TikTok adds AI buying tools as it fights for its US life: Smart+ will reduce the difficulty of buying ad space, but TikTok’s days may be numbered.
Apple is banking on delayed AI features to drive iPhone 16 sales, but early production cuts and limited initial upgrades may weaken its market appeal
With its innovative, smaller AI models, Plumerai is taking on tech giants, aiming to corner the market with affordable, secure AI solutions that don’t need constant cloud connectivity.
As AI search tools like Perplexity drive massive referral traffic to sites like Forbes and The New York Times, publishers struggle with crawlers ignoring web-scraping blocks.
Some 44% of US executives have invested in responsible AI practices to holistically manage the risks involved with using the technology, according to an August 2024 report by PwC.
CA governor signs two healthcare AI bills into law: Lawmakers believe AI should be used as a supplementary tool when it comes to patient care.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why a surprising amount of people think Meta's Orion smart glasses are the future of computing, whether people will turn to Amazon for live news, what's happening to the middle of the market, why screensaver ads can have a significant impact, who was the richest American in history, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analysts Bill Fisher and Max Willens.
Investors are concerned over hardware delays, but Nvidia’s GPUs are set to solidify its lead in the AI market despite rising competition and DOJ scrutiny.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the impact of California not signing a controversial AI bill into law, what to watch for next in terms of state or federal AI rules, and how OpenAI is evolving after some high profile departures and a pivot towards a for-profit business model. Join host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Harmon, for the conversation.
Retailers are experimenting with generative AI (genAI) across various use cases, from personalized marketing to conversational search. But the strategic risks of being an early adopter of genAI versus waiting for established players to set standards remain unclear.
55% of US agency and marketing decision-makers expect AI to improve retail media by offering greater insights and recommendations, according to a July 2024 study from Quartile and NewtonX.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the implementation challenges of GenAI, how smaller retailers should be playing with it, and when you should not use GenAI. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins
Content creation has relied on manual processes—marketers, writers, and designers crafting messages that resonate with audiences. The introduction of generative AI has revolutionized these workflows. Three-quarters (75%) of professionals who use generative AI say the technology saves them between one to 10 hours per week, according to the recent Contentful survey.
The addition of voice and vision interaction pushes Microsoft’s AI assistant to new heights, boosting its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Pinterest launches AI-powered tools: Advertisers can now create engaging visuals and reduce costs, aligning with industry-wide shifts toward generative AI solutions.
The company, now valued at $157 billion, is using deals with investors like Microsoft and Nvidia to shut out rivals and dominate the AI market.
The startup’s platform helps retailers predict and adjust to disruptions, reflecting a growing reliance on AI tools to prevent costly breakdowns.
With fraud becoming harder to detect, companies must strengthen their verification protocols and stay ahead of rapidly advancing AI-generated scams.
NVLM 1.0 challenges OpenAI and Google, offering smaller developers powerful tools without the cost and positioning Nvidia as a force in AI democratization.
After a botched update, Sonos is restoring functionality and extending warranties, underscoring the risks of rushing rollouts.