In a heated battle for AI dominance, Microsoft unveils new agents after Salesforce mocks Copilot as a throwback to “Clippy 2.0.
The company’s denial of full damage raises alarms over internal data threats and ongoing legal pressures.
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.
The race to attract small advertisers with AI is on: Taboola is the latest ad tech firm to target small businesses in an effort to grow the ad spend pool.
With privacy and blocking policy uproar at X, Bluesky continues to thrive, positioning itself as a strong competitor in the social media landscape.
Apple remains the top brand around: But the tech giant saw its first decline in 20 years as competitors embrace AI more seamlessly.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's veto of California's landmark AI safety bill SB 1047 underscores the complexities of regulating artificial intelligence, even as OpenAI's shift toward a for-profit model raises new questions about the industry's direction.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what GenAI platforms people will be using next year, the main ways people are using the technology, and what to make of AI researchers who were just awarded the Nobel prizes in physics and chemistry. Join host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Harmon, for the conversation.
By using Siri and the Matter standard, Apple could dominate the IoT market with a seamless smart home ecosystem.
AI boosts efficiency and creativity. AI enhances decision-making by analyzing customer data.
The startup’s updated safety policy focuses on managing risks as its AI models grow stronger, catering to clients needing transparency and security in AI solutions.
Reports of unauthorized AI personas, including those of deceased individuals, raise concerns about the platform’s oversight and the broader issue of consent in genAI
Amazon’s AI ad tool adds audio to its repertoire: Amazon merchants can plug their product pages into the tool to create 30 second audio spots.
The New York Times insists Perplexity halt its use of NYT content, underscoring the brewing tension between media rights and AI-driven data access.
While genAI features haven’t attracted new users, they’ve enhanced subscription offerings, helping the language app increase its profits and justify premium pricing.