly.

GPT-4 unmasked as Bing’s bot: OpenAI released another generative AI model. We can expect it to light a fire under Google’s Bard efforts as the AI race gains momentum.

ChatGPT as infotainment: GM hopes interest in generative AI and connected cars will make its ChatGPT integration pay off. Monetization difficulties and public distrust in AI could thwart the plan.

Chamber of Commerce wants the public to trust AI: It says tech regulation is necessary to achieve beneficial versus harmful outcomes. AI models trained on smaller data sets could help too.

There’s lessons to be learned from Discord’s AI missteps: The messaging app is launching OpenAI-fueled AI tools that have users loudly concerned about privacy.

“We’re showing 20.5% growth for retail media ad spending this year, and 22.9% actually accelerating into next year,” said senior forecaster Ethan Cramer-Flood at our recent “Attention! Seizing the Retail Media Opportunity” summit. That stat assumes inflation will cool some in the second half of this year, which our forecasters currently predict it will.

Generative AI gains momentum across multiple industries: Generative AI, including ChatGPT, has led to a boom as companies and startups alike race to integrate it into their products and businesses find new applications.

As marketing budgets bend under the pressure of economic uncertainty, SEO is increasingly important for its low costs and compounding returns. Some 58% of marketers plan to use AI for content and SEO by the end of this year, compared to 10% who currently do, according to BrightEdge data.

Generative AI tools are leading to more sophisticated cyberattacks. Tech investment and educating staff will be key for banks’ cybersecurity.

Consumers see the potential of AI in clinical care: Patients’ comfort levels with AI in healthcare are mixed, but many are bullish on the tech’s ability to improve outcomes and reduce medical errors.

On today's episode, we discuss how AI search ads will most likely work, how big of a problem reputational brand damage could be in an AI-content-generated world, and what generative AI can do for companies today. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.

DuckDuckGo embraces ChatGPT parent to create AI assistant: New tool is yet another indicator that Google has been slow to release AI publicly.

Bots might soon replace professional interactions: ChatGPT is coming to Slack as companies go all in on generative AI. It would be wise to tally the pros and cons of AI adoption.

Broadcom AI product sales could quadruple: Data centers are reaping the revenue benefits of the generative AI frenzy. The technology’s high compute costs means infrastructure is a spending focal point.

Banks recognize the benefits and risks of AI. Planning for regulation, investing now, and educating staff are all key to embracing the tech.