While genAI features haven’t attracted new users, they’ve enhanced subscription offerings, helping the language app increase its profits and justify premium pricing.
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.
In today’s podcast episode, we dive into how Apple Intelligence will move the AI usage needle and discuss which companies are poised to shape the future of artificial intelligence. "In Other News", we cover Bank of America’s recent outage and the risks associated with digital banking. Join host Marcus Johnson and analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla for the conversation.
To help shoppers search more quickly and efficiently, Google has revamped Google Shopping, using AI to deliver more relevant, personalized information, product listings, and deals.
“The promise of a way better consumer experience is here. The promise of real personalization is here,” said Kya Sainsbury-Carter, corporate vice president of Microsoft Advertising.
Self-driving car companies might rely on ride share platforms until consumer accessibility expands and manufacturing costs drop. But this strategy could drive down wages for human drivers.
Abridge reels in another $250M: The AI medical scribe market is heating up, but a market correction is likely forthcoming. Here’s why.
Though its latest ring features enhanced biometric tracking and a redesigned app, Oura’s subscription model might push consumers to Samsung’s or RingConn’s alternatives.
Facing backlash from core users, Canva reversed a price increase for long-term customers, allowing them to continue using its services at legacy rates. Trust restoration is now critical.
With Swarm, AI agents can govern themselves and each other, raising concerns about job displacement and unchecked decision-making.
Firefly’s new genAI tools bring short-form video creation to users, but limited output abilities raise questions about practicality and industry adoption.
Zoom’s and Beyond Presence's AI avatars promise hands-free attendance, though the potential for deepfake misuse looms large.
As companies like Google and Microsoft expand power-hungry AI models, there’s an opening for startups to provide sustainable data center solutions.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the different futures AI could usher in, what Amazon’s store strategy should be, if searching with video will catch on, the impact of instant AI video generators, how many Americans drive an electric car, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins.
OpenAI has released o1-preview, its first AI model with reasoning abilities, giving marketers a glimpse of what the next evolution of AI tools could offer.
The Cybercab prototype lacks clarity on timeline and technical details, raising investor concerns about the company’s ability to meet its ambitious autonomous vehicle goals.
With AMD and MediaTek entering the market, Nvidia and Qualcomm may face pricing pressure. Affordable AI tech could drive adoption in emerging markets, reshaping global competition.
Over a quarter (26%) of US adults currently or plan to use AI-powered voice assistants on their smartphones, the most popular AI feature among adults, according to a September 2024 survey from YouGov. However, even more (45%) don’t use or plan to use any AI-powered smartphone features at all.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ can drive ad revenue for the company, which platform is most likely to chip away at its search lead, and what will be the most likely outcome from its antitrust trials. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Its latest tools promise faster, more efficient support while keeping human agents available for higher-level problem-solving.