BuzzFeed’s BF Island aims to redefine social media with AI-driven creativity. But in a market dominated by giants, will it be a fresh start or just another failed pivot?
Over three-quarters (76%) of US adults have used generative AI (genAI) for communications or writing tasks at work, according to an October 2024 survey from Google and Ipsos.
Thomson Reuters’ victory over Ross Intelligence sets a major legal precedent, challenging AI firms like on their use of copyrighted data for model training
Workday’s Agent System of Record centralizes AI agent oversight, allowing companies to assign tasks, monitor performance, and disable faulty agents before they cause harm.
Tinder’s user base is shrinking, but AI-driven matching and profile optimization alongside a price increase could improve its bottom line—if Match Group reassures users about bias and privacy.
In today’s episode, we talk about what’s going on with Bitcoin since Trump won the election, how his policy moves could affect cryptocurrency, and the likelihood of America launching a digital dollar. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development, Rob Rubin, and Analysts Grace Broadbent and Tyler Van Dyke.
Instead of only relying on pre-scheduled ad breaks, advertisers are finding ways to engage viewers when they hit pause.
Key stat: 66% of US adults are unaware of, haven’t used, or aren’t interested in augmented reality (AR) shopping apps as of January 2024, according to a January 2025 EMARKETER and CivicScience study.
Elon Musk’s takeover bid highlights OpenAI’s AI leadership but also fuels debate over its nonprofit roots, skyrocketing valuation, and long-term independence.
With iPhone sales tied to AI, Apple’s partnership with Alibaba could be the key to staying competitive against Huawei and other rising local brands.
Three-quarters of shoppers are open to genAI recommendations: Interest in AI-powered tools is growing as consumers look for ways to make better decisions.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what Gen Alpha are up to on social media, where they are about to migrate to, and what advertisers need to know about these young people. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Paola Flores-Marquez, and Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Meta’s alleged use of pirated books highlights AI’s data dilemma—tech companies need massive data sets, but legal battles may force stricter content licensing rules
Despite record AI investments, Big Tech’s revenue growth isn’t keeping up. With strained infrastructure and investor pressure mounting, 2025 will determine if AI can deliver real returns
A massive AI investment push and nuclear-powered infrastructure give France an edge, but supply chain constraints and strict EU rules could hamper its ability to compete with the US
Most firms have announced AI-related initiatives, but fintechs have a key advantage.
Pinterest’s AI-driven ad strategy and shopping expansion drive Q4 growth: Revenue surges 18% YoY as Gen Z engagement and ad performance improve.
Amazon’s ad business expands: Ad sales were up 18% YoY to $17.28 billion, fueled by retail media and Prime Video ads.
OpenAI hopes the Super Bowl can boost usage: Its first-ever spot coincides with a rebrand and rollout of ChatGPT search.
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.