Elon Musk’s takeover bid highlights OpenAI’s AI leadership but also fuels debate over its nonprofit roots, skyrocketing valuation, and long-term independence.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much is too much when it comes to AI-generated ads, the relationship between how much people notice ads versus how intrusive they find them, and the main reason consumers say they feel “ignored” by marketers. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Director of Reports Editing Rahul Chadha, and Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolff. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
The Blackberry-esque device offers an e-ink display and physical keyboard but faces delays and a lack of FCC approval.
The platform warns that shifting search algorithms and mixed DEI expectations could hurt user growth and brand perception.
Apple risks consumer trust—and security breaches—if it gives the UK a back door to iCloud, but noncompliance invites legal action.
Layoffs are continuing in 2025 as companies trim non-essential roles, invest in AI talent, and pivot resources.
Nissan rejected Honda’s proposal to become a subsidiary. Both companies risk losing critical synergies as competitors strengthen EV and autonomous tech partnerships.
With privacy and misinformation at risk, teens worry about tech companies’ failure to manage AI content and prioritize their safety.
Alphabet's cloud revenues disappoint, and capacity remains strained. Could hefty AI spending outpace its profits and potential cost savings?
European AI startups secured $8 billion in 2024, yet strict regulations and reliance on US capital could stifle homegrown innovation..
Its text-to-image genAI tool reduces costs by operating on-device, but the company still faces high user acquisition costs and dominating rivals like Meta.
AI-driven efficiencies boosted profits, but maintaining growth may require more than automation and personalization to keep users engaged and willing to pay more.
Short-form video offerings signal the platform’s push to become more than just a job-hunting site as it aims to compete for screen time with TikTok and Instagram.
Fresh off an FTC settlement, the platform now faces a data breach—fueling doubts about its security and jeopardizing its acquisition by Wonder Group.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how DeepSeek pulled the rug from under the established AI giants, how it stacks up against other chatbot models, and why it has changed the AI conversation moving forward. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Grace Harmon, and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
The startup argues its chatbot platform is protected like movies and video games, but the legal system’s AI blind spots leave its liability in question.
Its new Advanced Planning Unit will study AI’s societal and economic impacts, aiming to refine business strategy amid soaring investments and mixed customer reactions.
While iPhone and wearables sales slipped, Apple’s services revenues grew 13% YoY to $26.3 billion. Apple Intelligence hasn’t paid off yet, but monetizing Siri could give it a boost.
The price of its Mississippi data centers jumped 60% as infrastructure expenses rise for AI and cloud computing—costs that may trickle down to businesses and consumers.
Its Safety Advisory Council warns that shifting to community notes exposes users to misinformation. Transparency and AI-driven oversight could help rebuild trust.