Artificial Intelligence

As the so-called AI arms race heats up, US site visit data from digital intelligence platform Similarweb reflects early changes in consumer behavior.

Cancer patients, meet Dave: Belong.Life’s conversational AI tool is trained to support oncology patients. Marketers should get acquainted—there are more tools like it coming.

Big Tech balks at EU’s proposed AI Act changes: The EU is proposing strict AI regulations and a Microsoft exec wants none of it. An AI-induced myopia is at play.

Anthropic could overtake OpenAI’s lead with latest upgrade: The startup has invigorated its Claude chatbot with a larger memory in a move that could draw enterprise users away from ChatGPT.

Google holds search market in vice grip, for now at least: AI is reshaping the role of search. Microsoft’s bold moves, new platforms, and regulatory pressure will test Google’s dominance.

Meta showcased upcoming AI enhancements for its business solutions, emphasizing messaging apps and video. It aims to leverage AI to drive innovation until the metaverse matures.

AI is booming among content creators: The technology has become a staple for online influencers, which bodes well for startups. But keeping audiences satisfied might require a more human touch.

Patients want docs, not tech, to be in control: Consumers and physicians don’t yet trust AI and other tech to take the lead in completing clinical tasks—and that’s a good thing.

Everseen raises nearly $70 million for its retail theft tech: The company’s AI-based solution is gaining popularity among retailers looking for a less intrusive way to prevent shrink.

Walmart lags behind Amazon in total ecommerce sales, retail media ad dollars, and retail subscriptions. But there may be ways for it to minimize the gap in certain areas, namely search and AI capabilities.

The company is threading artificial intelligence into its core products and services used by millions of users while doubling down on AI accountability. Read online

The yearly developers’ conference could see AI announcements overshadowing Android, Google Nest, and hardware releases.

Pearson and Chegg show how AI is pressuring industries and their leaders to reveal AI strategies, regardless of their readiness to implement them.

Tech a focal point for millions of jobs lost in next four years: AI, renewable energy, and economic upheaval are likely to shrink the global job market. Society plays catchup on disruption.

China is way ahead on the necessary guardrails to ensure adoption of the technology. Beijing hopes to lead global AI standardization.

There’s a reason they’re called chatbots: A survey of healthcare professionals shows attitudes on generative AI are more positive after seeing its responses to medical questions.

Last month, Meta said it would use generative AI in ad creation by the end of the year. Not long after, Google announced generative AI ad plans of its own in the form of tools that will “remix” ads based on client goals. Neither company has released details of what these AI updates will look like, but the changes are big news for advertisers, agencies, and everyone in between.

Surging Cash App user growth helped drive a buoyant Q1 for Block despite recent short seller allegations.

Google engineer says nimble, open-source models could upend AI race: Models like LLaMa and Dolly 2.0 throw a market curveball, but OpenAI’s AGI ambition is the biggest threat.

ChatGPT’s popularity, its impact on businesses, and potential for misuse are pushing governments and regulators to set limits. Where do they even begin?