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.
Meta Advantage+ is increasingly relying on AI: Some campaigns will lose the ability to manually target consumers in an effort to lean on automation.
60% of US B2B marketers plan to boost spending on AI tools and on social media advertising in 2025, per November 2024 data from Madison Logic and The Harris Poll.
AI-driven efficiencies boosted profits, but maintaining growth may require more than automation and personalization to keep users engaged and willing to pay more.
The tool delivers expert analysis with citations, but necessary human oversight and restricted availability could limit adoption.
With hefty fines at stake, companies must navigate the AI Act’s risk system. Compliance challenges could complicate US firms’ expansion.
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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.
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Voluntary buyouts in its Platforms and Devices unit suggest a pivot toward AI and cloud as its hardware struggles in a saturated market with slowing upgrade cycles.
CMOs are under increasing pressure to drive measurable business growth. Success requires more than marketing expertise—it takes strategic leadership to build AI-powered ecosystems, align data and technology, and improve consumer experiences for better marketing ROI.
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.
Microsoft bets big on AI and cloud, but TikTok acquisition could reshape its ad strategy: Investors weigh future growth against spending risks and competition.
Q4 revenues grew 2% YoY to $25.7 billion but fell short of expectations. Surging R&D costs threaten Musk’s ambitious 2025 production goals.
Meta AI updates hint at future advertising: The company’s chatbot will store “memories” and pull from user data to personalize answers.
The pressure is on as regulators in the US and the EU raise red flags over user data and national concern issues, while OpenAI accuses it of stealing APIs.
Enterprises struggle to integrate AI agents with their existing tools and solutions, with 80% of IT leaders citing data integration as the key challenge.
The image generator’s open-source availability raises concerns about potential misuse for deepfakes and misinformation, especially in the absence of robust AI safety regulations in the US.
Update adds visual intelligence features, app integrations, and automatic opt-in for Apple Intelligence features—which could boost adoption, or annoy users.